Incense Village, Hat Making & Lacquer Artisan Small Group Hanoi

Overview

Available languages

English

9 hours

Mobile ticket

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.

Additional Info

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

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Vietnamese Lacquer Painting - Ha Thai Village

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 painting as a unique souvenir.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Included

Chuong Village

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 lives. Enjoy a delicious home-cooked lunch prepared by a local female artisan, immersing yourself in authentic Vietnamese hospitality. After lunch, try your hand at painting your own hat or join in the hat-making process with guidance from skilled craftspeople.

2 hours 30 minutes • Admission 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

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

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Options

Incense & Hat Making Half Day

Pickup included

Incense, Hat, Lacquer Full Day

Pickup included

Private Tour (Min: 2 pax/trip)

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

Landtour at incense village

NO BUS included: No bus for pick up/drop off and transfer 2 way from Hanoi to the village

Reviews

4.95

1,122 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

1076

とても楽しかったです。
Trek65164849091,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
An inspiring Tom Tour exploring incense and conical hat villages, blending culture, craftsmanship, and authentic local life into a warm, unforgettable experience.
tom and jerry
ajt637,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Tom Tour offers a memorable visit to incense and conical hat villages, where tradition comes alive through skilled artisans, rich colors, and thoughtful local stories
Tom and Jerry
Explorer46692418704,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A charming Tom Tour that takes you to incense and conical hat villages, with warm locals, vivid colors, and meaningful insight into Vietnam’s traditional crafts.
Tom the funny person
jayarajk2026,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Tom Tour’s incense & conical hat village tour is authentic and engaging, offering hands-on experiences, friendly guides, and deep cultural insight into Vietnam.
Day tour with Kevin
smitham2026,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a great time..the tour guide kevin is really good ..shared a lot of information of Vietnam 🇻🇳..and it's unique culture
Simple and fun
W5596UQjacobt,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was great getting to see the different villages. 5 hours. Atmospher felt like I was being invited into someone’s house Crowd size was 2 family’s and 2 friends coated 50 USD
Incense and Hat Making Tour
kikob2026,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Kevin is the best! Very informative tour and fun! Always likes to share some trivia and cool stuff about the trip. Look for this guy!!!
Very enjoyable tour
239jjl,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This is a great tour. Very interesting and informative. We learn how conical hats and incense are made. You get to design your own conical hat, make the incense sticks, and get to keep them as souvenirs. The best part is our tour guide Rachel. She is great and wonderful.
Great Tour
caitlinwN9556OK,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very fun experience! Rachel was an intelligible and nice tour guide. I learned a lot about the crafting of Vietnamese hats and incense, and got to bring a few goodies home.
Rachel’s the Best!!!
irvinc110,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Rachel is the best guide. She’s better than Eric! She provided detail descriptions on how to make the cone hats and explained and showed how to make incense. She is very informative