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Hanoi Photography Tour: Capture Old Quarter & Markets
4.9
28 Ratings
Hanoi
Master new photography techniques and get creative with your camerawork on this private 4-hour photography tour of Hanoi. No experience necessary. Hotel pickup included.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Hanoi - On our Hanoi Explorer tour you’ll be guided through some of the capital’s most exciting markets and backstreets. Our professional photographer guides will provide technical and composition insights, helping you to develop your camera skills. While we recommend joining the tour in the early morning, from 5:30-9:30am, we can tailor the timing to your schedule.
Expect to come away with plenty of fantastic pictures capturing the ‘real Hanoi’ for your portfolio.
What's Included
- Hotel Pickup & Drop Off
- Professional Photographer Guide
What's Not Included
- Tips
- Food & Drinks
Additional Information
With so much to see and do in Hanoi, it can feel overwhelming to capture it all on camera in a short time. Our Hanoi Explorer half-day photography tour provides an insider’s look at the Vietnamese capital while you venture through the Old Quarter and several vibrant markets with your guide.
You’ll start with a visit to the lesser-known ‘train street’, just in time to catch the Reunification Express squeezing between houses on its way south. Next stop is century-old Long Bien Bridge, already busy with commuters. In the market below, we’ll have a chance to mingle with the locals as they do a fast trade in fruit, fresh meat and other necessities.
We then head across the dyke road and into the Old Quarter, navigating ancient trading streets busy with commerce. We end in the heart of the Old Quarter with a review of images from the morning.
The tour is suitable for both beginner and serious photographers, and we will tailor the photography program to your interests.
- No Health Restrictions
Location
Hanoi
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(28 Ratings)
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Adamsy1244at
Mar 27, 2024
A great morning activity - Had a great time with Brian shooting the markets and train street. He also had lots of food and cultural info to share as well. Would def reccomend!
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575luiza
Nov 28, 2023
Amazing Experience photographing in Vietnam - Vietnam in Focus is surely the best option if you pretend to have a full and real experience into Vietnam. Since the first contact they have always been very kind and fast (even considering different time zones).
The experience itself was amazing. The guides can lead you to the best spots at the best timing, regarding light, and experiences.
I'll be back in Vietnam soon, and surely join them again
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Weelingg2023
Oct 4, 2023
Hanoi Explorer - Brian is an awesome photography guide! He has given me so many tips about best settings and angles to capture the sights of Hanoi markets. His interactions with locals helped me alot too. I've learnt so much about Hanoi in one morning. Thank you!
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Jet568156
Sep 28, 2023
An incredible experience - This was an amazing tour! My guide, Tung, is a photo journalist and not only did teach me photography, he also guided me in exploring and telling stories. Thanks for Tung, I have a completely new perspective and deepened relationship with Hanoi.
Hai Yen & other VIF staff were also extremely professional & considerate.
I look forward to many more adventures with VIF!
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B4290gmjot
Sep 22, 2023
An Early Morning Winner. - Getting up for a 4.45 start sounded horrendous... BUT we were so pleased we made the effort. We saw the early morning life of Hanoi that is so easy to miss. Our day began in the dark with some lowlight photography and as the sun rose the city gathered pace, as did our photos. Our guide, Boris was fantastic. Super knowledgeable, patient and generous with photography tips and great locations. I was taking photos with a mirrorless camera and my husband was using his phone to make videos and photos. We both came away knowing a lot more about Hanoi and very pleased with our varied selection of images. We both got a great deal out of this experience and I would highly recommend it.
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Valeriak342
Mar 13, 2023
It was a great experience - They sent us a brief plan of what we were going to do a few days before. we did a photo tour day ( ultimate Hanoi ) with two photographers: Brian and Boris
They are great persons and excellent photographers.
They gave us excellent tips and helped us in the best composition. We were very happy with the result.
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Theboardleys
Feb 5, 2023
Early start but so worth it - This was a great photography experience. Brian was a wonderful guide, very knowledgeable and helpful and knew some fantastic places to get some unforgettable images. The early start was well worth it to catch some images of the early train in a less touristy area and the market was full of amazing people and sights. Great tour thanks
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It3910kj
Jan 19, 2023
Excellent photo tour - I had an excellent photo tour with Brian. Our tour started early (5:30am) and we photgraphed train street, Long Bien bridge, local wetmarket, and various locations around Old City. Brian was very knowledgable about photography and provided guidance on composition and subject, and knew the area very well so that we could travel to various locations within the short time before my flight. (I do not think I would have found all of those locations in that time on my own). Overall recommended.
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Blanche_f
Jan 14, 2023
A most memorable morning! - Our photo tour guide Brian is a working Hanoi photographer. Being US born, there were no language barriers. He picked us up on time and he called cars for our travel to the different photo spots in our itinerary.
Brian gave clear suggestions on how to enhance my photography and accommodated all my questions and requests.
The Vietnamese coffee with banh mi sandwiches was a welcomed break during the tour.
It was a wonderful way to experience Hanoi and very worth getting up before dawn and U got so many great photos!
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Wearecolours
Dec 2, 2022
Excelent photo tour - I am very happy with this photo tour, Brian was and excellent guide, attentive, kind and helpful, showing different city spots and how to get the best of each attending to composition and technique. Absolutely worth it!
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