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“The actual experience was as expected however the additional money we were asked by to pay for transfer was unexpected. It was explained as a land tour so we had to pay additional money for pick up and return to the hotel. Very confusing and…”
Discover Vietnam’s handcrafted traditions on this small-group tour from Hanoi, visiting incense villages, conical hat-making, lacquer art, and more.
“This small group tour was a good way to experience traditional Vietnamese culture just outside Hanoi. The Incense Village was absolutely stunning and a highlight of the tour — incredibly colourful and perfect for photography. The seonc Read more”
Discover traditional Vietnamese crafts on this 6-hour Hanoi tour visiting incense, conical hats, and lacquer villages with expert guides and authentic experiences.
“Fantastic day trip, very relaxing with the painting of the plate and the hat, Thanks to Sophia an amazing guide, very good day”
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.
“Great trip to the Incense Village and Ninh Binh. We had a wonderful lunch and learned so much about the history of the region. Our guide, QA, was outstanding with excellent English too.”
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.
“Tom was a great guide - he selected the perfect spot for the Train street and shared many insights into Vietnamese culture / way of life The Incense village was very photogenic”
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.
“The tour was great! The guide Leon was fantastic! The hat painting and the incense village were ❤️.”
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.
“Wonderful visit to train market & incense village tour was amazing! All made possible by our wonderful guide Leon & careful driver”
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.
“This is kind of a unique experience to see the production of a incense Stock and the beauty of the colors. And the boat ride along Tam Coc river with the rice fields and lime stones formations is soetacular. I highly recommend it.”
Discover Hanoi’s traditional villages with this $20 tour, exploring incense making, conical hats, and lacquer art, plus a home-cooked lunch.
“It should be told that most of the trip is driving to get to the places. THe hat painting was fun, however they did not help or provided much paint to paint our hats.”
Explore Hanoi's traditional crafts on this artisan tour, visiting incense, hat, or ceramics villages, with authentic hands-on experiences and local guides.
“Great discovery of the two villages. excellent tour guide”
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 really enjoyable and informative tour. The group was small and there were no other groups visiting the villages when we were there so it did not feel touristy. These are real workshops and villages and you get to have some insight inRead…”
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.
“We had fun & really enjoyed this tour. We’re not photographers, but we didn’t need to be to enjoy the tour. We got some beautiful photos, tips for taking photos, & met some wonderful people in the village. It was nice to learn about how…”
Street pho, limestone bays and a train that brushes the houses.