10 History Rides by Motorbike Worldwide Worth Booking

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

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

Ride through Ho Chi Minh City with a private English-speaking motorbike guide. Visit Notre Dame Cathedral, a burning monk memorial, a former Viet Cong weapons cellar, wet and flower markets, Chinatown, and an ancient temple. Coffee, snacks, and a Saigon River ride round out this four-hour introduction.

“If this is your fist time in the city. This tour is a great way to see all the major sights and try local food. The guide was great, she knew a lot about the city, yet made the tour fun and interactive. Hani is a great guide.”

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

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

Ride as a passenger with a licensed local driver on a private four-and-a-half-hour tour of Hue. Visit Thanh Toan Bridge, a rice museum, village workshops, Vong Canh Hill, Tiger Arena, Thien Mu Pagoda, and a local market. Guides such as Mr Happy and Von add humor, history, photos, and careful riding.

“My family and I joined the local tour around Hue with our wonderful guide, Happy. It was a wonderful way to see and experience the local area. Thank you Happy and your two other guides.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · from $20Best value

Ride behind an English-speaking guide from Hue to the Citadel, royal tombs, Thanh Toan Bridge, incense village, pagodas, and countryside stops. Guides including Tommy, Linh, Nhi, and Trang can adjust the route. Hotel pickup is included, and you can choose Tu Hieu or Thien Mu Pagoda before departure. Expect 4 to 8 hours, plus extra fees for several sites.

“A GREAT day with Linh exploring Hue! She worked with us to create a great itinerary. She was super knowledgeable! She and her drivers were super careful and made the motorbike your the best way around the city!”

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4.Lisbon Historic – Private Vintage Sidecar Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 1 hour (approx.)

Ride through Lisbon in a vintage sidecar on a private one-hour tour for up to two people. From the meeting point on Rua Garrett, you’ll see Praça do Comércio, Carmo, Rossio, Baixa, the cathedral, Alfama viewpoints, the National Pantheon, and more. The guide speaks English, with French available in some cases.

“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

Ride pillion with Quyen Easy Rider from Hoi An on a private 6 to 8 hour day tour. Visit the Marble Mountains, My Khe Beach, Dragon Bridge, Hai Van Pass, and Lang Co Beach. Quyen provides local stories and careful riding, while you handle lunch at Lang Co. Pickup is available and all listed fees are included.

“Wow, what an amazing day. Quyen is a tremendous guide and we all had a great day. Felt very safe on the bigger bikes and saw lots of things we couldn’t have seen any other way.”

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6.Historic Motorcycle Side-car Tour 1H

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 1 hour

Ride through Lisbon in a private motorcycle sidecar for two, guided in English or French by Stefan. In one hour, you pass Chiado, Carmo, Alfama, Sé Cathedral, Commerce Square, and Graça viewpoints. Helmets, gloves, and goggles are provided, and the route can change with traffic or your wishes.

“This was an excellent experience. Stefan showed me much of the city and gave me a lot of interesting information. I had never been in a sidecar before. It is a fun way to get around and a great way to see this beautiful city.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $29

Ride behind an English-speaking local guide through Ho Chi Minh City for four hours. You’ll see major landmarks, sip coffee in a former Viet Cong spy house, sample market food, and visit Chinatown’s Thien Hau Temple. Guides such as Urii, Den, and Bob add local stories, careful driving, and practical city tips.

“Urii is amazing person, kind, gentle and fun! I felt like she is my long-time close friend and tour with her is unforgettable experience. If you want an authentic experience with true local insights, than Urii is the best guide you can get. I'm really looking forward to seeing her next time!”

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8.Hanoi Motorbike Tour for Historical Culture and Fun Sightseeing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $55

Ride through Hanoi with an experienced driver and English-speaking guide, starting near the Old Quarter. You’ll visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Temple of Literature, Long Bien Bridge, and local food stops. Guides such as Chung and Max add history, street knowledge, and a personal touch. Helmets, rain ponchos, entry fees, one food, and one drink are included.

“Thank you for today's city tour guide. Chung is very professional and patient. He hoped that we could learn more about Vietnam, so each place was introduced in detail, allowing me to learn its history, importance and influence. Chung also tRead more”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $49

Ride through Hanoi with an English-speaking guide and licensed driver, stopping at the Ho Chi Minh Complex, B-52 Lake, Train Street, French Quarter, Bo De Pagoda, and Long Bien Bridge. You’ll eat local food, enjoy drinks by the railway, and see an egg coffee demonstration. Hotel pickup, helmets, rain ponchos, and entrance fees are included.

“I booked a tour from Funny Travel and with the amazing guidance from Alice, I had an extraordinary experience in Ha Noi. The food was very good and the tour guide was very friendly. Hope 1 day to visit again 10/10”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $59

Ride through Hanoi with an English-speaking guide and a small group of up to seven. Visit colonial landmarks, Long Biên Bridge, war relics, and Cua Bac, then enjoy live coffee roasting, Vietnamese coffee, and a home-style lunch at Cơm Phố Cổ. Pickup is offered, with a central start and finish.

“One day left in the stay, but rain. In the midst of all this, I asked him to take me on tour, and he was willing to do so. The tour guide speaks fluent English, so if you don't know English, you may want to use the translation app.”

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