12 Heritage Rides Worth Flying For

1.Saigon Unseen, History, & Hidden Gems Sightseeing Motorbike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 416 reviews · from $33Our pick

Ride behind a local guide through Ho Chi Minh City’s Districts 1, 3, 5, and 10. Visit Notre Dame Cathedral, a former wart weapons cellar, a burning monk memorial, markets, a flower market, and an ancient Chinatown temple. Coffee, snacks, helmets, fuel, water, and hotel pickup are included. Guides such as Kien, Hani, Teo, and Harry may lead your private group.

“Harry and Helen picked us up on time after confirming all details with us both the night before and early morning. Just we’re just excellent guides. Very knowledgeable and so enthusiastic. Five stars guys!!”

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2.Hue Half-Day Motorbike Tour – Authentic Countryside of Vietnam, History, Culture

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 143 reviews · from $36

Ride pillion with a licensed local driver through Hue’s countryside and historic sites. You’ll visit Thanh Toan Bridge, learn rice-making skills, shape incense, try conical-hat crafts, see old bunkers, and tour Thien Mu Pagoda. Guides such as Mr Happy and Von add humor, photos, and local context to this private 4.5-hour outing.

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3.Hue Motorbike & Boat Tour to Countryside & Heritage Sites

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · from $20Cheapest day out

Ride behind an English-speaking driver-guide through Hue’s countryside and royal sites. You may visit Thanh Toan Bridge, Minh Mang and Khai Dinh tombs, Thuy Xuan incense village, Tu Hieu or Thien Mu Pagoda, and finish with a Perfume River cruise. Guides such as Tommy, Linh, Nhi, and Trang are named in past tour feedback, but availability varies.

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4.Lisbon Historic – Private Vintage Sidecar Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $156 per bike, up to 2

Ride through Lisbon in a private vintage sidecar with an English-speaking guide, starting near Rua Garrett and returning there. In about an hour, you’ll pass Praça do Comércio, Carmo Church, Rossio, Baixa, Lisbon Cathedral, the National Pantheon, Alfama viewpoints, and Liberty Avenue. The small format gives you a quick, personal look at the city.

“The tour in side car around Lisbon, with the guide, was a fantastic experience! The 1-hour duration of the tour is perfect to appreciate the ride with the vehicle, the tour around some great points of interest in Lisbon, without having to block half a day for the experience. The guide (french-speaking for our experience), was really attentive to us, helping us to get in and out of the vehicle if needed, and did not hesitate to make the tour last a little bit longer than scheduled. During the break, he also offered us coffee cups and local sweets, which was very well appreciated. Thank you very much for the…”

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5.Motorbike Day Tour from Hoi An History, Scenery and Beaches

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $65

Spend 6 to 8 hours riding as a passenger with Quyen Easy Rider from Hoi An through Marble Mountains, Da Nang, Hai Van Pass, and Lang Co Beach. You’ll see caves and temples, cross Dragon Bridge, stop at beaches, and hear local history along the way. Lunch is not included.

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6.Historic Motorcycle Side-car Tour 1H

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 1 hour · from $152 per bike, up to 2

Ride through Lisbon in a classic motorcycle sidecar with a private English or French-speaking guide. In one hour, you pass Chiado, Alfama, the cathedral, Commerce Square, Graça, and several viewpoints. Stefan is praised for safe riding, warm conversation, and helpful local tips. Helmets, gloves, and goggles are supplied when needed.

“Must do in Lisbon Stephan is very nice, excellent tour guide”

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7.Hue Historical Motorbike Half Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $86

Ride through Hue with an English-speaking guide and local driver, stopping at the Imperial City, Gia Long Tomb, and Thien Mu Pagoda. You’ll cross rural roads, photograph rice fields and villages, enjoy coffee, and eat a Hue specialty lunch. Guides such as Khoa and Jimmy are noted for clear history and safe driving.

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8.Private Saigon History, Hidden Gems & Culture Motorbike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $29

Ride through Ho Chi Minh City with an English-speaking local guide such as Den, Urii, or Bob. You’ll visit major landmarks, sip coffee in a former Viet Cong spy house, sample market food, and explore Chinatown’s temple, Silk Street, and Lantern Street. Pickup is included in Districts 1, 3, and 4.

“Den and Uri our guide was really nice and kind to take care of us while tour . Den explain places completely and Uri was a sweet sweet girl .. they drive also safely.”

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9.Hanoi Motorbike Tour for Historical Culture and Fun Sightseeing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $55

Ride through Hanoi with local guides such as Chung and Max, stopping at Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Temple of Literature, Long Bien Bridge, and the Old Quarter. Your four-hour outing includes a driver, helmet, rain poncho, entry fees, one food, and one drink, with vegetarian and vegan choices available.

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10.Hanoi Scooter Tour: History, Culture, Train Street on Motorbike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $49

This private 4.5-hour Hanoi scooter tour pairs a licensed driver and English-speaking guide with visits to the Ho Chi Minh Complex, B-52 Lake, Train Street, French Quarter, Bo De Pagoda, and Long Bien Bridge. You’ll get hotel pickup, a helmet, rain poncho, local food, drinks, and an egg coffee demonstration.

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11.Hue Private Historical Motorbike Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $86

Spend 7 to 9 hours seeing Hue from the back of a motorbike with a private English-speaking guide such as Khoa. Visit the Citadel, Thanh Toan Village, a king’s tomb, Thien Mu Pagoda, and the Perfume River. You’ll also learn about farming, make a conical hat, eat vegetarian lunch, and ride a private dragon boat.

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12.Vintage Motorbike Tour | Historic City Tour with Lunch Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $59

Spend 4 to 5 hours exploring Hanoi from the back of a vintage motorbike with an English-speaking guide. Visit the cathedral, Opera House, Long Biên Bridge, B-52 sites, and Cua Bac relic. You will roast coffee, drink a cup, and share a traditional lunch with a first beer included. Groups are limited to seven.

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