Things to do in Hanoi, Vietnam: The Best Night Tours

May 19, 2021 Merry Kessler

The charming Vietnamese capital has aged well, preserving the Old Quarter, monuments and colonial architecture, while making room for modern developments alongside. Hanoi may have shrugged off several former names, including Thang Long, or "ascending dragon," but it hasn't forgotten its past, as sites such as Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum and Hoa Lo Prison attest. Lakes, parks, shady boulevards and more than 600 temples and pagodas add to the appeal of this city, which is easily explored by taxi.
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1. Hanoi By Night by Scooter

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At night in Hanoi, there are lots of activities for those would like to go outside to take a fresh breath or for those travelers interested in the more active nightlife. We'll bring travelers 3,4 districts in Hanoi. The city also looks much different at night than daytime with lights and fresh wind. The highlight is to explore hanoi nightlife through crossing Hanoi's streets. Furthermore, on the way, we'll stop at some spots to taste some delicious Vietnamese street food and to sightsee night scenery at West lake or Hoan Kiem lake.

Inclusions: Food, Motorbike with a high quality Helmet, Full Insurance Cover, Tour Guide, Fuel

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Reviewed By PariLau

My tour guide, Mary, is very resourful and friendly. She told me a lot about the culture and history of Hanoi which I wouldn’t otherwise have known. It’s my first time on a motorbike and her driving was excellent - there is nothing like experiencing the city on a bike. Oh, and love the Bahn Xeo and Egg Coffee! Will definitely recommend to everyone. Thanks again Mary, I had a great time!

2. Hanoi After Dark: Private Street food, Drinks & Stories Tour

St. Joseph's Cathedral, 40 Nhà Chung, Hàng Trống, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội 100000, Vietnam Withlocals
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Get ready to experience Hanoi at night in a unique way! Be mesmerised by the lights after sunset, savour Hanoians’ favourite street food and explore hard-to-find secret spots. On this private 2 hours tour, you’ll enjoy the after-hours of Hanoi in a very local style. Ready to take in the good vibes?

Inclusions: Local guide, Private tour, 2 alcoholic drinks: beer, Meals

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Extra food and drinks

Reviewed By Guanajuato26

Hoa’s Village was only 7 miles away but about 25 minutes by motorcycle and she encouraged me to meet her there. I booked my first grab motorcycle with a little bit of help from the hotel staff. With my green helmet and mask on, I claimed on board and off we went. I noticed Hoa right away at the market and she's definitely a professional and classy young independent woman. I already I like her a lot with her beautiful smile and welcoming words. She was raised in middle Vietnam, lived a third of her life in Ho Chi Minh and now has finished living a third of her life in Hanoi working. She is a facilitator for groups of travelers who travel to Hanoi and are engaged in programs. Smart and curious and definitely loving her country, she is the perfect guide for me today. I have paid for two hours but she encourages me to stay with her as we share cultures and visions and examples of how we live our lives which are parallel in many ways. She provides and insightful views of her village that are charming, informative through her lens and I treasure her for her generousity. At the close of a memorablel adventure, With several big hugs, I say goodbye to Hoa but I will never forget her.

3. (Small Group) Hanoi Local Street Food Tour with a Real Foodie

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- Sample up to 10 different Vietnamese specialties - Receive insider tips on where and what to eat in Hanoi - Choice of departure times throughout the day - Private tour lets you explore the city at your own pace - Convenient pickup and drop-off in the Old Quarter ------------ Group size: From 1 to 8 persons Inclusions: 6 - 8 Different Street foods, Rice Wine, Egg Coffee

Inclusions: 6 Different Street foods, Egg Coffee, Group size: From 1 to 10 persons, Free Hotel pickup (Hanoi Old Quarter only)

Exclusions: Personal expenses: Shopping, buying souvenir.

Reviewed By Jairo A

We enljoyed our walking tour , particularly the opportunity to interact with a local guide and learn more about Vietnam. We visited few plces in the old quarter we would not have visited by ourselves otehrwise. The Water Puppet Show was very beautiful and an art form that is unique to Vietnam.

4. Calypso Cruises & Lan ha bay 2 days/ 1 night Tour: Visit Halong Bay & Lan Ha bay

Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi, Vietnam Vietnam Tonkin Travel
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Cruising in Lan Ha bay & Halong bay Visiting Halong bay & Lan Ha bay Luxury cruise with 20 cabins Kayaking & Swimming at pristine lagoon: Dark & Brigh cave area Visiting Hospital cave: Hang Quan Y Squid fishing, Karaoke, games...at night. Enjoy amazing Sunset & Dawn in the bay Enjoy cooking class onboard Enjoy Tai Chi Class onboard Enjoy Fresh seafoods & delicious international foods. Making new friend from over the world Enjoy fantastic night onboard in the bay.

Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Overnight accommodation, National Park fees, Afternoon tea, All Entrance fees, kayaking & activities, English speaking guide, Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Welcome drinks & fresh towel

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Drinks, Gratuities, Transfers from hotels to the boat & returns (optional), Surcharge: 35 USD per person on 24th & 31st, Dec. And Tet's holiday: 24, 25, 26, 27th, Jan, 2020

Reviewed By michaelpU3607VM

The staff was very accommodating to our large group, and the scenery was spectacular. We traveled with a vegetarian, and multiple people who were wanting other options besides seafood, and the Genesis Regal delivered! Highly recommend this experience!

5. BOUTIQUE CRUISES Halong Bay 2 Days,1 Night Tour: Swimming, Caving, and Kayaking

Authentic Hanoi Travel, 39 Ng. Huyện, Hàng Trống, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội 100000, Vietnam Authentic Hanoi Travel
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Enjoy an intimate cruise through the picturesque Ha Long Bay on a traditional Vietnamese boat. Offering a completely different experience than the modern cruise ships that frequent the bay, this authentic cruise appeals to culture and history enthusiasts who want to escape the bustling city of Hanoi and enjoy a slower way of life. Highlights Spend two days exploring Ha Long Bay on a traditional wooden boat Enjoy stops for swimming, caving, and kayaking Take part in a cooking class and taste traditional Vietnamese seafood Attend a sunrise tai chi class

Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Round Trip Transfer HANOI-HALONG-HANOI ( For 2 Star-3 Star-4 Star Cruises), Welcome drinks with warm/cold tissues. Entrance fees and sightseeing fees, Full equipped en-suite cabin with A/C, hot water, English-speaking guide during the tour, All activities outlined above, including swimming, kayaking , Complimentary morning tea and coffee, Tai Chi - Cookery demonstration and night squid fishing.

Exclusions: Other beverages, tips and personal expenses All other services not clearly mentioned mentioned, Solo Traveler will pay extra for Single Supplement, Round Trip Transfer HANOI-HALONG-HANOI( For 5 Star Cruises ), Surcharge for Xmas, New Year’s Day & Lunar New Year’s Day.

Reviewed By D8374YDcharlesg

Loved it. Fabulous place. Guide was great. Better if had more time for buying souveniers but we were on the clock all the time.

6. Hanoi By Night Foodie Motorbike Tour- 4 hours

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Taste your way through Vietnam’s capital city on this nighttime excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup, hop on a motorbike and savor complimentary dishes like Banh Cuon (steamed roll cake), Bun Cha (grilled pork with vermicelli noodles), and Banh ran Ngot (salty and sweet donuts). Get an insider’s view of Hanoi’s food scene while exploring sites like the Old Quarter, Ngu Xa village, and the local hangout “Train Street.” Immerse yourself in the delicious cuisine of Vietnam’s vibrant capital Taste a range of dishes, including Banh Cuon, Bun Cha, and Banh ran Ngot Enjoy a city tour while learning about the food scene from a local guide Make the most of limited time with convenient hotel pickup and drop-off. We hire and train women to work for our company to help and support women to have more work opportunity.

Inclusions: Fun and enthusiastic tour guide, Helmets and raincoats, Drinks, Heaps of delicious food, Experienced and licenced drivers, Insurance, Good quality motorbike, Pickup & drop off, Dinner, Snacks, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea, Alcoholic Beverages

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Reviewed By WanderingStar2014

What an exhilarating experience with our wonderful drivers, Ang and Lily! They were so charming, attentive and excellent drivers. We had no idea how it was going to be I highly recommend if you dare! They took us around Hanoi, Banana Island and later a foodie tour...it was exhausting for us middle age gals but we enjoyed every minute. One of the highlights of our trip.. Thanks to Asianway Travel for setting us up with this.

7. Private Hanoi Street Food Walking Tour With Real Foodie

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For all the regions in over the world, it is said that food and beverage are important parts of the culture. In Vietnam, especially in Hanoi city, the local people here are also picky eaters, it is simple as they are spoiled with hundred of choices. Food is integral to the life in Hanoi, thus it is no better way to experience a day in this city like a local by being centered around eating. Let an expert lead the way to the best food stands or local restaurants in Hanoi Old Quarter. While filling up on the flavors that made Hanoi one of the world best destination for hungry travelers, you’ll also learn more about the culture, history as well as observing the local life in this thousand years old town. The tour starts in the Old Quarter, we also might visit Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake), Dong Xuan Market, St. Joseph's Cathedral, Ta Hien Street e.g.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Food tasting, Local guide, 01 bottle of beer/soda/soft drink for each., Lunch or dinner (Depending on select option)

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

Reviewed By MichaelWiener

This was one easily one of the highlights of my trip to Hanoi. Sunflower was an incredible guide with awesome local knowledge. Definitely a must experience food tour for any complete Hanoi visit!

8. Small Group Hanoi Street Food Tour with a Real Foodie

Ha Food Tours
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Discovering Hanoi’s Old Quarter street foods can be a leap of faith without a guide to steer you to the must-eats and prevent you getting lost. With this small-group tour, you’ll visit tried-and-trusted food spots to sample classics, such as steamed pancakes, noodle soup, and more, all with a guide to describe each dish and help you navigate. The tour starts in the  Old Quarter, we also might visit  Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake), Dong Xuan Market e.g.

Inclusions: Local guide, Food tasting, A bottle of water, coffee, or beer, Snacks

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Reviewed By Fbisifbe

Definitely our favorite tour in Hanoi! It's a must! Rosie was our tour guide and she was beyond amazing. She made us feel super comfortable from beginning to end. She exceeded our expectations by not only letting us try different foods and showing us how to properly eat dishes but explaining alot about the Vietnamese culture. We actually wish we had done this tour when we first got to Hanoi because it answered a lot of our questions that we had. We basically learned more from Rosie than doing research before we came to Hanoi. If you have the chance to take a private walking food tour while in Hanoi, please do it. Request Rosie because you won't regret it.

9. Mua Cave - Hoa Lu And Tam Coc 2 Days 1 Night Tour From Hanoi

GO ASIA TRAVEL OFFICE, 20 Hàng Muối, Lý Thái Tổ, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam Go Asia Travel
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Visiting:  Hoa Lu Temples Complex – Cycling trip to Mua Cave – Boating in Tam Coc – Overnight in Tam Coc Bungalow Highlight: • Experience the daily life of local people with your stay in bungalow in the village • Discovery the unique and panoramic view from Mua Cave • Enjoy beautiful scenery of Tam Coc Landscape • Relaxing with simple Cooking lesion and Afternoon Tea Special note: • You DO NOT have to go back to Hanoi if you have train journey to Dong Hoi City, Hue City or Da Nang City… We can help you organize transfer services to Ninh Binh train station • You DO NOT have to go back to Hanoi if you have bus journey to Dong Hoi City, Hue City or Da Nang City… Please kindly be informed bus can pick you up in our restaurant in Tam Coc.

Inclusions: Pick up from hotel/stay in Hanoi Old Quarter to Hoa Lu – Tam Coc and Return, Overnight in Tam Coc bungalow (basing on twin sharing basis, we have triple room for 3), Complementary bottles of water on bus, in bungalow, cycling to Mua cave, Meals as in dedicated itinerary (2 lunches, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast), Afternoon Tea, Cooking Class in bungalow, Cycling to visit Mua cave, Free bicycle during your stay in our bungalow, Sampan boat trip in Tam Coc, English speaking tour guide during the trip, Fuel surcharge, Landing and facility fees, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Exclusions: Beverages, tax, travel insurance, Pick up and drop off outside Hanoi Old Quarter, Tips, personal expenses & those not clearly mentioned above

Reviewed By jamesdunn515

Terrible is exactly the word to describe this tour. Between advertising and reality is like a lie. I am too disappointed with the bus and the meal. Luckily the tour guide speaks English well and enthusiastically

10. Aspira Cruise 5 Star: Unique 2 Days Halong Bay and Cat Ba Island

Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi, Vietnam Blue Asia Tours
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Visit Cat Ba Island. Go Kayaking/rowing sampan in Dark-Light Cave, one the most beautiful water cave on the Bay Trung Trang Cave on Cat Ba National park Relaxing overnight on the quietest area of Lan Ha Bay. Fitness (Gym) is available at any time and free to use Swimming Pool is available at any time and free to use Massage and Spa on request

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Accommodation included: 1 night, Full furnished cabin with A/C, Fruits and local wine for sunset party, Hot water on boat, 1 breakfast, 2 lunches and 1 dinner, Welcome drink, Cookery demonstrations., Kayaking. Local rowing boat, Fishing equipment, English speaking guide, Note: Please provide your hotel to pickup/drop off soonest after you finish your booking

Exclusions: Surcharge us$ 15/person for 2 days/1 night, us$ 25/person for 3 days/2 nights during Tet Holiday (Feb 3,4,5,6,7,8), Alcohol drinks, cocktails, water on request, massage & Spa , laundry service, Personal expenses., All services and items not mentioned specifically in the list above., 3% surcharge if you pay all bills by credit cards on boat, Round trip transfer from Hanoi - 2 hours via highway(if visit Lan Ha Bay) or 3.5 hours via normal way (if visit Halong Bay), Entry/Admission - Cat Ba Island, Entry/Admission - Dark and Bright cave, Entry/Admission - Lan Ha Bay, Entry/Admission - Halong Bay

Reviewed By KaterinaSh25

Blue Asia Tours is my go to tour organiser! Ive already done two tours, Cruise in Lan Ha Bay and Trip to Ninh Binh, organised by them, and both were amazing! Lucas and Lan listened for my expectations from the trips and gave suggestions RE places to visit, places to stay and etc that made my tips more interesting and enjoyable. Lucas and Lan go all the way to provide the top notch travel experience! If you want to have an incredible trip, look no further than Blue Asia Tours. To Lucas and Lan, thanks for being such a caring and thoughtful travel organiser! High five!

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