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Hanoi Backstreet Cycling: Culture, History, and Food
4.9
97 Ratings
Hanoi
Embark on a half-day bicycle tour of Hanoi and experience the city, countryside, and local food. Explore off the beaten track, discover the real Hanoi, and immerse yourself in the culture, history, rural villages, countryside, and delicious local cuisine.
Embark on a half-day bicycle tour of Hanoi and experience the city, countryside, and local food. Explore off the beaten track, discover the real Hanoi, and immerse yourself in the culture, history, rural villages, countryside, and delicious local cuisine.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Old Quarter - Begin with a hotel pick-up and transfer to our bicycle store to select the perfect bike for your journey. Our guide will provide a briefing on navigating the city and the itinerary. Start from our designated point and ride through less trafficked alleys known mostly to locals. Experience the local lifestyle, ride under the Long Bien…
- Old Quarter - Begin with a hotel pick-up and transfer to our bicycle store to select the perfect bike for your journey. Our guide will provide a briefing on navigating the city and the itinerary. Start from our designated point and ride through less trafficked alleys known mostly to locals. Experience the local lifestyle, ride under the Long Bien Bridge, explore the local market, and observe the daily activities of market-goers. Continue through narrow alleys leading up to Long Bien Bridge.
- Long Bien Bridge - On the Hanoi city bicycle tour, we head to Long Bien Bridge, a symbol of Hanoi’s resilience and tenacity. Built by the renowned Eiffel Construction company in 1902, it is the oldest bridge in Hanoi. Enjoy panoramic views of the Red River below. The tour continues through the serene banana and corn farms on Red River Island, away from the city’s hustle and bustle. This farming island, located in the heart of Hanoi, is a hidden gem for travelers. Visit a local family on the farm to learn about their lifestyle and enjoy tropical fruits.
- West Lake - Cycle along the banks of West Lake and stop to admire the stunning views on Thanh Nien Road. This spot offers a striking contrast between the ancient charm of the Old Quarter and the modern skyline. Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of a local market. Ride to Huu Tiep Lake in Ngoc Ha Flower Village to see the remains of an American B-52 aircraft shot down during the 1972 Christmas bombing. Visit a family home to learn about the daily life and traditions of Hanoians, with our guide acting as a translator.
- Ba Dinh Square - This route passes by major city highlights such as the nearly 200-year-old Hanoi Flag Tower, the Hanoi Opera House, the 1000-year-old Royal Thang Long Citadel, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Presidential Palace, Ba Dinh Square, Tran Quoc Temple, and Truc Bach Lake.
- Train Street - Our journey takes us to the century-old Reunification Train Street, which runs through the heart of Hanoi, where residents live just centimeters from the tracks. This is a unique way to immerse yourself in the local side of bustling Hanoi. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, savoring Hanoi’s delicious cuisine, and then indulge in a unique Egg Coffee before returning to your hotel. Let us share our love for Hanoi with you.

What's Included
- Rain poncho use in case needed
- All entrance fees
- English speaking guide
- Mountain bike
- Water and egg coffee
- Rain poncho use in case needed
- All entrance fees
- English speaking guide
- Mountain bike
- Water and egg coffee
What's Not Included
- tip , personal spend
- tip , personal spend
Additional Information
- Cycle through backstreets to experience local cultures
- Bike across Red River Island, exploring parts of the countryside, visiting farms, meeting people, and immersing in the culture
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Visit local markets and bike through narrow alleys to see famous historical sites
We provide professional English-speaking tour guides, professional biking tour guides,…
- Cycle through backstreets to experience local cultures
- Bike across Red River Island, exploring parts of the countryside, visiting farms, meeting people, and immersing in the culture
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Visit local markets and bike through narrow alleys to see famous historical sites
We provide professional English-speaking tour guides, professional biking tour guides, well-maintained mountain bikes, and a unique itinerary to experience the real Hanoi. Get off the beaten path and discover both the city and countryside of Hanoi. Experience local lifestyles, backstreets, and enjoy local cuisine. This tour offers a 5-in-1 experience: culture, history, rural villages, countryside, and food.
Location
Old Quarter
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(97 Ratings)
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Reizende_robert
Jul 29, 2025
Educational and fun bike ride with occasionally scary maneuvers on the highway! 😅 - Very friendly guide with a lot of knowledge about the country and culture. Totally not intrusive but accessible and interested!
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Jeroen
Jul 22, 2025
Beautiful bike ride - Super experience! Very good way to get to know Hanoi better. Fine guidance, which made cycling very fun despite traffic chaos.
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Richard
Jun 23, 2025
Fun bike tour around Hanoi with Pink - Nicely paced cycle tour guided by Pink around some Hanoi highlights and nearby countryside. Highlights were the back street markets and the visit to the farmhouse out in the river area. Pink was a very considerate and communicative guide. I felt very safe following him through the traffic which actually wasn’t as intimidating as I’d maybe expected! Everything worked to schedule and good communications via WhatsApp to coordinate the trip
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S4256zmpeterh
May 26, 2025
I had a fantastic experience with the guided bike tour in Hanoi! Our guide was incredibly sweet, knowledgeable and made sure, - I had a fantastic experience with the guided bike tour in Hanoi! Our guide was incredibly sweet, knowledgeable and made sure everyone felt safe and comfortable. The tour went through cosy streets, local markets and beautiful hidden pearls you would never find on your own. We got an insight into the city’s history and culture, and there was plenty of time to ask questions and take pictures. I highly recommend the tour to anyone who wants a present and charming experience of Hanoi on two wheels.
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Marielle
May 5, 2025
Recommended! - It was a nice route on fine bikes with acceleration. Our guide Ken (Pink) spoke good English and he knew a lot about the area. The route went via Long Bien Bridge, Banana Island, the floating village back to the center where we went to the B52 lake, West lake, Tran Cuoc Pagoda and past the Ho Chi Min Mausoleum. Along the way we stopped at a couple who had various arable crops on Banana Island and live in a homemade hut. We received a warm welcome there as well as tea and snacks.
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Kjersti
Apr 14, 2025
Bike Tour to Banana Island - Very nice and guide. Talked very good English and had a lot of knowledge about the areas we cycled through.We got to see parts of the city that we would not have seen without this guide.
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Jølin
Apr 14, 2025
Bike on Banana Island - This was a fantastic experience. We had a superbicycle guide who showed us areas we would not otherwise get acquainted with. He did it in a very respectful way, both for us and in the environments we visited. It was also a very good idea to have two tough girls filming and taking pictures during the trip. We have greatly appreciated this experience. A big thanks to Pink and his crew.😊
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Kkai6
Apr 6, 2025
Lei - Best tour guide - fluent English - Lay was a great tour guide. Friendly, knowledgeable and fluent English. You need to be a hardy cyclist! Interesting short tour.
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John
Mar 3, 2025
Best Bike Tour in Hanoi - My wife and I did the half day bicycle tour and it was amazing. Our tour guide Henry did a fantastic job. The pace was perfect and he pointed out and explained the entire city as we went. We highly recommend this tour.
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S50xmjennyg
Feb 13, 2025
Interesting cycle tour - Good tour, shorter than we expected but very interesting to visit rural area of Hanoi and a farming family.
Very good tour guide.
Bikes OK but gears not working on one .
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