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Discover the Best of Hanoi: Art, History, and Urban Thrills
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Discover Hanoi’s charm: Craft pottery, sip egg coffee on Train Street, and enjoy a rickshaw ride through historic streets. Book your adventure now.
Discover Hanoi’s charm: Craft pottery, sip egg coffee on Train Street, and enjoy a rickshaw ride through historic streets. Book your adventure now.
Duration:
4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Bat Trang Ceramics Village - Arrive at the historic Bat Trang village, celebrated for its long-standing pottery tradition. Begin your journey at the village entrance, where you’ll step off the bus.
From the temple, enjoy a captivating walk through the ancient village’s winding alleys. These narrow paths create a complex maze-like network, providing…
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Bat Trang Ceramics Village - Arrive at the historic Bat Trang village, celebrated for its long-standing pottery tradition. Begin your journey at the village entrance, where you’ll step off the bus.
From the temple, enjoy a captivating walk through the ancient village’s winding alleys. These narrow paths create a complex maze-like network, providing insight into the core of this enduring craft community.
Your stroll through the intricate alleys brings you to the lively pottery market, home to our pottery workshop.
Engage in an immersive hands-on experience, learning the art of ceramics from talented local artisans, and try crafting your own pottery piece.
Following your pottery adventure, take a brief visit to the nearby Tieu Dao pagoda, also known as the pottery pagoda. Discover its distinctive architecture and learn about its historical importance in connection to the village’s pottery legacy. - Bếp Vua Chả Cá cơ sở 4 - The tour then returns to the heart of Hanoi, where you’ll witness the renowned Train Street. Savor a cup of Hanoi’s iconic egg coffee while waiting for a train to pass through this narrow urban passage - a truly remarkable sight.
- Hang Gai Street (Street of Hemp) - End your exploration with a leisurely rickshaw ride through the delightful French Quarter, soaking in the city’s unique atmosphere as you head back to your hotel.
What's Included
- Crafting pottery at the workshop
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and/or taxes
- Bottled water
- Tea and coffee
- Guide
- Fee for the 30 minutes rickshaw ride
- Crafting pottery at the workshop
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and/or taxes
- Bottled water
- Tea and coffee
- Guide
- Fee for the 30 minutes rickshaw ride
What's Not Included
- Your appreciation for service of the tour guide and driver
- All other personal expenses which is not mentioned above
- Your appreciation for service of the tour guide and driver
- All other personal expenses which is not mentioned above
Additional Information
Discover the Best of Hanoi: Art, History, and Urban Thrills
Start your journey in the historic Bat Trang village, where you’ll craft your own pottery masterpiece and explore ancient alleyways.
Then, dive into Hanoi’s vibrant urban scene at the famous Train Street, savoring egg coffee as trains rumble by.
Conclude your journey with a relaxing rickshaw…
Discover the Best of Hanoi: Art, History, and Urban Thrills
Start your journey in the historic Bat Trang village, where you’ll craft your own pottery masterpiece and explore ancient alleyways.
Then, dive into Hanoi’s vibrant urban scene at the famous Train Street, savoring egg coffee as trains rumble by.
Conclude your journey with a relaxing rickshaw ride through Hanoi’s charming streets, absorbing the city’s unique blend of old and new.
This tour offers a perfect blend of hands-on artistry, cultural insights, and urban adventure, showcasing the diverse facets of life in and around Hanoi.
- Travel time is included in total tour duration.
Location
Phê La - Hồ Gươm
Phố Lê Thái Tổ
This coffee shop is next to the HSBC ATM, right at the opposite side of the water fountain in front of Hoan Kiem Lake
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(17 Ratings)
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Morgan_l
Feb 15, 2026
Good guide - Good guide. Driver good as well. Some things closed for tet but was able to do different activity…..
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319penelopes
Feb 11, 2026
Well-spent day with Andrew - We had an amazing time on the incense village and conical hat village tour. Andrew’s explanations were easy to understand and very informative. He made the tour fun and interactive. We highly recommend this tour and Andrew as a guide.
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742orionm
Feb 11, 2026
Andrew’s the best photographer - A very enjoyable and insightful tour. Andrew is a friendly and knowledgeable guide who really cares about his guests. He shared many interesting stories about Vietnamese villages and traditions. We also got great photos and memories from the incense village.
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Noellx3249cb
Feb 10, 2026
Definitely recommend for tourists wanting culture insights. - This was one of the highlights of our trip in Vietnam. Andrew guided us through the incense and hat villages with great passion and professionalism. We learned a lot about local crafts and daily life. The experience was authentic and unforgettable.
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540rynns
Feb 3, 2026
We love it! - We had a lovely day exploring traditional villages with Andrew. He explained the cultural significance of incense making and conical hats in a very clear and interesting way. The tour felt personal and well paced. We truly appreciated Andrew’s enthusiasm and care.
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Pioneer60226410665
Feb 2, 2026
Highly recommended trip with Andrew - The incense village and conical hat village tour was fantastic. Andrew is a superb guide with great knowledge and a warm personality. He answered all our questions and made the tour fun and relaxing. It was a wonderful way to experience authentic Vietnamese village life.
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Hannelip2025
Feb 1, 2026
Positive tour guide Andrew - We really enjoyed our trip to the incense village and hat village. Andrew was informative, patient, and very engaging. His storytelling made the villages come alive, and we learned so much about local traditions. A perfect tour for anyone interested in Vietnamese culture.
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30fridao
Feb 1, 2026
Definitely worth the go - This tour was a great experience for us. Andrew is an excellent guide who is passionate about Vietnamese history and handicrafts. We loved learning about how incense and conical hats are made. He also helped us take many beautiful photos. A memorable and meaningful trip.
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Fearless26218299341
Jan 31, 2026
Amazing villages with people - We had a wonderful day visiting the incense village and the conical hat village with our guide Andrew. He is very professional, friendly, and knowledgeable about Vietnamese culture. Andrew explained everything clearly and helped us understand the traditional crafts. The tour was well organized and very enjoyable. Highly recommended!
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Jacques
Nov 2, 2025
Thank you Tom for this very interesting tour around ceramics. Tom is very friendly and attentive. - Excellent visit. Thank you again for this moment of sharing and discovering local crafts. We recommend this activity
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