--- title: Incense Village & Conical Hat, Lacquer Art SMALL GROUP From Hanoi lang: en type: tour city: Hanoi country: Vietnam price: 2 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.97 reviews: 184 duration_minutes: 480 languages: [de, ru, vi, th, pt, ko, cmn, ja, en, it, fr, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 27 of 51 (Craft Villages & Countryside) schedule_checked: 2026-10-21 data_updated: 2026-10-21 canonical: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/tours/incense-village-conical-hat-lacquer-art-small-group-from-hanoi-2/ --- # Incense Village & Conical Hat, Lacquer Art SMALL GROUP From Hanoi In our comparison: #27 of 51 in Craft Villages & Countryside, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Explore the rich craftsmanship of Vietnam on this full-day tour to three traditional villages. Start with the incense stick-making village, where local artisans share their techniques and traditions. Next, engage in the art of creating your own conical hat, a memorable keepsake from your journey. Savor a delicious home-cooked meal at a local artisan’s house or riverside restaurant before visiting the lacquer art village, where you can witness the intricate processes of producing lacquer art and even try your hand at painting. This immersive experience offers a unique glimpse into Vietnamese culture and craftsmanship. - Visit three vibrant villages renowned for their traditional crafts - Create your own conical hat and learn from local artisans - Enjoy a home-cooked lunch at a local artisan’s house or riverside restaurant - Optional drop-off at Train Street for an extended exploration ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Group size varies by option: small group from €46 · private from €53 - 16 start times: between 07:30 and 19:00 - Food included: see what is included - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €2 per person for the NCENSE VILLAGE GUIDE- NO CAR option; other options up to €67 - Duration: 8h - Rating: 4.97/5 from 184 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: INCENSE VILLAGE HANOI TOUR - Group: Group size varies by option: small group from €46 · private from €53 - Guide languages: German, Russian, VI, TH, Portuguese, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, English, Italian, French, Spanish - Start times: 16 start times between 07:30 and 19:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 4.97 from 184 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 183 of 184. - 5 stars: 180 (98%) - 4 stars: 3 (2%) - 3 stars: 1 (1%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | NCENSE VILLAGE GUIDE- NO CAR | €2 / person | English, VI | Duration: 1 hour Local Tour Guide: he will pick you up in the incense village and start the tour there. Visit only incense village. If you already had a car: you just want to book a local tour guide , this option is for you. Car transfer and entrance fees are not included. Pickup included | | Incense Village & Hat Villlage | €25 / person | English, VI | Incense Village, Hat Village: Option HALF DAY: Visit 2 Villages: Conical Hat and Incense Craft Village + Train Street (optional). Group shared tour Duration: 6 hours bottled water car Pickup included | | Hanoi: Incense Village, Conical Hat, Lacquer Art-SMALL GROUP | €46 / person | English, VI | Duration: 8 hours Home-cooked lunch car Pickup included | | PRIVATE TOUR Incense & Hat | €53 / person | Korean, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, English, French, German, Chinese, TH, VI, Italian, Portuguese | Incense Village & Conical Hat : Depart in the morning/afternoon from Hanoi - pick up time at 8.00am or 12:00pm at hotels located in Hanoi. Duration: 5 hours Pickup included | | PRIVATE TOUR 3 VILLAGE & LUNCH | €67 / person (for 2+ people) | Korean, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, English, French, German, Chinese, TH, VI, Italian, Portuguese | PRIVATE TOUR 3 VILLAGE & LUNCH: Option FULL DAY: Visit 3 Villages with home cooked lunch: Lacquer, Conical Hat and Incense + Train Street (Optional Drop-off) Duration: 1 day home cooked lunch Car Pickup included | ## What's included - French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Thai-speaking tour guide for PRIVATE TOUR - Some free incense sticks after you made incense sticks yourself - Bottled water - Hotel pickup & drop-off at your hotel in the Hanoi Old Quarter area except the option “Local Guide” - All Fees and Taxes - Professional local tour guide - Air-conditioned vehicle - 01 free conical hat for painting in the hat village and take it home as a personalized souvenir - Home-cooked authentic Vietnamese food by heart at home of local artisan. Both veg & non-veg are well-served. Full day trip includes lunch but excludes for half day trip. ## Not included - Other drinks and personal expenses - Lacquer piece for painting purposes only - Your appreciation for the service of the tour guide and driver - The option “Local Guide in Incense Village” Just includes a local tour guide in incense village - The option “Local Guide in Incense Village” doesn’t include the car transfer ## Itinerary 1. **INCENSE VILLAGE HANOI TOUR** (1h 30m; admission included) - It is a popular, highly photographic destination where artisans arrange dried incense bundles into flower-like shapes, attracting visitors for cultural experiences, photography, and to witness traditional, eco-friendly, and natural, sun-dried, and hand-crafted, processes. 2. **INCENSE VILLAGE HANOI TOUR** (1h 30m; admission included) - located about 30km southwest of Hanoi in Thanh Oai district, is a famous, 300-year-old traditional village renowned for producing Nón Lá (traditional Vietnamese conical hats). Visitors can watch local artisans create these hats and visit a unique, bustling hat market held... 3. **Ha Thai Lacquer Village is a renowned traditional craft village in Hanoi, Vie...** (1h; admission included) - Ha Thai Lacquer Village is a renowned traditional craft village in Hanoi, Vietnam, that has specialized in the intricate art of lacquerware for over 200 years. Located approximately 15–20 kilometers south of downtown Hanoi in the Thuong Tin District, it was once known as the... 4. **Hanoi Train Street** (1m) - is a famous, narrow residential alley along the railway tracks (primarily near Phùng Hưng and Trần Phú streets) where cafes operate just inches from passing trains. While it is a top, free-to-enter Instagram spot. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 16 start times between 07:30 and 19:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-21 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other Craft Villages & Countryside | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #27 of 51** | €2 | 8h | 4.97 (184) | varies by option | | [Hanoi Countryside Motorbike Tour: Red River Culture & Daily Life](/vietnam/hanoi/tours/hanoi-countryside-motorbike-tour-red-river-culture-daily-life/?format=md) | €50 | 4h 30m | 5.0 (722) | shared | | [Hanoi Coffee Workshop: Taste Salt, Coconut and Egg Coffee](/vietnam/hanoi/tours/hanoi-coffee-workshop-taste-salt-coconut-and-egg-coffee/?format=md) | €21 | 3h 30m | 4.99 (1382) | shared | | [Hanoi Jeep Tour: Red River Countryside Culture & Daily Life](/vietnam/hanoi/tours/hanoi-jeep-tour-red-river-countryside-culture-daily-life/?format=md) | €52 | 4h 30m | 4.99 (609) | shared | Ranked #27 of 51 in Craft Villages & Countryside by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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