Private Tour: Bat Trang Ceramic Village & Van Phuc Silk Village with Local Meals
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Bat Trang's ancient ceramic workshops
- Discover Van Phuc's traditional silk weaving
- Enjoy authentic Vietnamese cuisine
- Experience local culture and craftsmanship
- Personalized attention from a private guide
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Private guided tour of Bat Trang Ceramic Village
- Visit to Van Phuc Silk Village
- Traditional Vietnamese meals at local restaurants
- Personal expenses and gratuities
Itinerary
- Ceramic village, local market - Van Phuc silk village
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- This tour is conducted in English; ensure you understand the language.
- Inform the operator of any dietary restrictions in advance.
- Be prepared for a 4-hour tour with moderate walking.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for village terrain.
- Bring a camera to capture the intricate craftsmanship.
- Carry a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Dress code is smart casual
Traveler reviews
Wonderful ceramics and beautiful silk fabrics.
The quality and quantity of ceramics available is amazing! Harley was great in leading us through the market and helping when I made a purchase. He also served as translator, history, professor, and gave us options to do some extra shopping. There was never a worry with our driver. He handled the traffic well and we didn’t have to wait long for him to pick us up after shopping.
Not what we expected
First of all, it was a lot and long sitting in the car, arriving at the silk village, the dirtiness and the mess is noticeable. Well. Interesting to see the silk weavers at work. Next village was the ceramics village, huge number of ceramics shops with a huge stock. If you already like something; it will not be shipped for you ..and taking a vase in your suitcase seems not advisable. All in all so rather disappointing
Wonderful Experience
We did a private tour with myself, 2 of my daughters and a granddaughter (5 years old). Our tour guide, Thi, went out of his way to pay attention to my granddaughter and make her feel comfortable. It was her first experience in Vietnam and was a bit overwhelmed at times. We started our tour at the ceramics village where Thi helped us shop and negotiate. Before we left we were given the opportunity to actually work with a potter's wheel, by far the most fun for everyone. We followed with a lunch in Hanoi (excellent street food) and then some time at the silk village. Park of the silk village was visiting a Pagoda with Thi as our guide. I highly recommend this tour to anyone.
Awesome day of ceramics, food, and silk!
Our guide Thi took me and my visiting family members on a full day tour of Bat Tràng and Vinh Phuc silk village. He was an excellent host, punctual, courteous, knowledgeable, and an all around excellent human being. He helped us navigate the ceramics market and negotiate prices on items we purchased in Bat Tràng and thanks to his guidance we were able to bring home quite a few excellent pieces. After the village he took us to an amazing lunch at a hole-in-the-wall place that I (being a native Hanoian) would never have found. During the car rides around the city he was very informative about Vietnamese history and ended our visit to the silk village with a viewing of a beautiful pagoda. To crown it all off he was so helpful with entertaining our 5 year old tour member even giving her a lift across a busy street. I can not recommend this guide more!