
Incense Village & Hanoi Day Tour With Train Street + Local Foods
Traveler rating
4.6/5
Based on 17 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Incense Village & Hanoi Day Tour With Train Street + Local Foods worth booking?
Incense Village & Hanoi Day Tour With Train Street + Local Foods is a 9-hour experience in Hanoi, Vietnam, from $22 per person. It scores 68 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.6/5 rating across 17 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 68 / 100
- Rating
- 4.6/5 (17)
- Duration
- 9 hours
- From
- $22 per person
Exploring the must-see places in Hanoi such as especially Incense Village Quang Phu Cau, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ba Dinh Square, Hoa Lo Prison, Train street, Temple of Literature, Tran Quoc pagoda and the local cuisines: Bun Cha and Banh Mi & Egg coffee which is regconized as the best food in the world.
What you get
- English-speaking guide with license during whole trip
- A cup of Egg Coffee (with afternoon option)
- Complimentary mineral water on the bus (2 bottles per person)
- Lunch with famous Banh My and Bun Cha,... (with morning option)
- Government Tax 8%
- All entrance tickets
About this experience
Exploring the must-see places in Hanoi such as especially Incense Village Quang Phu Cau, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ba Dinh Square, Hoa Lo Prison, Train street, Temple of Literature, Tran Quoc pagoda and the local cuisines: Bun Cha and Banh Mi & Egg coffee which is regconized as the best food in the world.
What's included
Included
- English-speaking guide with license during whole trip
- A cup of Egg Coffee (with afternoon option)
- Complimentary mineral water on the bus (2 bottles per person)
- Lunch with famous Banh My and Bun Cha,... (with morning option)
- Government Tax 8%
- All entrance tickets
- Round trip Luxury Limousine bus with air-conditioner
Not included
- Tips for tourguide & driver + Personal expenses
What you'll see and do
In the morning: From 7:15 to 7:30 am, picking you up at hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter & taking 1,5 hour - drive to Incense Village Quang Phu Cau, there, you can see the process that the artisans make the incense with beautiful color and dry them under the sun and making the best photos ever. Note: If it rains you cannot see the incense so you will visit Bat Trang pottery village (45 minutes driving) instead with pottery workshop where the artisans produce ceramics products for domestic use and exporting. You also practise to make 1 sample with the instructor.
180 minutes here
Hanoi Train Street
Before 11:30 am, you will be at Train Street to get ready for taking photos/videos of the train coming back to Hanoi Railway station. This is the most expected part of the trip. Then you have lunch there. If you join the 1/2 day tour, tour guide says goodbye to you at hotel.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Ho Chi Minh Museum
Then visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum where Vietnamese people worship him as a National hero, Ba Dinh Square where Ex-president Ho Chi Minh declared Independence of Vietnam on September 2nd, 1945. There you can see the Parliament House of Vietnam.
45 minutes here · Admission included
Temple of Literature & National University
Visit Temple of Literature - the first university of Vietnam in The 10th Century, learn more about Confucianism and Viet Nam traditional education with Khue Van Pavillion and Doctor Stelaes on turtle's back.
45 minutes here · Admission included
Hoa Lo Prison
Visiting Hoa Lo Prison wich is known as Maison Centrale in Hanoi or the ‘Hanoi Hilton’ which housed Vietnamese revolutionaries & American POW during the Vietnam War
60 minutes here · Admission included
Chua Tran Quoc
Driving to West Lake to visit the most ancient pagoda Tran Quoc which was built in 528 to understand about Buhhism in Vietnam.
45 minutes here · Admission included
Hanoi Old Quarter Vietnam
Tour ends with special Egg coffee that you never try before. 17:30 Dropping you of at your hotels or meeting point. Trip ends.
40 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 10 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
Half Day Afternoon City Tour
Small group Duration: 5 hours Egg coffee: 1 Cup of Egg Coffee at the end of tour Half Day Afternoon: Visit Hoa Lo Prison, Temple of Literature, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ba Dinh Square, pagoda Tran Quoc and try Egg Coffee Limousine bus 16 seats Pickup included
Half Day Morning City Tour
Small group Duration: 4 hours Lunch: Lunch with Banh My and Bun Cha at train street Half Day Morning: Visiting Insence Village -Quang Phu Cau, and back to Train Street for lunch Limousine bus 16 seats Pickup included
Full Day Hanoi City Tour
Small group tour Duration: 10 hours Lunch and Egg Coffee: Enjoy lunch with Banh My and Bun Cha at Train Street and Egg Coffee Full Day: Insence Village- Train street for Lunch- Hoa Lo- Ho Chi Minh mausoleum - Temple of Literature- Tran Quoc Pagoda Limousine Bus With 16 seats Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- vi, en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 14 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Go Asia Travel
Know before you go
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Bring sunglass and sun cream, due to the weather in Hanoi might be hot
- Finish time is around 14:00 or 15:00
- Please kindly Leave your contact so the local tour operator will contact you before departure to confirm your hotel pickup
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 17 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
5 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
3 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
17 verified traveler reviews for Incense Village & Hanoi Day Tour With Train Street + Local Foods. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Deep knowledge of Vietnam's history and traditions brought to life with clear English & engaging humor.
If you are visiting Hanoi, you must tour with Mr. Ben! He is incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, professional, and passionate about Vietnam''s rich culture and delicious food. He showed us the best local spots, shared fascinating stories, and ensured we had a fun, stress-free experience from start to finish. Thank you, Mr. Ben, for making our trip to Vietnam so memorable! Highly recommended to anyone traveling to Hanoi.
Response from the operator: Dear Jovens, Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We're absolutely delighted to hear Mr. Ben made your Hanoi day tour, from the Incense Village to Train Street and local foods, such a memorable experience. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to him. His deep knowledge of Vietnam's history and culture, clear English, and great sense of humor are exactly what make him such a special guide to travel with. Thank you for your strong recommendation — it truly means a lot to us. We'd love to welcome you back for another adventure in Vietnam soon! Warm regards, Awhin
via Tripadvisor
!!THIS CONPANY IS A SCAM!!
!!!THIS COMPANY IS A SCAM!!! THE ABSOLUTE WORST EXPERIENCE, DO NOT RECOMMEND. I've been using GYG for years and this has never happened to me before; usually, they contact me a day in advance through this platform or via the WhatsApp number you provide. Even though this company had all my information, they NEVER notified me of anything at all. They made me waste a whole day, knowing full well that we are tourists with set schedules and plans. We were waiting from 7:10 AM for a 7:30 AM pickup that NEVER arrived. I had to book another tour on the spot just to make the most of the day—obviously paying more because of the IRRESPONSIBILITY of this fake, SCAMMING company. It is in terrible taste and a total scam. I repeat... THE WORST EXPERIENCE, NOT RECOMMENDED!
Response from the operator: Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. However, after carefully checking our system, we could not find any booking under your name or details for this tour. We would also like to kindly clarify that Go Asia Travel operates exclusively in Vietnam and does not offer any tours in Thailand. Given this, we suspect there may have been a mix-up with another company with a similar name, and this review may have been posted in error. We would greatly appreciate it if you could kindly double-check your booking confirmation and the company name. We take our reputation and guest experience very seriously, and we're happy to assist further if you can provide us with your booking reference so we can look into this properly. Thank you for your understanding. Sincerely, Awhin
via Tripadvisor
Yahooo
Booked a tour with this company and had Mr Ben as my tourguide. He was very kind and friendly. Many photos were taken. Thank again
via Tripadvisor
Tour in Ninh Binh
I am very happy with our tour trip with Mr. Manh he is very friendly and very helpful to us on a pleasant trip to visit ninh binh
via Tripadvisor
Amazing Trip at Ninh Binh
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Amazing day trip to Ninh Binh with Son as our guide! 🏞️ The scenery was breathtaking - the rice fields, the caves... just wow! 😍 Son was super knowledgeable, pointing out hidden spots and sharing local stories. The boat ride was relaxing. Highly recommend this tour if you're visiting Hanoi! 👍
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 9 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $22 to $53
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 6
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Who runs this experience
Operated by Go Asia Travel, who run 6 experiences we rank across 2 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 70.2.
See everything Go Asia Travel runsWhy this scores 68
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Incense Village & Hanoi Day Tour With Train Street + Local Foods: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Hanoi.
How much does Incense Village & Hanoi Day Tour With Train Street + Local Foods cost?
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Prices start at $22 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Hanoi usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Incense Village & Hanoi Day Tour With Train Street + Local Foods take?
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Plan for about 9 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Hanoi is not rushed.
Is Incense Village & Hanoi Day Tour With Train Street + Local Foods worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 68 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.6/5 across 17 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Hanoi, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Incense Village & Hanoi Day Tour With Train Street + Local Foods?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Incense Village & Hanoi Day Tour With Train Street + Local Foods suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 9-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Incense Village & Hanoi Day Tour With Train Street + Local Foods?
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Around 6 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Hanoi can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Hanoi and add a light layer if any part of the 9-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Incense Village & Hanoi Day Tour With Train Street + Local Foods start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Hanoi within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Hanoi?
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On Outty we rank every Hanoi experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Ha Giang Loop 3-Day Small Group - from Hanoi, (Group/Individual) HANOI STREET FOOD TOUR, Incense Village Quang Phu Cau, Hat Village and Hanoi City Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Hanoi?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Hanoi?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Incense Village & Hanoi Day Tour With Train Street + Local Foods?
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Included: English-speaking guide with license during whole trip; A cup of Egg Coffee (with afternoon option); Complimentary mineral water on the bus (2 bottles per person); Lunch with famous Banh My and Bun Cha,... (with morning option); and Government Tax 8%. Not included: Tips for tourguide & driver + Personal expenses. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Incense Village & Hanoi Day Tour With Train Street + Local Foods include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 575 listed pickup locations in and around Hanoi. Be ready about 10 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Incense Village & Hanoi Day Tour With Train Street + Local Foods offered in?
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It is offered in Vietnamese and English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Incense Village & Hanoi Day Tour With Train Street + Local Foods?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Incense Village & Hanoi Day Tour With Train Street + Local Foods wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Incense Village & Hanoi Day Tour With Train Street + Local Foods if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Hanoi. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Incense Village & Hanoi Day Tour With Train Street + Local Foods?
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Across 17 reviews averaging 4.6 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, photo opportunities. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
What booking options are available for Incense Village & Hanoi Day Tour With Train Street + Local Foods?
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There are 3 options to choose from, including Half Day Afternoon City Tour, Half Day Morning City Tour, Full Day Hanoi City Tour. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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