Hanoi Vintage Vespa Back Streets Tour - Long Bien Bridge, West Lake & Ba Dinh Square
by Asia Vespa Tours
Overview
This 4.5-hour Hanoi Vespa tour begins with a safety briefing and introduction at the hotel or the Hanoi Opera House. The group then rides vintage Vespas across the historic Long Bien Bridge and along 150-year-old train tracks bordered closely by homes. The tour continues through the back streets and alleys of Hanoi, including a stop to sample the local Bia Hoi drink. A short cruise on West Lake follows, offering views of the water and surrounding area. The route then passes through farming villages along the Red River, where flower, vegetable, and banana plantations can be seen. Next, the tour navigates winding alleys to reach Huu Tiep Lake, where a downed 1972 B-52 aircraft remains. There is an option to visit a local family, including a war veteran, who shares personal stories and insights into Vietnamese history and traditions. The ride proceeds to key city sites such as Ba Dinh Square, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Presidential Palace, the Literature Temple, Tran Quoc Temple, Truc Bach Lake, Hoan Kiem Lake, and the Hanoi Opera House. The tour concludes with lunch at family-run eateries featuring popular local dishes and a visit to an egg coffee cafe operating since 1946. Bottled water and hotel pickup and drop-off within Hanoi’s Old Quarter or meeting at the Opera House are included.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Long Bien Bridge
The meeting point is at your hotel where guides provide a safety briefing on riding the vintage Vespa, including mounting and riding comfortably. The guide teaches simple hand signals used during the ride. The itinerary is explained and any dietary requests are addressed before starting the tour.
15 min
Duờng Tau
The tour explores both famous and lesser-known parts of Hanoi, including crossing the historic Long Bien Bridge and walking along 150-year-old train tracks bordered closely by homes. Participants visit a neighborhood built just one meter from the tracks, enjoy a glass of the national drink Bia Hoi, and take a short boat cruise on West Lake to feel the breeze.
30 min
West Lake
The route continues through farming villages along the Red River. Here, you pass flower, vegetable, and banana plantations, giving a view of rural life near the city and how it contrasts with urban Hanoi.
30 min
Huu Tiep Lake and the Downed B-52
The tour moves into winding alleys to reach Huu Tiep Lake, where a B-52 aircraft shot down in 1972 remains in the middle of a residential area. There is a visit to a local family where a war veteran shares his personal stories about the war and Vietnamese culture.
30 min
Ba Dinh Square
Participants pass several notable sites including the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Presidential Palace, Ba Dinh Square itself, Literature Temple, Tran Quoc Temple, West Lake, Truc Bach Lake, Hoan Kiem Lake, and the Hanoi Opera House.
Hồ Truc Bạch
The final part of the tour visits local eateries and family businesses for lunch, supporting the community with authentic popular dishes. The route includes a stop at a special egg coffee cafe that has been operating since 1946.
45 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
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