Things to do in Hanoi, Vietnam: The Best Self-Guided Tours & Rentals

September 18, 2021 Sachiko Swiger

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.
Restaurants in Hanoi

1. Hanoi City Tours - Luxury Small Group Tours - 1 Day

34 Ngõ Hàng Hành, Hàng Trống, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam Family Package Travel
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

We offer a best price and small group tour + we have experienced tour guide + very good Lunch + Clean Shuttle Bus/ Minivan for Transport + Head Office in Hanoi Old quarter which is besides your hotel.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Lunch, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Personal Expense, Drinks. Other expenses not mentioned above

Reviewed By martintongo

Really nice hotel with cheapi price, really well located, everything is 10 - 15 minutes walk away. Owner and the staff are really welcoming and helped us whenever we needed something

2. Semi-Automatic Honda Wave - 01 Week Rental

21A Đào Duy Từ, Hàng Buồm, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam Rental Motorbike Vietnam
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5.0 based on 25 reviews

Providing near new or latest models of Semi-automatic Honda Wave in Vietnam. All are in perfect condition.

Inclusions: Helmet, Phone holder, Luggage rack, Bungee Cord, Road Maps, Free Driving Lesson

Exclusions: Insurance, Fuel, Flat Tire, Oil Change, Others not mentioned clearly

Reviewed By rmmkhanna

Binh and his rental shop was professional from the moment I messaged him. Bikes were of good quality and I plan to rent from him again. Great prices for xr150, crf150 and 250. He went above and beyond helping us and gave great route suggestions. I look forward to renting again once I can.

3. Private transfer between Ninh Binh and Mai Chau with English speaking driver

Hanoi VIP Transfer
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These are outstanding features from Hanoi VIP Transfer for this service. 1. Car/vehicle fleet is of newest generation. 2. Air-conditioned cars/vehicles 3. Non smoking vehicles 4. No hidden costs 5. Professional drivers 6. Cheap price offers 7. Professional team support you 24/24.

Inclusions: Experienced, English speaking driver, Road tolls, gasoline, parking fee, mineral water. , Baby seat provided for your kids.

Exclusions: Entrance fees, meals and insurance., Personal expenses and tip driver.

Reviewed By michaelwL8119EQ

Great service! Super friendly and easy to communicate with. I travel for work at lot and can rely on them every time. Highly recommend.

4. Vietnam Motorbike Tour 3 Day, Hanoi-Pu Luong-Ta Xua-Hanoi

Thang Motorcycle Tour
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All our tours are conducted on DirtBikes,genuine Honda XR150 and CRF250. These bikes are ideal for touring Vietnam because conditions in remote areas. Touring on a dirt bike also means you'll be able to explore areas you like otherwise wouldn't and challenge yourself on adrenaline-pumping dirt roads. Because all our bike are late-model, and maintained by professional mechanics using real Honda parts, riding one of our bikes means you can ride with confidence. Safety Your safety is our priority. all our guides are trained in first aid, carring all the necessary equipment. You'll also be accompanied by one of our highly experienced mechanics,so you can ride with peace of mind.

Inclusions: Airport Pickup , Local English Speaking Professional Tour Guide, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, Accommodation (shared), Motorbike Rental, Fuel, Helmets, Pads and Gloves, Tickets for Parks and Ferries

Exclusions: Drinks at the end of the day, Souvenirs, Health/liability insurance

Reviewed By Mikeyredfork1

Fantastic trip. Thang brought a group of 4 us to Mai Chau to a beautiful homestay. On the way we went offroading for about 6 or 7 km. If we had any difficulties Thang and his assistant were never too far away. When we got to the homestay he brought us to a hidden gem of a waterfall where we met some of the local villagers. After that we returned to the homestay where we got fed an absolute feast. Worth every penny!!

5. 01 Week Rental - Dirt-Bike Kawasaki KLX250/CRF250L

21A Đào Duy Từ, Hàng Buồm, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam Rental Motorbike Vietnam
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Offer the best quality of off-road Honda CRF 250/ Kawasaki KLX 250 motorcycle for rental. There is no better way to explore Vietnam than by the seat of a motorcycle.

Inclusions: 01 Kawasaki KLX 250/ Honda CRF 250L, Helmets, Map, Bungee Cords, Luggage Rack, Phone Holder with USB Charger

Exclusions: Gasoline, Travel Insurance, Others not mentioned clearly

Reviewed By eduardomZ9896OM

Outstanding Bike rental service. I have to say that I am on a budget traveler but at the same time very demanding with the services I purchase. Before coming across this shop I contacted many rental shops in Hanoi. This one was by far the one with better motorbikes, the newest bikes, better prices and absolutely outstanding service provide by Mr Bihn that went above and beyond to provide me with the best service. I can only say thanks, I rented with him twice. He is super friendly and easy going. He provides good helmet, and bag rack on the back if needed at no extra cost. First time I rented a super newish Honda for 5 days that ended up being 11. The motorbike behaved fantastically. He was in direct contact with me to ensure I was having no issues. Second time I rented a bike for 7 days to go to Cao Ban province. He advised me semi manual but I ended renting an authomatic Honda Old looking bike. The motorbike broke down 2 days after initiating my trip but he reacted extraordinarily quickly by sending a brand new motorbike semi manual the day after on a bus and offered me to rent the bike for 2 additional days at no extra cost which was a super nice gesture. Best bikes, best price, best customer service, best on road service. When I come back I will rent with him again and you should do it now too !!

6. Luxury Hoa Lu Tam Coc Mua Cave Amazing View 1 Day Tour

Asian Discovery Tour, 4 Cầu Gỗ, Hàng Bạc, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam Asian Discovery Travel
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Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, Mua Cave 1 Day is among the most favorite tour of Asian Discovery Travel and is always being chosen by loving-nature tourists. If you are looking for a exciting tour and enjoy with a really peaceful beauty of the historic ancient captital Hoa Lu then admire the stunning view at Tam Coc, Mua cave in Ninh Binh, where is not far from Hanoi, So why you still hesitate not to contact us now?. Highlight: Enjoy a unique boat trip to visit Tam Coc Visit traditional villages and Tam Coc town Savor a lunch with Vietnamese cuisine Visit Hoa Lu, an ancient capital Climb up to the top of Mua Cave to enjoy a stunning panoramic view of the countryside and Ngo Dong river

Inclusions: Pick up and drop off at your hotel by A/C tourist bus, Boat trip to visit Tam Coc, Sightseeing and entrance fees as per the mentioned itinerary, English speaking tour guide, Have a lunch with Vietnamese cuisine, Free 02 bottles of mineral water / 1 pax/ 1 day, Free 01 traditional hat/ 1 pax, Included rental for bicycle ride, Vietnamese tea break, Air-conditioned vehicle

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Reviewed By Alexik1002

Super unprofessional guide (Giang) who is contacting the customers after work privately via mobile. Calling them months after the trip is over and writing inappropriate things. What’s that?! Special customer service? I was super „happy“ to read what this guy wrote in private to customers. Probably he is 1: not made for the job 2: exceeding his competences And that’s why you guys will not get recommended.

7. Rental Motorbike in Hanoi

Vitawell Travel

You can rent our motorbike to drive around Hanoi or Vietnam to discover Vietnam by yourself. This is an amazing experience for who like adventuring

Inclusions: Use of motorbike, Use of helmet

Exclusions: Petro, Fix the motorbike if the tourists make any break or damage for the motorbike

Reviewed By Sandysimone123

A must have tour when in hanoi, we were able to see and learn so much about hanoi and vietnam during this private tour and i highly encourage everyone to go with this private tour instead of a group tour just because you can have the guide all to yourself ???? and its just amazing. our guide was very lovely and knowledgeable. we as a family thoroughly enjoyed the tour ????

8. Ha Long One Day Trip 6 Hours Cruise

Hanoi Opera House, 01 Tràng Tiền, Phan Chu Trinh, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội 100000, Vietnam THE SINH CAFE TRAVEL

Ha Long Bay the nature wonder of Viet Nam with thousands islands,is UNESCO world's Heritage Site. Ha Long Bay has an area of around 1,553 km2,include 1960-2000 islets, most of which are limestone.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Professional guide and driver, Bottled water, Kayaking, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Traditional Lunch with Seafood

Exclusions: Drinks, Personal expenses, Others things are not mentioned in program.

Reviewed By Sally H

We were collected from our hotel in the Old Quarter on time and met our guide Duong (aka Sugar) He spoke very good English and was very friendly. Once at Halong Bay, it was quite chilly and misty at times but we knew it could be in March. All the meals were very nice but a lot of the dishes were deep fried. All the activities were very interesting but I think could have been quite overcrowded if it was busier. The photo of the room gives the impression it's large, spacious and gleaming, they were actually small, cramped and slightly dowdy. But we didn't spend much time in the room anyway so not really a problem. The downstairs rooms are larger but are noisier as they are closer to the engine. Waited a long time for the coach when we got off. All in all a very good trip.

9. E-bikes for Rent

Old Quarter, Hàng Ngang, Hàng Đào, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội 100000, Vietnam QIQ Vietnam

QiQ is an applied high-tech transportation project in Vietnam with the express purpose of providing green urban transportation solutions with Electrical-Bike.  7-minute-fast charging technology equivalent to 15 km distance, promises to bring visitors a completely new experience when traveling in crowded streets of Hanoi. You can easily rent an E-bike from $1 from 30 different locations around the Old quarter.

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10. Hoa Lu Tam Coc Luxury Day Trip

Hanoi Opera House, 01 Tràng Tiền, Phan Chu Trinh, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội 100000, Vietnam THE SINH CAFE TRAVEL

Hoa Lu had been an important place for Vietnamese in the history.It was the first Capital of Vietnam in th 10th century from thr year of 968 until 1010.Hoa Lu old Citadel with Dinh and le King temples was located here for our visiting. Tam coc a fascinating beauty of the nature with a river flowing over limestone  moutain and ricefields.It look like charming picture painted by mother nature. ***Tour route; Ha Noi-Ninh Binh-Ha Noi  Tour duration: Full day trip  Hightlights:  - Visit  Old Citadel with Dinh and Le King temples  - Rowing boat trip in Tam Coc(three caves)  -Enjoy delicious Vietnamese buffet lunch in good local restaurant

Inclusions: Bottled water, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Use of bicycle, Buffet lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle, VAT(10%) and service charge

Exclusions: Drinks, Tipping, Personal expenses

Reviewed By Sally H

We were collected from our hotel in the Old Quarter on time and met our guide Duong (aka Sugar) He spoke very good English and was very friendly. Once at Halong Bay, it was quite chilly and misty at times but we knew it could be in March. All the meals were very nice but a lot of the dishes were deep fried. All the activities were very interesting but I think could have been quite overcrowded if it was busier. The photo of the room gives the impression it's large, spacious and gleaming, they were actually small, cramped and slightly dowdy. But we didn't spend much time in the room anyway so not really a problem. The downstairs rooms are larger but are noisier as they are closer to the engine. Waited a long time for the coach when we got off. All in all a very good trip.

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