Most booked tours and tickets in Hanoi
Amanda Cruise Ha Long, Lan Ha Bay All Inclusive 2D1N and 3D2N
4.96,402 reviews48h
from €48
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5 Traditional Dishes Hanoi Cooking Class with Market Trip
5.06,076 reviews3h 15m
from €32
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Hanoi Cooking Class: Culture, Local Market & Community Care
5.05,721 reviews4h
from €27
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Ninh Binh Hightlight & Hidden Gem from Hanoi with Skip-The-Line
5.04,736 reviews10h
from €86
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The best options for each of Hanoi's top sights, compared.
Top sights in Hanoi
- 1Old Quarter
- 2Hoan Kiem Lake
- 3Temple of Literature
- 4Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
- 5Water Puppet Theatre
- 6Ha Long Bay Day Trip
- Unparalleled Street Food Culture - Dive into a world where some of Asia's best food costs less than $2. Hunt for the perfect bowl of bun cha at Huong Lien (where Obama dined), join the queue for Banh Mi 25's legendary sandwiches, or sample egg coffee at Giang Cafe where the recipe is a closely guarded secret.
- Fascinating Historical Layers - Witness Vietnam's complex history through remarkably preserved sites. Explore the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long (a UNESCO site), walk through the haunting Hoa Lo Prison Museum ('Hanoi Hilton'), and see both Chinese and French architectural influences in the Temple of Literature and St. Joseph's Cathedral.
- Authentic Local Life Unfolding on the Streets - Experience daily Vietnamese culture firsthand. Watch elderly men play co tuong (Chinese chess) in Lenin Park, join locals exercising at West Lake at sunrise, or observe traditional crafts like silk painting and lacquerware in the Old Quarter's hidden workshops.
Tickets and passes in Hanoi
Hanoi Motorbike Tour: Food, Culture and Fun by Vintage Motorbike
5.07,214 reviews4h 30m
from €50
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Hanoi Backstreet Jeep Tour : Hanoi HIGHTLIGHTS and HIDDEN GEMS
5.02,123 reviews4h 30m
from €52
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Hanoi Motorbike Tours Led By Women: Hanoi By Night Foodie Motorbike Tours
5.01,947 reviews4h
from €63
Check availabilityHidden gems in Hanoi
Places most visitors miss, many of them free.
Long Bien Bridge
A historic French-colonial railway bridge spanning the Red River, still used by trains, motorbikes, and pedestrians.
Train Street
An extremely narrow residential street in the Old Quarter where trains pass just inches from homes twice daily.
B52 Victory Museum (Huu Tiep Lake)
A small lake in a residential neighborhood with the wreckage of a B-52 bomber shot down during the 1972 Christmas bombing.
Craft Villages (Bat Trang Ceramics)
A 500-year-old ceramics village on the Red River's outskirts where you can watch artisans and try pottery making.
Đình Kim Ngân (Ancient House)
A beautifully restored 19th-century merchant's house in the Old Quarter, once part of the silver guild.
Day trips from Hanoi
Ha Long Bay
2.5-3 hours by shuttle bus or private car
A UNESCO World Heritage site famous for its emerald waters and thousands of limestone islands topped with rainforests. While overnight cruises are popular, day trips offer a condensed experience of this natural wonder.
Ninh Binh (Tam Coc / Trang An)
1.5-2 hours by train or bus
Often called 'Ha Long Bay on land,' this stunning region features dramatic limestone mountains rising from rice paddies and rivers, best explored by traditional sampan boat.
Perfume Pagoda (Chua Huong)
2 hours by bus plus boat ride
A complex of Buddhist temples and shrines built into limestone mountains, accessible by scenic river boat followed by a cable car or hike. Particularly popular during pilgrimage season (Feb-Apr).
Plan your Hanoi trip
Things to do in Hanoi: FAQ
What are the best things to do in Hanoi?+
Top sights include Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake, Temple of Literature and Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. Away from the crowds, try Long Bien Bridge and Train Street.
What are the most popular tours in Hanoi?+
The most booked experiences on Viator are Hanoi Food and Culture Sightseeing Army Jeep Tour (5.0 stars, 18,048 reviews); Ninh Binh Day Trip from Hanoi with Tam Coc Boat Ride (5.0 stars, 9,149 reviews); Hanoi Motorbike Tour: Food, Culture and Fun by Vintage Motorbike (5.0 stars, 7,214 reviews).
How much do tours in Hanoi cost?+
The tours and tickets on this page start between €25 and €123 per person, depending on length and what is included.
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