The 7 Best Hanoi Photo Tours & Photoshoots

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

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

Visit Quang Phu Cau with a local guide, watch bamboo incense sticks being cut, dyed, and dried, then stop at Hanoi Train Street. Morning and afternoon departures, Old Quarter pickup, and groups capped at 20 make this a simple half-day choice. Guides include Tom, Bruno, Kane, Haley, and Devin.

“Devin was very accommodating and his English is extremely good would recommend to anyone visiting Hanoi”

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2.Hanoi Private Photoshoot – Iconic Spots & Hidden Gems

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

Walk Hanoi with a private English-speaking photographer such as Lily or Nguyen, stopping at famous sights and quieter streets for posed and candid portraits. You receive five edited JPEG photos per person, all unedited JPEG files, and guidance with poses or an ao dai rental. Routes and session length vary.

“The photographer was very professional helpful and friendly!! She was just amazing!”

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3.Hanoi Instagram Tour: The Most Scenic Spots

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · from $31

Spend four hours photographing Hanoi’s most scenic corners with a guide such as Bruno or Lin. Travel by motorbike or shared car, visit Train Street, Phung Hung Mural Street, Long Bien Bridge, the ceramic mosaic, and Tran Quoc Pagoda, with Old Quarter pickup 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 a local guide such as Duc, Lucy, Tommy, or Ruby. Ride between the Old Quarter, Long Bien Bridge, West Lake, the Ho Chi Minh Complex, and Train Street while your guide explains local history and takes pictures with your phone.

“Ryan and Tommy are phenomenal photographers and have great English. They took us to the most scenic spots of the city, shared knowledge about history and culture of the city. Both were very friendly, the tour felt like hanging out with friends, instead of a touristy guided trip.”

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5.Hanoi Long Bien Sunrise Photo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $144

Meet your professional photographer guide at 4:30am for Long Bien Bridge, the early market, and Hanoi’s waking Old Quarter. Learn composition, camera settings, people photography, and low-light shooting, then finish with Vietnamese breakfast and coffee. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

“we were picked up by Boris at 04.30am in the morning for the photo tour of Long Bien market Right from the start Boris was friendly and made us feel comfortable. He was an absolute pleasure to be with. He gave us lots of tips and advise wRead more”

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6.Rent a Traditional Ao Dai & Photo Walk in Old Quarter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $59

At T’Lua Maison, you choose a traditional Ao Dai, learn what it means in Vietnamese culture, and pose in a 100-year-old Old Quarter heritage house. Your rental lasts all day and includes accessories, a 30-minute phone or camera shoot, styling help, and warm herbal tea.

“Don’t think twice. Just book it. Whether you’re solo or with friends, you’ll walk away with beautiful photos and a deeper connection to Vietnam.”

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7.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, entry fees, taxes, and central hotel pickup are included.

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