The 5 Best Photoshoots & Photo Tours in Hanoi

1.Instagram Incense Quang Phu Cau Village Tour with Train Street

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 323 reviews · from $50Our pick

Spend about five hours visiting Quang Phu Cau incense village and Hanoi Train Street with a professional guide. Expect colorful photo stops, a look at bamboo chopping, dyeing, and incense making, plus hotel pickup and drop-off in the Old Quarter. Guides such as Tom, Bruno, Kane, and Haley have earned strong praise, though guide quality can vary.

“I don't usually like guided tours, but I had such an great time on my tour with Haley, who was wonderful. She was really knowledgeable about the incense village and incense making process and we had great conversations about Vietnam cRead more”

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2.Hanoi Private Photoshoot – Iconic Spots & Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 118 reviews · 45 minutes - 2 hours · from $20Best value

Spend 45 minutes to 2 hours exploring Hanoi with a private English-speaking photographer such as Lily, Nguyen, Meii, or Annie. Choose city locations, receive five edited digital photos per person, and get all unedited JPEG files. Ao Dai rental guidance is available, too.

“I had a great time taking photos in the Old Quarter. I rented an ao dai from a shop in the city and then was taken to the different locations. My photographer had a colloborative and helpful approach by showing me poses to make. I really enjoyed this experience and I'm glad I have some memories to reflect on my time in Vietnam. Recommend this activity if you are in Hanoi!”

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3.Hanoi Instagram Tour: The Most Scenic Spots

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · from $31

Spend about four hours photographing Hanoi’s most scenic corners with an English-speaking guide, private motorbike driver, or shared car. Visit Train Street, Phung Hung Mural Street, Long Bien Bridge, the ceramic mosaic mural, and Tran Quoc Pagoda. Old Quarter pickup, bottled water, helmets, and return transport are included.

“I highly recommend this tour, and especially our guide Bruno. He was engaging, warm, and highly informative. He gave us such a positive feeling towards Hanoi, making it into a manageable city. Oh, and he takes the best photos of your family on your phone! My husband and I were joking that we wanted a Bruno at every destination in Vietnam”

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4.Instagram-Worthy Tour of City’s Most Scenic Spots

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 69 reviews · 3 hours · from $34

Spend three hours visiting Hanoi’s best photo spots with an English or Vietnamese-speaking guide. Ride between St. Joseph’s Cathedral, Hoan Kiem Lake, Long Bien Bridge, West Lake, the Ho Chi Minh Complex, and Train Street. Guides such as Duc, Lucy, Tommy, and Ruby are praised for friendly storytelling and strong photography skills.

“We visited Hoi An for the first time, and it was absolutely phenomenal! We are truly loving our time here and wish we could stay longer. The people are incredibly warm, welcoming, and full of hospitality. This place has definitely won our hearts.”

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5.Hanoi Instagram Tour: Famous Spots (Private & All-Inclusive)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $256

Spend eight hours touring Hanoi with a private English-speaking guide and driver. Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Tran Quoc Pagoda, Long Bien Bridge, Hoan Kiem Lake, Temple of Literature, and St. Joseph’s Cathedral. Lunch, tickets, taxes, hotel pickup, and a private car are included.

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