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The best tours in Hanoi – Ha Long Bay, street food & city tours

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Hanoi: Ha Long Bay Day Cruise - Swimming, Meal, Kayaking

Hanoi: Ha Long Bay Day Cruise - Swimming, Meal, Kayaking

⏱ 1 day · 4.8 (14,547)

Escape Hanoi and set out on a cruise to Ha Long Bay. Explore the Sung Sot Cave, hike on Ti Top Island, kayak at Luon Cave, and swim in the blue waters of the crescent-shaped Tit…

from €35 per person

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Hanoi: Ninh Binh, Bai Dinh/Hoa Lu, Trang An, & Mua Cave Tour

Hanoi: Ninh Binh, Bai Dinh/Hoa Lu, Trang An, & Mua Cave Tour

⏱ 1 day · 4.8 (11,484)

Discover Vietnamese's natural and history a day trip from Hanoi - Ninh Binh with a buffet lunch. Explore the Bai Dinh/Hoa Lu Temples, take a boat through Trang An, admire th…

from €43 per person

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Hanoi: Water Puppet Show Tickets

Hanoi: Water Puppet Show Tickets

⏱ 50 minutes · 4.6 (9,768)

Book your tickets for the Hanoi Water Puppet how in advance and avoid long queuing and waiting in line at the theater.

from €6 per person

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Hanoi: Guided Food Tour with Train Street Visit

Hanoi: Guided Food Tour with Train Street Visit

⏱ 3 - 4 hours · 4.9 (8,453)

Taste some of the favorite daily food of the locals on a Hanoi walking tour. Grab a coffee along a railway track as you watch a train pass by, stroll through the streets, and sp…

from €17 per person

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Hanoi - Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu, Trang An Boat Ride & Mua Cave Tour

Hanoi - Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu, Trang An Boat Ride & Mua Cave Tour

⏱ 1 day · 4.9 (8,406)

Spend a full day in Ninh Binh exploring Hoa Lu – the ancient capital. Cycle through scenic paths, cruise along Trang An's caves, and conquer the iconic viewpoint atop Mua Cave

from €45 per person

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Hanoi: 2-Day Ha Long, Lan Ha Bay 5-Star Cruise with Balcony

Hanoi: 2-Day Ha Long, Lan Ha Bay 5-Star Cruise with Balcony

⏱ 2 days · 4.8 (6,199)

Journey through Lan Ha-Ha Long Bay on a 5-star luxury cruise from Hanoi/Ninh Binh. Hop on a spacious, well-furnished boat equipped with modern facilities, including a spacious s…

from €113 per person

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Hanoi: 2 Days Lan Ha & Halong Bay 5-Star Cruise with Balcony

Hanoi: 2 Days Lan Ha & Halong Bay 5-Star Cruise with Balcony

⏱ 2 days · 4.7 (5,392)

Discover Lan Ha and Ha Long Bays aboard a 5-star luxury cruise with private balcony cabins and bathtubs in every room. Enjoy kayaking, swimming, cooking classes, sunset parties,…

from €128 per person

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Hanoi: Street Food Tour with Train Street & Hidden Alleyways

Hanoi: Street Food Tour with Train Street & Hidden Alleyways

⏱ 2.5 - 4 hours · 5.0 (3,827)

Discover the true flavors of Hanoi on a vegetarian-friendly street food tour. Taste 7 local dishes, explore the vibrant Old Quarter, and access the secret Train Street with a lo…

from €16 per person

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Hanoi: Guided Street Food Tour with Train Street Experience

Hanoi: Guided Street Food Tour with Train Street Experience

⏱ 3 hours · 4.9 (3,219)

Experience a street food tour of the iconic Hanoi Train Street, along with its neighboring area, with a local guide. Sample authentic Vietnamese cuisine on this unique and excit…

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Hanoi: Michelin Guide Street Food Walking Tour

Hanoi: Michelin Guide Street Food Walking Tour

⏱ 2.5 - 3.5 hours · 4.8 (1,816)

Discover Hanoi’s finest street food on this Michelin-nominated walking tour. Taste iconic dishes like “Phở” and “Bún Chả” while exploring the city’s vibrant food scene with loca…

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Hanoi: 2 Days Ha Long Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay Cruise

Hanoi: 2 Days Ha Long Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay Cruise

⏱ 2 days · 4.7 (1,653)

Explore the Halong and Bai Tu Long Bays on a quiet boat with fewer tourists. Enjoy swimming and kayaking in the blue waters, discover hidden caves, enjoy a cooking demonstration…

from €125 per person

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Hanoi: Water Puppet Show Ticket with Hotel Delivery Add-On

Hanoi: Water Puppet Show Ticket with Hotel Delivery Add-On

⏱ 50 minutes · 4.5 (1,604)

Enjoy a water puppet show with this skip-the-line ticket to the Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre in Hanoi. Discover a traditional art form that reflects the distinctive cultural…

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Hanoi: Ha Long Bay Day Cruise - Swimming, Meal, Kayaking First-time visitors 8 h ★ 4.8 (14,547) €35.42 Check price →
Hanoi: Ninh Binh, Bai Dinh/Hoa Lu, Trang An, & Mua Cave Tour First-time visitors 8 h ★ 4.8 (11,484) €42.81 Check price →
Hanoi: Water Puppet Show Tickets First-time visitors 8 h ★ 4.6 (9,768) €5.98 Check price →
Hanoi: Guided Food Tour with Train Street Visit First-time visitors 8 h ★ 4.9 (8,453) €16.61 Check price →

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Real starting points

Old Quarter walks start locally; Ha Long cruises begin only after a road transfer to the coast.

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Hanoi is inland: it has lakes and the Red River, but no sea beach or cruise harbour. Sapa and Ha Giang are not nearby day trips.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Hanoi best known for?

The Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake, the Temple of Literature, historic sites, street food, coffee culture and water puppetry. Bookable options include walking, food, cooking, cyclo, jeep and motorbike tours.

Is Ha Long Bay in Hanoi?

No. It is a coastal destination east of Hanoi. Day cruises sold from Hanoi require a long road transfer before the boat trip; overnight cruises take two or more days.

How far is Ninh Binh from Hanoi?

It is south of Hanoi and commonly sold as a full-day road trip combining Trang An or Tam Coc with Hoa Lu and Mua Cave. Traffic makes exact journey times variable.

Does Hanoi have a beach or cruise harbour?

No. Hanoi is inland on the Red River. Ha Long, Lan Ha and Cat Ba are coastal destinations reached by road before boarding a boat.

Are Sapa and Ha Giang day trips?

No. Both are mountain destinations requiring long transfers and usually at least an overnight stay. They should not be presented as nearby Hanoi sights.

Can Train Street always be visited?

Access and enforcement can change because this is an active railway. Do not rely on an unofficial train time; follow barriers and local instructions on the day.

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