Departure Times
11:00 AM | 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM | 5:00 PM
The exact route, food selection, and stops may vary depending on traffic, weather, local conditions, and food availability.
Highlights
Explore Hanoi by traditional cyclo
Discover the historic Old Quarter
Ride around Hoan Kiem Lake
Pass Hanoi's iconic landmarks and colonial architecture
Taste authentic Vietnamese street food
Enjoy local drinks
Learn about Hanoi from a local guide
Enjoy a private experience for your group
1. Hotel Pickup & Cyclo Ride
Meet your private local guide and cyclo driver at your hotel in central Hanoi and begin your journey through the heart of the city.
2. Hanoi Old Quarter
Explore the atmospheric streets of Hanoi's Old Quarter, famous for its historic buildings, traditional shops, street vendors, cafés, and lively local atmosphere.
Your cyclo will take you through the area's characteristic narrow streets while your guide explains the history of Hanoi's famous 36 guild streets.
3. Hoan Kiem Lake & Iconic Landmarks
Continue towards Hoan Kiem Lake, the cultural heart of Hanoi, and pass some of the city's most famous landmarks, including:
Ngoc Son Temple & The Huc Bridge
St. Joseph's Cathedral
Hanoi Opera House
Dong Xuan Market
Ma May Ancient House
Landmarks are viewed from the cyclo and are not included as interior visits.
4. Vietnamese Street Food
Stop at a local food stall or small eatery and taste authentic Hanoi street food. Depending on availability, you may try Banh Tom (West Lake Shrimp Cake), Bun Cha (Vietnamese grilled pork with fresh rice noodles), Pho Cuon (Fresh Pho Rolls), Banh Cuon (Steamed Rice Rolls), or Vietnamese deep fried spring rolls…
Your guide will introduce the dishes and explain how locals traditionally enjoy them.
5. Local Drink Experience
Relax at a local café and enjoy a traditional Vietnamese drink, such as Vietnamese iced coffee, tea, or Hanoi's famous egg coffee.
6. Tour Ends
After approximately 2 hours, your private cyclo experience ends at your hotel or a convenient location in central Hanoi.
Private cyclo ride
Private English-speaking local guide
Vietnamese street food tasting
Local drinks
Hotel pickup in central Hanoi
Attraction entrance fees
Personal expenses
Pickup outside central Hanoi unless arranged in advance