Guided tours
Walking, bike and themed tours of the city itself.
Prices run from $7 to $277, and half of the 75 priced listings cost $39 or less. Most take 4 hours to 12 hours. The best reviewed with at least 100 reviews is Vietnam War: Uncovering Hanoi's Untold Stories (5.0 from 402 reviews). The most reviewed is Hanoi: Incense Village, Hat, and Lacquer Artisanal Tour (1,868 reviews).
For the operators we researched and recommend, see our food tours and cooking classes in Hanoi, or the experiences overview.