Start your Hanoi Vespa tour with hotel pickup by the ao dai female rider team, then ride through the narrow streets of the Old Quarter toward the French Quarter. Stop at Hanoi Opera House, one of the classic Hanoi tourist attractions, and learn about the city’s French colonial architecture and history.
Continue to Long Bien Bridge, one of the most memorable things to see in Hanoi, before riding toward Red River Island. This part of the journey takes you beyond the usual Hanoi city tour route, passing riverside roads, banana farms, vegetable gardens, and a hidden local village where you can see a quieter side of local life.
The tour continues around West Lake to Tran Quoc Pagoda, then to Truc Bach Lake and the John McCain Monument. You’ll also ride through small alleys to Huu Tiep Lake, home to the B52 crash site, making this a great choice for travelers looking for meaningful Hanoi activities with history, culture, and local stories.
Before the tour ends, pass by the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum area for views of the Presidential Palace, Parliament Building, and government landmarks. Then enjoy Hanoi egg coffee near Train Street Hanoi, one of the most unique Hanoi places to visit, before heading to a local restaurant for Vietnamese cuisine. It’s a fun and easy way to experience some of the best things to do in Hanoi Vietnam by Vespa.