Destination · CITY
Hanoi
Why visit Hanoi
Soulful, layered and steeped in a thousand years of history, Hanoi is where lantern-lit alleys, sidewalk pho and modern Vietnam meet.
Wander the Old Quarter, find hidden coffee balconies, lakeside temples and neighborhoods most visitors never see.
Featured experiences
Explore by experience
7 featured tours
Day Trips
Single-day journeys from Hanoi — Ninh Binh's rivers and caves, Bat Trang pottery and Duong Lam's ancient village.
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7 featured tours
Food Tours
Hanoi's street food culture, tasted in alley kitchens and family stalls with a local guide who knows what's worth eating.
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7 featured tours
Private Tours
Private local-led tours across Northern Vietnam for travelers who prefer a flexible pace, tailored guidance, and one-party bookings.
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7 featured tours
Walking Tours
Local-led walks through Hanoi — the Old Quarter, ceremonial centre and city highlights, guided by people who grew up here.
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Guides
Meet local guides for Hanoi
Featured tours in Hanoi
Hanoi Old Quarter Walking Tour
- Small Group Walking Tour
- Culture
Hanoi City Highlights Walking Tour
- Free Walking Tour
- History
- Culture
- Landmarks
Hanoi City Tour
- Private Walking Tour
Free Tour of Hanoi
- Free Walking Tour
- Culture
- History
- Local Life
Hanoi Street Food Tour
- Small Group Food Tour
- Food
- Culture
- Local Life
Hanoi Street Food Evening
- Private Evening Food Walk
- All-Inclusive
Bat Trang Pottery Village
- Cultural Experience
- Half-Day
Plan with local context
Stories from Hanoi
Hanoi, Vietnam
Complete Guide to Visiting Hanoi (2026)
The ultimate 2026 cornerstone guide to Hanoi — how many days, top sights, neighbourhoods, food, transport, itineraries, safety, budget and day trips from local experts.
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Hanoi, Vietnam
Planning Your Trip to Hanoi: Step-by-Step Checklist
A sequenced planning checklist for Hanoi — dates, visa, hotel, skeleton itinerary, tour bookings and arrival day — without duplicating the complete city guide.
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Hanoi, Vietnam
Best Time to Visit Hanoi: Complete Seasonal Guide
When to visit Hanoi — month-by-month weather, rainy season, festivals, walking tours, food seasons and packing advice from local tour operators who work the city year-round.
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Hanoi, Vietnam
Where to Stay in Hanoi: Neighbourhood Guide for Every Traveller
Choose the right Hanoi neighbourhood before you book — Old Quarter, French Quarter, West Lake, Ba Dinh and more — with honest comparisons for families, food lovers, nightlife and budget.
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Hanoi and Northern Vietnam
Day Trips from Hanoi: Complete Comparison Guide
Compare every major day trip and overnight escape from Hanoi — Ninh Binh, Ha Long, Sapa, craft villages and more — with honest travel times, booking advice and tour picks.
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Hanoi, Vietnam
French Colonial Heritage in Hanoi: Architecture, Food and Everyday Life
How French Indochina shaped Hanoi's boulevards, baguettes and coffee culture — and where to see that legacy today without confusing history with a walking route.
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Planning
Plan your Hanoi trip
Complete Guide to Visiting Hanoi (2026)
The ultimate 2026 cornerstone guide to Hanoi — how many days, top sights, neighbourhoods, food, transport, itineraries, safety, budget and day trips from local experts.
Read planning story →
Planning Your Trip to Hanoi: Step-by-Step Checklist
A sequenced planning checklist for Hanoi — dates, visa, hotel, skeleton itinerary, tour bookings and arrival day — without duplicating the complete city guide.
Read planning story →
Best Time to Visit Hanoi: Complete Seasonal Guide
When to visit Hanoi — month-by-month weather, rainy season, festivals, walking tours, food seasons and packing advice from local tour operators who work the city year-round.
Read planning story →
Where to Stay in Hanoi: Neighbourhood Guide for Every Traveller
Choose the right Hanoi neighbourhood before you book — Old Quarter, French Quarter, West Lake, Ba Dinh and more — with honest comparisons for families, food lovers, nightlife and budget.
Read planning story →
Seasonal guidance
