Hanoi Vespa Tours: Food + Culture + Fun on Army Vespa

Meeting point

Where

We will pick you up and start the trip from the hotel in and around the center of Hanoi ( Hanoi OLD QUARTER)

Departure

07:30, 12:20, 17:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)

Return

This activity ends back at the meeting point

Pickup

Hotel pickup included

Operator

Hanoi Backstreet Tours - REAL; booking and payment are completed on Viator

1. 1
   Explore The Backstreets of Hanoi – 1

   5 Hours Your journey begins where few tourists ever venture. Hop on a Vespa and ride through the hidden maze of backstreets, narrow alleys, and bustling local markets that pulse with the real rhythm of Hanoi. Witness the REAL Hanoi behind the scenes, featuring the good, the bad, and the weird sides of the city, all at close range. Immerse yourself in the Living Museum of Hanoi, where local people live and work. Meet locals in their daily lives, from street vendors to artisans, from families to school students, or discover local markets, temples, playgrounds, and random cafés. This is more than sightseeing: it’s about building genuine connections and experiencing the city with all your senses: touching, watching, hearing, tasting, smelling and feeling the city as it truly is.

   1h 30m · Admission included
2. 2
   Ba Dinh Square

   Hanoi City’s Highlights – 1 Hour Shift gears to the heart of the capital as your Jeep cruises through time, from ancient temples to French colonial boulevards and modern landmarks. Drive through the Old Quarter and French Quarter, absorbing the vibrant contrast of old-world charm and modern development. Stop for photo opportunities at iconic sites such as: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Presidential Palace & Ba Dinh Square, Mistry Of Foreign Affair and French Quarter. West Lake & Tran Quoc Pagoda, Old Royal Citadel. We pass by the famous city landmarks such as French Quarter, Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, Presidential Palace, Train Street, Tran Quoc temple, Hoan Kiem lake, West lake, , Long Bien bridge, Opera house.

   40 min · Admission included
3. 3
   Long Bien Bridge

   We ride across the historical and City's iconic Long Bien Bridge with panoramic views of the Red River and rural farmlands on the city’s edge. Also, you can coming in the bridge for fantastic photos.

   20 min · Admission included
4. 4
   Hanoi Train Street

   The famous Hanoi Train-street is part of our itinerary. We know how, when, and where to show you the train street and have a coffee while watching the train pass by.

   30 min · Admission included
5. 5
   Hanoi Food Experiences – 1 Hour

   No Hanoi adventure is complete without indulging in its legendary cuisine. We’ll take you to the Hidden Gem Café, where you can savor authentic, healthy, and organic dishes. Vegan and vegetarian options are available. Sample local favorites such as: Hanoi fried spring rolls – A taste of Hanoi Fresh spring rolls (Phở Cuốn) – a delicacy of Hanoi Hanoi-style Banh Mi – Vietnamese national dish Five-colored mixed noodles – Hanoi Specialty Green papaya salad – The most common Salad in Vietnam Egg Coffee – Hanoi’s creamy, iconic specialty Local Moonshine (rice wine) – a traditional sip with a kick Bia Hoi – Hanoi Fresh Beer, daily brewed Fresh Beer, highlighting Hanoi’s modern creative twist on drinks All food and drinks are healthy, organic, and truly authentic.

   50 min · Admission included

About this tour, from the operator