Hanoi
The craft-village half-days outside Hanoi: Quang Phu Cau’s incense bundles fanned into pink starbursts, conical hats stitched by hand and lacquer artisans finishing each layer for weeks. The incense village photo is real and the makers are working, not posing.
Explore Hanoi’s traditional crafts with this small-group tour—lacquerware, incense, and hats—plus a home-cooked meal and authentic artisan encounters.
Most Popular“It was a full day full of activities and experiences! My guide was Jay and she was super funny and lively, really liked the experience! Thank you! :D”
Discover Vietnam’s handcrafted traditions on this small-group tour from Hanoi, visiting incense villages, conical hat-making, lacquer art, and more.
“Huy was my guide and was a local to the incense village. Price was good i went with the local food option and was very good. Tour guide was very good”
Discover traditional Vietnamese crafts on this 6-hour Hanoi tour visiting incense, conical hats, and lacquer villages with expert guides and authentic experiences.
“We arranged for a private tour for just our group. the guide and driver were great. we were able to see everything at our own pace without being rushed, could ask lots of questions and really enjoyed each of the stops. I would happily recommend…”
Discover Hanoi’s highlights in one day with this small-group tour featuring Incense Village, Tam Coc boat rides, and Hoa Lu temples for an authentic Vietnamese experience.
“Awesome tour with Bruce Lee! We learned about incense making and with it a lot about Vietnamese culture. We had a flavorful lunch and then a relaxing river boat ride in the countryside! Wonderfully curated tour.”
Discover Hanoi’s traditional crafts with a small-group tour visiting incense, conical hat, and lacquer villages, plus city highlights like the Temple of Literature.
Discover Hanoi's local crafts, history, and culture on this engaging tour visiting incense villages, conical hat-making, lacquer art, and more for only $19.
Discover Hanoi's unique charm with this half-day tour visiting the famous Train Street and Quang Phu Cau Incense Village, including incense-making and photo opportunities.
“Beautiful scenery, Son is a great young & enthusiastic about his country. We also had a very safe driver.”
Discover Vietnam's craft traditions on this full-day tour from Hanoi—visit lacquerware, incense, and conical hat villages with hands-on experiences and local cuisine.
“Our guide Rachael was absolutely awesome. Perfect english, a lot of interesting information about the life and the culture of the incense village and the conical cap. She really can make you involved in this tour. The best tour in Vietnam. A little touristy but…”
Discover Hanoi’s incense-making traditions and train street life on this small group tour. Authentic, engaging, with plenty of photo opportunities for under $50.
“This was a great day to see the incense village and have a local explain the process and history. The village itself is in the process of upgrading for tourists which will be exciting as it is very raw atm. Our guide Ling ? Had…”
Discover the charm of Ninh Binh with this private tour from Hanoi, featuring incense village visits, boat rides through caves, and ancient temples—perfect for culture and scenery lovers.
“Very nice day. The ride is definitely worth experiencing. My guide, Felix, was very nice and interesting.Auto-translated”
Discover Hanoi’s traditional villages with this $20 tour, exploring incense making, conical hats, and lacquer art, plus a home-cooked lunch.
“Loved how friendly our tour guide was, very knowledgeable and resourceful! She helped myself and friends take really good pictures despite how sunny it was! Her small acts of kindness truly impressed us all.”
Explore Hanoi's traditional crafts on this artisan tour, visiting incense, hat, or ceramics villages, with authentic hands-on experiences and local guides.
“Unser Tour Guide Louisa was super friendly and enthusiastic spreading good vibes. Sharing information about the country, city and culture on the drive to the destinations. Compared to other tours we have done so far, this was surprisingly absolutely no sales show, we were not…”
Discover the authentic craftsmanship of Vietnam with visits to incense and conical hat villages, plus a scenic boat trip in Ninh Binh, all for just $16.
Discover authentic Vietnamese craftsmanship on this full-day tour of Hanoi's secret villages—incense, hats, and lacquer art, led by knowledgeable guides for an immersive experience.
“This was a very fun and interactive experience. Be sure to notice if you are purchasing the full day or half day. It is a bit confusing in the description. I thought I had purchased the full day but learned at the end of the…”
Explore Quang Phu Cau’s colorful incense village with a guided photography tour from Hanoi, combining authentic craft insights with stunning photo opportunities for $128 per person.
“This was an exceptional tour. Our guide James was outstanding. His guidance for shooting the incense sticks was invaluable. Visiting and chatting with the incredibly kind and gracious villagers was the highlight of the experience, very highly recommended!”
Street pho, limestone bays and a train that brushes the houses.