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Hanoi Highlights
Vespa Tour
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4:00 PM – Hotel Pickup & Vespa Meet
Hop onto your modern Vespa with a friendly local driver and guide. Helmets on, engines humming – time to zip through Hanoi like a local.
4:15 PM – Cultural Highlights Ride
Cruise past some of Hanoi’s most iconic landmarks:
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St. Joseph’s Cathedral – a slice of Gothic Europe in the middle of Hanoi
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Dong Xuan Market – chaotic, colourful, and full of snacks
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Hanoi Opera House – colonial charm and photo-worthy
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Hidden backstreets – because the best bits are always tucked away
5:00 PM – Street Food Treasure Hunt
Follow the clues (with a little help from your guide) and discover Hanoi’s tastiest street eats. From sizzling Bún Chả to crispy Bánh Tôm, each stop is a surprise and a delight.
6:00 PM – Train Street & Local Life
Feel the thrill as you visit the famous Train Street, where trains zoom past mere inches from homes and cafes. It's an adrenaline rush with a side of coffee.
6:30 PM – Egg Coffee & Wrap-Up
Before you head off, try Hanoi’s signature drink – the rich, creamy egg coffee. Your guide will even show you how it's made. A sweet end to a flavourful journey.
✅ What’s Included
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Hotel pickup and drop-off (Old Quarter)
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Modern Vespa with experienced driver
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English-speaking local guide
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Street food tastings
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Hanoi-style egg coffee
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Bottled water
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Helmets and rain ponchos (just in case!)
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Travelers journal
The Vespa purred to life beneath me, and just like that, we were off – weaving through Hanoi’s labyrinthine streets with the wind in our hair and the scent of street food in the air.
Our first stop was the majestic St. Joseph’s Cathedral, its Gothic spires a striking contrast to the surrounding hustle. From there, we zipped past the bustling Dong Xuan Market, where the colours and aromas were as vibrant as the city itself.
The real adventure began as we delved into the backstreets, uncovering hidden gems and local eateries. Each bite of Bún Chả and Bánh Tôm told a story, rich with flavour and tradition.
At Train Street, the thrill was palpable. Standing mere inches from the tracks as a train thundered by was both exhilarating and surreal.
We ended our journey with a cup of Hanoi’s famed egg coffee. Watching our guide whip up the creamy concoction was a treat in itself, and the taste? Simply unforgettable.
As we returned to our hotel, the city's lights twinkled around us, and I couldn't help but feel a deep appreciation for the vibrant tapestry that is Hanoi.
Hanoi Highlights
Vespa Tour
The Tour
Experience the thrill of Hanoi from the back of a Vespa as you zip through lively streets, hidden alleyways, and historic landmarks. This fun-filled ride blends culture, history, and street food in one unforgettable adventure.
Key Highlights:
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Cruise past landmarks like St. Joseph’s Cathedral, Dong Xuan Market, and the Opera House.
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Tuck into authentic street food favourites like Bún Chả and Bánh Tôm.
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Explore Hanoi’s hidden alleys and backstreets where the best bites live.
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Feel the buzz of Train Street as a train whizzes past your table.
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Wrap it all up with a hands-on egg coffee experience.
4:00 PM – Hotel Pickup & Vespa Meet
4:15 PM – Cultural Landmarks Ride
5:00 PM – Street Food Treasure Hunt
6:00 PM – Train Street Experience
6:30 PM – Egg Coffee Workshop
7:00 PM – Tour Wrap-Up & Drop-Off
The Itinerary
The city was already buzzing when the Vespa pulled up outside our hotel – the kind of buzz that makes Hanoi feel alive before breakfast.
Strapping on a helmet, I climbed on behind the driver and off we went, darting through the narrow lanes like we were part of the morning rush.
We cruised past tree-lined boulevards and crumbling colonial facades, the hum of scooters and chatter folding around us. St. Joseph’s Cathedral rose suddenly from behind a tangle of shopfronts, still and elegant in the middle of the madness.
The market came next – Dong Xuan – overflowing with colours, smells, and the gentle chaos that somehow always works in Vietnam.
Then came the food. I’d barely caught my breath before we were tucking into a sizzling plate of Bún Chả, smoky from the grill and alive with herbs and heat. One stop later, Bánh Tôm – crispy prawn fritters I didn’t know I needed in my life.
We wove through alleyways between bites, the real Hanoi unfolding in corners I’d never have found on my own.
At Train Street, we paused with coffee in hand, just in time for the low rumble in the distance. The train thundered past, so close you could feel the metal in your chest – surreal and strangely beautiful.
Our final stop was egg coffee – rich, frothy, and oddly comforting. Our guide whisked the yolk and sugar with the kind of pride you reserve for family recipes. We sipped slowly as the sun dipped behind the buildings, casting long shadows down the alleys we’d just explored.
As the Vespa dropped us back, I realised how much of the city we’d seen in just a few hours – the grandeur and the grit, the hidden food stalls and wide open boulevards.
It wasn’t just a tour. It felt like Hanoi had let us in for a little while, and we were leaving full – not just from the food, but from the stories.
Travelers Journal
