Hanoi Highlights Half-day Vespa Tour: REAL Hanoi, Culture & Food

Exploring Hanoi Highlights & Hanoi Old Quarter on a Vespa is an extremely unique experience for travelers when staying in Hanoi.

You will be picked up at your hotel by your local guide. A briefing will be given from the guide before hopping on the back of your Vespa and hitting the journey of your lifetime. Riding through small bustling streets, narrow alleyways of the Old Quarter, you will have many opportunities to capture interesting photos of typical old streets such as: Nha Tho, Lo Ren, Lan Ong, Hang Ma, Hang Bac ...Stop and take a quick tour of some typical areas in the old town such as Central Cathedral, Hanoi Opera House, Dong Xuan market, Long Bien bridge, Hang Be market….

Among the rides, you will make many stops to try the typical different street foods of Hanoi that hidden in the corners of small alleys such as: Bun Cha (grilled pork with noodle), Banh Goi (Pillow cake), Banh Tom (Shrimp cake), Bia Hoi Hanoi (Hanoi fresh beer)...

You will have a chance to learn how to make the city's signature drink, Hanoi egg coffee and enjoy it before heading to experience Hanoi Train Street.

Hundred years old rail tracks running through the heart of Hanoi’s old town have recently become an interesting attractions – Hanoi train street, for travelers to Hanoi, especially foreigners. Sitting at a coffee place along the railway, watching the lives of local people, though potentially dangerous, still makes many curious visitors want to experience.

Stop and visit the main attractions of the city: Hoa Lo (Hilton) prison and Temple of Literature

*Temple of Literature – Vietnam’s First University: Nestled in the heart of Hanoi, the Temple of Literature is a symbol of Vietnam’s rich intellectual and cultural heritage. Originally built in 1070 to honor Confucius, it later became Vietnam’s first national university, educating generations of scholars and mandarins. With its tranquil courtyards, ancient stone steles, and traditional Vietnamese architecture, the temple offers a peaceful retreat from the city's hustle while providing a fascinating glimpse into the country’s scholarly past.

Stop and visit the main attractions of the city: Hoa Lo (Hilton) prison and Temple of Literature

*Hoa Lo Prison – A Haunting Glimpse into Vietnam’s Past: Located in the heart of Hanoi, Hoa Lo Prison, often referred to as the “Hanoi Hilton,” offers a powerful and sobering look into Vietnam’s turbulent history. Originally built by the French in the late 19th century to detain Vietnamese political prisoners, it later held American POWs during the Vietnam War. Today, the museum preserves chilling remnants of its past — from dark cells and iron shackles to personal stories of resilience and resistance. A visit to Hoa Lo is both moving and thought-provoking, shedding light on the struggles and strength of those who endured within its walls.

Tour will end at your hotel.

*Note: Depending on the departure time of the tour (Morning or Afternoon), the arrangement of all the visits will be flexible to suit the best experience for your tour.