Beyond the familiar sightseeing tours around the city center, travelers visiting Hanoi can also enjoy countless new and exciting experiences waiting to be discovered.

In this article, Hanoi Larosa Hotel introduces a selection of the most interesting and popular tours, helping you explore a Hanoi that is both familiar and full of delightful surprises. Let’s dive in!

1. Hanoi City Tour by Vintage Motorbike & Open-Top Jeep

Instead of walking or taking a bus, experience Hanoi in a completely new way on vintage motorbikes (Vespa, Minsk) or an open-top Jeep. The journey takes you through Hanoi Old Quarter, Long Bien Bridge, Hoan Kiem Lake, The Temple of Literature, Bat Trang Pottery Village and peaceful suburban areas with the authentic atmosphere of Northern Vietnam’s countryside

Special experience: Explore hidden alleys, take vintage-style photos, and listen to fascinating historical stories shared by local guides.

Duration: 4-5 hours. Available as day tours or night tours.

Trusted partners: Vietravel, Elite Tour, Hanoi Jeep Tour.

Why choose this tour: It offers one of the most authentic and enjoyable ways to experience Hanoi – hugely popular with young travelers and international visitors.

2. Old Quarter Cyclo Tour & Egg Coffee Making Class

Egg coffee is a signature Hanoi drink with over 70 years of history. This tour lets you travel by foot, cyclo, bicycle, or motorbike while joining a hands-on egg coffee workshop at Café Minh. The experience is combined with a delicious street-food journey featuring: Pho, Bun Cha, Banh Mi, Bun Dau Mam Tom.

Route highlights: Hang Bac Street, Ta Hien Beer Street, Dong Xuan Market.

Duration: Half-day (morning or afternoon). Vegetarian and Vietnamese cooking class options available.

Partners: Traveloka, Gala Travel.

Price: 500,000 – 750,000 VND/person.

3. Red River Cruise: Temples, Craft Villages & Scenic River Views

This cultural–spiritual journey takes place aboard a modern 3-deck cruise. Departing at 8 AM, you will visit several historical and sacred sites along the Red River: Dam Temple (dedicated to Mother Water), Dai Lo Temple (from the Tran Dynasty), Chu Dong Tu Temple (one of Vietnam’s “Four Immortals”) and Bat Trang Pottery Village – where you can make pottery by hand, visit museums, and shop for souvenirs

Full service: Buffet lunch on the boat, entrance fees, and a professional tour guide included.

Partner: Song Hong Tourist.

Price: 750,000 VND per adult. Children under 4 years old are free.

Note: Advance booking is recommended, especially on weekends. Group itineraries can be customized.

4. Kayaking or SUP Tour on the Red River

Ideal for adventure lovers, this tour offers a refreshing outdoor experience. Paddle a kayak or SUP board along the Red River and admire Hanoi from a peaceful riverside perspective. The tour also promotes environmental awareness by including a river-cleaning activity.

Beginners will receive paddling instructions from certified guides.

Route: From Nhat Tan Flower Village to the area near Long Bien Bridge.

Duration: 3-4 hours, usually in early morning or late afternoon.

Partners: Klook, Umove Adventure, Elite Tour.

Price: Around 700,000 VND/person.

5. Cultural Experience: Traditional Ca Trù Music & “The Quintessence of Tonkin” Show

For travelers who enjoy traditional performing arts, this combination is a perfect cultural journey. Ca Trù, a UNESCO-recognized Vietnamese musical genre dating back to the 11th century, is performed at:

• Hanoi Ca Trù Club (42 Hang Bac)

• Thang Long Ca Trù (146 Tu Hoa)

Meanwhile, The Quintessence of Tonkin – an outdoor real-life performance at Thay Pagoda (Quoc Oai District) – beautifully recreates the spiritual and cultural life of Northern Vietnam using modern stage techniques.

Booking: Through hotels, Traveloka, Klook, or at the venue directly.

6. Quang Phu Cau Incense Village Tour

Located about 30 km from the city center, Quang Phu Cau Incense Village is a charming destination that captures the serene beauty of Northern Vietnam’s countryside. The village is famous for its vibrant red incense bouquets perfect for photos and its long-standing incense-making tradition.

Visitors can learn about traditional incense crafting, try making incense by hand and take beautiful photo-worthy shots throughout the village

Entrance & photography fee: 100,000 VND/person.

Tour packages: 700,000 – 1,000,000 VND/person (including meals and transportation). Guests may also visit independently or book through travel agencies.

Make your Hanoi trip truly unforgettable with these unique and immersive local experiences!

Contact Hanoi Larosa Hotel for assistance with tour bookings and detailed recommendations.

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