PHOTO ESCAPES · HANOI PHOTO TOURS & PHOTOSHOOTS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 hanoi photo tours & photoshoots worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you book the slot.
Review of Hanoi’s Quang Phu Cau incense village and Train Street tour, with pricing, itinerary, photo tips, guide notes, and practical advice.
“Tom was a fantastic tour guide! The beauty of the incense was nuts! GREAT tour! and train street was crazy fun. Glad we booked those excursion.”
Capture Hanoi at its most memorable with a private photographer, iconic sights, hidden corners, Ao dai options, and edited photos.
“My photographer was truly professional, providing expert guidance on posing and knowing exactly how I should behave to get the best result. The scenery they chose was spot-on, perfectly capturing the authentic Vietnamese atmosphere and culture. I felt incredibly comfortable and the final photos were stunning. Highly recommended!”
Review of Hanoi’s four-hour Instagram tour, with Train Street, Long Bien Bridge, mural art, transport, guides, price, and booking advice.
“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”
See Hanoi by motorbike or car on a three-hour photo tour covering the Old Quarter, Train Street, Long Bien Bridge, lakes, temples, and more.
“Take this tour for Thinh! An amazing human being. Not only will he give you a detailed insight behind every place he takes you as a part of this tour but also will customise it as per your needs and gives a personal touch to it. Believes in giving best customer service and you will never have a dull moment around him. Made this trip a memorable one ❤️”
Review of Hanoi Explorer Photo Tour, a private 4-hour walk through markets, the Old Quarter, and Long Bien Bridge with editing help.
“Amazing trip and support in to the world of street photo. Fantastic to be up before sunrize, to see how the town wake up!”
Review of Hanoi On the Tracks Photo Tour, a four-hour early morning railway walk with local markets, photo coaching, and hotel transfers.
“Fuong was a great guide and she brings her insights as a journalistic photographer to her tour. I got some great tips and had a wonderful time using my camera in ways that I didn't know I could. This was also a great cultural tour as we explored one of the markets just as it was waking up. I highly recommend this tour and this organization.”
Photograph Hanoi’s fading bamboo fish-trap craft in Hung Yen with a local photographer, hotel pickup, small groups, and practical guidance.
“If you are looking for an organized, professional, and ultimately rewarding photography tour in Vietnam, look no further than Momentlives.”
Learn street photography in Hanoi with pro Nguyen, exploring markets, coffee shops, local scenes, and practical phone or camera tips.
“My guide Lily, had a wonderfully relaxed way about her. We shared our different photography experiences and techniques with each other an in doing so was able to take on some of her knowledge when it came to looking for scenRead more”
Review of Hanoi’s 16-hour photography tour, from train street and tai chi to Cu Da village, incense makers, markets, and night scenes.
“Having spent time in Saigon, the Mekong Delta and then Da Nang and Hue we then headed north to Hanoi and then on to the tribal areas close to the Chinese border. There we met up with Tung and his driver Hung. This was a memorable eRead more”
Capture Hanoi with a private photographer, from Hoan Kiem Lake and Long Bien Bridge to local streets, markets, and Ao Dai portraits.
“Truly outstanding experience. I had Lily who was incredible from start to finish. She has excellent English and helps you make poses that will give the best results. Her energy and joy was infectious! We went all over and she went way longer Read more”
Photograph Hanoi before dawn on Long Bien Bridge and market streets, with expert coaching, hotel pickup, breakfast, and Vietnamese coffee.
“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”
Review of Hanoi’s private Instagram tour, with major sights, hotel transfers, lunch, coffee, entrance fees, photo stops, value, and practical tips.
“Worth every penny and we absolute adored Louis/Teddy, our guide. I was so grateful for the company being so accommodating to our last minute request to edit the itinerary. Also appreciated the effort taken beforehand in trying to Read more”
Explore Hanoi’s Thieves Market with a private photographer guide, finding striking street scenes, portraits, back alleys, and local life.
“This is the first time I’ve taken any sort of photography tour so I did not know what to expect. My tour guide Brian was great as he told me some historic background of the thieves market and the neighborhood. He also took me to places wRead more”
Learn if Hanoi’s two-hour photo walk with Thanh Le is worth $50, from local markets and Dong Xuan to hands-on street photography tips.
“Great tour of the backstreets of Hanoi with a local. Thanh Le, the guide and photography mentor, snakes a route through old town that strings together some great spots for street photography while providing advice and guidance along the wRead more”
Photograph Hanoi’s 1950s and 1960s worker housing, markets, tea stalls, and daily life with a skilled local guide in a small group.
“We spent two wonderful days with MomentLives, where we did 5 of their proposed itineraries ;o) . Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and took us to unique places that offered a true glimpse of Hanoi, far beyond the usual tourist Read more”
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