1-4Free of charge1-6: sharing Vespa with the parents5-1110% discount12Pay as adult

+ A 50% deposit is required upon booking confirmation. + The remaining 50% must be paid at least 48 hours prior to tour departure.

+ Cancellations made at least 48 hours before the tour departure are eligible for a full refund. + Cancellations made between 48 to 24 hours before departure will incur a 50% cancellation charge. + Cancellations made less than 24 hours or no show before departure will be subject to a 100% charge.

Hanoi Back Street Vespa Tour 4 Hours

Item: Hanoi Back Street Vespa Tour 4 Hours
Rating: 4
Author: duc123

Transportation
Vintage vespa
Group Size
2-15
Best season
All year round
Tour type
Group tour
Meals
Lunch
Language
English
Minimum Age
1
Maximum Age
85

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Overview

The Hanoi Back Streets Vespa Tour offers a rare opportunity to uncover the unseen sides of the city and experience the striking contrast between wealth and simplicity in everyday Hanoi life. Riding pillion on a vintage Vespa, you enjoy a panoramic glimpse of the Old Quarter and French Quarter, cross the historic Long Bien Bridge, pass the Guinness World Record mosaic wall, and take in the serenity of West Lake and the evocative B52 Lake.

The journey then slows down for a closer, more intimate exploration of Hanoi’s living history, from the vibrant flea market to the Nguyen Cong Tru apartment complex, a vivid reminder of the subsidy period some 40–50 years ago. Continue with a gentle 1.5-kilometre walk on the lush Banana Island, where you interact with an 86-year-old local couple, before wandering through the zigzag alleys of Ngoc Ha village and the iconic, trendy railway streets. The experience concludes with a cozy lunch showcasing the quintessence of Vietnamese cuisine, before returning to your hotel. (For afternoon tours, lunch is served at the beginning of the experience.)

Highlights

Vintage Vespa Ride Through Iconic Landmarks – Experience Hanoi from the back of a classic Vespa as you pass the Old Quarter, French Quarter, Long Bien Bridge, West Lake, B52 Lake, and the Guinness World Record mosaic wall.
Unseen Hanoi & Social Contrast – Discover the lesser-known sides of the city, revealing the striking contrast between wealth and simplicity in everyday local life.
Living History & Local Encounters – Explore the vibrant flea market, the Nguyen Cong Tru apartment complex from the subsidy era, and enjoy a meaningful interaction with an 86-year-old local couple on peaceful Banana Island.
Cultural Walks & Culinary Finale – Wander through Ngoc Ha village and the trendy railway streets before ending the experience with a cozy lunch highlighting the essence of Vietnamese cuisine.

Hanoi Back Street Vespa Tour

08:30 – Hotel Pick-up
Our Vespas and experienced riders pick you up at your hotel and transfer you to the meeting point at Hanoi Cathedral. Meet your tour guide for a safety briefing and an introduction to the day’s itinerary.

08:45 – Hanoi Flea Market & Nguyen Cong Tru Old Apartments
Begin your Vespa journey through the city centre to the Hanoi Flea Market and the Nguyen Cong Tru old apartment complex. This area is like a living museum, bringing you back to Hanoi’s subsidy period 40–50 years ago. Walk around the flea market with hundreds of mechanical accessory shops and learn how it was created to meet daily needs during times of shortage.

09:30 – Long Bien Bridge & Banana Island
Ride to the historic Long Bien Bridge, built in 1898 by the French company Daydé & Pillé, and enjoy panoramic views of the Red River. Continue to Banana Island for a 1.5 km walk through green farmland, floating houses, outdoor gyms, and river beaches. Meet an 86-year-old elderly couple living in a small floating house—an authentic insight into the contrast between wealth and hardship in Hanoi.

10:30 – Ceramic Mosaic Road, West Lake & B52 Lake
Ride along the world-record Ceramic Mosaic Road, pass the romantic West Lake, and weave through the zigzag alleys of Ngoc Ha Village. Stop at B52 Lake, where the remains of a US B-52 bomber shot down during the December 1972 bombing of Hanoi can still be seen.

11:00 – Hanoi Train Street
Visit the famous Hanoi Train Street. Although some sections are temporarily closed for safety reasons, we know exactly when and where it is safe to see the train. Walk along the railway, observe local daily life, and enjoy a drink while waiting for the train to pass just centimeters away.

11:45 – Local Restaurant Lunch
Sit down at a truly local Vietnamese restaurant and enjoy a cozy lunch, savoring the quintessence of Vietnamese cuisine.

12:15 – Return to Hotel
After lunch, ride back to your hotel by Vespa.
End of tour.