Hanoi half-day with Food + Culture + Fun By Minsk Motorcycle
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Hanoi half-day with Food + Culture + Fun By Minsk Motorcycle
By Vietnam Backstreet Tours
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Hanoi is known as the “capital of the motorbike kingdom” with over 5 million bikes on the streets every day. The goal of this tour is to immerse you in a true living museum of Hanoi life. Our professional guides will provide you with a WOW experience in just a few hours on our customized USSR VINTAGE MINSK motorbike. Take you off the beaten path through Hanoi’s backstreets and to famous sites, all while sampling special local dishes.
Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 6-65, max of 50 per group
Duration: 4–5 hours
Start time: Check availability
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Live guide: English
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- Private transportation
- Beside the amazing ride with Hanoi traffic, we also involve you in the authentic local food of Hanoian. Please, “SPARE US YOUR HUNGRY BELLY” (vegan and vegetarian options are available).
What's not included- Fuel surcharge
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
- Option 1Hanoi Opera House, 1 Tràng Tiền, Phan Chu Trinh, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, VietnamHanoi Opera House is located in No 1 - Trang Tien Street.
- Option 2ATS Hotel, Số 33b Phạm Ngũ Lão, Phan Chu Trinh, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, VietnamThis is our office.
Pickup details- We organize pick up from the hotel in and around Hanoi OLD QUARTER, please kindly advise us your HOTEL NAME & ADDRESS when you have booked it. If your hotel is NOT in and around the OLD QUARTER, please come to our MEETING POINT at 12:20 in the OLD QUARTER. OUR MEETING POINT: HANOI OPERA HOUSE (No 01 Tràng Tiền, Phan Chu Trinh, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội) https://www.google.com/maps/place/Nh%C3%A0+H%C3%A1t+L%E1%BB%9Bn+H%C3%A0+N%E1%BB%99i/@21.024184,105.857857,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x647af200da508d2b!8m2!3d21.024184!4d105.857857
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 216020P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 216020P1
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- Coastal020497367220 contributionsThanks BooThanks to our amazing guide Boo we had a brilliant tour Russian jeep tour. Boo's knowledge, personality, friendliness and sense of fun made for an interesting and eye opening trip to see the other side of Hanoi life. The black market the wet market the living conditions of families the explanations of lifestyles, the nerve tingling experience of train street plus lunch and finishing with an egg coffee such a great tour. The Russian jeep only added more fun to the day.Written 19 February 2025
- cherylh9660 contributionsFun way to see Hà NộiI highly recommend seeing Hanoi by jeep. It was fun and sitting up higher was good. Our driver Leon was excellent and handled the jeep very well in sometimes tricky traffic conditions. Our guide Curry was awesome. He took good care of us, was fun and informative and was able to answer all of our questions about Hà Nội and Vietnam. Great tour.Written 16 February 2025
- roderict20250 contributionsGreat ride!!The guides were amazing. Food was excellent. Definitely one of the most favorite things we did during our Vietnam trip.Written 15 February 2025
- dhila319720 contributionsLogan (Hieu) our guide, is highly recommendedThe tour was great! It was very Interesting and offered a special experience. It was much more than what we expected. We had an excellent guide- Logan (Hieu). He was funny, full of knowledge and super kind. We highly recommend the tour and especially Hieu. הסיור מקסים! חווייתי, מעניין ומאפשר להכיר את האנוי מזוויות לא מוכרות. המדריך שהיה לנו Logan (Hieu) היה מעולה! מצחיק, ידען ומאוד נחמד. הוא ממש מדריך מכל הלב וזה היה נהדר. מומלץ ביותר!!!Written 13 February 2025
- noal560 contributionsA great experience! We really recommend!We just did a wonderful tour with them, Linh was our tour guide. They were very good. We had a great time and we recommend taking there tour לקחנו ביור בעיר איתם. היה נהדר מאוד ממליצים. שירות נפלאWritten 10 February 2025
- ArielE2390 contributionsUnforgettable motorcycleWe want to tell you about the trip it was excellent everything was nice the guy that was very very friendly and the two included new experience so it's very very recommendWritten 10 February 2025
- davidpF5838IR0 contributionsMotorcycle tourExcellent tour with Hay and Chi today! Knowledgeable guides and felt safe on the bikes - would happily recommend the tourWritten 8 February 2025
- Kate G0 contributionsGreat evening out in Hanoi with TonyThank you Tony for a fabulous evening. It was all such good fun. Mr Handsome drove the truck carefully and we never felt unsafe. Train Street was a particular highlight and something we really wanted to do. Walking through the area where your grandparents lived was educational and emotional. Thank sharing that with us. We loved meandering through all the back streets seeing real Vietnam life from motorbike alley to trying the delicious egg coffee. Your English is fantastic and we loved chatting to you. 🌟🌟🌟Written 7 February 2025
- Compass194245569930 contributionsFab food introduction with Logan!We had an evening food tour with Logan, and it was absolutely amazing! Logan was really knowledgeable about food, Vietnamese history, and generally great chat. We had 6 dishes + a beer, after which I was absolutely stuffed but now super excited to explore more of vietnams food scene having been orientated by the best guide. 100% recommend you do this tour when you get to Vietnam. Thanks Logan!Written 7 February 2025
- lindathomsena0 contributionsHanoi in short time!An unforgettable experience! Our guide, Boo, was amazing. He shared the good and bad of life in Vietnam with us. A great way to experience Hanoi in a short time. Our children are 9 and 12 years old, they also loved Boo, his team and the experience.Written 7 February 2025
- Tour445016623550 contributionsExcellentExcellent tour and guide , authentic, lot of knowledge and info , seeing the real life of vietanamize people. Nam our guide was helpful and niceWritten 6 February 2025
- ariella560 contributionsWonderfulThe tour was excellent, the spots were amazing Nic/Nam was fabulous also. Highly recommend this tour and ask for Nic as your tour guide.Written 6 February 2025
- andr3a820 contributionsRecommentationWe had a great tour with Logan. He showed us great places around Hanoi and local food. This gave us a good impression of the City. We really had a blast.Written 6 February 2025
- 538lulic0 contributions10/10. Tour highly recommend.I loved this tour. It was very unique going by motorcicyle through Hanoi. What I loved the most was that we went to the countryside, meaning we discover different parts of de city that tourist usually dont go. We learned a lot about hanoi itslef and the different living status. The people in the company are super friendly! I highly recommend it. Loved itWritten 6 February 2025
- wolftijuana0 contributionsAmazing experience learning about the cultureI had so much fun with our tour guide brian and our jeep driver. Brian was so fun, friendly, knowledgeable. He made the tour extra special by teaching us a lot about the culture and accommodating our needs and making us feel comfortable! We had some delicious food, egg coffee took a lot of pictures, walked and explored and more. I cant wait to come back to hanoi and do another tour. Thank you!!Written 3 February 2025
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Curlisue71
Australia117 contributions
My family of 3 recently had a positive experience touring Hanoi with the Vietnam Backstreet Tours and it exceeded all my expectations! From start to finish, the entire experience was seamless, engaging, and thoroughly enjoyable.
Our tour guides; Tim, Chin & Anh were knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate, explaining the history and culture of the city. They shared fascinating stories and insider tips that you wouldn’t find in a guidebook, making the tour feel both personal and immersive.
The itinerary was perfectly planned, striking a balance between must-see landmarks and hidden gems. We participated in an afternoon tour on the back of motorbikes; enjoying delicious local cuisine for lunch, experiencing train street, local markets & taken to the original egg coffee cafe. The transportation was comfortable , safe and the pace of the tour was just right—not rushed but never dull.
A special shoutout to Tim who hosted us as we walked through local markets explaining & sampling all the different produce & showed us how the locals live in Hanoi.
Whether you’re a first-time visitor or looking to rediscover the city, I highly recommend Vietnam Backstreet Tours. This tour is a fantastic way to see the sights, learn something new, and create unforgettable memories.
Our tour guides; Tim, Chin & Anh were knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate, explaining the history and culture of the city. They shared fascinating stories and insider tips that you wouldn’t find in a guidebook, making the tour feel both personal and immersive.
The itinerary was perfectly planned, striking a balance between must-see landmarks and hidden gems. We participated in an afternoon tour on the back of motorbikes; enjoying delicious local cuisine for lunch, experiencing train street, local markets & taken to the original egg coffee cafe. The transportation was comfortable , safe and the pace of the tour was just right—not rushed but never dull.
A special shoutout to Tim who hosted us as we walked through local markets explaining & sampling all the different produce & showed us how the locals live in Hanoi.
Whether you’re a first-time visitor or looking to rediscover the city, I highly recommend Vietnam Backstreet Tours. This tour is a fantastic way to see the sights, learn something new, and create unforgettable memories.
Written 2 January 2025
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Bita M
Kitchener, Canada55 contributions
Feb 2025 • Couples
Highly recommended- gives a more close and personal feel to the pulse of the old quarter part of Hanoi. The itinerary was well planned .. food tasting was par excellent and they take you to the barista where Vietnam s egg coffee was created ..Curry our guide was excellent- provided good insight into the history of the spots that they took us too… the narrow alleys, the Red River, the second hand market, the train street to mention some . Do ask for him by name ! and Bac my driver was skilled and funny. Curry even took a cool video of the train street train passing for us by placing his cell phone on the tracks… it was greatly appreciated. Both made the tour interesting and super fun 😍
Written 13 February 2025
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Nov 2024 • Couples
Our guide in Hanoi and we were both picked up directly at our hotel and immediately instructed, e.g. how to climb and descend on a Minsk. Of course, helmets are also compulsory in Vietnam. My Minsk driver Kenny was always fun, friendly, safe and helpful and explained some things to me. It started through several neighborhoods and I felt safe at all times...If you know how to ride a moped in Hanoi, you know what I'm talking about. Then it went through very narrow and winding alleys that you would never have found on your own, but the boys were very confident on the road...Hearing a stop at an old war veteran's and his stories was also an interesting thing. We drove on
then through winding, narrow streets to the Black Market and there was everything, really Everything a Vietnamese could ever need in his life. Crazy...We were also tasty to eat and at the street train and after almost 5 hours, there was even a very tasty Egg Coffee at the end. For us it was a very nice experience with the guys of Vietnam Backstreet Tours and we can recommend it 100%.
Unfortunately, we can't say anything about the price, because Hanoi Guide had already paid us this.
A truly extraordinary city tour that I could do again immediately.
Thanks to Kenny and his two colleagues.....
then through winding, narrow streets to the Black Market and there was everything, really Everything a Vietnamese could ever need in his life. Crazy...We were also tasty to eat and at the street train and after almost 5 hours, there was even a very tasty Egg Coffee at the end. For us it was a very nice experience with the guys of Vietnam Backstreet Tours and we can recommend it 100%.
Unfortunately, we can't say anything about the price, because Hanoi Guide had already paid us this.
A truly extraordinary city tour that I could do again immediately.
Thanks to Kenny and his two colleagues.....
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Written 9 November 2024
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Sept 2023 • Family
A stunning tour with local drivers who kindly and nicely explain Hanoi, the history and culture of the city. We take you to the most local places to understand the real Hanoi and the life of the people here. An amazing experience not to be missed!! We were with the guide Jesse who was great, I recommend asking him to conduct the tour.
You see all the parts of the city, their government district, the rural part, the area where they live and the local markets with the fascinating historical story
You see all the parts of the city, their government district, the rural part, the area where they live and the local markets with the fascinating historical story

Written 20 September 2023
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Destiny R
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Oct 2023 • Family
The best way to experience Hanoi, hands down! Riding on a vintage motorbike around the city streets and in alleyways allowed me to see for myself how the local Vietnamese population gets around town every day. Our tour guides Tony and Nam were absolutely exceptional. Tony was very knowledgeable with a bubbly personality. He clearly loves what he does and he exudes it which makes the experience that much more enjoyable. Nam was my driver and he was so kind and easy to talk to as we rode around the streets of Hanoi. Both Tony and Nam make riding around the busy streets smooth and easy, I never felt unsafe or like we were going to get hit. This experience is well worth it, and I highly recommend riding with Tony and Nam as they were the best tour guides we could have asked for. They truly care about what they do and genuinely want to get to know you too! Thank you both for a memorable ride!
Written 29 October 2023
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Stephen P
Charlotte, NC8 contributions
Nov 2023 • Friends
We were with a group of travelers from Overseas Adventure Travel. This was an option recommended to us by our trip leader, Mr. Dai. We were picked up at our hotel at 5 PM and after a short safety briefing we individually mounted a motorcycle behind a very competent driver and we then went on a thrilling nighttime ride through the city of Hanoi. The traffic is unbelievable and cars and cycles passing very close by in either direction but at no time did we not feel safe. Our leader and each cyclist spoke English well and were very friendly enough to point out highlights as we were passing by and if you are careful you can take photos and videos from the back of the cycle as you are moving. The tour included a number of stops for the famous Hanoi egg coffee, then another stop for a drink and a stretch. We spent some time walking through the night “sky” market and tasted some street food before having a delicious meal in a pedestrian part of the city known for nightlife. One of the real thrills of the tour is passing through very narrow back alleys in the old city. This tour is priced right and well worth doing even if you have never been on a motorcycle in your life. There is another option of a Jeep tour if motorcycles are just not your thing.
Written 5 November 2023
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Callum H
World3 contributions
Apr 2023 • Friends
Had an amazing time on the tour with our guides Nam, Linh, Nicolas. It was my second time doing the tour and I had to bring my friends back to experience it. The itinerary is perfect and you get to learn so much about Hanoi you wouldn’t otherwise know without the guided expert local knowledge. I highly recommend it especially if you are limited for time in Hanoi and you want to experience the best of the city.
Written 17 April 2023
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Sebastian L
14 contributions
A team of rider guides led by Tony in our wonderful case. It's quite a varied, exciting and fun experience. It is the best way to feel authentic Vietnamese in Hanoi. You feel super safe riding motorbikes through the city center and neighborhoods away from tourists with local markets and walking through very very narrow streets. And to finish a highly recommended tasting menu with Tony's explanation, which was very friendly and helpful all along. I must mention Minh, my motorist, who kept me entertained all the time by talking about life in Vietnam.
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Written 16 October 2024
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Bob C
1 contribution
Feb 2025 • Solo
Had a great time cruising around Hanoi, and meeting some new people on the tour while eating good food. The staff were friendly and offered a lot of great insight to many different parts of the city. I would definitely recommend it to anybody that wants a great experience on the back of a motorbike.
Written 11 February 2025
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Emily
16 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
Martin and Ming gave an excellent bike tour of Hanoi. They came directly to our hotel to pick us up and were on time. The tour is carried out on vintage Soviet motorbikes, which was cute, and both drivers handled them with competent skill. We were nervous just like any other American would be, confronting Vietnamese traffic for the first time, but by the end of the afternoon we were calmly watching our drivers zip between buses with inches to spare beyond each knee.
The half day tour covered five different locations, none of which will be found in the guide book highlights. Rather than focus on famous destinations, Backstreet specializes in small local hangouts. We visited a popular market, had Vietnamese crepes, a delicious dish of pho, and iced coconut coffee. Martin's English is excellent and he gave an engaging running commentary on Vietnamese culture and context that helped us learn about Hanoi, rather than simply see it.
A definite win for travelers who like a more personal and educational experience. I would recommend you pair it with a separate tour of the more traditional destinations for a well rounded tour of Hanoi.
The half day tour covered five different locations, none of which will be found in the guide book highlights. Rather than focus on famous destinations, Backstreet specializes in small local hangouts. We visited a popular market, had Vietnamese crepes, a delicious dish of pho, and iced coconut coffee. Martin's English is excellent and he gave an engaging running commentary on Vietnamese culture and context that helped us learn about Hanoi, rather than simply see it.
A definite win for travelers who like a more personal and educational experience. I would recommend you pair it with a separate tour of the more traditional destinations for a well rounded tour of Hanoi.
Written 23 February 2023
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