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Hanoi Motorbike Tours
Experience the capital like a local with our Hanoi motorbike tours. Our guides take you to authentic food stops, cultural highlights, and hidden neighborhoods you won’t reach on foot.
Best Hanoi Motorbike Tours
The best Hanoi motorbike tours for discovering authentic neighborhoods, street food, and local culture.
Safe & Experienced Drivers
Ride with trained local drivers who know how to navigate Hanoi’s traffic safely and comfortably.
Local & Authentic
Explore Hanoi like a local — from hidden cafés and backstreets to real neighborhoods beyond the Old Quarter.
Small Groups & Flexible Routes
Tours are private or in small groups, allowing the guide to adjust the route based on your interests, comfort level, and preferred pace.
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A Quick Guide to Hanoi Motorbike Tours
This quick guide covers the key things to know before booking a motorbike tour in Hanoi — from safety to weather and the types of tours available.
Safety on Hanoi Motorbike Tours
Hanoi’s traffic can feel chaotic, but motorbike tours are safe when done with trained local drivers who navigate the city every day. Helmets are always provided, routes avoid unnecessary risks, and the pace is easy and comfortable even for travelers who feel nervous about riding in Vietnam.
What Happens When It Rains?
Motorbike tours in Hanoi operate in the rain, just like local life does. Guides provide ponchos, adjust the route to include more covered stops, and keep the experience comfortable. Light rain is common in Hanoi and rarely interrupts the flow of a tour.
Types of Hanoi Motorbike Tours
There are several styles of motorbike tours to choose from, depending on what you want to experience. The most popular include food-focused tours, local district rides through hidden alleys and markets, vintage-style motorbike tours, and evening or night tours when the city is cooler and lively.
Riding vs. Sitting on the Back
On a standard motorbike tour you always sit on the back — you never drive yourself. This is the safest and most enjoyable way to explore Hanoi. Self-driving is only possible if you request it in advance and hold both a valid motorbike license and an international driving permit (IDP), and even then it must follow the guide’s lead.
Who Hanoi Motorbike Tours Are Suitable For
Hanoi motorbike tours are suitable for almost everyone: solo travelers, couples, families, first-time visitors, older travelers, and even people who feel unsure about the traffic. Children can join as well, as long as they are comfortable sitting safely on the back with an experienced driver.
Why book your Hanoi Motorbike Tours with Local Vietnam
Local team with lifelong experience in Hanoi
Most of our Local Vietnam expert team is based in Hanoi and has lived here their entire lives. We know the districts, hidden alleys, markets, and backstreets from daily experience—not from guidebooks—so your Hanoi motorbike tour shows the real city.
Trusted local guides and safe driving
We work closely with experienced Hanoi riders who understand the traffic, choose safe routes, and drive responsibly. Clear communication, good organisation, and a strong focus on safety make our Hanoi motorbike tours comfortable even for first-time visitors.
Authentic routes that avoid the overly touristy areas
Our tours focus on everyday neighbourhoods, local food spots, and cultural areas that many visitors miss. You get an honest, local experience of Hanoi, built on real knowledge and long-term connections—not staged attractions.
More tours in Hanoi
Hanoi motorbike tours are one of the best ways to explore the city’s backstreets, but there’s much more to experience here. Discover all Hanoi tours including walking food tours, city highlights, street markets, museums, and day trips to Ninh Binh or the Perfume Pagoda.
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