Hanoi Uncovered Stories on Foot Crafted by Hand

5.0 (12 reviews) Hanoi, Vietnam
Duration7h - 8h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 12 travelers

Overview

- The only walking tour of its kind in Hanoi, designed for deep cultural immersion.
- Visit truly authentic places that most travelers never get to see.
- Hear local stories rarely shared outside the community.
- Get hands-on with heritage tools and crafts passed down through generations.
- A fully walking itinerary allows you to experience every detail up close, at a relaxed pace.
- No vehicles are used on this tour, helping reduce environmental impact and keep the experience sustainable.

What's included

  • The first cup of Egg Coffee and Tea in their own activities is on the house.
  • Entrance fee
  • 2 bottles of water for each traveler. Other types of drinks are not included otherwise said so.
  • The ingredients are selected by the chef or the guide included.
  • Tips are not mandatory. Yet highly recommend after the tour as an encouragement for the tour guide. Usually, 2 U.S dollars per traveler.
  • This a fully-walking tour. All fees on vehicle will not be included.

What to expect

  1. 30m · Admission ticket included
    - Join a fragrant, hands-on workshop that reveals the origins of Vietnamese coffee culture.
    - Brew different coffee styles and learn untold stories behind Hanoi’s famous egg coffee.
    - Guided by experts with years of professional coffee experience.
  2. 30m · Admission ticket included
    - The first-ever tour in Vietnam offering deep insights into traditional herbal medicine.
    - Talk with practitioners about their work, heritage, and healing methods.
    - Create a traditional herbal remedy from start to finish — a rare and meaningful experience.
  3. Dong Xuan Market
    30m · Admission ticket included
    - Explore Hanoi’s oldest and busiest market, a trading hub since the early 19th century.
    - Unleash your inner shopper with endless local products and ingredients.
    - Buy fresh produce for your afternoon cooking class.
    - Learn the hidden cultural stories behind Vietnamese markets and daily trading habits.
  4. 30m · Admission ticket included
    - Learn why flowers play a sacred role in Vietnamese spirituality and ancestor worship.
    - Practice the graceful art of Vietnamese flower arranging.
    - Visit a temple to offer your flowers, ask for blessings, and embrace an intimate cultural ritual.
  5. Bach Ma Temple
    30m
    - One of the Four Guardian Temples of ancient Hanoi.
    - Originally built in the 9th century — a gateway into Hanoi’s deep past.
    - Hear stories of old Thăng Long and the legends that shaped the capital city.
  6. 1h · Admission ticket included
    - Return to the restaurant for a hands-on cooking session.
    - Learn how to prepare a full Vietnamese meal with a local home-cook — because Vietnamese moms really do cook the best dishes.
    - Enjoy the fruits of your labour over a warm, home-style lunch.
  7. Hanoi Train Street
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    - Stand inches from the tracks as the train roars past, feeling the ground tremble and the rush of air in one of Hanoi’s most surreal streets.
    - Witness everyday life pause and resume—locals folding tables, pulling in motorbikes, then casually continuing their routines seconds later.
    - Sip Vietnamese coffee trackside, soaking in the contrast between quiet alley life and the sudden drama of the passing train.
    - Feel the raw pulse of Hanoi, where chaos and calm coexist, leaving you thrilled, alert, and deeply connected to the city’s rhythm.
  8. 45m · Admission ticket included
    - End your journey with a soothing cup of Vietnamese tea.
    - Learn the refined art of tea drinking that has been passed down through generations.
    - A perfect closing ritual to a day filled with culture, flavours, and connection.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

This is a walking tour only. Our guide will wait for you in front the 7-eleven store. How he/she looks like, or wears for the trip, you'll get a notification message the day prior to the tour. In case you come to this meeting point and cannot find our tour guide, please call: +84-965-412-992.

End point

This is a walking tour only. Our guide will wait for you in front the 7-eleven store. How he/she looks like, or wears for the trip, you'll get a notification message the day prior to the tour. In case you come to this meeting point and cannot find our tour guide, please call: +84-965-412-992.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for travelers with high blood pressure
  • Not recommended for travelers with calcification of knee cartilage

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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