Non-Touristy Hanoi Day Tour
Hidden Streets, Train Street, Craft Workshop & Water Puppets
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Overview
A Non-Touristy Hanoi Day Tour – For Travelers Who Seek to Feel, Not Just See
- Looking for an authentic day tour in Hanoi that goes beyond the typical tourist path?
- Non-Touristy Hanoi Day Tour is a carefully crafted experience for travelers who value real stories, cultural connection, and local creativity.
- This isn’t about rushing from one crowded attraction to the next.
This is a non-touristy Hanoi day tour that lets you:
- Ride a cyclo through quiet alleys and local neighborhoods
- Walk along Hanoi’s famous Train Street before the crowds
- Join a hands-on art workshop with a local artist and create your own masterpiece
- Enjoy a private water puppet show inside the artist’s home — a rare, intimate performance
- Savor a local lunch, away from tourist traps
Perfect for:
- Families with children — kids love puppets, painting, and slow-paced adventures
- Couples and solo travelers looking for meaningful, slow travel
- Anyone who wants a cultural, emotional, and family-friendly Hanoi experience
Itinerary Summary
By Day | Destinations | Activities | Meals |
Day 1 | Non-Touristy Hanoi Day Tour | Lunch |
Full itinerary
Day 1
Non-Touristy Hanoi Day Tour
Duration: ~7 hours | Private Tour | Start: 9:00 AM | End: ~4:00 PM
Cyclo Ride & Hidden Hanoi
- Ride through lesser-known streets and alleyways of Hanoi
- Stop at a bustling local market – meet vendors, hear the rhythm of daily life
Stroll Along Hanoi Train Street
- Walk the tracks of Train Street (early enough to avoid the crowds)
- Learn how locals live inches from a working railway line
- Great photo ops + local stories about life by the tracks
Note: We visit the quiet section near Khâm Thiên or Lê Duẩn, where fewer tourists go.
Creative Art Workshop
- Head to a cozy art studio
- Join a painting or printmaking session with a Hanoi artist
- Take home your own handmade souvenir
Lunch Like a Local
- Enjoy a quiet meal in a local-style eatery
- Authentic Northern Vietnamese cuisine – fresh, flavorful, not touristy
Mini Water Puppet Show at the Artist’s Home
- Visit the home of master puppeteer Phan Thanh Liêm
- Watch an intimate, private water puppet show
- Get hands-on: try moving the puppets, explore backstage, hear real stories
Drop-off at hotel or optional walking extension (e.g., Long Bien Bridge or West Lake)
Meals: Lunch
Trip Notes
Inclusions
- Cyclo ride through hidden streets (~45 mins)
- Guided walk along quiet section of Train Street
- Hands-on art workshop with local artist (all materials included)
- Private water puppet show at artist’s home
- Local lunch at non-touristy eatery
- English-speaking guide/ other language is available at your request
- Hotel pickup & drop-off (Old Quarter area)
- Small souvenir gift
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