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‘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
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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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.
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
254 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A scooter tour we would recommend!
Go35129938860,
Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing experience with Kai and Augus, who answered all our questions, shared personal stories and left us with an incredibly positive experience. Cruising around Hanoi on scooters was great fun and they’re very capable drivers navigating through the busy traffic, local markets, houses and narrow alleyways. We covered all the tourist highlights including the train street, snacks and local food, which tasted great. Thank you!
I would return without hesitation
Veronique D,
Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was amazing the gang was so friendly we learned a lot about the history of Hanoi and the experience with all the details and everything you could see in 4h was perfect an activity for all ages I highly recommend!
Experiencing the real Hanoi.
kathycW7922RY,
Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an experience! Riding on bikes through the chaotic traffic and then into narrow lanes to see how the locals live. My driver, Snow, was very knowledgeable and provided interesting stories and insights into local life and culture. And all followed by a delicious lunch. I highly recommend this tour.
Best bike tour, with lots of laughs!
haleyr429,
Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Loved the tour with John, Andy and Cheesy and all the other riders...i felt very very safe for first time on a bike, can't thank John enough for his hospitality and Andy for keeping me safe! Even in the rain John still found great places to take us for an authentic experience. Full of laughs! We will definitely be back and do the tour with John and friends again!
Foodie tour
ANTHONY A G,
Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Doanh made the tour amazing very informative and thorough in his explanation of Vietnam and the surrounds. I would highly recommend value for money
Hanoi on motorbike great for family
Journey29327101855,
Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Hanoi tour on Vespas was a fantastic experience. We did the tour with our 2 daughters aged 14 and 16, everyone had a great time. Lewis is a fantastic guide with great local knowledge. His humor was great, he managed to get us to train on time to avoid being fired.
Magical bike tour in Hanoi
IsraelZ346,
Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a bike tour with Chris the instructor and Wong and Manh the other driver. We had great time. A good and calm ride with very detailed explanation with funny jokes and many small details for the common life in Hanoi. We had great lunch and good time
Funtastic 👍
kyliee705,
Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely amazing, the drivers were great, took us down back alleys. Fantastic food. Would definitely recommend 10 out of 10. Thank you!!
Great way to see the city on top of the food
Scenic15075091377,
Aug 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour for a group of friends looking to both see parts of the city you otherwise wouldn’t and experience some new and delicious Vietnamese street food. Our guide Kai was great value and has great knowledge of the city which he was excited to pass on to us. Would highly recommend this tour with Kai!
Amazing tour of Hanoi
N9237BDkatb,
Aug 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Best tour we did in Vietnam! Baki and the team were fabulous. We had a great time and visited parts of the city we would never have gone to if not for the tour. Food was amazing at the Hidden Gem Cafe. Would definitely recommend!
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