Discover the best social events in Hanoi with our guide tailored for solo travelers! Join vibrant Vietnam Tours, meet like-minded explorers, enjoy nightlife, street food crawls, festivals, and cultural gatherings with Vietnam Travel by Legend Travel Group.
Group of solo travelers cheering with bia hơi glasses at Ta Hien (Source: Internet)Written by Tony Bùi, with over 20 years of experience in the travel industry, personally guiding and organizing tours for over 100,000 travellers across Southeast Asia. This guide draws from firsthand insights, guest feedback from Legend Travel Group surveys, and Legend Travel Group’s expertise in Vietnam and Cambodia. Legend Travel Group since 2008.
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Smiling guests enjoying street food on a Legend Travel Group night tour (Source: Internet)Hanoi – Vietnam’s charming capital – is not only famous for its ancient temples and French colonial architecture but also for its incredibly lively social scene. From buzzing night markets and legendary Bia Hơi corners to rooftop bars, street food crawls, and seasonal festivals, Hanoi is the ultimate playground for solo travelers who want to meet people, make friends, and experience authentic Vietnamese culture in a fun, safe, and social way.
Legend Travel Group specializes in Vietnam Tours designed specifically for solo travelers: small-group experiences where you join other like-minded adventurers, share laughs over phở and fresh beer, and create memories together — all with the peace of mind of only a 10% deposit and final payment just 30 days before departure.
Whether you’re into vibrant nightlife, local festivals, cooking classes, or simply sipping egg coffee with new friends, Hanoi delivers — and Legend Travel Group makes sure you’re never alone unless you want to be.
Every Friday–Sunday evening, the entire Old Quarter turns pedestrian-only.
Hundreds of street food stalls, live music, beer corners, and local artisans.
Legend Travel Group’s “Hanoi By Night – Street Food & Beer Tour” is the #1 way for solo travelers to dive in safely and meet others.
Famous Ta Hien Street (“Beer Street”) and surrounding alleys.
Plastic stools, fresh draft beer (bia hơi) for 8,000–12,000 VND (~$0.30), and instant friendships with locals and travelers.
Our nightly “Bia Hơi & Local Life” add-on is legendary among solo guests.
Try phở, bún chả, egg coffee, bánh mì, and more in one evening.
Small-group tours limited to 10 people → perfect ice-breaker for solo travelers.
Mid-Autumn Festival (September): lantern parades, mooncakes, lion dances.
Tết (Vietnamese Lunar New Year, Jan/Feb): flower markets, fireworks, family atmosphere.
Hanoi Beer Festival, Music Festivals, Art Exhibitions — always something happening!
Hanoi’s skyline from Skyline Hanoi, The Summit Bar, or 360° Rooftop.
Live jazz, acoustic nights, and DJ events — great for meeting fellow travelers.
Morning market tour + hands-on cooking class → one of the best social activities in Hanoi.
Classic yet social: ride through illuminated streets in a cyclo, then enjoy traditional water puppetry with your new tour friends.
Sunrise tai chi on the deck of a Halong Bay cruise (Source: Internet)All tours are specially designed for solo travelers — you’ll be placed in small, friendly groups and fun groups.
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Tour Name |
Duration |
Highlights |
Price (from) |
Perfect For Solo Travelers Because… |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Hanoi By Night – Street Food & Beer Tour |
4 hours |
Old Quarter walking, 8+ street foods, unlimited bia hơi, local guide |
$29 |
Instant friends at beer corners & shared tables |
|
Hanoi Hidden Gems & Rooftop Sunset |
5 hours |
Secret cafés, rooftop bar, egg coffee, live music |
$39 |
Great conversation starters & stunning views |
|
Hanoi Cooking Class & Market Tour |
Half-day |
Morning market + hands-on cooking + lunch with group |
$45 |
Cooking together = bonding! |
|
Best of Hanoi – Full Day with Group |
1 day |
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Temple of Literature, cyclo, water puppet show |
$59 |
Full cultural immersion with fellow travelers |
|
Hanoi → Halong Bay 2-Day Group Cruise |
2 days |
Overnight on shared cruise, kayaking, cave visit, sunrise tai chi |
$139 |
Sleep, eat, and party with the same fun group |
|
Vietnam Highlights 10-Day (Hanoi → Hoi An → Ho Chi Minh) |
10 days |
All major sights + daily social activities |
$799 |
Same group throughout – many lifelong friendships formed! |
All prices include English-speaking guide, transport, meals as listed, and entrance fees.
Deposit only 10% → pay balance 30 days before departure → zero stress!
Say “Xin chào” and smile — Vietnamese people are extremely friendly.
When drinking bia hơi, clink glasses and say “Một – Hai – Ba – Vô!” (1-2-3-Go!).
Always accept a small glass of beer when offered — it’s polite.
Dress smart-casual for rooftop bars; modest for temples (shoulders & knees covered).
Tipping is appreciated but not expected (10,000–20,000 VND is plenty).
Use both hands when giving or receiving money/cards — sign of respect.
New friends laughing during a cooking class in Hanoi Old Quarter (Source: Internet)Stay in the Old Quarter or Hoan Kiem area — everything is walkable and social.
Download Grab app for cheap, safe rides (motorbike or car).
Join Legend Travel Group’s free “Welcome Drink & Orientation” on arrival day — meet your fellow travelers instantly.
Carry small VND notes — street vendors rarely have change for large bills.
Nightlife is safe, but stick to busy areas and travel in groups after midnight.
Comfortable walking shoes (lots of walking!)
Light scarf for temple visits
Small cross-body bag or money belt
Reusable water bottle & collapsible cup (for bia hơi!)
Power bank (evenings get long and fun)
Light jacket for air-conditioned venues or cooler evenings
Rooftop sunset over Hoan Kiem Lake with cocktails (Source: Internet)|
Activity |
Cost (USD) |
Cost (VND) |
|---|---|---|
|
Bia Hơi (1 liter) |
$0.30–$0.50 |
8,000–12,000 |
|
Street Food Crawl (8+ dishes) |
$12–$18 |
300,000–450,000 |
|
Rooftop Cocktail |
$6–$12 |
150,000–300,000 |
|
Apsara Dance or Water Puppet Show |
$12–$25 |
300,000–625,000 |
|
Tuk-Tuk ride (evening) |
$2–$5 |
50,000–125,000 |
|
Legend Travel Group Social Tour |
$29–$59 |
725,000–1,475,000 |
Hanoi is one of the most welcoming and social cities in Southeast Asia — and when you travel with Legend Travel Group’s Vietnam Tours, you’re never really alone. From sunset beers on Ta Hien Street to sunrise tai chi on a Halong Bay cruise, every moment is designed for connection, laughter, and unforgettable memories.
Book with confidence:
Only 10% deposit
Final payment 30 days before departure
Small groups, big experiences
24/7 support from Tony Bùi and the Legend team
Ready to make new friends while exploring one of the world’s most exciting capitals?
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See you in Hanoi — where every street corner is a new story and every beer is a new friend!
Legend Travel Group – Since 2008 – Turning Solo Travelers into Lifelong Friends.
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