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Top 10 tours in Hanoi
Make your stay in Hanoi complete with these things to do
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The 10 Tastings of Hanoi: Street Food
726 reviews
3 hours | food tours | Hanoi
Ready to taste the best food in Hanoi? Satisfy your cravings for local food and culture with highlights along the way, together with a foodie host. Enjoy 10 delicious and typical tastings that range from sweet to savory as well as drinks on a tasty food tour in Hanoi.
Want to see the best of Hanoi? We got you covered. But as you can expect from a Withlocals experience, the real excitement is its hidden gems. Join your favorite local and get a feeling of the city's real vibe on a tour that has it all, so you can say: I experienced the real Hanoi!
Imagine this: a scenic road trip from Hanoi to explore Halong Bay with stops along the way to discover viewpoints, villages, incredible nature, and cultural gems. Sounds like a dream? No, it’s possible on a Withlocals day trip with a local host leading the way!
Take a walk off the beaten track, away from the tourist crowds, and see the real side of Hanoi. On this private tour, go beyond the classic route and explore Nghia Tan where you’ll experience a different Hanoi, like a local with a local by your side!
Traveling to Hanoi with kids? We’ve got you! See the best of Hanoi on a family friendly tour and discover the city through your kid’s eyes. Your private tour includes fun activities, entertaining stories, a tasty treat, and unforgettable memories that your whole family will cherish forever.
Picture this, a night out in Hanoi hopping from hot spot to hot spot, discovering local nightlife while tasting typical local drinks perfectly paired with delicious local bites. Sounds like a fun night? Join a local nightlife expert and discover how the locals unwind in Hanoi.
Take a break and relax while fishing at a truly local spot! Join me as you escape from the city to chill by the lake where the locals go fishing. Drinks, local food, good vibes and tons of laughs are all part of this incredible experience!
There's no better way than to discover a city by motorbike! Visit famous pagodas, the beautiful French architecture and have a stop to catch the sunset!
Family Friendly Tour: Pottery in Bat Trang & Ecopark
247 reviews
6 hours | day trips | Hanoi
Take a break from the city and enjoy a day with your family making pottery, visiting an ancient village and its market. Also, your kids would love to visit a fun eco-park that is full of amazing outdoor playgrounds. Sounds incredible, right? Join me!
"Lien was awesome! She is a lovely communicator and tailored the tour to our needs. She showed us some amazing food spots and we learned a lot about the food scene in Hanoi. She even followed up after the tour to remind us of what we ate and provided a few extra recommendations too! We were both full after the tour, so come hungry! "
"We really enjoyed the tour with Trang, she took us to places that were off the beaten track and we would not have found on our own. We had great conversation about life in Hanoi, Trang’s knowledge of history is great!
Thank you! "
"Anne is one of the best tour guides I’ve ever had! She was so welcoming and flexible with us, she not only taught us about food but the food culture and what to eat and avoid. We had so much fun with her and I would recommend everyone visiting Hanoi spend time with her. Time and money well spent for a perfect introduction to Hanoi"
"We had a lot of fun during our tour with Lien. She contacted us a few days before we actually met and changed the tour a bit to match our requirements. The chosen locations and dishes exactly matched, what we had expected from a street food tour.
The dishes were very tasty and for sure we did not return hungry to our hotel. As well her recommendation for an egg-coffee cafe, which she had left out intentionally because of the time of the day, turned out to be a perfect choice. In addition with all the explanations she gave us during the tour, we got a perfect impression about Hanoi's street food."
Michael & ImkeAbout local LienHanoi, February 27, 2025
5.0
A great tour guide
"Loan made a real effort to show me the artistic highlights of Hanoi. We had a great afternoon together. She even made other suggestions of places for me to see later. I highly recommend her. "
"Ngoc was a great guide. I had been in Hanoi for a week and worked very hard to see everything. Ngoc tailored the trip specifically to where I had been. She is an experience guide and showed me spots I wouldn't have found on my own with great history about the city. I highly recommend taking a tour with her."
JamesAbout local Ngoc RubyHanoi, February 25, 2025
5.0
Interesting and fun
"Trang was a delightful tour guide who showed us all around the Old Quarter of Hanoi. She knew the history and the customs and took us to some of her favourite eateries and cafes which we would never have tried or even found on our own. She was thoroughly engaging and certainly knew her stuff. 10 out of 10 for Trang "
JACQUIAbout local Trang ChuHanoi, February 23, 2025
5.0
5*
"Jessica and her husband were incredible. The food was amazing and we learned a lot about not only food but the culture and ways in Hanoi. We truly enjoyed this tour :)
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VanessaAbout local JessicaHanoi, February 21, 2025
5.0
Ruby is wonderful!
"Ruby was a fabulous guide for our family of six (2 adults, 1 teen and 3 young adults). We chose a private evening walking food tour and saw many sights, heard background stories and tasted an amazing array of Hanoi food. We said our goodbyes to Ruby with very full bellies before finishing our night with a visit to Train Street. Thanks so much Ruby!"
"We had an amazing tour with Loan, very informative, interesting, with so many little gems to discover and she was also very empathic and understanding, moreover she was also very curious of our culture. It was really worth it!"
Private & Personalized Tours in Hanoi with a Local
When you hit the road and land in a new city like Hanoi, there's an exciting way to dive into its soul: personalized local tours. Forget the typical touristy routes – these tours are like having a local friend show you around all the cool spots.
Imagine having someone who lives and breathes Hanoi spill its secrets. That's what local guides bring to the table. They know the hidden alleys, the best bites, and stories that never made it to the guidebooks. Whether you're into munching through food tours, wandering the city's streets, or going off the beaten path, a local guide hooks you up with a private tour that's authentically Hanoi.
The best part? These tours are all about you. No herding in big groups or rushing through places you're not interested in. With private tours, you're the boss. Whether it's snapping pics at iconic landmarks, diving into history, or checking out the art scene, the tour is tuned to your vibes at your tempo.
But it doesn't stop at city limits. Day trips let you escape the urban jungle and explore nearby wonders. And if you're just setting foot in Hanoi, kickstart tours give you a taste of everything. Think of it as a crash course in Hanoi awesomeness, guided by a local who knows the city like the back of their hand.
So, next time you're in Hanoi, ditch the ordinary. Grab a local tour and unlock the city's real magic – the stories, flavors, and places that make it uniquely Hanoi. Get ready to explore like a local!
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