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Most guests who come through Hanoi never run into any trouble. But a few common Hanoi tourist scams catch first-time visitors off guard, and knowing about them ahead of time makes the whole trip easier. Hanoi is generally safe for tourists. The handful of scams worth knowing about involve taxi meters, unpriced street food, and currency exchange, and all of them are easy to avoid by confirming a price before you buy. Is Hanoi Safe for Tourists? Yes. Violent crime against touri

Step off Hanoi's main streets and into its ngõ - the narrow alleys where daily life happens. Here's what you'll find, and how to explore them respectfully.

Discover the best things to do in Ho Chi Minh City, from District 1 and street food to museums and day trips, plus tips for first-time visitors.

The real Hanoi lives in its alleys, not its main streets. A local's guide to the quiet corners most travelers walk past without noticing.

Hanoi is not a city you “do” in a rush. It’s a city you slowly get to know, through food, stories, everyday life, and human connections. As locals, we often see travelers trying to squeeze too much into a short time. What usually stays with them, though, are not the famous names, but how they felt walking by the lake at sunset, sharing a meal with locals, or watching their kids proudly hold something they made themselves. This guide is for you if you’re looking for things to

Experience Hanoi at 4 a.m., when the city is quiet, gentle and slowly coming to life. From morning exercises to market vendors and sleepy streets turning lively, this is the most peaceful and authentic way to watch Hanoi wake up.

From Ao Dai photoshoots to street food tours, explore 10 fun and unique things to do in Hanoi with your besties — food, laughter, and memories await!

Discover Hanoi’s most unique architectural landmarks — from Turtle Tower to Bat Trang Pottery Museum and more! Explore the city’s creative soul.

Lenka and her partner on a 3-hour walking tour to explore the Old Quarter.

A dream like day exploring Hanoi with Gregoire and Araima

A day exploring Hanoi after Typhoon Yagi with Maria and her brother!

Sandra and Neil had an incredible day exploring Hanoi with unique local experiences and creative activities on our Hanoi Eat & Explore tour.

Start the year and the journey in Vietnam with our Hanoi Eat and Explore tour with Ajith and Sally.

Traveling with best friends? Join Ruby, Mary and Tonet for a day of exploring Hanoi.

Hanoi Eat & Explore Tour with Friends from Poland Today, we had the joy of welcoming three friends from Poland on their very first trip to Vietnam! 🇵🇱✈️ And where better to begin their journey than with 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐢 𝐄𝐚𝐭 & 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞 – the perfect start to discovering our colorful capital! 🏙️❤️ We started with a tasty bang – 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝, of course! From breakfast to lunch and even some tasty snacks, we explored street vendors, bustling marke

Private 4 hour walking city tour with Mads' family from Denmark

Walking along the streets like Hang Buom, Hang Dao, or Hang Ngang, it's easy to spot narrow alleys that crisscross the city. These alleys are incredibly tiny, only about 50-60 cm wide and around 2 meters high (in some spots, you literally have to duck to get through! 😅) may be a bit inconvenient. But for the locals, these tiny alleys are a unique “flavor” that only Hanoi’s Old Quarter offers. Hanoi's Tiny Alleys: The Rhythm of Life 🚶‍♀️ Though tight and a bit dark, the loca

7 things to do on a rainy day in Hanoi