Do I need any motorbike experience?

None at all — you ride pillion on the back of the bike while your guide does the driving. You just hold on and take it all in.

Is the food suitable for vegetarians or people with allergies?

The street food selection varies by day and availability, so it's worth flagging any dietary requirements or allergies at the time of booking so the guide can plan accordingly.

What's the difference between the morning and afternoon tours?

Both tours follow the same route and include the same stops, food, and egg coffee. The morning tour runs roughly 9:00 AM–1:00 PM; the afternoon tour runs 1:00 PM–5:00 PM. Choose whichever fits your day.

My hotel isn't in the Old Quarter — can I still be picked up?

Pick-up is confirmed for hotels in Hanoi's Old Quarter. If you're staying elsewhere, contact the operator after booking to check whether an alternative arrangement is possible.

Can children join the tour?

Children under 4 years old are free of charge. Older children are welcome, though bear in mind the tour involves riding pillion on a motorbike through city traffic.

What happens if the weather is bad?

The itinerary is subject to change due to weather and traffic conditions. Your guide will adapt the route as needed — it's worth bringing a light rain layer during the wet season.

Hanoi Street Food Tour by Motorbike

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Duration

4 hours

Cancellation

Free cancellation 24hrs

Ticket type

Mobile ticket

Confirmation

Instant

What's included

Motorbike transport throughout (you ride pillion)

Hotel pick-up and drop-off (Old Quarter hotels)

English-speaking tour guide

Lunch at a local Vietnamese restaurant

Street food tastings (selection varies by availability)

Egg coffee tasting

Admission fees where applicable

Not included

Gratuities (discretionary)

Personal travel insurance

Alcoholic beverages

What to expect

Hotel pick-up
15 min
Your guide collects you by motorbike from your hotel in Hanoi's Old Quarter — 8:45 AM for the morning tour, 12:45 PM for the afternoon.
St. Joseph Cathedral & Hoan Kiem Lake
The tour opens in the heart of the French Quarter, taking in the neo-Gothic facade of St. Joseph Cathedral and the tree-lined shores of Hoan Kiem Lake.
Hanoi Opera House
Ride past the Opera House, one of the finest examples of French colonial architecture in Southeast Asia, and hear the story behind its construction.
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
A guided walk around the mausoleum complex — the political and symbolic heart of modern Vietnam — with context from your guide on Ho Chi Minh's legacy.
Tran Quoc Pagoda
A stop at Hanoi's oldest pagoda, set on a small island in West Lake, where the layered brick stupa has stood for over 1,500 years.
Street food lunch
Sit down at an authentic local restaurant for a Vietnamese lunch — the kind of place guided by neighbourhood regulars rather than tourist menus.
Egg coffee & hotel drop-off
The tour closes at a traditional coffee shop for a cup of Hanoi's signature egg coffee, before your guide returns you to your hotel by 1:00 PM (morning) or 5:00 PM (afternoon).

Hanoi Street Food Tour by Motorbike

Hanoi Street Food Tour by Motorbike

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