9 Historical Tours in Hanoi That Repay the Day

1.Hanoi Heritage Premium Daily Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 914 reviews · from $49Our pick

Spend about eight hours visiting Tran Quoc Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Museum of Ethnology, Temple of Literature, and Hoa Lo Prison. You travel by limousine, eat Vietnamese food at Mesdames Linh Cuisine, and follow an English-speaking guide in a group capped at 19 people.

“Tom is courteous and helpful we,d love to have him as our guide again thanks the trip to win bing was awesome me and my hubby enjoyed to the fullest”

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2.Old Quarter Hanoi Street Foods and Heritage Road Tour by Walking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 117 reviews · from $39

Join Hanoi Street Food Tour for three hours of Old Quarter food and heritage stops. Guide Elena helps you try six to seven street foods, happy water, beer, and egg coffee, while you visit O Quan Chuong Gate, Dong Xuan Market, Long Bien Bridge, Phung Hung Mural Street, and the active railway area.

“We were a small group. The place was tricky to find but we eventually found it. We started with Happy Water which I believe was necessary for the food ahead. Though extremely tasty you had to be aware that the hygiene standards are nRead more”

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3.Coffee, History, and Architecture of the French Quarter

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 71 reviews · from $31

Spend 2.5 hours walking Hanoi’s French Quarter with an English-speaking guide such as Mina or Dung. Begin with Vietnamese coffee in an old French villa, then connect St. Joseph’s Cathedral, the Opera House, Hoan Kiem Lake, the Metropole, Trang Tien Street, and more to French rule, war, and daily life. Ice cream is included.

“Great walking tour with Mina. She is an amazing tour guide, explaining the history in great detail. She is super friendly with a great attitude. We thoroughly enjoyed our day starting with the egg and coconut coffees, the walks, the stories, and the ice cream. Highly recommended tour.”

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4.Hanoi Full Day A Private Tour With Mix of History and Activities

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · from $160

Spend 8 to 10 hours exploring Hanoi with a private vehicle and English-speaking guide. Visit Ho Chi Minh’s complex, One Pillar Pagoda, the Ethnology Museum, French Quarter, train street, and Hoan Kiem Lake. Vietnamese lunch, entrance tickets, a cyclo ride, coffee stop, and water puppet show are included.

“Very lovely city tour with QA. Really good guide.”

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5.Hanoi City Highlights Walking Tour – Landmarks & History

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 4 hours - 270 minutes · from $24

See Hanoi through temples, museums, political landmarks, Hoa Lo Prison, and the famous train street. Private tours include hotel pickup, while small groups of up to six meet in the city. Guides such as John, Henry, and Tom bring clear history, local snacks, drinks, and practical help with timing.

“The tour was amazing! Guide John was great, showed us beautiful places around the city and we loved it! Definitelly recommended!”

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6.Make 6 Iconic Coffees in a Heritage Home with Locals

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $22Best value

In a peaceful Old Quarter home, local hosts such as Jade, Jennifer, Jenny, and Mint guide you through six Vietnamese coffees, including egg, coconut, and salty coffee. You will taste specialty beans, adjust each cup to your liking, and leave with detailed recipes. The small group is limited to 10, with English and Vietnamese instruction.

“Jennifer was so great! We had such a good time learning how to make all the 6 different types of coffee! Highly recommend!”

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7.Historic Jeep Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 30 reviews · from $68

Ride through Hanoi with an English-speaking guide such as Minh, Nam, Dang, or Hayden, depending on availability. You will pass local alleys, the French Quarter, West Lake, Long Bien Bridge, newer districts, and food stops that may include pho, bun cha, egg coffee, or vegetarian dishes. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

“This tour was great! Such a nice way to see the city. The tour guide (Nam) was really helpful and interesting. He showed us Hanoi from a locals point of view and was so knowledgeable. The food was so delicious and train street was brilliant! Would highly recommend the tour especially with Nam as the tour guide!”

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8.Hanoi’s Heritage: Embroidery Workshop in Ancient House

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 22 reviews · 1h 30m · from $23

At Tân Mỹ on Hang Trong Street, an experienced Vietnamese artisan teaches basic hand embroidery in a preserved Old Quarter house. You receive fabric, thread, and a hoop, then make your own small keepsake during a 60 to 90 minute private or shared session. Tea, juice, water, sweets, translation, and an optional home-cooked meal are available.

“Was a great experience! Loved learning the techniques used in Vietnam. Would highly recommend. The hosts bith lively and patient.”

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9.Hai Phong City Historical and Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $69

Travel by train from Hanoi with guide Geni and organizer Bryan for a private Hai Phong day trip. Taste crab soup, banh my que, fermented pork rolls, and banh da cua, then visit Du Hang Pagoda, Tam Bac Lake, local markets, and French-era landmarks. Lunch, fees, and transport are included.

“We had the best day today on this wonderful tour organised by Bryan and guided by Geni. From the train ride from Hanoi Geni gave us so much information about the Vietnamese people and their culture, Geni showed us so many wonderful siRead more”

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