The 4 Hanoi Cyclo and Rickshaw Tours That Earn Their Price

1.Old Quarter Trishaw Cyclo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 181 reviews · 30 - 45 minutes · from $8Our pick

Ride a Vietnamese cyclo through Hanoi’s Old Quarter with a local driver pedaling behind you. The 30 to 45 minute trip passes Hoan Kiem Lake, Dong Xuan Market, St. Joseph’s Cathedral, and the Opera House, with stops for photos. Hotel pickup is available in the Old Quarter.

“However, we were a little disappointed as we gave a small tip but the drivers expected more and were a little unhappy. We were told that tips were included in the price.”

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2.Small-Group Street Food Cyclo Tour of Hanoi Old Quarter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 98 reviews · from $34Top rated

Walk Hanoi’s Old Quarter with a local English-speaking guide, stopping for bún chả, phở, bánh mì, and egg coffee before a 30-minute cyclo ride. Guides such as Lina, Chi, Dan, Anna, and Claudia tailor food choices when possible, including vegetarian requests.

“Our guide arrived late and then he was still trying to organise the cyclo riders which meant we left 15 minutes late yet the tour ended exactly on time. We felt pressurised by the guide who was insistent on us going on some other tours after this tour. My husband's rider kept tapping him on the shoulder in the last 15 minutes saying money for beer all the time, so there was undoubted pressure for a gratuity. It may be better to use riders who are contracted to deliver this service to avoid this type of thing happening. We had done a lot of walking in the Old Quarter and…”

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3.Hanoi Walking Street Food Tour & Cyclo Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 90 reviews · 3h 30m · from $25

Spend about 3.5 hours walking Hanoi’s Old Quarter with a local English-speaking guide, tasting bun cha, pho, banh mi, che, and egg coffee. Guides such as Long, Daniel, and Stephanie add food and cultural context, followed by a roughly 40-minute cyclo ride.

“Really enjoyed this tour, good safe way to go round the city and try lovely Vietnamese food. The guides were super professional and friendly.”

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4.Cyclo the Old Quarter and Egg Coffee Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 63 reviews · 150 - 210 minutes · from $22

See Hanoi’s Old Quarter from a cyclo, walk around Hoan Kiem Lake, cross the Morning Sunlight Bridge to Temple of Jade Mountain, taste bun cha, and finish with egg coffee. English-speaking guides such as Justin, Dan, and Liam are praised for clear stories and helpful local tips.

“Kiera Bich Pham was amazing!! Very knowledgeable, passionate and eager to assist and explain everything about the city’s culture, history and characteristics! I absolutely loved it 🤍”

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