Hanoi Uncovered Stories on Foot Crafted by Hand

Duration7h - 8h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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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

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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