Hanoi Half-Day Bicycle Tour: Long Bien Bridge, West Lake, Railway Street, Huu Tiep B-52 and Lunch
by Bike Tours Hanoi
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Hanoi features a mix of historic sites and local neighborhoods. This half-day bicycle tour lasting about four and a half hours covers key parts of the city, starting with hotel pickup and drop-off. After selecting your bike and receiving a safety briefing, the ride begins at Long Bien Bridge, a steel bridge built in 1902 offering views over the Red River and nearby vegetable farms on Red River Island. The route continues along West Lake’s banks, pausing on Thanh Nien road to see the contrast between Hanoi’s Old Quarter and its modern skyline. The tour proceeds through local markets and then to Huu Tiep Lake in Ngoc Ha Flower Village, where the remains of a downed B-52 bomber from 1972 are displayed. Visitors stop at a local family home to learn about daily life, with translation provided by the guide. Along the way, the ride passes several major landmarks including the Hanoi Flag Tower, Hanoi Opera House, Royal Thang Long Citadel, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Presidential Palace, Ba Dinh Square, Tran Quoc Temple, and Truc Bach Lake. Cycling continues on the Reunification train track through Hanoi’s Railway Street, where homes are very close to the tracks. The tour finishes with lunch at a local restaurant featuring Hanoi specialties and a chance to try egg coffee before returning to the hotel. The guide, bottled water, and use of bicycle are included, as well as all activities and alcoholic beverages.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Long Bien Bridge and Red River Island
The guide picks up guests from their hotel lobby at either 8:00 AM or 13:00. After arriving at the bicycle store, guests select appropriate bikes and receive a safety briefing before starting the ride. The first stop is Long Bien Bridge, constructed in 1902 by the Eiffel Construction Company, spanning the Red River. The bridge provides panoramic views and leads to Red River Island, where local farmers grow vegetables, beans, and corn on small farms away from busy city streets.
45 min
West Lake
Cycling continues along the northern shore of West Lake. The group stops on Thanh Nien road to observe the sharp contrast between the historic Old Quarter on one side and Hanoi’s modern buildings on the other side.
25 min
Huu Tiep Lake and the Downed B-52
The tour moves through lively local markets, then arrives at Huu Tiep Lake in Ngoc Ha Flower Village. Here, visitors see the wreckage of an American B-52 bomber shot down during the 1972 Christmas bombing. The group also visits a local family’s home to learn about traditional Hanoian life, with the guide providing translation.
45 min
Ba Dinh Square
The ride passes several key city landmarks, including the nearly 200-year-old Hanoi Flag Tower, Hanoi Opera House, the 1000-year-old Royal Thang Long Citadel, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Presidential Palace, Ba Dinh Square itself, Tran Quoc Temple, and Truc Bach Lake.
Duờng Tau
Cycling continues along the century-old Reunification train track that runs through central Hanoi. The tracks pass close to houses where locals live just centimeters away. After this section, the group stops for lunch at a local restaurant featuring Hanoi dishes. Before returning to the hotel, guests can try egg coffee, a distinctive local drink.
45 min
Long Bien Bridge
The ride begins with crossing the historic Long Bien Bridge over the Red River. The bridge is over 100 years old, built during French colonial times. From the bridge, riders can view boats on the river and green vegetable farms on the island below.
20 min
Meeting point
HANOI OPERA HOUSE
End point
HANOI OPERA HOUSE
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Hanoi Half-Day Bicycle Tour: Long Bien Bridge, West Lake, Railway Street, Huu Tiep B-52 and Lunch
by Bike Tours Hanoi
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$118Overview
Hanoi features a mix of historic sites and local neighborhoods. This half-day bicycle tour lasting about four and a half hours covers key parts of the city, starting with hotel pickup and drop-off. After selecting your bike and receiving a safety briefing, the ride begins at Long Bien Bridge, a steel bridge built in 1902 offering views over the Red River and nearby vegetable farms on Red River Island. The route continues along West Lake’s banks, pausing on Thanh Nien road to see the contrast between Hanoi’s Old Quarter and its modern skyline. The tour proceeds through local markets and then to Huu Tiep Lake in Ngoc Ha Flower Village, where the remains of a downed B-52 bomber from 1972 are displayed. Visitors stop at a local family home to learn about daily life, with translation provided by the guide. Along the way, the ride passes several major landmarks including the Hanoi Flag Tower, Hanoi Opera House, Royal Thang Long Citadel, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Presidential Palace, Ba Dinh Square, Tran Quoc Temple, and Truc Bach Lake. Cycling continues on the Reunification train track through Hanoi’s Railway Street, where homes are very close to the tracks. The tour finishes with lunch at a local restaurant featuring Hanoi specialties and a chance to try egg coffee before returning to the hotel. The guide, bottled water, and use of bicycle are included, as well as all activities and alcoholic beverages.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Long Bien Bridge and Red River Island
The guide picks up guests from their hotel lobby at either 8:00 AM or 13:00. After arriving at the bicycle store, guests select appropriate bikes and receive a safety briefing before starting the ride. The first stop is Long Bien Bridge, constructed in 1902 by the Eiffel Construction Company, spanning the Red River. The bridge provides panoramic views and leads to Red River Island, where local farmers grow vegetables, beans, and corn on small farms away from busy city streets.
45 min
West Lake
Cycling continues along the northern shore of West Lake. The group stops on Thanh Nien road to observe the sharp contrast between the historic Old Quarter on one side and Hanoi’s modern buildings on the other side.
25 min
Huu Tiep Lake and the Downed B-52
The tour moves through lively local markets, then arrives at Huu Tiep Lake in Ngoc Ha Flower Village. Here, visitors see the wreckage of an American B-52 bomber shot down during the 1972 Christmas bombing. The group also visits a local family’s home to learn about traditional Hanoian life, with the guide providing translation.
45 min
Ba Dinh Square
The ride passes several key city landmarks, including the nearly 200-year-old Hanoi Flag Tower, Hanoi Opera House, the 1000-year-old Royal Thang Long Citadel, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Presidential Palace, Ba Dinh Square itself, Tran Quoc Temple, and Truc Bach Lake.
Duờng Tau
Cycling continues along the century-old Reunification train track that runs through central Hanoi. The tracks pass close to houses where locals live just centimeters away. After this section, the group stops for lunch at a local restaurant featuring Hanoi dishes. Before returning to the hotel, guests can try egg coffee, a distinctive local drink.
45 min
Long Bien Bridge
The ride begins with crossing the historic Long Bien Bridge over the Red River. The bridge is over 100 years old, built during French colonial times. From the bridge, riders can view boats on the river and green vegetable farms on the island below.
20 min
Meeting point
HANOI OPERA HOUSE
End point
HANOI OPERA HOUSE
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.