Hidden outdoor adventures, craft workshops with artisans, and local food experiences. Our handpicked shortlist of the best things to do in Hanoi.

Top Things to Do in Hanoi: Our Handpicked Favourites

Top Things to Do in Hanoi

Our handpicked getaways from Hanoi cover UNESCO sites, charming villages, and local insider spots — all easy short trips when you need a break from the city.

Getaways from Hanoi: Our Top Trips to UNESCO Sites & Villages

Getaways from Hanoi

Our handpicked day trips from Hanoi to famous and beautiful places nearby — a vetted shortlist of the best options around Hanoi.

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Day Trips from Hanoi

Our handpicked Hanoi-Sapa express trains for a comfy ride between Hanoi and Sapa’s stunning highlands. Compare the best options in one place.

Hanoi-Sapa Express Trains: The Best for a Comfy Ride

Hanoi-Sapa Express Trains

A handpicked shortlist of the best bus options to get from Hanoi to Sapa. Compare vetted rides in one place and choose the one that suits you best.

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Hanoi-Sapa Bus

Discover Hanoi’s charm on two wheels! Ride past lakes, temples, and street eats on a fun local cycling tour.

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Our top picks for cycling in Hanoi — ride past lakes, temples, and street food spots on two wheels for a more local look at the city.

Cycling in Hanoi: The Best Bike Tours for Lakes & Street Eats

Cycling in Hanoi

Discover Hanoi’s charm on two wheels! Ride past lakes, temples, and street eats on a fun local cycling tour.

Hidden Wartime Hanoi | Cycle Through Secret Alleys

See a hidden side of Hanoi most travellers never see - all by bike!

Meet Hanoi's Last Village Artisans | Explore by Bike 

Visit homes where centuries-old crafts are still part of daily life.

Escape the Crowds in Hanoi: Off-Beaten Cycling Tour in West Lake

Peaceful cycling tour around West Lake to see a quieter side of Hanoi

We had a wonderful day cycling around Hanoi with the two guides of Jackfruit Adventure. The tour was truly off the beaten track and as we "followed the flow" of Hanoi traffic, we almost felt like locals ourselves. While Hanoi traffic can be overwhelming, we felt safe at all times. Exploring a city by bicycle gives you a completely different and more intense experience. Although we are experienced cyclists, being supported by our guide Aiden made it special, because he shared so many details, answered all our questions and made us feel truly welcome. We would highly recommend the tour to anyone who wants to get to know more of the city than the famous sights and who enjoys being close to real life.

We had a wonderful day cycling around Hanoi with the two guides of Jackfruit Adventure. The tour was truly off the beaten track and as we "followed the flow" of Hanoi traffic, we almost felt like locals ourselves. While Hanoi traffic can be overwhelming, we felt safe at all times. Exploring a city by bicycle gives you a completely different and more intense experience. Although we are experienced cyclists, being supported by our guide Aiden made it special, because he shared so many details, answered all our questions and made us feel truly welcome. We would highly recommend the tour to anyone who wants to get to know more of the city than the famous sights and who enjoys being close to real life.

Thanks for the great cooking class and egg coffee workshop! Also thanks for the flexibility during the cycling tour!

Thanks for the great cooking class and egg coffee workshop! Also thanks for the flexibility during the cycling tour!

Ngoc, was such a kind, generous and fun host, this ended up being one of my favourite tours of our entire trip it was such a real look at the day to day lives of people in her village who have been working at their crafts for decades.

Ngoc is an excellent translator so we got to speak with the locals about what they do (and answer the questions they had for us).

Definitely one to choose if you want authenticity not a staged demonstration

Ngoc, was such a kind, generous and fun host, this ended up being one of my favourite tours of our entire trip it was such a real look at the day to day lives of people in her village who have been working at their crafts for decades.

Ngoc is an excellent translator so we got to speak with the locals about what they do (and answer the questions they had for us).

Definitely one to choose if you want authenticity not a staged demonstration 

Booked this for our first real day exploring Hanoi. My husband and I had a great time seeing a part of Hanoi by bike and with a local. Lyon helped us navigate riding through the streets and round the lake with other cyclists, Vespa riders and cars. Pretty views, hidden alleyways and lots of stops for photos and local snacks like ice cream, shrimp cakes, spring rolls and Hanoi beer, and even made Vietnamese egg coffee - all of it delish! Lyon was knowledgeable, fun and kind. Definitely recommend!

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Booked this for our first real day exploring Hanoi. My husband and I had a great time seeing a part of Hanoi by bike and with a local. Lyon helped us navigate riding through the streets and round the lake with other cyclists, Vespa riders and cars. Pretty views, hidden alleyways and lots of stops for photos and local snacks like ice cream, shrimp cakes, spring rolls and Hanoi beer, and even made Vietnamese egg coffee - all of it delish! Lyon was knowledgeable, fun and kind. Definitely recommend! 

We definitely got to see the off-track side of Hanoi while cycling through the alleys and streets.
 Our guide Aiden is genuine and enthusiastic. We really enjoyed the exchanges during the snack break.

The route does involve weaving thru the hectic traffic of the city, but once you brave through the first stage, you realise that this is how millions of people move around the city daily and that you've become part of it!

We definitely got to see the off-track side of Hanoi while cycling through the alleys and streets.
Our guide Aiden is genuine and enthusiastic.  We really enjoyed the exchanges during the snack break.

The route does involve weaving thru the hectic traffic of the city, but once you brave through the first stage, you realise that this is how millions of people move around the city  daily and that you've become part of it! 

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