Northern Vietnam · HISTORICAL TOURS
Good historical tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of the Ninh Binh Heritage day tour from Hanoi, with Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, Mua Cave, cycling, buffet lunch, and limousine transport.
“Our guide Viet was great! Thank you! We had very heavy rains but they kept adjusting to the latest weather conditions to give us the best experience. It made it very unique and fun!”
Explore Hanoi’s key sights in one day with limousine transport, lunch, an English-speaking guide, and six historic stops.
“Tom is courteous and helpful we,d love to have him as our guide again thanks the trip to win bing was awesome me and my hubby enjoyed to the fullest”
Review of a Halong Bay luxury day cruise with limousine transfers, buffet lunch, Sung Sot Cave, kayaking, Titov Island, and sunset treats.
“The trip was good and the tour guide Luke is professional, informative, organized and good attitude and inclusive.”
Review of Heritage Binh Chuan’s 2-day Lan Ha Bay cruise, with suites, kayaking, caves, dining, spa time, and practical booking advice.
“Pretty cruise, best service, comfy room & yummy good! Very enjoy here! Thank you Jack, Sara, Cara, Chris, Sam & Ashley!!”
Review of Heritage Cruises Binh Chuan’s 3-day Lan Ha Bay voyage, with kayaking, Viet Hai Village, cave visits, meals, cabins, costs, and tips.
“Enjoyed a great trip on the Heritage Cruise, amazing scenery and the staff, Sally, Cara, Sam and Chris were great hosts.”
Walk Hanoi’s Old Quarter for street food, egg coffee, markets, murals, Long Bien Bridge, and the famous train street.
“We were a small group. The place was tricky to find but we eventually found it. We started with Happy Water which I believe was necessary for the food ahead. Though extremely tasty you had to be aware that the hygiene standards are nRead more”
Explore Trang An by boat and bike, visit Bich Dong Pagoda, enjoy lunch, and travel from Hanoi in a small group of no more than eight.
“If you're thinking of visiting Ninh Binh for just a day, I'd recommend this tour. A limo bus, which was comfortable and clean, picked us up from our hotel in the Old Quarter well within the time slot the tour operator gave us. So glad they werRead more”
Explore Hanoi’s French Quarter through coffee, colonial architecture, war history, St. Joseph’s Cathedral, Opera House, and Trang Tien ice cream.
“Fantastic Tour around the French Quarter with Mina – Highly Recommended! We had a great three-hour tour in Hanoi’s French Quarter led by Mina, a knowledgeable and engaging local guide. The tour began with a coffee meeting where Mina shared stories and introduced the history of the country, setting the tone for a fun and informative experience. Our group was a nice size – just us as a couple and a family with two teenage girls – making it easy to stay engaged. It’s clear that Mina keeps her tours small, which we appreciated. Mina’s English was exceptional, making everything easy to understand, even for non-native speakers. She has a…”
Review of Hanoi’s private full-day tour, with Ho Chi Minh sites, ethnology museum, cyclo ride, train-street coffee, lunch, and puppets.
“The views, food and people were amazing. The atmosphere left me in aww and wanting to see more of what this fascinating country has to offer. Vietnam is definitely a country worth visiting with stunning views and welcoming people 😊”
Cycle Hanoi’s alleys, Long Bien Bridge, West Lake, temples, and Train Street with hotel pickup, a guide, bike, helmet, snacks, and drinks.
“Amazing experience with Charlie. We ride bicycles all around Hà Nội, visited local family and farm, become part of the crazy traffic of the city. But no worries with experienced guide like him it will become one in a lifetime adventure. Thanks”
Explore Hanoi’s temples, museums, wartime history, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, and Train Street with a lively local guide in four to five hours.
“John was an excellent tour guide. We spent nearly 5 hours with him and explored a lot of Hanoi. He was knowledgeable and we had a laugh along the way. Also skipped all the queues as he knew the best times to go to places.”
Make six Vietnamese coffees in a 100-year-old Hanoi home, learn local recipes, taste specialty beans, and take the skills home for $22.
“Thank you so much! We were welcomed into Jennifers home to have an amazing experience making 5 different Vietnamese coffees. Jennifer was so helpful and gave us loads of advice not just about coffee but also tips to make our experience in Vietnam so much better! We couldn’t recommend this experience more, thank you again 🙌”
See Hanoi by open-air Jeep, from alleyways and French boulevards to West Lake, landmarks, local food, and quieter corners.
“The guide has been very friendly and told us very interesting things about Hanoi.”
Review of Sapa’s full-day terrace trek, with Ta Van, Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, lunch, guides, price, fitness tips, and booking advice.
“This was an amazing day thanks to an amazing guide who was really interesting, funny and made this day so much brighter than the weather! (even if it was foggy, it was kind of Mystical and mysterious though, really cool)”
Trek Sapa rice terraces, meet Black H’mong communities, then cruise and kayak through Halong Bay on a four-day Hanoi tour.
“At the beginning of the trip Alex the tour guide took my kids passports for 45 mins out of my sight. When I asked where are they went he told me he sent them with the captain who’s on shore checking information. He couldnt explain to me Read more”
Pick a bay, a valley or a bowl of noodles.
