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Hanoi Incense Craft Village – Hanoi City Group Tour 1 Day
USD
$86
/pax
Why you’ll love this trip?
- Visit Quang Phu Cau, the village famous for its fields of colourful incense sticks.
- See how families make and dye incense by hand – a tradition of more than 100 years.
- Enjoy a Vietnamese set lunch back in Hanoi.
- Explore the Temple of Literature, founded in 1070.
- Learn the story of Hoa Lo Prison, the “Maison Centrale”.
- Small group of up to 9 guests by limousine – US$86 per person.
Tour Information & Itinerary
The Hanoi Incense Craft Village – Hanoi City Group Tour 1 Day combines a morning at Quang Phu Cau, the village famous for its fields of colourful incense sticks, with an afternoon at the Temple of Literature and Hoa Lo Prison. It runs as a small-group limousine tour of up to 9 guests for US$86 per person, lunch included; a Hanoi City half day starts from US$59.
Status (checked October 2026): this small-group tour runs daily from Hanoi’s Old Quarter. Quang Phu Cau is a working village: the most colourful drying displays depend on weather and season, and families are busiest in the months before Lunar New Year. Light rain can mean fewer sticks laid out to dry.
Tour at a Glance
| Duration | 1 day, about 8 hours (7:45–16:30) |
|---|---|
| Route | Hanoi – Quang Phu Cau incense village – lunch – Temple of Literature – Hoa Lo Prison |
| Tour style | Small-group (joined) tour, up to 9 guests, English-speaking guide |
| Departure | Daily |
| Pick-up / drop-off | Hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter, 7:45–8:15; back about 16:00–16:30 |
| Drive | About 1–1.5 hours each way to the village, south of central Hanoi |
| Meals | Vietnamese set lunch |
| Walking | Easy, flat village lanes and temple courtyards |
| Price | US$86 per person (full day); Hanoi City half day from US$59 – see prices |
| Best for | Photographers, culture lovers and repeat visitors to Hanoi |
Is the Incense Village and Hanoi City Tour Worth It?
Yes, if you want more than the standard sights. Quang Phu Cau has made incense for more than 100 years, and seeing whole courtyards of red, yellow and green bundles drying in the sun is one of the most photogenic scenes near Hanoi. The afternoon then covers two must-see landmarks, the Temple of Literature and Hoa Lo Prison, so you still see the city’s history.
The trade-off: the full-day tour skips the Ho Chi Minh Complex and Tran Quoc Pagoda. If those are a priority, choose the Hanoi City Group Tour 1 Day.
Tour Highlights
1. Quang Phu Cau Incense Village
Walk through the village to see how families split bamboo, roll the sticks in fragrant powder and dye the handles, then meet a family that specialises in dyeing and arranges the colourful bundles to dry. You learn how incense is made from scratch and can buy some as a souvenir straight from the makers.
2. Vietnamese Set Lunch
Back in Hanoi, enjoy a Vietnamese set lunch at a local restaurant; vegetarian menus are available on request.
3. Temple of Literature
Founded in 1070 under Emperor Ly Thanh Tong to honour Confucius, the temple later housed the Imperial Academy, Vietnam’s first national university. Walk through five courtyards past the Khue Van Cac pavilion, the Well of Heavenly Clarity and the stone steles of doctoral laureates.
4. Hoa Lo Prison
Built by the French at the turn of the 20th century as the “Maison Centrale”, Hoa Lo held Vietnamese political prisoners and later American airmen during the Vietnam War. Today its museum tells both stories.
Price 2026
| Option | Limousine group (19–20 guests) | Small-group limousine (max 9 guests) | Lunch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Incense Craft Village & Hanoi City Tour (full day) | Not available | US$86 | Vietnamese set menu |
| Hanoi City Half Day (morning or afternoon) | US$59 | US$69 | Set menu (US$10 less without lunch) |
Prices are per person in US dollars and include all items listed under Inclusion. The incense village tour runs only with the small-group limousine (max 9). The half-day option is a Hanoi City tour without the village – morning or afternoon. Child prices, Vietnamese public-holiday surcharges and card payments (3.3% fee) are confirmed when you book. Send your date.
Which Hanoi Group Tour Should I Choose?
| Incense Village & City (this tour) | Hanoi City full day | |
|---|---|---|
| Morning | Quang Phu Cau incense village | Tran Quoc Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh Complex, Museum of Ethnology |
| Afternoon | Temple of Literature, Hoa Lo Prison | Temple of Literature, Hoa Lo Prison |
| Group | Small group, max 9 | 19–20 or small group of 9 |
| Price | US$86 | From US$76 |
| Book | This page | Hanoi City Group Tour 1 Day |
Why Book Direct with Vietnam Tour Expert
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Local Expert Notes by Jimmy
- Sunny mornings give the brightest colours at the village – keep a flexible date in rainy weather.
- Always ask before photographing people at work, and buy a small bundle of incense to support the families.
- Wear clothes covering shoulders and knees for the Temple of Literature.
- End the day with our Hanoi Street Food Walking Tour or browse more Hanoi City group tours.
Ready to join? Send us your travel date – we usually reply within 24 hours.
Updated 12 October 2026 · By Jimmy, Vietnam Tour Expert
Day by day itinerary
About This Hanoi Incense Craft Village – Hanoi City Group Tour 1 Day
A small-group day tour with an English-speaking guide: morning at the incense village south of Hanoi, afternoon at two of the city’s key historic sites. Times are approximate.
Hanoi – Quang Phu Cau Incense Village – Temple of Literature – Hoa Lo Prison (Lunch)
07:45–08:15 – Hotel pick-up in Hanoi Old Quarter.
08:30 – Drive to Quang Phu Cau, the village that has made incense for more than 100 years.
10:00 – Incense village walk. See how families make incense by hand, meet a family that dyes the sticks and photograph the colourful bundles drying in the sun; buy incense straight from the makers.
11:00 – Return to Hanoi by limousine.
12:30 – Vietnamese set lunch at a local restaurant.
13:45–14:00 – Temple of Literature, founded in 1070 and home of Vietnam’s first national university. About the Temple of Literature
15:00 – Hoa Lo Prison, the French “Maison Centrale”. About Hoa Lo Prison
16:00–16:30 – Drop-off at your hotel in the Old Quarter.
Hanoi City half-day option: a morning or afternoon city tour without the village, from US$59.
Inclusions
Meals
Vietnamese set lunch
Transport
Small-group limousine (max 9)
Accommodation
No overnight stay
Tour Inclusions
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Hanoi Old Quarter
- Small-group limousine (max 9 guests)
- English-speaking guide
- Entrance and sightseeing fees
- Vietnamese set lunch
- Free Wi-Fi and one bottle of water
Tour Exclusions
- VAT
- Drinks
- Tips for guide and driver
- Souvenirs and personal expenses
- Surcharges on Vietnamese public holidays
- Anything not listed under Inclusion
Tour Price
Hanoi Incense Craft Village – Hanoi City Group Tour Price 2026 (per person)
| Option | Limousine group (19–20 guests) | Small-group limousine (max 9 guests) | Lunch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Incense Craft Village & Hanoi City Tour (full day) | Not available | US$86 | Vietnamese set menu |
| Hanoi City Half Day (morning or afternoon) | US$59 | US$69 | Set menu (US$10 less without lunch) |
Prices include everything listed under Inclusion. Card payments carry a 3.3% fee. Send us your travel date to reserve your seats.
Tour Inquiry
FAQs about the Hanoi Incense Craft Village – Hanoi City Group Tour 1 Day
1. What is included in the Hanoi Incense Craft Village – Hanoi City Group Tour?
Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Hanoi Old Quarter, a small-group limousine, an English-speaking guide, entrance fees, a Vietnamese set lunch, free Wi-Fi and a bottle of water.
2. How much does the incense village and Hanoi City tour cost?
US$86 per person for the full day in a small-group limousine (max 9). A Hanoi City half day without the village costs from US$59.
3. Where is the Hanoi incense village?
Quang Phu Cau lies in the countryside south of central Hanoi, about 1–1.5 hours by road.
4. How old is the Quang Phu Cau incense village?
Families in Quang Phu Cau have been making incense for more than 100 years, much of it still by hand.
5. When is the best time to photograph the Hanoi incense village?
Sunny days give the brightest colours; activity peaks in the months before Lunar New Year, when demand for incense is highest.
6. Can I take photos of the incense makers?
Yes, but please ask first and be respectful – these are working homes. Buying a small bundle of incense is appreciated.
7. What does the afternoon of the incense village and Hanoi City tour include?
The Temple of Literature and Hoa Lo Prison museum, two of Hanoi’s most important historic sites.
8. Does the incense village and Hanoi City tour visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum?
No. For the Mausoleum, Tran Quoc Pagoda and Museum of Ethnology choose the Hanoi City Group Tour 1 Day.
9. How big is the group on the incense village and Hanoi City tour?
The full-day tour runs in a small-group limousine with a maximum of 9 guests.
10. What time does the incense village and Hanoi City tour start and finish?
Pick-up is 7:45–8:15 in the Old Quarter and drop-off is about 16:00–16:30.
11. What is the Hanoi City half-day option?
A half-day city tour in the morning or afternoon without the incense village, from US$59 (limousine group) or US$69 (small group).
12. Is the incense village and Hanoi City tour suitable for children?
Yes – children love the colourful incense and walking is easy. Ask us for child prices.
13. What should I wear on the incense village and Hanoi City tour?
Comfortable shoes, a hat and clothes covering shoulders and knees for the Temple of Literature.
14. What is not included in the incense village and Hanoi City tour?
VAT, drinks, tips for guide and driver, souvenirs, personal expenses and public-holiday surcharges.
15. How do I book the Hanoi Incense Craft Village – Hanoi City Group Tour 1 Day?
Send your date and number of guests via the inquiry form or WhatsApp; we usually reply within 24 hours.
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