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A city with thousand-year charm, vibrant alleyways, yummy street food and unexpected natural wonders
A city with thousand-year charm, vibrant alleyways, yummy street food and unexpected natural wonders
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The 8 things you can’t miss

Make Tofu with Local Family
#1
Make Tofu with Local Family
A must-do! Learn from the last family making tofu by hand. Best tofu ever.
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Vietnamese Tea Ceremony
#2
Vietnamese Tea Ceremony
Just as meaningful & meditative as the Japanese tea ceremonies. Very zen day out
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Forge a knife with blacksmiths
#3
Forge a knife with blacksmiths
See a 500-year-old blacksmith village & learn to forge with masters.
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Try hidden alley street food
#4
Try hidden alley street food
Try hidden alley food spots from 3rd generation hawkers & learn their stories!
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Brew iconic Hanoi coffee
#5
Brew iconic Hanoi coffee
Make your own salted, egg or coconut coffee! YUM
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See rural Hanoi life
#6
See rural Hanoi life
Hop on a vintage Vespa to explore villages and farms. Heartfelt & adventurous.
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Uncover a scent more valuable than gold
#7
Uncover a scent more valuable than gold
See how sacred agarwood is being sustainably harvested here + yummy lunch!
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Hear Vietam’s Lost Folk Songs
#8
Hear Vietam’s Lost Folk Songs
A magical evening with lost folk songs, recovered after 12 years of research!
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Grilled meat served in a black bowl with herbs and shredded salad on a table during a Hanoi foodie tour
Friends sharing noodles and drinks at a casual Hanoi eatery, chopsticks in hand, while taking part in a foodie tour
Vendor using an iron ladle to serve a sizzling shredded-style dish from a hot pan at a Hanoi street stall on a foodie tour
Red lanterns glow over a narrow Hanoi alley as diners gather beside a street cooking counter during a guided foodie tour
Woman tasting a Vietnamese street snack in Hanoi at a busy eatery counter, with another diner watching in the background
Hanoi street in the Old Quarter lined with orange lanterns and bunting as travellers walk past parked scooters on a food tour
Kitchen worker assembling bun cha bowls with fresh herbs and toppings for a Hanoi hidden-alley food tour
Two travellers eating bun cha and chatting at a lively Hanoi eatery during a hidden alley food tour
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3 hrs
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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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Forging a knife in the fire at a historic blacksmith village near Hanoi, sparks flying beside the anvil
Crafting a glowing knife blade on an anvil in Hanoi’s historic blacksmith village, with gloved hands and sparks
Two visitors work at a forge, shaping metal for a knife lesson in Hanoi’s blacksmith workshop with bright sparks
Man forging a knife with a hammer in a blacksmith workshop in Hanoi’s historic village, session led with Thanh
Back view of a participant hammering a hot knife blade on an anvil during the hands-on Hanoi blacksmith workshop experience
Hanoi blacksmith workshop: a traveller grinds a hot metal blade, sparks spraying as part of the knife-forging session
Four participants smile while holding their forged knives in a historic blacksmith workshop courtyard in Hanoi
Hanoi blacksmith workshop: a woman and a man hammer and reshape a knife blade at the forge using gloves and hand tools
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3 hrs
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Forge Your Own Knife in a Historic Blacksmith Village
“I had a great time creating my own knife step by step”
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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
Bamboo Life host tending a charcoal stove with trays of fresh tofu in a Hanoi traditional tofu-making workshop
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
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3 hrs
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Make Tofu with Hanoi’s Last Artisanal Craftsmen
“this was by far the best tofu we have ever tasted”
Travellers riding a scooter through Vietnam countryside rice fields, wearing helmets and smiling with low power lines behind
Pink lotus flower floating across a lily pond in Vietnam, with a distant walkway and rooftops beyond the water
Ornate Vietnamese temple entrance with engraved roof, stone steps and a red curtain opening, set in a calm courtyard
Motorbike tour guide in Vietnam wearing a helmet and goggles, riding along a country road beside a pond and fields
Vegetable market stall in Vietnam with heaps of fresh greens and root veg, where a seated vendor waits by her produce
Lone traveller walking along a narrow wooden boardwalk over a lotus pond in Vietnam, with power lines and trees in view
Hanoi market stall under a canvas canopy, with vendors seated behind rows of dried goods, snacks, and produce for sale
Motorbike riders and guides posing in front of a traditional temple gate in Hanoi on a sightseeing tour
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4.5 hrs
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Vespa Ride To Hanoi Countryside Villages & Ancient Mythical Citadel
“Delicious lunch with local family cafe”
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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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3 hrs
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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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Vendor using an iron ladle to serve a sizzling shredded-style dish from a hot pan at a Hanoi street stall on a foodie tour
Hanoi street food vendor rinses utensils beside a row of metal pots and buckets, washing at a tiled wall workstation
Woman tasting a Vietnamese street snack in Hanoi at a busy eatery counter, with another diner watching in the background
Friends sharing noodles and drinks at a casual Hanoi eatery, chopsticks in hand, while taking part in a foodie tour
Red lanterns glow over a narrow Hanoi alley as diners gather beside a street cooking counter during a guided foodie tour
Grilled meat served in a black bowl with herbs and shredded salad on a table during a Hanoi foodie tour
Buzzy Hanoi streets at dusk with motorbikes streaking past colourful shopfronts and hanging flags in the Old Quarter
Hearty bowl of Vietnamese noodle soup with prawns, fresh herbs, and lime on a dark table for a Hanoi tasting
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5.0 (139)
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3.5 hrs
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Private Hanoi Street Food Adventure | The Best Bun Cha You'll Ever Try
“Food was the best we had for entire 3 week trip”
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Overnight sleeper cabin in Hanoi with two beds, dark cushions and a small table, arranged for comfortable rail transfers
Vietnamese sleeping area with a canopy bed, embroidered cushions and patterned pillows, and a small lantern-lit side table
Candlelit bath setup in a Vietnamese lantern-lit room, with dark bowls and scented containers arranged on a wooden table
Welcoming Vietnamese room view through an open wooden doorway, with patterned bedding, a bedside tray, and lantern light
Vietnamese bed covered with striped linens, neatly placed decorative pillows with orange emblems, and a floral centerpiece
Cozy Vietnamese bedroom with a white duvet, red patterned blanket, and decorative throw pillows lit by warm bedside lamps
Two twin beds in a cosy sleeper cabin in Vietnam, with patterned curtains and a lantern table between
Premium sleeper cabin with two beds and a laid dining table, onboard Chapa Express Train overnight journey from Hanoi to Sapa
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Hanoi to Sapa Boutique Overnight Train | Premium Cabin
“Clean and comfortable cabin with nice decorations”
Vietnam cooking class in a warm courtyard: student and host tend a charcoal grill, smiling as they cook kebabs with flames
Vietnam market shopping during a cooking class: students talk beside stalls under green umbrellas while choosing ingredients
Hanoi culinary masterclass in a cosy home kitchen, with a host guiding guests as they mix dishes at the table
Cherry, the Hanoi culinary host, smiling in her red headscarf and green apron in a cosy home kitchen
In a Vietnam cooking class, two instructors in aprons grill meat skewers on a mesh rack as they prepare food for students
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
Cooking class in Vietnam: smiling instructor holds a green vegetable for a student while they prep ingredients at a kitchen table
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5 hrs
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Hanoi Home Cooking with a Market Visit
“Perfect balance of complex flavors and fun!”
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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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5.0 (38)
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1 hr
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Vietnamese Tea Ceremony in Gorgeous Teahouse
“one of the most relaxing and educational experiences in Hanoi”
Sapa Express premium cabin sleeper bus interior with reclined seats and TV screens, ready for overnight travel from Hanoi
Cozy cabin bed inside a Sapa Express premium sleeper bus, with side window light and folded mattress for the Hanoi–Sapa ride, Sapa
Sapa Express premium sleeper bus cabin with two bunks and fold-out seats on the Sapa–Hanoi overnight journey
Well-lit sleeper bus interior in Vietnam, with rows of padded berths along a central aisle and blue LED lighting
Maroon coach bus with bright blue-lit windows parked in a covered depot in Vietnam, ready for overnight travel at night
Coloured LED-lit corridor on a Vietnamese sleeper train, with bunks on both sides and neatly made beds
Small seating area inside a Vietnamese transport cabin, with two round tables, wooden chairs, and a 'Not Delivered' sign
View down a brightly lit corridor of a Vietnamese sleeper train, showing bunks either side and a blue-and-red carpet
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6 hrs
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Hanoi–Sapa Premium Cabin Sleeper Bus
“The sleeper cubes are super comfortable”
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Cyclists in a quiet Hanoi laneway with lush vines, riding yellow bikes on a Hidden Wartime Hanoi alley route
Group of riders on yellow bicycles on a quiet Hanoi lane under red-and-yellow flags, part of a Hidden Wartime cycling route
Hidden Wartime Hanoi cycling backstreets with tangled overhead cables, shutters and scooters in a quiet alley
Narrow Hanoi alley packed with souvenir shops, scooters and pedestrians strolling between stalls on a Secret Alleys cycle tour
Local Hanoi street seafood stall with fish in a large pot and vendors at work beside parked motorbikes during a cycling tour
Passengers at an overlook with railing, facing a bronze memorial-like sculpture in Hanoi during a hidden wartime cycling experience
Tour group walking through a dim corridor in Hanoi's hidden wartime passage, with backpacks and headsets facing forward
Hanoi cycle tour group climbing indoor steps beside a railing under leafy greenery, following the Hidden Wartime secret alleys trail
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4 hrs
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Hidden Wartime Hanoi | Cycle Through Secret Alleys
“We really enjoyed the exchanges during the snack break”
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Bánh mì being assembled in Hanoi: a hand holds a baguette with herbs while bowls of fillings sit on the table
Smiling in a Hanoi kitchen class, participants clink cups of Vietnamese coffee beside freshly made bánh mì
Bánh mì workshop in Hanoi: bakers in orange aprons holding freshly baked rolls at the prep bench in a busy kitchen
Hands lifting warm bánh mì from a counter in Hanoi as bowls of fillings and herbs wait for assembly
Bánh mì workshop in Hanoi with a small group shaping dough balls on a long griddle-ready worktop inside a Vietnamese kitchen
Bánh mì dough prep in Hanoi: hands flatten and shape dough on a flour-dusted counter during a bake-your-own class
Bánh mì workshop in Hanoi: several hands roll small dough balls on the bench as participants prepare for baking
Bánh mì baking class in Hanoi: three participants smile and mix dough in a commercial kitchen with metal bowls
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4.5 hrs
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Hanoi’s French Legacy: Bánh Mì + Coffee
“Bahn Mi tasted delicious,better than from the shop”
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