Half Day Hanoi Food, Culture & Fun by Vintage Motorcycle

Part 1 – Hidden Corners of Hanoi

Your journey begins with a warm welcome from your local guide and driver at the hotel. After a brief safety introduction, hop on your vintage motorbike and ride straight into the city’s lively backstreets.

Weave through a maze of tiny alleyways and local markets to discover where real life happens — families chatting by doorways, street vendors at work, children playing under tangled electric lines. It’s Hanoi at its most authentic: raw, rhythmic, and full of character. Along the way, you’ll meet friendly locals and glimpse the fascinating contrasts that define daily life here.

Part 2 – Classic Hanoi & Timeless Landmarks

Leaving the narrow lanes behind, the streets widen into Hanoi’s grand historical avenues. Ride past the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Presidential Palace, and Ba Dinh Square before continuing to Tran Quoc Pagoda on tranquil West Lake and the Temple of Literature — Vietnam’s first university.

Cruise through the elegant French Quarter with its tree-lined boulevards, colonial architecture, and open squares, then circle around the Old Quarter and the serene Hoan Kiem Lake. Finally, cross the storied Long Bien Bridge — a living symbol of Hanoi’s strength and resilience through time.

Part 3 – The Flavors of Hanoi

Wrap up your ride with an authentic meal at a cozy hidden café. Depending on your tour time, you’ll enjoy lunch or dinner featuring home-style dishes prepared with fresh local ingredients.

Sample Hanoi’s most beloved specialties and traditional drinks like green tea, sugarcane juice, local rice wine, and the famous egg coffee. Vegetarian and vegan choices are also available.

As the tour ends, relax and reflect on your adventure — a half day that captures the true essence of Hanoi through its people, culture, and food.