--- title: Incense Village, Hat Making & City Tour - Small Group Hanoi lang: en type: tour city: Hanoi country: Vietnam price: 24 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.95 reviews: 1510 duration_minutes: 540 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 42 of 51 (Craft Villages & Countryside) schedule_checked: 2026-10-21 data_updated: 2026-10-21 canonical: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/tours/incense-village-hat-making-city-tour-small-group-hanoi/ --- # Incense Village, Hat Making & City Tour - Small Group Hanoi In our comparison: #42 of 51 in Craft Villages & Countryside, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Immerse yourself in the traditional crafts of Hanoi on this guided tour. Visit the Chuong, Ha Thai and Quang Phu Cau villages and learn about the art of lacquerware, incense and conical hat making. If you are looking for some cool places off-the-beaten track nearby Hanoi with great local vibes, then this tour could be a perfect choice. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - 5 start times: between 07:45 and 12:00 - 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 €24 per person for the Incense & Hat Making Half Day option; other options up to €94 - Duration: 9h - Rating: 4.95/5 from 1510 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Vietnam Village Vibes - Group: Shared tour · private option available - Guide languages: English - Start times: 07:45, 08:00, 08:30, 09:00, 12:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 4.95 from 1510 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 1497 of 1510. - 5 stars: 1444 (96%) - 4 stars: 53 (4%) - 3 stars: 11 (1%) - 2 stars: 1 (0%) - 1 star: 1 (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 & Hat Making Half Day | €24 / person | English | Pickup included | | Incense, Hat, City Full Day | €41 / person | English | Delicious famous Banh Mi Pickup included | | Private Half-day (Min 2 pax) | €94 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Duration: 6 hours Other language (not English): WhatsApp Jack: (84) 94 333 80 39 to check for availability if you demand a tour guide speak another language but not English Pickup included | ## What's included - Bottled water - 01 conical hat/person - All Fees and Taxes - Air-conditioned vehicle - Home-cooked authentic Vietnamese food at home of local artisan. Both veg & non-veg are well-served. Only applied to FULL DAY TRIP ## Not included - Alcoholic Beverages - Lacquer piece for experience purpose only. Taking it home will be applied a fee upon its size. - We do not offer lunch for HALF DAY TRIP ## Itinerary 1. **Vietnamese Lacquer Painting - Ha Thai Village** (1h 30m; admission included) - Begin your adventure in Ha Thai village, renowned for its lacquerware production since the 17th century. Meet a celebrated local artisan who will introduce you to this traditional art form. Under their expert guidance, you'll have the opportunity to create your own lacquer... 2. **Chuong Village** (2h 30m; admission included) - Next, journey to the 300-year-old Chuong village, famous for its conical hat making. Wander through the village and, depending on availability, either visit a war veteran to hear personal stories from the Vietnam War or meet other local artisans to learn about their daily... 3. **Complete your artisanal tour at the vibrant Quang Phu Cau incense village** (1h) - Walk through the village center to observe family-scale incense production. Visit a household specializing in dyeing incense sticks and capture stunning photos of colorful incense bundles. The experience culminates with a tour of the village's largest incense factory, where... 4. **Visit a household specializing in dyeing incense sticks and capture stunning ...** (1h; admission included) - Visit a household specializing in dyeing incense sticks and capture stunning photos of colorful incense bundles. The experience culminates with a tour of the village's largest incense factory, where you'll witness the entire production process and gain insights into the lives... 5. **Duờng Tau** (1m) - 17:30 - 18:00: Your journey concludes with a return to Hanoi, with the option to be dropped off at the famous Train Street or another location of your choice. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 07:45, 08:00, 08:30, 09:00, 12:00 - 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: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other Craft Villages & Countryside | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #42 of 51** | €24 | 9h | 4.95 (1510) | shared | | [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 #42 of 51 in Craft Villages & Countryside by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €1 to €161, median €45; typical length 4h 30m. 4 of 51 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/craft-villages-tours-hanoi/?format=md ## More in Hanoi - All Hanoi tours: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/tours/incense-village-hat-making-city-tour-small-group-hanoi/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/?format=md