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Hanoi

Hanoi

A city with thousand-year charm, vibrant alleyways, yummy street food and unexpected natural wonders
Top Things to Do in Hanoi
Go beyond the tourist checklist - into the hidden spots & heartfelt stories
Make Tofu with Local Family
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Make Tofu with Local Family
Grind, stir, and press soybeans alongside one of Hanoi’s last traditional tofu families. Learn zero-waste secrets and share a rustic meal of your own handmade tofu.
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Zen Tea Ceremony
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Zen Tea Ceremony
Savor an authentic tea ceremony in Hanoi with award-winning Tea Master Hung. Learn the stories of 700-year-old tea trees, mindful brewing, and the meditative art of tea.
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Yummy Hidden Alley Food
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Yummy Hidden Alley Food
You can try Hanoi's local food yourself, but we bet you won't find some of the hidden alley food spots from 3rd generation hawkers that our guide will take you to!
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Forge a Knife with Blacksmiths
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Forge a Knife with Blacksmiths
In Da Sy’s 500-year-old blacksmith village, hammer raw steel into a knife guided by masters. Craft history into a blade you’ll take home as a one-of-a-kind keepsake.
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Brew Iconic Hanoi Coffee
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Brew Iconic Hanoi Coffee
Did you know that egg and salted coffee came from Hanoi? Try the yummiest iconic Hanoi brews!
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See Rural Hanoi Life
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See Rural Hanoi Life
Hop on a vintage Vespa to explore villages, farms, and Vietnam’s oldest citadel. Cross the Red River, meet locals, and enjoy a rustic home-cooked feast.
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Dyeing with Minority Tribe
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Dyeing with Minority Tribe
Colour silk the traditional way in a hands-on workshop. Guided by Thai ethnic artisans, create a silk scarf and discover Hanoi’s craft village heritage.
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Uncover a scent more valuable than gold
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Uncover a scent more valuable than gold
Step into a monk-led sanctuary to learn how agarwood forms, trim resin by hand, sip agarwood tea & explore a fragrance more valuable than gold.
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Top Things to Do in Hanoi

Grilled meat served in a black bowl with herbs and shredded salad on a table during a Hanoi foodie tour
Bowl of shredded herbs with cucumber slices beside stacked containers on a Hanoi street stall during a bun cha tour
Buzzy Hanoi streets at dusk with motorbikes streaking past colourful shopfronts and hanging flags in the Old Quarter
Fruit and vegetable cart on a Hanoi side street with a seated vendor and shoppers near shuttered storefronts
Hearty bowl of Vietnamese noodle soup with prawns, fresh herbs, and lime on a dark table for a Hanoi tasting
Travellers on a Hanoi street food tour walking past glowing lights and lanterns along a narrow alley at dusk
Bun cha-style plate of grilled meat, noodles and fresh herbs served in a bamboo basket with dipping sauce in Hanoi
Charcoal grill sizzling with smoky, herb-topped bun cha on skewers at a hidden-alley street stop in Hanoi food tour
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Hidden Alley Food Tour in Hanoi | The Best Bun Cha You'll Ever Taste
“on a quest to try the best Bun Cha: it was amazing”
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Tofu squares and rectangular pressed tofu pieces on a woven bamboo tray in a Hanoi home kitchen during traditional making
Traditional tofu-making in Hanoi: two people pose in a rustic workshop with hanging bamboo strainers and cooking equipment
Two women smiling in a Hanoi tofu-making kitchen beside bamboo mats of pressed tofu, with doorway light behind them
Boiling soy mixture in a large pot as a cook stirs for traditional tofu in a smoky Hanoi workshop kitchen
Sizzling squares of dough on a charcoal grill during a Vietnam cooking class, with a hand turning the pieces
Ngoc from Bamboo Life pressing tofu on a bamboo lattice in a Hanoi kitchen, with woven hats hanging on the wall
Two ginger cats on terracotta tiles beside a woodpile in a Hanoi courtyard kitchen where tofu is made
Conical-hatted cook tending a smoky stove in a Hanoi home kitchen, where tofu is prepared traditionally
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Make Tofu with Hanoi’s Last Artisanal Craftsmen
“this was by far the best tofu we have ever tasted”
Vietnam cooking class in a warm courtyard: student and host tend a charcoal grill, smiling as they cook kebabs with flames
Chef and participants in aprons pouring ingredients into glasses at a cooking class in Vietnam, working together at a kitchen table
Vietnam market stop during a cooking class: host hands fresh herbs to a participant while others browse stalls along the street
In a Vietnam cooking class, two instructors in aprons grill meat skewers on a mesh rack as they prepare food for students
Vietnam market shopping during a cooking class: students talk beside stalls under green umbrellas while choosing ingredients
Cooking class in Vietnam: smiling instructor holds a green vegetable for a student while they prep ingredients at a kitchen table
Hanoi culinary masterclass in a cosy kitchen, with guests and their host grilling and shaping food together at the table
Hanoi culinary masterclass in a cosy home kitchen, with a host guiding guests as they mix dishes at the table
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Hanoi Culinary Masterclass | In a Cosy Home Kitchen
“Perfect balance of complex flavors and fun!”
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Hot coffee being poured into clear tumblers for cupping during a coffee workshop in Vietnam
Ornate glass coffee carafe and tasting cups on a counter during a coffee workshop in Vietnam, with brews ready to sample
Friends tasting coffee at a wooden café bar, holding cups as they sample brews during a coffee workshop in Vietnam
Pour-over coffee brewing as a host pours hot water onto grounds during a coffee workshop in Vietnam at a café counter
Ceramic bowl with a coffee mixture being stirred during a Vietnam coffee workshop, showing hands mid-preparation
Coffee roasting workshop in Vietnam: instructor in apron holding a jar in front of the 100% Beans Roastery sign
Jonathan Ngo pointing to a Vietnam coffee-regions map during a Hanoi coffee workshop at Local Bean Roastery
Coffee tasting workshop at Local Bean Roastery in Hanoi, where participants learn to brew six iconic Vietnamese coffees
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The Ultimate Coffee Crash Course | Make 6 Iconic Vietnamese Coffees
“A fantastic workshop for anyone curious about Vietnamese coffee”
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Tea server in red pouring hot tea into small cups at a wooden table with teapots in Hanoi tea tasting
Host and guest seated at a wooden tea table, pouring from a teapot during a Vietnamese workshop, with a small dog nearby
Courtyard-style interior of a Vietnamese tea shop with wooden tables, potted plants, curtained walls and warm hanging lamps
Hien Minh Tea entrance in Hanoi for a zen tea ceremony, framed by stone Buddha statues and leafy potted plants
Vietnamese tea ceremony at Hien Minh Tea in Hanoi, with teapot and small cups on a stone tea table tea service
Tea drinker pouring hot water into a teapot at a Vietnamese tea workshop, with small cups and sugar cubes lined up on the table
Hands sorting and packing loose green tea leaves on a wooden tray at a Vietnamese tea workshop, with teapot beside
Visitor browsing shelves of tea, dried ingredients and ornate teapots inside a Vietnamese tea workshop shopfront and tasting area
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Vietnamese Tea Ceremony in Gorgeous Teahouse
“one of the most relaxing and educational experiences in Hanoi”
Woman tasting gin in a cosy bar in Hanoi, holding a tulip glass and sampling a drink at the counter under warm lighting
Bartender in Hanoi’s gin bar gesturing behind a service counter with bottles and jars during a tasting session for guests
Bartender in Hanoi pours gin from a bottle into a citrus-topped cocktail glass during a gin tasting session at the bar
Tasting guide with gin botanicals in Hanoi, held open in two hands showing juniper, lavender and other ingredients
Hands garnish a gin cocktail at a Hanoi tasting bar, adjusting the stemmed glass on a coaster-patterned table carefully
Bartender pours gin for a guest in a Hanoi bar, holding a chilled drink while performing a bar-topped tasting pour
Small-group craft spirit tasting in a Hanoi bar, guests seated around a table of bottles, glasses and tasting plates
Woman sipping a deep amber craft spirit at a Hanoi bar, with other guests blurred in the background during the tasting
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Secret Sips of Hanoi: Exclusive Craft Spirit Tasting
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