HANOI · ON TWO WHEELS
The rides worth booking, reviewed.
The 15 hanoi scooter tours travellers love most, parked side by side. How long you are in the saddle, the streets and views you ride past, who is leading, and what a seat costs.
Early start Ninh Binh day tour from Hanoi with boat rides, scooter/cycling, a 500-step climb, pagodas, and ancient capital sites—small group.
“A great day out!! All activities were very good and very well organised. Loius was a top guide and managed the whole day very well. Totally recommend this tour.”
A half-day Vespa tour in Hanoi with female Ao Dai riders, photo stops from West Lake to Train Street, plus lunch and egg coffee.
“I really liked the tour and the guide whose English was very good. It started with a lot of rain, but we waited for 20 minutes and then the rain stopped. It was nice to visit the city at the back of a vespa. I wouldn't dare to drive here myself, Read more”
Ride a classic Army-style Vespa through Hanoi backstreets, with hotel pickup and included food, coffee, and key sights in about 4 hours.
“This tour was fantastic. You would never find the places that they took us too . K our tour guide was amazing”
Hanoi night street food by Vespa with Ao Dai female riders. Small group, hotel pickup, and stops for Banh Xeo and train street.
“Great tour with guide Happy, she was very flexible and showed me the best places and we had great food.”
Half-day Hanoi countryside by Vespa with female Ao Dai riders. Visit Hoan Kiem Lake, Co Loa Citadel, plus lunch for $58.
“Linh er the perfect driver and guide. Really great way to see Hanoi! I was a bit skeptical to the traffic, but she had total control.”
Hanoi after dark on a Vespa: small-group street-food tastings, a four-course dinner, and classic egg coffee, with door-to-door pickup.
“Hoa was a knowledgeable guide who spoke perfect English and was very passionate about his job. Food was all delicious and plentiful. Felt very safe moving from each location on the Vespas with the professional drivers. Would recoRead more”
Ride a vintage Vespa through Hanoi back streets, cross Long Bien Bridge, visit West Lake and Hữu Tiep, then enjoy a Vietnamese lunch.
“To see several sights in a few hours in a city with a lot of traffic, the scooter has proved ideal. Guide Chris was phenomenal and could tell us a lot about the history of the country, the city and the sights. The drivers are skilled and drive safely in the hectic traffic. A very…”
Ride a vintage Vespa on a half-day Hanoi tour with Long Bien Bridge, West Lake, the B-52 site, the reunification track, and food.
“Great way to kick off your visit to Hanoi! We had a fantastic tour with our guide Chris. He was engaging, funny, highly informative and knew his stuff! We had to swap our vespas for a Jeep due to our circumstances but that only made for a more enjoyable day! Highly recommended you will not…”
Ride Hanoi by vintage jeep, Vespa, or motorbike on a Michelin-style street food tour with Train Street coffee and sweet stops.
“Mr Wind and Jenna, the best diver and food guide combo ever. Food was amazing. Mr Wind glided through the busy Hanoi traffic with grace. Jenna is bubbly, genuine and knowledgeable of the traditional foods and ways. A wonderful family experience”
Hanoi Vespa night food tour with an expert driver and local guide, stopping at key landmarks and Train Street for included tastings.
“if you’re new to Hanoi, this Vespa night tour is a wonderful introduction to it's streer food scene. We visited busy market's, tried flavorful specialties, and saw corners of the city that are less obvious to independent travelers. the safe driving and friendly guides made this one of my favorite memories from Vietnam”
Classic Vespa ride through Hanoi landmarks, rice-country roads, and Co Loa Citadel, with lunch and an English guide for $59.
“It was such a relaxing break from city chaos. Riding through quiet roadways with green fields on both sides was refreshing. The lunch was a delightful part of the tour — wholesome and tasty. Great choice if you want to experience the countryside while tasting local flavors.”
Hop on a Vespa in Hanoi for 4.5 hours of landmark sights, lakes, a pagoda, Banana Island, and a local-food ending.
“The tour filled my afternoon with adventure and flavor. Alongside sightseeing, we enjoyed local specialties like Bun Cha and egg coffee, and even stopped at a favorite neighborhood cafe. What stood out most was exploring places I would have never discovered alone — tranquil lakes, tiny temples, and quiet streets. This is the real Hanoi…”
Hop on a Vespa for Hanoi street food and train-track egg coffee, with all meals and drinks included, plus helmeted safe riding.
“The tour with Sunny, Trang and Thuy was fantastic. They were engaging. Sunny brought a lot of enthusiasm, humor and local knowledge which made the evening. The final stop at Train Street with some delicious beverages was a great way to end.”
Female-led Hanoi Vespa food tour with small-group stops at Train Street, Old Quarter, lakes, and iconic landmarks for $49.
“The Food Tour was absolutely fantastic! I got to taste so many delicious local dishes and learn more about the culture and history behind each one. Our guide was super friendly, funny, and passionate about food — you could really feel theiRead more”
Women-led Hanoi Vespa food tour with pickup, vintage scooters, and classic eats from the Opera House to Duong Tau egg coffee.
“Great food stops, safe driving, fun adventure. You will drive by the sights, not stop. Great way to see Hanoi at night.”
Sidecars, self-drive Vespas and pillion rides with a local, in the cities that do them best.
