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Hanoi Vespa Full Day City & Countryside Tour
USD
$107
/pax
Why you’ll love this trip?
- Countryside and city in one day, riding pillion on a classic Vespa with a professional driver.
- Co Loa Citadel, capital of King An Duong Vuong in the 3rd century BC.
- Rice fields, a woodcarving village, a local market and a snack with a local family.
- Ba Dinh, the B-52 wreck in Huu Tiep Lake, West Lake and the John McCain memorial.
- A Red River farming village with kumquat gardens, egg coffee and Long Bien Bridge (1902).
- Small group US$107 or private US$117, with lunch and hotel pick-up included.
Tour Information & Itinerary
The Hanoi Vespa Full Day City & Countryside Tour is a full-day ride on the back of a classic Vespa that shows both faces of Hanoi. In the morning you cross the Red River to the 2,000-year-old Co Loa Citadel, rice fields, a woodcarving village and a local market. After lunch you see the city: Ba Dinh, the B-52 wreck in Huu Tiep Lake, West Lake, the John McCain memorial, a Red River farming village, egg coffee and Long Bien Bridge. US$107 per person in a small group, or US$117 per person private.
Status (checked October 2026): the route below is the standard full-day loop. Stops can change with traffic, weather, harvest season and festival days. Hanoi authorities ask tour operators not to take visitors to Train Street, so this tour rides through Old Quarter backstreets instead and shows you the railway from Long Bien Bridge.
Tour at a Glance
| Tour code | VTE-HNNO2 |
|---|---|
| Duration | Full day, about 7–8 hours (pick-up 8:00, back at your hotel in the late afternoon) |
| Route | Your hotel – Red River – Co Loa Citadel – rice fields and farms – woodcarving village – local market and family visit – lunch in Hanoi – Old Quarter backstreets – Ba Dinh – B-52 wreck at Huu Tiep Lake – West Lake – John McCain memorial – Red River farming village and kumquat gardens – egg coffee – Long Bien Bridge – your hotel |
| Tour style | Pillion ride on a vintage Vespa with a professional driver; small group or private with an English-speaking guide |
| Departure | Daily, 8:00 |
| Pick-up / drop-off | Your hotel in central Hanoi |
| Meals | Lunch at a local restaurant, a snack with a local family and a coffee stop |
| Activity level | Easy but long – you ride as a passenger, with short walks at each stop |
| Best for | Travellers with one full day who want both rural Vietnam and Hanoi’s city sights |
| Guide language | English (other languages on request) |
| Price | US$107 per person (small group) · US$117 per person (private) |
Is a Full-Day Vespa Tour Worth It?
Yes, if you have one free day and want to see more than the Old Quarter. A full day is the only way to combine the countryside north of the Red River with the city sights, because the rural stops alone take a whole morning. You ride as a passenger the whole time, so the day is long but not tiring.
If you only have half a day, choose The Insider’s Hanoi Tour by Vintage Vespa (city and a Red River village) or the Hanoi Highlights & West Lake Tour by Vintage Vespa (city and West Lake temples). Both take 4.5 hours.
| Tour | Duration | Countryside | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanoi Vespa Full Day City & Countryside Tour (this tour) | Full day | Co Loa Citadel, rice fields, woodcarving village, market, Red River village | US$107 |
| The Insider’s Hanoi Tour by Vintage Vespa | 4.5 hours | Red River village and kumquat gardens | US$73 |
| Hanoi Highlights & West Lake Tour by Vintage Vespa | 4.5 hours | None – West Lake temples instead | US$73 |
Tour Highlights
1. Co Loa Citadel
Co Loa, in Dong Anh north of the Red River, was the capital of King An Duong Vuong in the 3rd century BC. Parts of its spiral earthen ramparts still stand among the villages, and the temple to An Duong Vuong is the centre of the site. It is a special national heritage site of Vietnam.
2. Rice Fields, Farms and Back Roads
The Vespas leave the main roads for narrow lanes between rice paddies. Depending on the season you see farmers planting, tending or harvesting, and your guide helps you chat with them.
3. A Woodcarving Village and a Local Market
You visit a village workshop where craftsmen carve Buddhist statues by hand, then walk through a busy village market and share a snack with a local family.
4. Ba Dinh, the B-52 Lake and West Lake
After lunch the tour turns to the city. From a viewpoint near the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum you see the Presidential Palace and the National Assembly. At Huu Tiep Lake the wreck of a US B-52, shot down on the night of 27 December 1972, still lies in the water. You then ride along West Lake and stop at the John McCain memorial on Truc Bach Lake.
5. A Red River Village and Kumquat Gardens
Along the river you visit a farming area with banana groves, vegetable plots and kumquat gardens – the little orange trees every Hanoi family displays at Tet – and meet the people who live there.
6. Egg Coffee and Long Bien Bridge
The day ends with Hanoi egg coffee and a ride across Long Bien Bridge, the steel bridge over the Red River that opened in 1902, before your driver takes you back to your hotel.
Who This Tour Is For – and Who Should Choose Another
Ideal for: travellers with one free day in Hanoi who want rural life and city sights together, photographers who like rice fields and village scenes, and anyone who prefers riding to walking.
Consider another option if:
- A full day on a scooter feels too long – choose one of the 4.5-hour Vespa tours.
- You are pregnant or have back or neck problems – a long scooter ride is not recommended.
- You want to go inside museums and temples – the Hanoi City Tour 1 Day by car spends more time inside the sights.
- Food is your main interest – choose the Hanoi After Dark Street Food Tour by Vintage Vespa.
Hanoi Vespa Full Day Tour Price
Prices are per person in US dollars, with the Vespa, driver, guide, entrance fees and lunch included.
| Option | Price per person | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Small group tour | US$107 | Join other travellers; one driver per guest; shared English-speaking guide |
| Private tour | US$117 | Your party only, with your own guide; stops and pace adjusted to you |
- Prices are per person in US dollars (USD) for the 2026–2027 season.
- Included: hotel pick-up and drop-off in central Hanoi, vintage Vespa with fuel and professional driver, full-face helmet, rain poncho, English-speaking guide, entrance fees, lunch, a snack with a local family, a coffee stop, cold water, photos of your tour and insurance for all passengers.
- Travelling with children? Ask us about child prices and minimum age when you enquire.
Send us your date and number of travellers to check availability and book.
Why Book Direct with Vietnam Tour Expert
- Local team in Hanoi: we confirm your date, pick-up time and dietary needs with the Vespa team before the day.
- Local price, best price guarantee: no online-agency commission. If you find the same tour with the same services for less, send us the quote and we will review it and match the price.
- Easy to combine: add it to a Hanoi stay or a multi-day Vietnam itinerary with one booking.
- Fast replies: we usually answer within 24 hours, and you can reach us on WhatsApp on +84 88 626 1368.
Customise This Tour
- Private tour: spend longer in the countryside, or swap a city stop for Tran Quoc Pagoda.
- Vegetarian lunch: tell us in advance and we arrange it.
- Shorter day: choose the countryside or the city half only as a 4.5-hour tour.
- Add the evening: join the Hanoi After Dark Street Food Tour by Vintage Vespa after a rest at your hotel.
Tell us what you would like to change and we will send a tailored plan.
Compare Similar Tours
| Tour | Duration | Main places | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanoi Vespa Full Day City & Countryside Tour (this tour) | Full day (about 7–8 hours) | Co Loa Citadel, rice fields, woodcarving village, Ba Dinh, B-52 Lake, West Lake, Red River village, Long Bien Bridge | US$107 |
| The Insider’s Hanoi Tour by Vintage Vespa | 4.5 hours (morning or afternoon) | Opera House, B-52 Lake, West Lake, McCain memorial, Red River village, Long Bien Bridge | US$73 |
| Hanoi Highlights & West Lake Tour by Vintage Vespa | 4.5 hours (morning or afternoon) | Opera House, B-52 Lake, McCain memorial, West Lake, Phu Tay Ho, Van Nien Pagoda, Long Bien Bridge | US$73 |
| Hanoi After Dark Street Food Tour by Vintage Vespa | About 4 hours (evening) | Street food by Vespa, Opera House, West Lake, egg coffee, live music | US$87 |
| Hanoi Vintage Vespa Foodie Experience | About 4 hours (lunch or dinner) | Old Quarter street food, phở on Ly Quoc Su, sweet soup, egg coffee, Vespa ride past the Opera House and West Lake | US$72 |
Local Expert Notes by Jimmy
- Best seasons for the countryside: rice fields are greenest in July–August and October; the harvest is golden in late May–June and late September–October.
- Sun and dust: bring sunglasses, sun cream and a light scarf – the country roads can be dusty in the dry season.
- Closed shoes and long trousers or a long skirt are safer on a scooter and suitable for temple and village visits.
- Winter mornings from December to February can be around 15 °C on the river – bring a jacket.
- Rain: the tour runs in light rain and ponchos are provided; in a storm we may change the date.
- Tipping: not required, but tips for drivers and the guide are appreciated.
More planning help: Hanoi travel guide, West Lake guide, Hanoi Old Quarter and Hanoi travel tips.
Ready to ride? Send us an inquiry with your date and number of travellers – we usually reply within 24 hours.
Updated 23 October 2026 · By Jimmy, Vietnam Tour Expert
Day by day itinerary
About the Hanoi Vespa Full Day City & Countryside Tour
This full-day tour combines rural Vietnam and the city of Hanoi. You ride on a vintage Vespa with a professional driver, and an English-speaking guide explains each stop. Pick-up is at 8:00 from hotels in central Hanoi, and you are back in the late afternoon.
Brief itinerary
- Morning: Red River – Co Loa Citadel – rice fields and farms – woodcarving village – local market and family visit
- Midday: lunch at a local restaurant in Hanoi
- Afternoon: Old Quarter backstreets – Ba Dinh and the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum area – B-52 wreck at Huu Tiep Lake – West Lake – John McCain memorial
- Late afternoon: Red River village and kumquat gardens – egg coffee – Long Bien Bridge – back to your hotel
Hanoi Vespa Full Day: Co Loa Countryside in the Morning, City Highlights in the Afternoon
Meals: lunch, a snack and coffee · Overnight: No overnight
8:00 – Pick-up: your driver collects you at your hotel and rides out across the Red River.
Co Loa Citadel: visit the ancient capital of King An Duong Vuong and the remains of its spiral earthen walls.
Rice fields and farms: ride along quiet back roads between rice paddies and meet local farmers.
Woodcarving village: watch craftsmen carve Buddhist statues by hand.
Local market: walk through a busy village market and share a snack with a local family.
Lunch: ride back into Hanoi for lunch at a local restaurant.
Ba Dinh: through Old Quarter backstreets to a viewpoint near the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Presidential Palace and the National Assembly.
B-52 Lake: past the Botanical Garden to Huu Tiep Lake and the wreck of a B-52 shot down on 27 December 1972.
West Lake and Truc Bach Lake: ride along West Lake and stop at the John McCain memorial.
Red River village: ride along the river to a farming area with banana groves, vegetable plots and kumquat gardens, and meet a local family.
Coffee break: Vietnamese coffee or egg coffee.
Long Bien Bridge and return: ride across the 1902 bridge, then back to your hotel in the late afternoon.
Inclusions
Meals
Lunch + snack + coffee
Transport
Vintage Vespa with driver
Accommodation
No overnight
Tour Inclusions
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in central Hanoi
- Vintage Vespa with fuel and a professional driver (one guest per scooter)
- Full-face helmet and rain poncho
- English-speaking guide for the full day
- All entrance fees on the route
- Lunch at a local restaurant, a snack with a local family and a coffee stop
- Cold water throughout
- Photos of your tour
- Insurance for all passengers during the tour
Tour Exclusions
- Extra drinks and snacks
- Pick-up from hotels outside central Hanoi (ask us)
- Tips for drivers and guide (appreciated)
- Personal expenses
Tour Price
Tour code: VTE-HNNO2
| Option | Price per person |
|---|---|
| Small group tour | US$107 |
| Private tour | US$117 |
- Prices are per person in US dollars (USD) for the 2026–2027 season.
- Included: hotel pick-up and drop-off, vintage Vespa with fuel and driver, full-face helmet, rain poncho, English-speaking guide, entrance fees, lunch, a snack, coffee, cold water, photos and passenger insurance.
- Private tour: your party only, with stops and pace adjusted to you.
- Travelling with children? Ask us about child prices when you enquire.
Ready to book? Send us your date and number of travellers to confirm availability.
Tour Inquiry
FAQs about the Hanoi Vespa Full Day City & Countryside Tour
1. How long is the Hanoi Vespa full day tour?
About 7–8 hours. Pick-up is at 8:00 and you are back at your hotel in the late afternoon.
2. What will I see on the full day tour?
In the morning: Co Loa Citadel, rice fields, a woodcarving village, a local market and a family visit. After lunch: Ba Dinh, the B-52 wreck in Huu Tiep Lake, West Lake, the John McCain memorial, a Red River farming village with kumquat gardens, egg coffee and Long Bien Bridge.
3. How much does the tour cost?
US$107 per person in a small group or US$117 per person for a private tour, including the Vespa, driver, guide, entrance fees, lunch, a snack, coffee and insurance.
4. What is Co Loa Citadel?
Co Loa, in Dong Anh district north of the Red River, was the capital of King An Duong Vuong in the 3rd century BC. Parts of its spiral earthen walls and the An Duong Vuong temple can still be seen, and it is a special national heritage site.
5. Should I choose the full day or a half-day Vespa tour?
Choose the full day if you want the countryside around Co Loa as well as the city. With only half a day, choose The Insider’s Hanoi Tour by Vintage Vespa or the Hanoi Highlights & West Lake Tour by Vintage Vespa.
6. Do I drive the Vespa myself?
No. You ride as a passenger behind a professional driver, one guest per scooter, so you can enjoy the views and take photos.
7. Is riding a Vespa in Hanoi safe?
The drivers ride these routes every day, full-face helmets are provided and passengers are insured. Tell your driver if you want to go slower.
8. Is lunch included?
Yes. Lunch is at a local restaurant in Hanoi, and you also have a snack with a local family and a coffee stop. Tell us in advance about vegetarian or other dietary needs.
9. Does the tour visit Hanoi Train Street?
No. Hanoi authorities have told tour operators not to bring visitors to Train Street, so the tour rides through Old Quarter backstreets instead and you see the railway from Long Bien Bridge. Read more in our Hanoi Train Street guide.
10. When is the best time for the countryside part?
The rice fields are greenest in July–August and October and golden at harvest in late May–June and late September–October. Spring and autumn are the most comfortable seasons for a full day outdoors.
11. Where does the tour start and finish?
At your hotel in central Hanoi. If you stay further out, ask us about a meeting point.
12. Can children join the full day Vespa tour?
Usually yes, if they can sit safely behind a driver for a long day and wear a helmet. Ask us about the minimum age and child prices for your date.
13. What is the difference between the small group and private tour?
In the small group you share the guide with other travellers at US$107 per person. The private tour (US$117 per person) is for your party only, and the stops and pace can be changed to suit you.
14. How do I book the full day tour?
Send your date, number of travellers and hotel through the Tour Inquiry form or WhatsApp on +84 88 626 1368. We usually reply within 24 hours.
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