Hop on a vintage Vespa and discover the real Hanoi beyond the tourist trails! Ride through maze-like backstreets, bustling markets, peaceful lakes, and the city’s most iconic landmarks. This tour combines culture, history, local life, and cuisine — offering an authentic and unforgettable insight into the capital’s heart and soul.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Explore the legendary Train Street and Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum complex
Admire the Hanoi Opera House, Temple of Literature, Truc Bach Lake, and West Lake
Discover hidden Old Quarter alleys and elegant French Quarter boulevards
Experience vibrant local markets and cross the historic Long Bien Bridge
Escape to the peaceful countryside of Banana Island
Visit a local family home, enjoy tea, and learn about daily life
Enjoy an authentic local meal and end with the must-try Vietnamese egg coffee
ITINERARY
Part 1 – Hidden Hanoi & City Highlights
Ride through the winding backstreets and French colonial boulevards. See landmarks like the Opera House and the B-52 Lake, while hearing fascinating stories from your guide.
Part 2 – Markets & Bridges
Feel the local rhythm at bustling markets before crossing the Long Bien Bridge, a century-old symbol of Hanoi’s endurance.
Part 3 – Countryside Escape
Leave the city buzz behind and cruise into the greenery of Banana Island, surrounded by guava trees, banana groves, and vegetable gardens.
Part 4 – History, Culture & Cuisine
Ride along West Lake, visit the iconic Train Street, and finish with a tasty local lunch and egg coffee — a perfect end to your Vespa adventure.
SCHEDULES
Morning Tour: 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM (Lunch included at the end)
Afternoon Tour: 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM (Lunch included at the beginning)
NEED TO KNOW
Dress comfortably with closed-toe shoes
Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and a light jacket (for winter: Dec–Feb)
Suitable for solo travelers, couples, and groups
No motorbike license required — professional licensed drivers provided
INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS
INCLUSIONS
Pick-up & drop-off (Old Quarter area)
English-speaking tour guide
Vintage Vespa & high-quality helmet
Licensed experienced drivers
Entrance fees
Local lunch and drinks (water, tea, coffee)
Raincoat & face mask (if needed)
EXCLUSIONS
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Tips for guide/driver (optional)
DEPARTURE:
Free pick-up from hotels within Hanoi’s Old Quarter.
If your accommodation is outside the Old Quarter, please meet us at Hanoi Opera House.
END:
The tour concludes with a delicious local meal and a traditional egg coffee before returning to your hotel or the Opera House.
