Hanoi Vespa Tours: Food + Culture + Fun on Army Vespa
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Hanoi FOOD, CULTURE, SIGHT & FUN on Army-Style Vespa is an exciting way to immerse yourself in the sights, smells, and tastes of Hanoi. It’s truly the best way to discover and understand the authentic Hanoi beyond just the tourist spots.
We will guide you through numerous areas of Hanoi that you might not see or even imagine otherwise, from the maze of winding backstreets to the hidden Red River Countryside and iconic Train Street. Tasting some of the most delicious dishes the city has to offer. Additionally, we’ll pass by and check off many of the city’s famous landmarks, such as the stunning French boulevards, the hectic Old Quarter, the charming Westlake and Truc Bach Lake, the famous Long Bien Bridge, the Opera House, Ba Dinh Square, and the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
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.
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.
What‘s Included
All authentic local FOOD & DRINKS
Pick up and drop off
Bottled water
English speaking guide
Classic Vespa
Experienced driver
Helmet & rain poncho
Gratuities
Pickup points
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Options
Small Group - All Year
Small Group
Duration: 4 hours 10 minutes
Lunch or Dinner : all food and drinks are included
City & Countryside
Vintage Vespa & Classico
Pickup included
Reviews
310 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Informative
lindsl2026,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kylie was AMAZING! So informative, funny & very interested in showing us around with enthusiasm. Would highly recommend her & Peter our driver 😊
Keep tour
nardiner2026,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kylie was the best guide we’ve ever had. Her knowledge was amazing and she was incredibly funny and entertaining. Highly recommend this tour and then finished with an incredible traditional Vietnam meal at the recycled restaurant
First class Hanoi tour!
JMAC57DA,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience with Kylie and Pete. Kylie was incredibly knowledgeable, personable and funny. Highly recommended!
Hanoi backstreet tours.
H2680BGjesseb,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kai, Long, Nui and August were unreal at getting us where we needed to be and communicating info on all the sites we visited and rode past. Cheers.
Great experience!!
joshfN91SU,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Can’t recommend this tour highly enough! We felt totally safe the entire time, got to experience great food, culture and the local markets. Our guide Kai and his drivers Long, Nui & August were all exceptional and provided great guidance the entire time! Thankyou Kai and team for a great afternoon!
Ten/Ten tour
E2121XLhayleyh,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had an incredible Vespa tour around Hà Nội—it was honestly one of the highlights of my trip. Riding through the busy streets and hidden alleys was such a fun and exciting way to experience the city, and we had an absolute blast from start to finish.
Incredible Tour
megh504,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an amazing experience we had with Hanoi Backstreet Tours. Communication was prompt and excellent value for money. Our guide Kai and drivers Long, Nui and August were great. We got to experience many hidden gems that Hanoi has to offer thanks to them. Highly, highly recommend!
Good tour today
Connector63525443548,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were on a Vespa trip. It was an excellent trip. The guide Hai was excellent and professional.
Best Food and Service on an Exciting Ride
K7674FTbrittanyg,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The food was amazing and getting to see parts of Hanoi we would not have gotten to see otherwise was so special. It felt like we had a friend showing us their favorite spots.
Super bike tour
Adventure10587053370,Mar 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tuna was just fantastic. Very informative and super experienced. Thanks to August my bike driver, had a big smile on my face whole tour.
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