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.
“Messaged the tour provider 45 minutes prior to arrival by private car and immediately said not a problem. We got a great tour, beautiful photos and learned lots about incensents.”
Discover traditional Vietnamese crafts on this 6-hour Hanoi tour visiting incense, conical hats, and lacquer villages with expert guides and authentic experiences.
“had a great time on this tour. The incense village was very colorful, the hat making was interesting, and the lacquer art was beautiful to see. It was a nice way to learn about local culture and crafts.”
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.
“Our Tour Guide ‘Bruce Lee’ was fabulous, so courteous, he was full of information and a fun guy. The tour was fantastic, great lunch, so much to see.”
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.
“"We had a wonderful tour led by our guide, Bruno. He was not only incredibly informative but also an excellent photographer. We truly appreciate the fantastic photos he captured for us. I would highly recommend this tour, especially with Bruno as your guide."”
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.
“Excellent!! Leon did make the day out very memorable, he was super helpful and is awesome person. Really recommend this trip!!”
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.
“The tour in and of itself was excellent. Really interesting. But the guide (Bruno/Minh) did such a great job that he made the tour so much better. He went out of his way to take pictures, give relevant information and kept the tour moving at…”
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 was a highlight of my stay in Hanoi. It’s always great to get out of the city to see the countryside of Ninh Binh. Incense Village is beautiful for Photo Ops. Nien took amazing p pictures. He was so prepared from an umbrella to…”
Discover Hanoi’s traditional villages with this $20 tour, exploring incense making, conical hats, and lacquer art, plus a home-cooked lunch.
“I signed up to do this tour with the goal of snapping a pretty picture amidst incense bundles. However it gave me with so much more - a glimpse of Vietnamese history, rural living and life post independence. I was able to see the work…”
Explore Hanoi's traditional crafts on this artisan tour, visiting incense, hat, or ceramics villages, with authentic hands-on experiences and local guides.
“Phong was a fantastic guide and very knowledgable, eternally willing to help with anything. Many thanks for a great day phong!”
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.
“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.