Discover the soul of Hanoi through a curated journey into the city’s most iconic traditional craft villages and cultural landmarks.
The full-day tour tour takes you to the vibrant Quang Phu Cau Incense Village and the serene Chuong Conical Hat Village two of Vietnam’s most photogenic and culturally rich craft communities located just outside Hanoi.
Afternoon Hanoi city tour that covers iconic landmarks including the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum complex, the Temple of Literature, Hoa Lo Prison, and a street food highlight at the legendary Banh Mi 25 in the Old Quarter.
Full-Day Tour: A comprehensive cultural journey combining authentic village craft experiences with Hanoi’s most celebrated historical landmarks and a home-cooked artisan lunch — all in one seamlessly organised day.
Hands-On & Authentic: Go beyond sightseeing — try making incense, paint your own conical hat, and share a meal inside a local artisan’s home.
Flexibility: Choose between morning or afternoon half-day departures, or the full-day option, with convenient hotel pick-up and flexible drop-off choices.
Small Group Experience: With a maximum of 14 travelers, every participant receives attentive guidance and personalised interaction throughout the tour.
Support Local Communities: By participating in this tour, you directly support the livelihoods of artisan families and help sustain centuries-old Vietnamese crafts for future generations.
7.30 : Get picked up by our guide from the hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter / Opera House then start for 1,5 hour drive journey to the craft villages
9.30 : Visit Quang Phu Cau village, which has been producing incense for more than 100 years. Take a walk to the center of the village and see how locals make incense at an artisanal, family scale . Learn the process how incense is made from scratch and more about the lives of manual workers.
Meet a family who specializes in dyeing incense sticks and admire the outdoor showroom with a thousands of the colorful bundles of incense. Here, our guide will taken the best photos for you.
10.15 : Leave for Chuong Village that has been well-known for the craft of conical hat-making for over 300 years. Meet the local artisans and observe how conical hats are made. You will have a chance to draw by your own on hats then take home for souvenir .
12.45 : Have lunch at our restaurant. You have an opportunity to enjoy Vietnamese cuisine with 8 delicious dishes.
13.30-13.45 : Continue to visit Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, established in the 11 century.
15.00:Leave for Hoa Lo Prison Museum which originally used by the French colonists in Indochina for political prisoners, and later by North Vietnam for U.S. prisoners of war during the Vietnam War. During this later period, it was known to American POWs as the “Hanoi Hilton.
16.00 -16.30: Tour finishes. Back to hotel or you can get off at Train Street .
Shuttle Bus 16-29 seats
Experienced Tourguide
A bottles of water
Entrance tickets
Drink for lunch
Tips for tourguide& driver
Personal expenses or any thing not mentioned above
From 1-4 years old: Free of charge, sharing the service with parents (Surcharged 5 usd/seat for shuttle bus and 10 usd/seat for limousine bus)
From 5-8 years old: 75% of charge (Appy for 1 child, the second child will be charged 100% of adults)
From 9 years old and up : 100% of adults
Accessibility: The tour involves light walking on village paths and city streets. Wheelchair and stroller access is available — please inform us of any mobility requirements at the time of booking so we can make appropriate arrangements.
Dress Code: All types of dress are welcome at the craft villages. When visiting the Temple of Literature and Hoa Lo Prison (full-day tour), please dress modestly and respectfully, with shoulders and knees covered.
Drone Policy: Drones are permitted at the craft villages. Drones are not permitted at temples and historical sites during the city tour portion.
Dietary Requirements: Both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options are available for the lunch (full-day tour). Please inform us of any dietary restrictions or allergies at the time of booking.
Cancellation Policy: Full refund for cancellations made at least 24 hours before the tour start time. In cases of illness, rescheduling is supported (fee may apply). Free reschedule or full refund in the event of extreme weather or natural disaster.
