West Lake (Ho Tay) Tours and Activities

Hanoi is much bigger than just the Old Quarter. Even though it’s the center of the capital, rich in history and culture, the Old Quarter is still just a small part of the city. Get on a motorbike, we will take you outside and show you areas that most travelers don’t get to see. It’s a different feeling on our motorbikes, going through some lesser known spots, cultural sites while our local Hanoian tour guides explain all about the history of the thousand-year-old city. Besides, you’ll also have the chance to taste some exquisite street food too!

Kick off your Hanoi stay with a half-day motorbike tour of the city. Sit bak and relax as local drivers transport you through the main streets and back alleys of this Vietnamese destination. Cruise past iconic landmarks, sample local cuisine and choose from one of three tour options to meet your interests and needs. This is the perfect way to get acclimated to the city and begin to explore with the wind in your hair!

This fun-packed half day includes culture, adventure and some of the local highlights of Hanoi. The journey begins in peaceful West Lake where you are taken safely down backroads and tracks to 'banana island', an oasis just outside Hanoi's old quarter. The tour then winds its way through the busy streets stopping at city centre points of interest; O Quan Chuong gate, St. Joseph's Cathedral, the railway village and Ho Chi Minh's mausoleum. Enjoy lunch at a Vietnamese vegan buffet in Tay Ho at the end of our trip. Highlights ▪️ West Lake ▪️ Banana Island ▪️ Long Bien Birdge ▪️ Thanh Ha Market ▪️ O Quan Chuong Gate ▪️ Hoan Kiem Lake ▪️ St.Joseph‘s Cathedral ▪️ Railway Village ▪️ Ho chi Minh’s Mausoleum

This combination tour is a great way to see some of the city’s local highlights without having to worry about what you’re going to do for lunch or dinner afterwards. Instead of cramming into a crowded minivan, zip through the Hanoi streets on the back of a motorbike, seeing sights like the West Lake and the Dong Xuan Market. After that, follow your guide through the streets of the Old Quarter and sample a range of Vietnamese street food, more than enough for a meal.

Hanoi Happy Motorbike Tours With this unique local experience, you'll be seeing the local lives on the back of the motorbike just like locals, waving around and zipping through all the chaos traffic. Beside our stops we plan, you can ask for stopping at anywhere you want during the tour, unlike other transports you might take.

Spend a day exploring Hanoi, Vietnam’s mesmerizing capital city. Learn about its history at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ba Dinh Square and Presidential Palace with an informative guide. After lunch, get a glimpse of Vietnamese culture at the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology or Bat Trang ceramic village, then see the Temple of Literature and Ngoc Son Temple. You have the option to add on a traditional water puppet show; round-trip hotel transport included.

Unlike plenty of cooking classes in town that only do the demotration class to save up cost. We would like to give you the full experience of not only cooking but culture exchange. Cooking with us you will not only learn how to cook Hanoian food but also learn how, why we cook. Enjoy the result of your cooking at the end in a lovely house in the middle of cozy garden would be a nice treat for you.

Experience the magic of a water puppet show at a traditional theater in Hanoi on this exciting 4-hour cultural excursion. Catch a glimpse of Vietnam’s colorful past as you marvel at expertly wielded puppets performing on the water’s surface. Pleasure your palate with an array of delectable dishes during a traditional buffet dinner and immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of a bustling market during a brief stop prior to the puppet show. Enjoy an intimate atmosphere on this enriching small-group tour, on which numbers are limited to eight people. 

18:00-22:00 We don't sell just a tour. We sell the satisfaction. Hanoi after dark is completely different with what you see on the daytime. The city now becomes a shimmering, colorful and exciting with night activities. The adventurous excursion is combined with the riding of Vespa through some landmarks in the city and tasting the local cuisine. A night of fun and amazement start with a cruise through the bustling streets, narrow alleys, important monuments, beautiful tree-lined avenues all with a rich hidden history and tradition. Be sure you come with the empty stomach because during your journey, you will stop to enjoy some of the local specialties that are only found in Hanoi. Go deep into the nightlife while being driven to local bars and lounges where the young generation and even the older people come to unwind and flaunt their unique styles. Come and enjoy the nightlife of Hanoi with us. We commit to giving you a fun and memorable time on your trip to our beloved country.

See Hanoi like the locals do: on the back of a motorbike. You’ll get a personalized look at the Vietnamese capital and get a taste of its cuisine along the way. See pagodas, bridges, and other landmarks while a private driver takes you around Hoan Kiem Lake. Then finish your half-day excursion with a restaurant lunch and drink.

Discover the rich history and charm of Hanoi on a half-day food tour by scooter. Travel around the Old Quarter, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and West Lake at a relaxed pace and see the city from a unique perspective. You’ll visit the most popular sights, where you can stop for plenty of photo ops.

Beginning at our shop on West Lake, you will visit some beautiful cultural points of interest as you circle Hanoi’s largest lake including Vong Thi Pagoda & Communal House, Tay Ho Temple and historic village & Yen Phu Village. Last but not least, you can take part in a lotus tea workshop, a tradition maintained through 4 generations of family in our friend’s home. Our West Lake Tour is an unforgettable experience that combines history, culture, religion and unique technology taking you to amazing sites away from the busy tourist trail. Highlights: ▪️ Tay Ho Lotus Lake ▪️ Tra Sen ltous tea workshop ▪️ Tay Ho Temple ▪️ Yen Phu Village & Tea break at the beautiful Westlake side ▪️ Vong Thi Ancient Pagoda and war bunker ▪️ Vong Thi Communal House

See major attractions in the capital city of Hanoi on a private 3.5-hour tour, departing in the morning or afternoon. Unlock Vietnam’s rich history at its cultural heart, heading to popular sights that include the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, Temple of Literature and Quan Thanh Temple. Stroll to West Lake with a personal guide at your side and cast your gaze on picturesque Tran Quoc Pagoda before a visit to the Old Quarter.

This is a whole new experience and different feeling on the back of motorbikes, going through some lesser known spots, cultural sites to understand the thousand-year-old city. The great street foods also are highlight and should not be missed.

Our Hanoi Instagram Tour will take you to the most Instagrammable spots in Vietnam’s capital, all in one day. If you’re looking to experience the local culture, try some delicious food and get a ton of great vacation photos, then this is the tour for you! Our all-inclusive Hanoi day tour will start with you being picked up from your hotel by one of our awesome local tour guides who will be so excited to show you around their home. Plus, all of our guides speak great English, so nothing will be lost in translation! Full schedule 9:00 AM – Pick up at your hotel 9:30 AM – Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum 10:30 AM – Explore the Tran Quoc Pagoda 11:30 AM – Take a stroll on the Long Bien Bridge 12:00 PM – Lunch Time! 1:00 PM – Visit The Huc Bridge in Hoan Kiem Lake 2:00 PM – Grab a coffee at a secret Instagrammable cafe 3:00 PM – Visit the famous St. Joseph’s Cathedral 4:00 PM – Visit the Temple of Literature 4:30 PM – Return back to your hotel 5:00 PM – Arrive back at your hotel

Taste your way through Hanoi on a street food tour that explores vibrant local cuisine along with some of Hanoi's top landmarks and neighborhoods. Choose a walking tour or opt for a trip through the city by motorbike, stopping at a series of food stalls, local eateries, and restaurants along the way. Both morning and evening departures are available for this Hanoi street food experience, which includes food, drink, and pickup and drop-off at hotels in the Old Quarter.

Tour start every night  16:00 to 22:00 tour with beautifull vintage vespa and proffesional team will take you to see hanoi nighlife, and enjoy the most famous the traditional food in hanoi where you will try and eat Bun Cha Obama, and Nem, Pho Cuon, and many different dishes, our vintage vespa riders will take you through most beautiful street in hanoi for your get great picture,of hanoi night life, enjoy egg coffee, and fun at local life music bar with delicious drinks

When the work day is finished and night falls, Hanoians and their city come to life like no other city in South East Asia. Let Paloma Motorbike Tours show you the city in full bloom at night like a local. Street Markets and Food Stalls are at their best at night. In true Hanoian fashion, the food of the north is at it’s best. The variety and volume of food will thrust you into a gastronomic adventure with no end in sight. On the back of your motorbike, in open air, your senses will be on overdrive as the sights and the amazing smells that will make this adventure an unforgettable experience.Hanoi Night Lights & Food TourThe city takes on a totally different personality at night. Small alleyways light up and places you did not even realize existed during the daytime come to life at night. From dimly lit Cafes to beautifully lit Night Clubs and every sight in between, Paloma Motorbike Tours will show you how to spend the night like a local.

This is the one-and-only tour that can guarantee you the unique Hanoi experience as a local. Born and raised in Hanoi, I know the city like the back of my hand. I've hosted on Airbnb for 2 years and never get a rate lower than 5/5 stars. Together, we'll explore Landmarks, Museums, Street food, Signature Drinks & Desserts, depending on what you really want to see. I will give you the perfect agenda that you can't find anywhere else.

If what you are looking for is a few days to spend some quality time with friends and family and to unwind, then you have come to the right place. Within 5 days, we will take you to visit the most highlighted destinations of the North, from the seasoned yet modern Capital of A Thousand Years of Civilization to the majestic spiritual complex of Ninh Binh, then ending up on a luxurious cruise while passing through thousands of islets in Ha Long Bay. Travel with us and let us take care of you because we value your precious time just as much as we believe Northern Vietnam will not disappoint you.

✔️ ✔️ ✔️ HIGHLIGHT ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Visit Tran Quoc pagoda and one stilt pagoda - the most ancient pagoda in Vietnam, enjoy breathtaking view and ancient pagoda. ✔️Enjoy a tasty set menu lunch with Vietnamese cuisine at a local restaurant ✔️Exploring history of Vietnam when you visit Ho Chi Minh Complex and Hoa Lo Prison ✔️Learn more about examination culture of Vietnam in the past in The First University of Vietnam

✔️ ✔️ ✔️ HIGHLIGHT ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Visit Tran Quoc pagoda and one stilt pagoda - the most ancient pagoda in Vietnam, enjoy breathtaking view and ancient pagoda. ✔️Enjoy a tasty set menu lunch with Vietnamese cuisine at a local restaurant ✔️Exploring history of Vietnam when you visit Ho Chi Minh Complex and Hoa Lo Prison ✔️Learn more about examination culture of Vietnam in the past in The First University of Vietnam

One unique tour in Hanoi: sightseeing on motorbike, discover cuisine, nightlife, culture - As seen on CNN and Channel News Asia - Travel and Hospitality Award Winner - Best Beer Tour in Vietnam - Being driven by experienced local riders throughout Hanoi. - Learn about Vietnamese beer culture, brewing art, the life of Vietnamese people as well as completely random stories that are bound to make you laugh – a lot!

One unique tour in Hanoi: sightseeing on motorbike, discover cuisine, nightlife, culture - As seen on CNN and Channel News Asia - Travel and Hospitality Award Winner - Best Beer Tour in Vietnam - Being driven by experienced local riders throughout Hanoi. - Learn about Vietnamese beer culture, brewing art, the life of Vietnamese people as well as completely random stories that are bound to make you laugh – a lot!