The 11 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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5.Private tour – Hanoi old quarter cyclo tour (2 hours)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $39

Ride a private cyclo through Hanoi’s Old Quarter with a local English-speaking guide. Expect narrow streets, old houses, temples, churches, shops, and photo stops around Hang Ma, Hang Bac, Lo Ren, and Lan Ong. Hotel pickup, water, and entrance fees are included.

“As a solo traveler I thought it was a great idea for a local to show me around before venturing out by myself.”

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6.Private Evening Walking Tour – Cyclo & Water Puppet Show in Hanoi Old Quarter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $34

Spend 3.5 hours with a private English-speaking guide, riding a cyclo through Hanoi’s French Quarter, visiting Hoan Kiem Lake, walking the Old Quarter, eating beef pho, and watching a 50-minute water puppet show. Guides may include Ashley, Tina, Leon, or Paul.

“Perfect intro to the city of Hanoi. We landed and took this tour after a banh mi. What a highlight. Paul our guide was awesome. He took us to the puppet show, helped us cross streets, set us up in a cyclo which was heaps of fun (please rRead more”

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7.Hanoi 2.5 hour Guided Sightseeing Cyclo Tour & Egg Coffee Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $42

Meet an English-speaking teacher at Cafe Minh for an egg coffee class, then explore Hanoi’s Old Quarter by cyclo with a guide. Make four coffee styles, sample a Vietnamese dessert, visit St. Joseph’s Cathedral, and optionally finish with a Thang Long water puppet show.

“This was a great experience. Ruby was a gem and she was an excellent teacher whose English was perfect with an American accent even. She taught us to make 4 types of coffee while we frothed and poured. I learned a new party trick Read more”

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8.3 Hour Hanoi Street Food Tour by Walking, Motorbike or Cyclo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $32

Explore Hanoi’s Old Quarter with an English-speaking guide, sampling 5 to 8 local dishes, bottled water, beer, and egg coffee. Choose walking, motorbike, or cyclo travel. Pickup and drop-off are available for hotels in the Old Quarter, with vegetarian and vegan options available by notice.

“Three hours in Hanoi is hardly enough to sample the vibrant cuisine of the place, but it is enough to whet your appetite. We plunged straight into the chaos of the Old Quarter, our senses overwhelmed by the aromas of street food stalls. The Read more”

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9.Private: Hanoi Street Food tour with Water Puppet Show and Cyclo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $42

Spend 3.5 hours with a private English-speaking guide in Hanoi’s Old Quarter. Ride a cyclo for 30 minutes, try local dishes including bun cha and coffee, then watch a water puppet show. Guides such as Hannah, Trang, Dan, and Nick have led this experience.

“We had a really nice time trying different foods and learning about Vietnam from Lilly our guide. Excellent host with great English.”

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10.Hanoi Cyclo and Street Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $40

Spend about three hours with an English-speaking guide such as Monica, April, Lily, or Daphne, combining a two-hour cyclo ride with Hanoi landmarks and street food. Taste pho or banh mi, bun cha, dessert, and drinks while learning how each dish fits local life.

“Great food tour with Pilko (An) & Evelyn!! Very friendly, knowledgeable and kind!! My family and I enjoyed delicious Vietnamese food/drinks at every stop and we were grateful for alternative recommendations for those of us that did not drink coffee. 10/10 recommend!!”

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11.Embark On A Cyclo City View Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $68

Ride a traditional cyclo through Hanoi’s Old Quarter and quieter alleys, visit Dong Xuan Market, Train Road, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, B52 Lake, West Lake, and Tran Quoc Pagoda, then enjoy one local dish and a drink with an English-speaking guide.

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