Exploring Hanoi

Exploring Hanoi is a tour operator based in Hanoi, Vietnam, offering guided experiences including day trips, multi-day tours, cruises, street food tours, cooking classes, and water puppet show visits. The company provides a reservation system for booking these experiences and has been reviewed on Trustburn with a 4 out of 5 rating from 3 reviews. It serves destinations such as Ha Long Bay, Lan Ha Bay, Ninh Binh, Sapa, and the Hanoi Old Quarter.

The company operates a reservation system that allows customers to book experiences directly through its website, exploringhanoi.com. Visitors can browse over 2,875 reviewed experiences and select options like the Hanoi Jeep Tour or the 5 Traditional Dishes Cooking Class. The platform also features a shortlist of dependable bookings and a dedicated section for comparing Ha Long cruises.

The business offers a variety of specific tours, including the Hanoi Jeep Tour for food and culture, the Hanoi Motorbike Tour, and the Traditional Dishes Cooking Class with a market trip. Other notable offerings include the Small Group Street Food Tour with a Real Foodie and the Ninh Binh Full-Day Tour via boat and bike. Each experience is rated individually on the platform with specific review counts and price points.

For Ha Long Bay, the company lists several cruise options, including the Amanda Cruise, Cozy Bay Halong 5-Star Day Cruise, and various all-inclusive overnight cruises. These cruises range from day trips to multi-night stays, with prices starting from $48 per person for day cruises and up to $149 for overnight packages. The selection includes options with cave visits, kayaking, and swimming.

The Hanoi Jeep Tour, which costs from $55 per person, includes a ride in a vintage Soviet jeep through Hanoi highlights and backstreets. The experience also features stops at Train Street and Red River views, allowing tourists to eat and sip local drinks. It is rated 5.0 stars by 15,222 reviews and is described as a traveller favourite.

The Traditional Dishes Hanoi Cooking Class with Market Trip costs from $35 and is rated 5.0 stars by 4,890 reviews. This experience combines a visit to a local market with a cooking session focused on five traditional dishes. It is highlighted as a CSR Impact experience and is considered worth the early start.

The Small Group Hanoi Street Food Tour with a Real Foodie costs from $28 and is rated 5.0 stars by 6,699 reviews. This tour focuses on a curated lineup of favorite local foods with smart twists, such as dry mixed pho and grilled smoky bun cha. It is designed to be a high-value sensory route for food enthusiasts.

The Ninh Binh Full-Day Tour from Hanoi to Hoa Lu, Tam Coc & Mua Cave costs from $33 and is rated 5.0 stars by 4,890 reviews. The itinerary includes travel via boat and bike through limestone rivers and flooded caves. It is described as a dependable booking for those seeking a day trip outside the city.

The Hanoi Water Puppet Show Ticket with Hotel Delivery Add-On costs from $7 and is rated 4.5 stars by 1,554 reviews. The show lasts 50 minutes and features legends, daily life, and Red River Delta storytelling at the Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre. Customers can opt for hotel delivery to skip the ticket exchange process.

The Hanoi: Guided Food Tour with Train Street Visit costs from $19 and is rated 4.9 stars by 6,239 reviews. This 4-hour tour includes egg coffee, bun cha, and dry mixed pho, with a chance to watch the train glide past at street level. It is operated by Crossing Vietnam Tour and bookable on GetYourGuide.

The Hanoi: Guided Food Tour with Train Street Visit is not suitable for mobility impairments or wheelchair users due to the walking requirements. The train schedule is not guaranteed, so visitors may end up without the train pass on some days. Guides adjust the viewing location to improve the odds of catching the rail moment.

The water puppet show at Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre uses Vietnamese narration, so an optional audio guide is recommended for those needing clear explanation. The main performers sing in Vietnamese, and the show is rooted in traditions dating back to the 11th century in the Red River Delta. Flash photos and pets are allowed during the performance.

The Hanoi Jeep Tour is a traveller favourite, while the Traditional Dishes Cooking Class is highlighted as a CSR Impact experience. The Small Group Street Food Tour is described as a small-group pick, and the Ninh Binh Full-Day Tour is noted as a dependable booking. Each experience has a unique selling point that reviewers frequently mention.

The official website of Exploring Hanoi is exploringhanoi.com.

On Trustburn, Exploring Hanoi has a rating of 4 out of 5 based on 3 reviews.