The Hidden Side Of Hanoi By Scooter

5.0 (17 reviews) Hanoi, Vietnam
Duration4h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesVietnamese, English
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Arriving in Vietnam can be a sensory overload — especially in Hanoi, where the bustling traffic is one of the first things that grabs your attention. With over 4 million motorbikes for a population of around 8 million, the streets are a vibrant, buzzing spectacle. But instead of being intimidated, why not embrace it?

Join us on a thrilling Hanoi scooter tour, where you’ll ride pillion with an experienced local driver and explore the city in the most authentic way possible — just like a true Hanoian. This isn’t just a ride; it’s an immersive adventure through the capital’s famous landmarks and hidden local gems you won’t find in the guidebooks.

From the narrow alleyways of the Old Quarter to serene lakeside roads and vibrant local markets, our Hanoi motorbike tours offer a unique perspective of the city — full of stories, culture, and local flavor. It’s more than sightseeing — it’s about connecting with the real Hanoi.
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The Hidden Side Of Hanoi By Scooter

Pickup included

Private tour

Pickup included

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. St. Joseph's Cathedral
    25m
    You will have a brief about Hanoi and Vietnam under French rule. There are many interesting stories behind this beautiful church: it's one of the oldest and biggest churches in Vietnam.
  2. Phung Hung Mural Street
    25m
    A long stretch of murals, each one within one of the arches under the train tracks along Phung Hung Street. They each projected a part of Hanoi's history or iconic images of Vietnam.

    You'll have a chance to hear the real story behind them!
  3. Long Bien Bridge
    15m
    Riding pillion behind our driver will take you to the must-see landmarks away from the tourist areas that only a true native Hanoian knows.
  4. John Sidney McCain Memorial
    15m
    This memorial to John McCain was erected because he was shot down near there. John McCain was landed the lake with his broken arms and shoulder. A group of Vietnamese man saved him and then him to the Hoa Lo or Hilton Prison for 5 years. He parachuted into Truc Bach lake where the memorial is located.
  5. Bia Hoi
    25m · Admission ticket included
    Bia hoi or fresh beer is just as much a product of these conflicts and invasions as anything is, so we are going to stumble and stagger through the history of this people’s beer which has become iconic of drinking culture in Vietnam.
  6. Huu Tiep Lake and the Downed B-52
    15m · Admission ticket included
    Site of bits of a downed B52, not much visible but interesting to see what was happening there: A massive bomber B52 was shot down in the sky of Hanoi and landed the lake. You will be able to understand deeply about the Vietnam War.
  7. Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
    25m
    You would have a chance to hear the story of Ho Chi Minh. We will be there at exactly 9 pm to see the soldiers take the flag off which is very interesting.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Our guide and drivers will pick you up from your hotel if it is in the old quarter.

Additional information

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

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

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