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Hanoi Private Trip: Explore local culture, monument, cooking class & puppet show
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Hanoi Private Trip: Explore local culture, monument, cooking class & puppet show

By Vietnam Tonkin Travel
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Ages 0-70
Duration: 7–9 hours
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • All entrace fees & activities
  • English speaking guide
  • Transfers
  • Entry/Admission - Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
  • Entry/Admission - Temple of Literature & National University
  • Entry/Admission - Authentic Bat Trang
  • Entry/Admission - Hoan Kiem Lake Walking Street
What's not included
  • Beverages & drinks
  • Surcharge: 20 USD per person on Tet's holiday: Jan - 27,28,29,30,31 & Feb 01,02,03-2025


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
  • Hanoi Opera House, 1 Tràng Tiền, Phan Chu Trinh, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam
    Pick up from hotels in Hanoi old quarter in the morning
Pickup details
  • Hanoi old quarter
Hotel pickup offered
During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
    End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      • Infant seats available
      • Wheelchair accessible
      • Stroller accessible
      • Service animals allowed
      • Near public transportation
      If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 57782P2

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • Infant meals not included
      • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
      • Most travelers can participate
      • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
      • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
      • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

      • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

      If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 57782P2

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      philg173
      Auckland Central, New Zealand4 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Apr 2024 • Couples
      My wife and I visited Hanoi for four nights in early April, and stayed at the Hotel Sofitel Legend Metropole - which is right in the heart of the French quarter. We did a half day private tour from the hotel, in an air conditioned car with driver and guide. This was very interesting, although the traffic was terrible. However, we did get to stop at the Tran Quoc Pagoda, the Temple of Literature, and the Hoa Lo Prison ('Hanoi Hilton') all being of interest, particularly the old prison. The hotel itself is fantastic and made the stay very enjoyable. We were lucky that the weather was not too extreme while in Hanoi - never got above 30c. In general though, the cooller seas on would be best for visiting.
      Written May 16, 2024
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      limbeepeng2010
      Central Romania, Romania3 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Apr 2019 • Family
      Our family of 4 people booked a private trip in Hanoi with this company & we've had amazing time with them. Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, Temple of literature was great destination. Cooking class & lunch was perfect!
      Written May 7, 2019
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      kellerjennifer2018
      Amsterdam, The Netherlands3 contributions
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      May 2019 • Couples
      Our private trip around Hanoi was very good. Everything was well done. The guide was amazing, destinations were very informative. We've loved Bat Trang ceramic villages very much. There were lots of beautiful products with good price. It was truly the coolest experience!
      Written May 7, 2019
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