3-day itinerary · Hanoi

3 Days in Hanoi: First-Time Highlights

This city-focused plan suits first-time visitors who enjoy guided sightseeing, hands-on culture and food experiences. Three days pair city tours and open-air rides with cooking, traditional crafts and water puppetry.

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Day 1: City sights and traditional arts

Start with a broad sightseeing introduction, then explore food traditions and water puppetry.

  1. Hanoi Food and Culture Sightseeing Army Jeep Tour

    Morning

    Hanoi Food and Culture Sightseeing Army Jeep Tour

    Explore Hanoi by army Jeep, combining sightseeing and food culture for an engaging first introduction.

  2. 5 Traditional Dishes Hanoi Cooking Class with Market Trip

    Afternoon

    5 Traditional Dishes Hanoi Cooking Class with Market Trip

    Visit a market and prepare five traditional dishes, turning your introduction to local food into hands-on learning.

  3. Skip the Line: Thang Long Water Puppet Theater Tickets

    Evening

    Skip the Line: Thang Long Water Puppet Theater Tickets

    Watch traditional water puppetry at Thang Long Water Puppet Theater for a distinctive introduction to local performing arts.

Day 2: Landmarks, crafts and street food

Combine personalized sightseeing with blacksmithing traditions and a guided exploration of street food.

  1. Hanoi Customized Private City Tour with Train Street

    Morning

    Hanoi Customized Private City Tour with Train Street

    Explore city landmarks on a customized private tour, shaping your sightseeing around the highlights that interest you.

  2. Hanoi Knife-Making Class:Join the Legacy in Blacksmith's Workshop

    Afternoon

    Hanoi Knife-Making Class:Join the Legacy in Blacksmith's Workshop

    Try knife-making in a blacksmith's workshop, adding hands-on craftsmanship to your introduction to Hanoi's culture.

  3. Small Group Hanoi Street Food Tour with a Real Foodie

    Evening

    Small Group Hanoi Street Food Tour with a Real Foodie

    Sample street food with a foodie guide, using local culinary knowledge to navigate an essential first-visit experience.

Day 3: Open-air rides and local connections

Finish with women-led motorbike sightseeing, community-minded cooking and a nighttime food excursion.

  1. Hanoi Motorbike Tours Led By Women: Hanoi City Insight Motorbike Tours

    Morning

    Hanoi Motorbike Tours Led By Women: Hanoi City Insight Motorbike Tours

    Explore Hanoi on a women-led motorbike tour, adding an open-air perspective to your city sightseeing.

  2. Hanoi Cooking Class: Culture, Local Market & Community Care

    Afternoon

    Hanoi Cooking Class: Culture, Local Market & Community Care

    Explore market culture and practice cooking through an experience supporting community and environmental programs.

  3. Hanoi Motorbike Tours Led By Women: Hanoi By Night Foodie Motorbike Tours

    Evening

    Hanoi Motorbike Tours Led By Women: Hanoi By Night Foodie Motorbike Tours

    Take a women-led nighttime motorbike food tour, rounding out your first visit with another perspective on Hanoi's culinary culture.

Experiences are supplied by our partner Viator and booked on their site. Check times, prices and availability before you go.