Hanoi Highlights Half-day Vespa Tour: History, Fun & Street Foods

5.0 (7 reviews) Hanoi, Vietnam
Duration4h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
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Overview

You will be picked up at your hotel by your local guide. A briefing will be given from the guide before hopping on the back of your Vespa and hitting the journey of your lifetime. Riding through small bustling streets, narrow alleyways of the Old Quarter, you will have many opportunities to capture interesting photos of typical old streets such as: Hang Ma, Hang Bac ...Stop and take a quick tour of some typical areas in the old town such as Central Cathedral, Dong Xuan market, Long Bien bridge….
You will have a chance to learn how to make the city's signature drink, Hanoi egg coffee and enjoy it before heading to experience Hanoi Train Street.
Visit the main attractions of the city: Hoa Lo prison and Temple of Literature
Among the rides, you will make many stops to try the typical different street foods of Hanoi that hidden in the corners of small alleys such as: Bun Cha (grilled pork with noodle), Banh Goi (Pillow cake), Banh Tom (Shrimp cake), Bia Hoi Hanoi (Hanoi fresh beer)...

What's included

  • Drinking water
  • English speaking local guide
  • All entrance fees
  • Street foods
  • Modern Vespa with experienced driver
  • Personal expenses

What to expect

  1. 40m · Admission ticket included
    The Temple of Literature is the first university complex in Vietnam. Not only is it a cultural and historical relic, it is also where many students come to pray for luck in their upcoming exams and studies. This is one of the highlights of your tour
  2. Hoa Lo Prison
    40m · Admission ticket included
    This thought-provoking site is all that remains of the former Hoa Lo Prison, ironically nicknamed the ‘Hanoi Hilton’ by US prisoners of war (POWs) during the American War. Most exhibits relate to the prison’s use up to the mid-1950s, focusing on the Vietnamese struggle for independence from France. A gruesome relic is the ominous French guillotine, used to behead Vietnamese revolutionaries. There are also displays focusing on the American pilots who were incarcerated at Hoa Lo during the American War.
    You will stop to visit inside this prison in 40 minutes
  3. Hanoi train station
    30m
    We will make a stop to visit Hanoi Train Street. Nestled within Hanoi’s bustling thoroughfares, the train streets hold a unique allure for international tourists exploring Vietnam. Travelers flock to this district to witness its signature local scenery and experience the fascinating sight of trains weaving through residential neighborhoods. Explore Hanoi old quarter and Train Streets by Vespa to dive in the soul of Hanoi. This "authentic" way allow visitors discover the city center in intense emotions.
  4. Hanoi Old Quarter Vietnam
    1h
    The hidden away backstreets of the Old Quarters is one of those discoveries that we were completely blown away by - if you're interested in peeling off the layers of touristy shop-houses, the hubbub of the busy streets and go behind the scenes and see how the residents of old quarters live then join us on this tour to experience an intimate discovery of the Old Quarters - a first of such access.
    This special tour is designed for travelers who wish to learn more about Hanoian's culture & a chance to taste the best street food of Hanoi which are hidden in corners that you would never find by yourself.
    Among the Vespa rides, you will make stops to try the typical different street foods of Hanoi that hidden in the corners of streets such as: Pho (beef/ chicken noodle), Bun Cha (grilled pork with noodle), Banh Mi (Vietnamese bread), Bia Hoi Hanoi (Hanoi Draught beer), Ca Phe Trung (egg coffee)...

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We will pick you up & drop you off at your hotel for the tour

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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