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“Such a cool and unique experience. My tour guide Leon was amazing and knew so much about the villages and artist house!”
Discover Vietnam’s handcrafted traditions on this small-group tour from Hanoi, visiting incense villages, conical hat-making, lacquer art, and more.
“Our guide Huy was fantastic. He loves his village and people and is so proud to show it off. I cant imagine this tour with any one else. He showed us all the various steps in making incense sticks then took us to a field…”
Discover traditional Vietnamese crafts on this 6-hour Hanoi tour visiting incense, conical hats, and lacquer villages with expert guides and authentic experiences.
“Really well organised trip and Danny was a great guide!”
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.
“Wear comfortable shoes. Our tour guide was exceptional. Our lunch was excellent. We enjoyed traveling and seeing the beautiful countryside.”
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.
“Wonderful trip. Very interesting to see how the locals make hats and incense. Guide was very good and interesting. I was picked up from my hotel by scooter which I didn’t feel safe about (due to previous scooter accident) but the driver immediately called a…”
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.
“It was an amazing tour . Mike was really professional, and helpful. I would give him 5 stars for hospitality , knowledge about the incense making and he kept us entertained as well. would like to give him a few extra stars for the effort…”
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.
“The best way to see Ninh Binh!. Very well organized and executed by the team. We had a wonderful time and QA and our driver did an excellent job!. Highly recommended.”
Discover Hanoi’s traditional villages with this $20 tour, exploring incense making, conical hats, and lacquer art, plus a home-cooked lunch.
“This is a good day trip for solo/couples/families. Very simple and educational. You get to see a town and what it might be like to live in Vietnam community. The incense field was smaller then expected but still very beautiful”
Explore Hanoi's traditional crafts on this artisan tour, visiting incense, hat, or ceramics villages, with authentic hands-on experiences and local guides.
“very passionate and knowledgeable guide, very authentic visit, no show crafting but insights into real incense production”
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.