Top 5 Hanoi Scooter Tours

Introduction

Hanoi has always been one of the places of interest, attracting the most tourists (especially foreign travelers). Not to mention, Hanoi scooter tours are the perfect choice to admire its ancient and nostalgic beauty. Known as a specialty of Vietnam, visiting the city on small scooters will bring you different experiences. Take a look at these five sightseeing tours to see if the involvement they offer matches your desires!

5 Best Hanoi Scooter Tours

• Best Scooter Tour Hanoi

Overview

Best Scooter Tour Hanoi brings you the most authentic journey back to Hanoi. Not only does it include must-see attractions, but on this trip, you’ll get to see the very best of the capital – the good side and the bad side, passing through small alleys, local schools, local eateries, places you have never seen in books about this city of thousand years of civilization. Not stopping at sightseeing, this will be your chance to enjoy the peaceful romance along the Red River, a hard-to-find experience with busy zigzag roads, old French boulevards, and of course, local cuisine is indispensable.

Tour Itinerary

The tour will have four main parts: explore the hidden corners of Hanoi – widely unknown places, street corners, people; discover must-see highlights such as Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, Presidential palace, Ba Dinh square, Temple of literature, Tran Quoc temple, etc.; Cruising through the Red River rural villages’ off-roads and trails, and trying Hanoi cuisine.

• Half-Day Hanoi City Tour

Overview

What do you think if you can fully visit Hanoi city on scooters behind a knowledgeable guide wearing Ao Dai – the traditional costume of Vietnamese girls? Here, you will have a chance to ride to all the landmarks that make up the brand name of the ancient capital, such as Hanoi Opera House, 36 Old Streets, Vietnam Fine Art Museum, Temple of Literature, Quan Su Pagoda, etc. The trip only takes you 5 hours to discover every corner of the city, and this will be on your top favorite list. 

Tour Itinerary

The trip will stop at 4 locations. First, visitors will visit Hanoi Opera House, a smaller counterpart of Paris Opera House, which the French built in about a decade.  Next, within 1 hour, the guides will lead you to the Temple of Temperature & National University – the educational cradle of Vietnam. The last two places that cannot be missed are Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and St. Joseph’s Cathedral.

• The Hidden Side Of Hanoi By Scooter

Overview

If you are too bored with the city view but want to find Hanoi’s most vivid and natural beauty, then this is the journey for you.  Besides some of the must-see landmarks of the capital, you’ll also get to explore Hanoi’s biggest lake, West Lake, St. Joseph’s Cathedral, the B52 Bomber plane leftovers from war, and any other hidden spots that have not been shown in the press.  Professional local guides will take you to the most affordable yet quality eateries, ensuring a perfect and unforgettable travel experience.

Tour Itinerary

A long ride with seven interesting stops. This will be an ideal opportunity for you to see the famous landmarks of the Hanoi capital.  St. Joseph’s Cathedral, Phung Hung Mural Street, Long Bien Bridge, John Sidney McCain Memorial, Huu Tiep Lake, and the Downed B-52, Bia Hoi, and Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum are a few to name.

• Hanoi Nightlife Food Discovery By Scooter

Overview

If you are a lover of the 36 Old Streets beauty, you should check out this one. There’s nothing like scootering the iconic site and discovering all its hidden beauty.  It will be an interesting trip that will help you better understand the culture and long history of famous landmarks in the Old Quarter.  In addition, another unique experience not to be missed is the nightlife food discovery. Do you know why young people in Hanoi like to go out to eat late at night? Let’s explore the night markets or roadside eateries in the evening to see why!

Tour Itinerary

Accompanied by must-see tourist spots of Hanoi such as Train Street, Hoan Kiem Lake, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, West Lake, Tran Quoc Pagoda, Big Church, the special highlight of this journey is the culinary exploration of the city at nightlife with different street food vendors.  In addition, you also have the opportunity to enjoy Bun Cha, an indispensable specialty of this place.

• Bat Trang Ceramic Village And Real Hanoi Scooter Tour

Overview

Also, a half-day scootering experience around Hanoi, the journey allows you to explore one of the well-known monuments – Bat Trang Ceramic.  Then, you will continue the trip by taking a thrilling ride to Hanoi’s beautifully groomed garden, trying Hanoi’s delectable street food and meandering side streets to get a sense of city life. More specifically, you can choose your ideal options: in the morning, afternoon, or evening. A great alternative to the ordinary bus tour, right?

Tour Itinerary

The Red River Delta is well renowned for its artisan villages and traditional seasonal festivities, and it is regarded as a cradle of Vietnamese culture.  At Bat Trang Village, you’ll discover how to make unique ceramics and how they’ve been utilized for over 500 years in Vietnam. The community is booming because it has hundreds of kilns that operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to produce ceramic ceramics for the country.  Stroll around the charming village, stopping at several cottage businesses to watch craftspeople making, painting, and glazing their creations in traditional methods.

Precautions Before Trips

Food Allergy

If you are allergic to certain foods such as milk, seafood, or peanuts, you should notify your tour guide for assistance in instructing food handlers to avoid those foods. Besides, you should also bring some allergy medicine of your own.

Scooter Safety

Traffic in Vietnamese cities is quite complicated and troublesome. Do not arbitrarily use a motorbike if you don’t have a driver’s license and local insurance.  Most scooter trips will provide this thing, but bringing one of yours if available is still highly recommended. When riding, always remember to wear a helmet and follow the instructions of the guide if a traffic collision occurs.

Suggested Items

Sunglasses, lip balm, sunscreen, hats for sun protection, jacket or sweater, closed-toe grippy shoes are suggested to bring because when sitting on scooters all day, you will easily get sunburned by the hot weather of summer Hanoi. Bring refrigerated, bottled water if available.

Conclusion

It would be a regret to have come to Hanoi without trying the feeling of sitting on a scooter and traveling around the corners of the city.  Besides the wonderful beauty of the wonders, landscapes, the people, and the deliciousness of the local cuisine, this place is the most outstanding and unique feature that no other city has. The Hanoi scooter tours mentioned above are great examples you can refer to if you want to discover this city’s beauty. Don’t hesitate to pick your best suit! What riders have said about Vietnam Motorcycle Tours on Tripadvisor! View more: Vietnam Motorcycle Tours