Top Hanoi Arts & Design

Learn all about Hanoi on this private, student-led walking tour of the city. You’ll visit several places, like Hoan Kiem Lake, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, The Temple of Literature and National University, Hoa Lo Prison, and the Vietnam National Museum of History. Your guide will explain the history of them. Note that you can go at your own pace today, since this is a private tour for you and your party.

You have a choice of standard, deluxe, or VIP first class seats to the Thang Long Water Puppet Theater in Hanoi. Book your entrance ticket and skip the line with priority seating. The unique puppetry performance is done on the water, accompanied by storytelling and music. Choose a showtime to fit your sightseeing schedule.

Discover the secrets of traditional Vietnamese pottery without a time-consuming trip to one of the country’s rural ceramics villages. In this half-day pottery class, learn how to make all sorts of clay creations from a master artisan direct from Bat Trang, one of the country’s oldest ceramics villages. Get personalized guidance and answers to all your questions in this private session – no fighting to be heard from the back of the class.

Explore Hanoi’s Old Quarter on foot with a foodie guide who introduces you to local cuisine. This street food tour takes you off the beaten path to food stalls and local eateries in the capital city. Sample authentic dishes and learn about Vietnamese cuisine as you discover the traditional guilds of ‘36 Old Streets.’ Handcrafted souvenir included.

Experience one of Vietnam’s most storied and traditional forms of entertainment, the water puppet show. Originating in the Red River delta, the puppets are on long sticks and use the water’s surface as the stage. Topics of the shows include everyday life, myths, and Vietnamese legends. You’ll enjoy skip-the-line access and the choice of several showtimes.

A 1.5-hour drive from Hanoi, the village of Quang Phu Cau has been making colorful, scented incense sticks since time immemorial. Capture stunning photos of the sticks drying in the sun and locals at work on this private photography tour, with 2-way transfers from any hotel in Hanoi. Your tour escort is a passionate photographer who can recommend angles and translate for villagers, ensuring high-caliber results.

Experience Hanoi like a local and tour the city’s attractions with the kids who live there. Explore Hanoi with 2 famous destination: Ho Chi Minh Complex & Temple of Literature Tour . See the main city sights, that all provide a great way to get culturally connected.

What better way to get around Hanoi than by a scooter? They are practical, effectively gets you through the traffic during certain hours and best of all, they are cheap modes of transportation. Lunch at a local restaurant and have the time of your life roaming around Hanoi’s best spots. Highlights: • Get a feeling of the local culture • Take many beautiful photographs • Talks with local people, exchange cultural way of life. • Discover the beauty of attraction such as: Hoan Kiem Lake, Tran Quoc Pagoda

Journey alongside the Red River on a scenic countryside drive from Hanoi to Bat Trang. Visit the village known for producing high-quality ceramics and see how this pottery is made by hand. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in a workshop crafting your own piece or shop for something to take home with you. This private tour offers air-conditioned transport and the personalized attention of your very own guide.

Learn the art of making ceramics and create a unique souvenir from your time in Vietnam with this tour from Hanoi. Travel to the Bat Trang Ceramic Village for a tour inside a pottery factory and watch locals at work. Then it’s time to make your own piece of pottery by hand, paint it, and put it in the kiln. Ceramics require an extra two days to be properly completed.

Highlights: 1. Private car pick up and drop off at your hotel/ homestay 2. Water puppetry is a "cultural specialty" of Vietnam's wet rice cultivation farmers. A lot of countries in the world have puppetry art, but only Vietnam has Water Puppetry. Enjoy the magical sounds of Water Puppetry performed by traditional Vietnamese instruments such as Erhu, Flute, Zither, Monochord and Cheo singing. 3. Enjoy Luxury Buffet: Vietnamese Foods, Western Foods, Asian Foods, Vegan/ Vegetarian Foods

Long BIen Market Photography the Old Quarter Photography techniques & workshop Small group tour & duration is within 4.5 hours

-The Tran Quoc pagoda – one of the most prominent Buddhist pagodas in Vietnam -Ho Chi Minh Complex – the final resting place of the greatest man, who led Vietnam’s campaign for independence from French colonial rule- the Ho Chi Minh’s house -the One Pillar pagoda - The temple of Confucius – Literature temple- the first university in Vietnam built in 1070. -Hoan Kiem Lake and the prominent beauty of Ngoc Son temple. Note: +Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun we will have an additional destination – Ethnology Museum. +Mon, Wed, Fri we add a visit to Bat Trang pottery village.

Over the course of a full day you’ll get a comprehensive tour of the Trang An Landscape Complex with a guide. The UNESCO World Heritage Site is renowned for its scenic river valley of limestone karsts, and this living geological ‘museum’ is a must-see for nature lovers. Lunch and boat ride are included along with hotel transport from Hanoi.

Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and scents of this ancient village An up-close encounter with the captivating art of incense-making. Heartwarming interactions with local villagers. A unique opportunity to capture stunning photos. Start and end in Hanoi, create beautiful memories that will last a lifetime.

Photography Tho Ha - a typical village which reflects the lifestyle of a northern Vietnamese village. Tour duration: 5 hours

• Combine two popular activities in Hanoi: a cyclo tour of the Old Quarter followed by a water puppet show. • Take a ride on a cyclo for an adventure winding through the sights, sounds & smells of this historic metropolis. It will be impressive experiences of your Hanoi visit • Enjoy a 1 hour traditional puppetry art show. See puppets come to life performing traditional folklore, legends, and historical tales.

Spend morning exploring the arts in Hanoi on this half-day tour that features on Vietnam’s artists. Your guide brings you to the Museum of Vietnamese Fine Art, then continues to the outskirts of Hanoi to the art studio of Dao Anh Khanh, a painter and performing artist. The artist shows you around the studio, which is a work of art in itself, and shares conversation about the artwork.

Visit some of Hanoi’s cultural landmarks without the humidity of a tour bus or the fuss of a large group. On this private tour, climb on your motorbike with your guide and spend a few hours touring sites like the Hanoi Opera House, the Temple of Literature (Vietnam’s first national university) and the Buddhist Quán Sứ Pagoda. Complete your trip with a drive around the 36 streets of Hanoi’s Old Quarter, full of shopping and dining opportunities for you and your group.

Pick up at 8:30 am at your hotel then drive one and half hour to Quang Phu Cau. By this time, the villagers have already set out incense to dry in various formations, and we’ll get pictures of people working among this sea of red. We’ll have time to capture a variety of shots of the workers in action. We also venture further into the village workshops, shooting images of the incense-making process, including bamboo chopping, dipping the sticks in dye, and the creation of incense paste. We’ll take more images of the friendly locals who have worked on producing incense in this village for generations. A visit to Quang Phu Cau incense village will bring visitors an opportunity to learn about the traditional craft of making incense sticks and take lots of unique check-in photos. Right after you enter the incense village, you’ll be able to see the busy lives of the locals here.

Highlights -Get a feel of Hanoi's local culture while seeing the city's highlights and mingling with the locals on this private half-day tour. Choose from either the morning or afternoon departure. -Participate in this comprehensive private tour of the city -Enjoy the comfort of free hotel pick-up and drop off

The vanishing craft of creating fish traps is kept alive by a handful of elderly workers, who expertly weave bamboo and other materials into intricate traps. Against the backdrop of an old, weathered house, the scene is one of tradition and timelessness. It's a beautiful reminder of the importance of preserving cultural practices and the wisdom of our elders. The striking visual contrast of the aged workers' hands deftly weaving the traps with the aged walls of the house creates an atmosphere that is both nostalgic and inspiring. This photo tour offers a glimpse into a world that is quickly disappearing, and captures the essence of life in the rural countryside of Vietnam.

Nestled in the heart of Vietnam, Hat Craft Village, Quang Phu Cau Incense Village, and Duong Lam Village offer a captivating tapestry of cultural treasures. The Conical Hat Village unveils the artistry behind Vietnam's iconic hats. Quang Phu Cau charms with ancient temples and rice fields, providing a serene escape. Meanwhile, Duong Lam, an ancient village frozen in time, showcases traditional architecture and historical landmarks. Together, these villages weave a narrative of Vietnam's rich heritage, inviting travelers to stroll through cobblestone streets, witness artisanal crafts, and bask in the timeless allure of these cultural gems, creating an unforgettable experience for every visitor.