Hey friends 👋, we're Liam & Sarah from Two Peas Abroad!

We've been living in Hanoi since 2023, and these are our absolute favorite day tours in the city. All personally tested and 100% worth your time.

Looking for the best things to do outside Hanoi instead? Check out our best day trips from Hanoi to escape the city here.

Only Have One Day in Hanoi? Here's What We'd Do…

If we only had one day in Hanoi? No question, we'd hop in a wartime-era army jeep and explore the city like absolute legends.

The Hanoi Jeep Tour is one of the most iconic and surprisingly comfortable ways to see the city. You zip through the Old Quarter, past lakes and landmarks, and get local street food included. Other tourists will 100% stare at you with envy 😎

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🔍 Quick Comparison

TourPriceTimeHighlights
Hanoi Jeep Tour$$4.5hOld Quarter, landmarks, street food, iconic jeep ride
All-in-One Hanoi Tour$$Full DayIncense village, city highlights, Train Street, street food
Old Quarter Food Tour$3hBanh mi, bun cha, egg coffee, hidden alleys
Rose Kitchen Class$4hMarket, cooking, local dishes, egg coffee
Incense + Train Street$4hVillage culture, incense, epic photos, egg coffee
Hanoi in a Day Tour$$7hPagodas, museums, mausoleum, water puppets
Instagram Tour$$4hPhoto spots, bridges, mosaic wall, banana island

Best Tour for First-Timers: 🚙 Hanoi Army Jeep Tour

Duration: 4.5 hours
Style: Group tour (but intimate)
Vibe: Stylish, iconic, zero effort

This is hands-down the coolest way to see the city. Vintage jeep, comfy seats, great views, and tasty local food included. Effortless sightseeing at its best.

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Best All-Round Tour: 🛕 Full-Day Incense Village, City Highlights & Train Street

Duration: Full day
Includes: Incense village, top landmarks, Train Street, street food

This one packs a punch: stunning incense village shots, culture, temples, and local eats. You'll get a full taste of Hanoi in one day.

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Best for Foodies: 🍜 Old Quarter Food Tour

Duration: 3 hours
Focus: Bun cha, banh mi, egg coffee, milk desserts

A local-led walk through Hanoi's tastiest alleys. Casual, delicious, and super fun. Perfect intro to Vietnamese street food.

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Best Cooking Class: 🧑‍🍳 Rose Kitchen Cooking Class

Duration: 4 hours
Includes: Market tour, cooking, food tasting, transfers

You start at the market, cook authentic dishes, and eat them together, all with wine and egg coffee. Fun, immersive, and tasty!

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Best for Photography: 📸 Incense Village + Train Street Combo

Duration: Half-day
Includes: Stunning incense photos, village life, coffee by the tracks

Instagram gold and local life all in one tour. If you love vibrant photos and offbeat spots, this is your vibe.

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Best Cultural Overview: 🏛️ Hanoi in a Day Tour

Duration: 7 hours
Includes: Museums, pagodas, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, water puppets

Great for visitors who want a classic city overview in one neat itinerary. Relaxed pace, knowledgeable guide, lots of history.

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Best for the Gram: 🤳 Instagram Tour by Motorbike or Car

Duration: 4 hours
Includes: Photo ops, bridges, banana farm, mosaic wall

This private tour hits Hanoi's most photogenic corners — with props included! Super fun, lighthearted way to explore the city.

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Still Can't Decide?

  • Want iconic transport + food? Jeep Tour
  • Want a full-day mix of culture + eats? All-in-One City + Incense Tour
  • Love food and want it fast? Old Quarter Food Tour
  • Prefer hands-on cooking? Rose Kitchen Class
  • After unique photos? Incense + Train Street
  • More into temples + history? Hanoi in a Day
  • Want photos + flexibility? Instagram Tour

Final Thoughts

We've tested all these tours ourselves, and honestly, they're all solid picks. Whether you're here for one day or five, there's something to match your vibe (and your budget).

Book the one that feels right for you and if it's the Jeep Tour, we'll be over here nodding in approval as you roll by like a legend.

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