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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: 4.94
reviews: 2321
duration_minutes: 360
languages: [de, ru, vi, th, pt, ko, cmn, ja, en, it, fr, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 44 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/
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# Incense Village, Conical Hat, Lacquer Art, SMALL GROUP From Hanoi

In our comparison: #44 of 51 in Craft Villages & Countryside, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Explore the rich traditions of Vietnamese handicrafts on this immersive half-day tour from Hanoi. Begin with a pickup in the Old Quarter and visit the renowned Chuong village, famous for its conical hat-making, where you’ll meet local artisans and observe the intricate craft. Next, head to Quang Phu Cau village, known for its century-long incense production, where you can see the colorful incense-making process firsthand. This tour encompasses cultural insights and artisan techniques, offering a unique glimpse into Vietnamese life.
Full day tour includes lunch, half day tour doesn't include lunch.
- Duration: Approximately 6 hours with morning and afternoon options
- Visit two traditional villages: Conical Hat and Incense Craft
- Engage with local artisans and learn about their crafts
- Optional drop-off at Hanoi Train Street after the tour

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- 8 start times: between 07:45 and 17:00
- Food included: Lunch in full-day option
- 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 INCENSE VILLAGE GUIDE- NO CAR option; other options up to €78
- Duration: 6h
- Rating: 4.94/5 from 2321 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: INCENSE VILLAGE HANOI TOUR
- Group: Shared tour · private option available
- Guide languages: German, Russian, VI, TH, Portuguese, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
- Start times: 07:45, 09:00, 11:45, 13:00, 14:30, 15:30, 16:00, 17:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21

## Reviews

4.94 from 2321 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 2303 of 2321.

- 5 stars: 2210 (95%)
- 4 stars: 93 (4%)
- 3 stars: 16 (1%)
- 2 stars: 2 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| INCENSE VILLAGE GUIDE- NO CAR | €2 / person | VI, English | 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, No Lunch | €23 / person | VI, English | Pickup included |
| Full-Day: 3 Villages & Lunch | €46 / person | VI, English | Incense Village, Hat, Lacquer : Duration: 8 hours: Includes a home-cooked lunch. Places visited are 3 Villages (Incense , Hat, Lacquer ) Duration: 8 hours a home-cooked lunch Places visited are 3 Villages: Places visited are 3 Villages (Incense , Hat, Lacquer ) Drop-off at the train street (optional) car Pickup included |
| Private Half-Day Tour No Lunch | €53 / person (for 2+ people) | Portuguese, Italian, Japanese, VI, Chinese, English, French, Russian, German, TH, Korean, Spanish | Incense Village & Hat Village Duration: 5 hours a bottle of water Incense Village & Hat Village car: Pick up and Drop off are included Incense Village & Hat Village: Other language (not English): to check for availability , German, French, Spanish, Chinese, Italian,.. Pickup included |
| Private Full-Day 3 Villages | €78 / person (for 2+ people) | Portuguese, Italian, Japanese, VI, Chinese, English, French, Russian, German, TH, Korean, Spanish | Incense , Hat, Lacquer, Lunch : Duration: 8 hours: Includes a home-cooked lunch. Places visited are 3 Villages (Incense , Hat, Lacquer ) Duration: 8 hours a home-cooked lunch Incense , Hat, Lacquer, Lunch car Pickup included |

## What's included

- Some free incense sticks after you made incense sticks yourself
- French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Thai-speaking tour guide for PRIVATE TOUR
- Bottled water
- Lunch in full-day option
- Hotel pickup & drop-off at your hotel in the Hanoi Old Quarter area except the option “Local Guide”
- Professional English Local Tour Guide
- 01 free conical hat for painting in the hat village and take it home as a personalized souvenir

## Not included

- Lunch for half-day tour
- Bringing lacquer piece home

## Itinerary

1. **INCENSE VILLAGE HANOI TOUR** (1h; admission included) - Explore Vietnam's cultural richness with the Incense Quang Phu Cau Village & Handicraft Village Tour, where traditional crafts come to life. Quang Phu Cau Village showcases the conventional vocation of making incense sticks. Immerse yourself in the rich heritage of...
2. **Explore the nearby ancient Conical Hat Village, known for its centuries-old h...** (1h; admission included) - Explore the nearby ancient Conical Hat Village, known for its centuries-old hat-making traditions, often paired with the elegant Vietnamese áo dài. Here, you’ll have the unique opportunity to craft your own hat alongside local artisans, deepening your connection to this...
3. **Hanoi Train Street** (1m) - Return to Hanoi, and the first drop-off is the Train Street - the most famous street of Ha Noi recently. Please note that Hanoi Train Street is just a drop off point. You can discover The Train Street yourself.
4. **Vietnamese Lacquer Painting - Ha Thai Village** (1h; admission included) - FOR FULL DAY 3 VILLAGES AND LUNCH OPTION ONLY. Delve into the meticulous world of lacquer artistry. Discover the ancient technique of applying resin layers from lacquer trees, followed by intricate painting and decoration. Visit the local artist house in the village to know...

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 07:45, 09:00, 11:45, 13:00, 14:30, 15:30, 16:00, 17:00
- 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.

Ends: Finally, get back on the car and head back to Hanoi city center. You can choose to be dropped off at your hotel or at Train Street ( Optional Drop-off )

## 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

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|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #44 of 51** | €2 | 6h | 4.94 (2321) | shared |
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| [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 |

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