Tour operator
Hanoikids
A volunteer club of Hanoi students who lead free English-language city and food tours for visitors, usually starting from your hotel.
Urban Adventures Hanoi
The Hanoi arm of Intrepid's Urban Adventures, running a three-hour street food tour, private city tours, a mixology evening and day trips to Ha Long Bay and Ninh Binh.
At a glance
- Type
- Food, city and day tours
- Area
- Hanoi, Hanoi, Vietnam
- Official site
- urbanadventures.com
Good to know
- Local English-speaking guides
- Street food tour
- Private tours
- Day trips
Why we recommend it
Urban Adventures Hanoi is the local branch of Intrepid Urban Adventures, the day-tour brand of the Intrepid travel group, and it runs a compact programme of food tours, city tours and day trips led by local English-speaking guides. For travellers who want a well-organised tour with clear inclusions, it is a reliable choice.
The signature product is the Hanoi Street Food Experience by Intrepid, a three-hour walking tour suitable for ages six and over. It includes food samples of classics such as banh mi and bun cha, and finishes with Vietnamese coffee or local beer, which is a good introduction to the city's food on a first evening. Having a guide explain the dishes on the first night makes it easier to order confidently for the rest of your stay.
For sightseeing, the Private Hanoi: Crowd-free Morning Highlights of the City tour lasts five hours and includes entrance fees to the Temple of Literature, Hoa Lo Prison and Ngoc Son Temple, lunch, and green tea with a green bean cake, with pick-up from a centrally located hotel. Starting early helps you see the main sights before they get busy. For an evening out, the Private Hanoi After Dark Mixology Experience is a three-hour, adults-only tour that includes three cocktails.
The company also runs private day trips from Hanoi. The Ha Long Bay Day Trip Adventure lasts around 11 hours, with round-trip transport, a seafood lunch and entrance fees, and the Ninh Binh Day Trip Adventure lasts around nine hours, with transport, a home-cooked lunch and entrance fees. Both suit travellers with limited time who want to see the famous landscapes outside the capital without arranging transport themselves.
Book online through the website, or contact the team on +84 90 419 33 08 or at [email protected]. Extra food and drinks and tips for guides and drivers are not included, so budget for them. The street food tour is the best value introduction, while the private tours suit families, couples and small groups who want a guide to themselves. The company also publishes responsible travel and safe space policies on its website.
Urban Adventures Hanoi FAQs
Who runs Urban Adventures Hanoi?
It operates under the Intrepid Urban Adventures brand.
How long is the street food tour?
Three hours.
What food is included?
Samples of dishes such as banh mi and bun cha, plus Vietnamese coffee or local beer.
Is the street food tour suitable for children?
Yes, it is open to ages six and over.
Which sights does the morning highlights tour visit?
The Temple of Literature, Hoa Lo Prison and Ngoc Son Temple, with entrance fees and lunch included.
Are there day trips?
Yes, private day trips to Ha Long Bay and Ninh Binh.
Are tips included?
No, tips for guides and drivers and extra food and drinks are not included.
How do I contact the team?
Call +84 90 419 33 08 or email [email protected].