Shore Excursion: Hanoi in a Day Street Food Tasting & City Tour

10 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Maximize your time ashore with a journey that blends authentic cuisine and profound history. Your adventure begins with a scenic drive from Ha Long Port to Hanoi.

You'll first dive into the city’s vibrant flavors on a guided Street Food Tour, sampling 8–10 local dishes at handpicked eateries, from traditional noodle houses to street stalls, and concluding with a signature Vietnamese dessert.

Next, your City Tour explores the solemn Ho Chi Minh Complex (Mausoleum, Stilt House, One Pillar Pagoda) before you stroll through the atmospheric Old Quarter to see the legendary Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple. The highlight concludes with a stop at the unique and thrilling Train Street.

After a day of flavors and discoveries, enjoy a relaxing return journey to Ha Long, arriving back at your cruise ship in the evening with lasting memories of Hanoi’s charm.

What's Included

Entrance fees to all sites mentioned.
01 bottle of water per person.
Guided Hanoi Food Tour with 8–10 tastings.
Professional English-speaking guide.
Round-trip transfer from/to Ha Long International Cruise Port.
Beverages not included in tastings (except where stated).
Beverages at the Train Street.
Tips and personal expenses.
Any items not mentioned in inclusions.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We'll meet you right at your cruise port, which is just 5 mins walk from your ship. We will contact you for your cruise ship after receiving booking for more pick-up details.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 10 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Hanoi Old Quarter Vietnam

    Hanoi Street Food Tour: visit 7–10 eateries across the Old Quarter, tasting authentic dishes and learning the stories behind them.

    3 hours Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake)

    Discover the heart of Hanoi - a relic that has seen many ups and downs in the history of the captital. You will walk around the lake, visit nearby famous landmarks, as well as learn about the typical culture of the surrounding Old Quarter.

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3

    Cross the vibrant red Huc Bridge to enter the temple complex, where you will worship national heroes and scholars, and view the preserved specimen of the legendary Hoan Kiem Turtle. You can also admire the symbolic Pen Tower and Ink Slab while enjoying serene views of Hoan Kiem Lake from the tranquil grounds.

    20 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Ho Chi Minh Square (Quảng truờng Hồ Chi Minh)

    Visitors come to Ba Dinh Square to pay solemn respects at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and witness the daily, precisely-executed Flag Raising and Lowering ceremonies. The vast, historic square is also the gateway to exploring the surrounding Presidential Palace grounds, Ho Chi Minh's modest Stilt House, and the iconic One Pillar Pagoda.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Hanoi Train Street

    Guests gather at the vibrant, narrow cafes lining the railway tracks, where they sip traditional Vietnamese coffee and watch local life unfold right on the rails. The main thrill is experiencing the dramatic rush as cafe owners rapidly clear seating and a train rumbles past, mere inches away from the spectators pressed against the walls. Bevarage at your own.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Up Travel Vietnam

Tags

Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Street Food Tours
Car Tours
Shore Excursions
Food & Drink
Additional fees
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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