Hidden Hanoi by Cyclo and Vespa

Your captivating day begins with the quiet charm of the city. Your 20-minute cyclo ride is the finest way to navigate the Old Quarter's arteries, uncovering a 'secret' Hanoi where hidden passageways open to reveal unique historical gems. We pass near the stoic Long Bien Bridge, a century of architectural pride, before the journey accelerates.

You are whisked away on vintage Vespa motorbikes, joining the exhilarating pulse of Hanoi as you reach the solemn Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum at Ba Dinh Square. A romantic stroll follows down Phan Dinh Phung Street, admiring its ancient dracontomelum trees and French-colonial villas, including the elegant Cua Bac Church. History then beckons, as you visit the infamous Hoa Lo Museum (the 'Hanoi Hilton') or the serene Temple of Literature.

Your immersive morning culminates with a truly unique culinary experience at A Ban Mountain Dew. This project, steeped in passion, delivers the authentic, complex flavours of Northern Vietnam's diverse ethnic groups, a delicious and beautifully presented feast.

The afternoon is then at your leisure to explore or simply enjoy your hotel. Should you wish, the Sofitel's complimentary Path of History tour offers a final, fascinating insight, revealing its long-forgotten underground bunker.