
Silk Making & Ceramics Producing Villages Private Tour Full Day
Traveler rating
3.0/5
Based on 1 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Silk Making & Ceramics Producing Villages Private Tour Full Day worth booking?
Silk Making & Ceramics Producing Villages Private Tour Full Day is a 6-hour experience in Hanoi, Vietnam, from $59 per person. It scores 49 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 3/5 rating across 1 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 49 / 100
- Rating
- 3/5 (1)
- Duration
- 6 hours
- From
- $59 per person
1. Nha Xa silk village located next to the Red River's dyke, well-known for silk in the North region for its quality, colors. 2. Visiting this area give you a chance to discover the ancient silk village. 3. Although the glory of the village has gone, Nha Xa silk has been still preserved until now after over 100 years. 4. You have chance to join a pottery class to learn how locals make products and experience yourselves by hands.
What you get
About this experience
1. Nha Xa silk village located next to the Red River's dyke, well-known for silk in the North region for its quality, colors. 2. Visiting this area give you a chance to discover the ancient silk village. 3. Although the glory of the village has gone, Nha Xa silk has been still preserved until now after over 100 years. 4. You have chance to join a pottery class to learn how locals make products and experience yourselves by hands.
What's included
Included
- Lunch and bottle water
- Pottery making class
- Private transfer round trip.
- Professional English speaking guide
- Entrance fees.
Not included
- Tips to guide and driver.
- Drinks
What you'll see and do
Old Quarter
08:30 Tour guide and bus pick you up at your place then go for an exciting trip to traditional handicraft villages. You will cross by rice fields, vegetable farms and it will be a good chance shot countryside pictures, farmers with water buffalo,….
Pass by without stopping
09:30 Arrive Nha xa silk village. You walk around to discover the village when going to each family and feel the busy works. And you also hear the textile sound of weaving machine, and many of the work all day and night. When socializing with locals, you will understand more about their productions and the market competition these days.
120 minutes here
Old Quarter
12:00 Get transfer back to Hanoi. Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant in Hanoi Old Quarter. Time for relaxing.
60 minutes here
Bat Trang Ceramics Village
15:00 Visit Bat Trang ceramics villgae which produces and supply daily household use (bow, cup, plates, pot, bottle…), Nowadays, the pottery artists bring into ceramics many innovations in production techniques, and creativity in products’ features. Try yourselves to be a local craft-man in Bat Trang village by taking part in pottery class, you can try by your hands to model different shapes with clay materials prepared in the workshop.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Hoan Kiem Walking Street
15:30 Drop you off at hotel. Tour ends!
Pass by without stopping
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Hanoi
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 10 minutes before departure.
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
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 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Paradise Indochina Travel
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Traveler reviews
1 verified traveler reviews for Silk Making & Ceramics Producing Villages Private Tour Full Day. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Nice ride in countryside, but more shopping than experience.
Very professional driver and great vehicle. Nice guide, spoke English well and had interesting stories. Ceramic village tour showed 1 site. No ceramic class as described, but saw small display of how the ceramics are made. Underwhelming. Opportunity to purchase ceramics, but pricing is quite high. ($400 US quoted for 7 piece tea set) Silk village was a disappointment. Saw small temple which was closed. Saw 1 open site with silk looms running for a few minutes. Nothing else in the village seemed open in a Saturday and both guide and driver seemed lost. No opportunity to see or purchase finished cloth or silk goods. We were then taken for lunch at high rise shopping location in Hanoi west of west lake. Decent lunch included in tour price. US market prices in items we looked at available for sale. For us, poor weather made the drive through countryside less compelling than it could have been. Having virtually every location in silk village closed was a bummer. Tour operator should have known. Tour price ended up being quite steep relative to other opportunities in Vietnam, and overall felt more like an opportunity to shop at overpriced venues than a way to see how things are made.
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Good to know
- Duration
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $59 to $109
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by Paradise Indochina Travel, who run 24 experiences we rank across 5 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 56.0.
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Silk Making & Ceramics Producing Villages Private Tour Full Day: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Hanoi.
How much does Silk Making & Ceramics Producing Villages Private Tour Full Day cost?
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Prices start at $59 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 Silk Making & Ceramics Producing Villages Private Tour Full Day take?
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Plan for about 6 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 Silk Making & Ceramics Producing Villages Private Tour Full Day worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 49 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (3/5 across 1 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 Silk Making & Ceramics Producing Villages Private Tour Full Day?
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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 Silk Making & Ceramics Producing Villages Private Tour Full Day suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 6-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Silk Making & Ceramics Producing Villages Private Tour Full Day?
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Around 0 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 6-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Silk Making & Ceramics Producing Villages Private Tour Full Day 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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What is included in Silk Making & Ceramics Producing Villages Private Tour Full Day?
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Included: Lunch and bottle water; Pottery making class; Private transfer round trip; Professional English speaking guide; and Entrance fees. Not included: Tips to guide and driver; and Drinks. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Silk Making & Ceramics Producing Villages Private Tour Full Day include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered, or you can meet at the start point instead from 92 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 Silk Making & Ceramics Producing Villages Private Tour Full Day 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 Silk Making & Ceramics Producing Villages Private Tour Full Day?
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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 Silk Making & Ceramics Producing Villages Private Tour Full Day wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap; and Specialized infant seats are available. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Silk Making & Ceramics Producing Villages Private Tour Full Day if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
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