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title: A Glimpse Of Hanoi ,Cultures, History, Backstreet, Train Street
lang: en
type: tour
city: Hanoi
country: Vietnam
price: 41
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.96
reviews: 50
duration_minutes: 245
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 15 of 27 (Walking Tours & Old Quarter)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-21
data_updated: 2026-10-21
canonical: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/tours/a-glimpse-of-hanoi-cultures-history-backstreet-train-street/
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# A Glimpse Of Hanoi ,Cultures, History, Backstreet, Train Street

In our comparison: #15 of 27 in Walking Tours & Old Quarter, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

"Real Hanoi Bicycle Experience". Travel is all about getting the senses of life & culture these days, and why not?
rider though back street and train street and visit long Bien Bridge 
It's a great way to crack into the local scene of Hanoi. Join this "Real Hanoi Bicycle Experience", an amazing adventure to discover Hanoi City on the way you never explore by foot in the couple of days you be here on you own!

You will be surprised of what Hanoi has to share on a way you never forget, our senses coming alive with the sights, where we will explore the backstreets,

real local life with locals, the different between rich & poor, winding narrow alleyways, markets, temples, real local drinks & snacks we have to offer, where we share our experience and our friendship...

We delve deeper into its historical past, we experience lovely chaos, Hanoi's city skyline, sounds & smells and the surprisingly the peaceful country side and other hard-to-find-but-totally-worth-the-effort secret spots!

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Starts 08:00, 12:00: 2 departures a day
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €41 per person
- Duration: 4h 5m
- Rating: 4.96/5 from 50 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Bicycle Tours Hanoi
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 08:00, 12:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21

## Reviews

4.96 from 50 ratings on Guidekin & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 50 of 50.

- 5 stars: 48 (96%)
- 4 stars: 2 (4%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## What's included

- Bottled water
- Helmet
- Use of bicycle

## Not included

- Private transportation

## Itinerary

1. **Old Quarter** (40m; admission included) - you will get pick up from your hotel stay then transfer to our bicycle store for you choose suitable bike for you, then our guide will give you the brief of the tour bicycle tour start to ride though the Alley and see the local market and highlight places, our bicycle tour...
2. **Long Bien Bridge** (1h 30m; admission included) - we make our way to Long Bien bridge – a symbol of the tenacity and resilience of Hanoian. This is also the oldest bridge in Hanoi built by the famous Eiffel Construction company in 1902. There will be chances to take in the panoramic view of the Red River underneath. Our Bike...
3. **West Lake** (40m; admission included) - Keep cycling along the banks of Westlake, we take a stop to enjoy the stunning view on the Thanh Nien road. Also a great place to get contrast between old and new hanoi, one side is the centuries-old charming old quarter and modern skylines on the other. We dive into the...
4. **Imperial Citadel of Thang Long** (30m; admission included) - This route takes us pass by the city major highlights such as: Hanoi Flag Tower at the age of nearly 200 years is renowned as one of the symbols of the city, Hanoi Opera House, 1000 years old royal Thang Long citadel, Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, Presidential palace, Ba Dinh...
5. **Duờng Tau** (45m; admission included) - Our ride heads to the hundred years old Reunification Train Street runs through the heart of Hanoi where local residents live only centimeters from it. This is an excellent way to deeply immerse yourself in the local side of busy and exciting Hanoi. We’ll go for lunch at a...

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 08:00, 12:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-21
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

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

## Good to know

- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

## Compared with other Walking Tours & Old Quarter

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #15 of 27** | €41 | 4h 5m | 4.96 (50) | shared |
| [Hanoi Heritage Premium Daily Tour](/vietnam/hanoi/tours/hanoi-heritage-premium-daily-tour/?format=md) | €46 | 8h | 4.98 (1695) | shared |
| [Hanoi City Highlights Walking Tour – Landmarks & History](/vietnam/hanoi/tours/hanoi-city-highlights-walking-tour-landmarks-history/?format=md) | €25 | 4h 30m | 4.97 (697) | shared |
| [Hanoi City Tour : Hanoi Highlights and Hidden Gems](/vietnam/hanoi/tours/hanoi-city-tour-hanoi-highlights-and-hidden-gems/?format=md) | €44 | 4h 30m | 4.99 (149) | shared |

Ranked #15 of 27 in Walking Tours & Old Quarter by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €5 to €1622, median €36; typical length 3h. 11 of 27 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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