East meets west on a motorbike around Hanoi

Discover the influence of the west through out Hanoi from the back of a motorbike. Visit the French Quarter and some of the best historic spots of the city. Try the food left over by the French as well as some awesome local Vietnamese food. Learn how these two cultures collide in Hanoi with a local!

Experience details

• Destination

  Hanoi

• Category

  City highlight tours

• Duration

  3.5 hours

• Mode of transport

  Motor

• Available languages

  English

• What's included

  Entrance tickets • Private guide • Travel insurance • Meals • Driver

Here’s an overview of your tour

Your itinerary

• Meeting point

  Hanoi

• Meeting point:

  Pick up from your hotel

• Stop 1:

  Quick intro to Vietnam over the famous egg coffee at the famous cafe where it all started.

• Stop 2:

  Short ride to the Ly Thai To statue to hear what he did for Vietnam.

• Stop 3:

  Go to the Hanoi Cultural palace to hear stories about this corner of Hanoi.

• Stop 4:

  Ride through the Embassy row. On this street you'll discover some amazing French-Indochina architecture styles. This is where the French elite lived during the occupation.

• Stop 5:

  Pay a visit to the Hanoi University of Pharmacy

• Stop 6:

  See the Hanoi Opera house and hear the story about Ho Chi Minh on that famous day in Vietnam history.

• Stop 7:

  Stop at the famous Hanoi Metropolis Hotel and discover some hidden secrets.

• Stop 8:

  Try the best banh mi king in Hanoi

• Stop 9:

  Ride over the Long Bien Bridge and hear the stories of what happened here nearly 60 years ago.

• Stop 10:

  Have a refreshing stop for Nuoc Mia Da, sugar cane juice.

• Stop 11:

  Street food break on the north island of the Old quarter.

• Stop 12:

  Visit to Tran Quoc Pagoda- The oldest Pagoda in Hanoi.

• Stop 13:

  Go to the Chu Văn An High School

• End of tour:

  Drop off at your hotel

Select your local guide

Explore the city with our diverse Withlocals hosts—passionate storytellers offering unique perspectives on every tour.

• Brian

  The Foreign Vagabond

  Brian

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Good to Know

• Tips

  • Bring a reusable water bottle to reduce plastic
  • Be mindful of sharing the real secret spots - let's keep them a secret
  • Be aware of cultural norms & be mindful

• Included

  • Entrance tickets
  • Private guide
  • Travel insurance
  • Meals
  • Driver

• Not included

  • pick up outside of the old quarter
  • Extra food and drinks not included

• Cancellation

  • Receive a full refund for cancellations done 7 days before the experience date.
  • Your experience can be cancelled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase.