15 Back-Street Scooter Tours Worth Flying For

1.Ninh Binh HIGHTLIGHT & HIDDEN GEM Tour From Hanoi: Skip-The-Line

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,212 reviews · from $89Our pick

Spend 10 to 11 hours exploring Ninh Binh with a small group of up to eight. You’ll ride a boat through Tam Coc or Trang An, climb 500 steps at Mua Cave, visit temples, eat at a local riverside home restaurant, and ride pillion through the countryside with guides such as Q, Louis, Tim, and Huy.

“The landscapes in Ninh Binh are absolutely incredible. The boat ride was easily the highlight of the entire trip—just stunning views everywhere you look. The lunch provided was good, but the scenery really steals the show. Our guide, Louis, made the day run very smoothly. He was organized, friendly, and took some great photos of us. He handled all the logistics perfectly. Also, a big thank you to our driver for getting us there and back safely. Definitely a must-do for the nature alone.”

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2.City Highlights and Saigon Unseen Scooter Combo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,366 reviews · 3h 30m · from $25

Ride pillion with an English-speaking local guide through Saigon’s French Quarter, narrow residential lanes, Chinatown, temples, and markets. The 210-minute tour costs $25, includes a helmet and transport, and offers an optional snack and drink. Guides such as Alex, Finn, Kai, and Mina are known for safe driving and lively local insight.

“Really fun activity. The group leader Kai and the other motorbike drivers, Felix, Jade and Maris, were amazing! They were very friendly, accommodating and made sure we were comfortable and safe at all times. You get to see the city from the back of a motorbike which is a unique, fun experience and you also get to learn about the history of the city from the very knowledgeable Kai and Jade. A must do activity and make sure to request for Kai and his group as your guides.”

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3.Afternoon Saigon Unseen Adventure by Scooter |Opt: Ao Dai Riders

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,282 reviews · from $25

See Ho Chi Minh City from the back of a scooter with an English-speaking guide. Visit the Thich Quang Duc monument, Ho Thi Ky Flower Market, Thien Hau Pagoda, a District 4 floating market, and a hidden war basement. Food, drinks, fuel, helmets, insurance, and hotel pickup are included.

“I had an amazing day with Katie, this is truly the best way to see Saigon. She was so fun and helpful, I learned so much about the city that I wouldn’t have learned if I tried to explore on my own. I was sad when the tour ended because I wantRead more”

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4.Saigon Afternoon Unseen Street Food by Scooter |Opt: Ao Dai Rider

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 854 reviews · from $37

Spend four hours on a motorbike with an English-speaking local guide, visiting a wartime bunker café, Ho Thi Ky Flower Market, Chinatown, old apartments, and District 4. Food, drinks, fuel, helmets, insurance, and central hotel pickup are included. Ao Dai riders require six hours’ notice.

“I got a really wonderful tour with Wolf, He’s so friendly and funny that I feel like going with a friend. He took me having a lot of foods and places, it was amazing.”

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5.Morning Saigon Unseen Adventure Scooter with Ao Dai Riders Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 646 reviews · from $25

Ride through Ho Chi Minh City with a local motorbike guide on a four-hour private tour. Visit a flower market, old apartments, Chinatown, a wartime bunker, floating market, and local food stops. Female Ao Dai riders can be requested at least six hours ahead.

“This past Monday I experienced the ‘Morning Saigon Unseen Adventure by Motorbike and Scooter’. My guide Adam communicated easily and promptly on WhatsApp which made it a simple process. Unfortunately, he texted me at 8am hRead more”

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6.Hoi An Vespa Tours: Hoi An Highlights and Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 382 reviews · from $57

Ride pillion on a vintage-style Vespa through Hoi An’s Old Town, Tra Que, Cam Chau, and Bay Mau Coconut Forest. Your English-speaking guide leads you through narrow lanes, rice fields, local coffee, a bamboo basket boat ride, and a meal of Hoi An specialties. Pickup is available nearby.

“My guide Bao was excellent! Very good English and knowledge of the area. He advised me on cuisine and coffee. It was a great afternoon with a very engaging tour guide”

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7.Rome by Vespa – Live the City Like a Local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 297 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $180

Ride through Rome with Angelo, Sergio, and their driving team on a three-hour Vespa tour. Expect famous sights such as the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, and Spanish Steps, plus side streets, viewpoints, coffee in the historic center, and frequent photo stops. Pickup and drop-off are available in central Rome.

“My preferred method of transportation is now Vespa! The tour guides were so friendly, and Angelo did a great job of explaining the history of different sites. We saw everything one could hope to see and more, including cute side streets and impressive viewpoints. Highly, highly recommend this tour. Grazie Mille!”

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8.Hidden Gems Private Street Food by scooters with girl drivers.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 201 reviews · from $54

At 6 pm, female scooter guides collect you from your hotel for a private evening of local food and city views. Ride through Bui Vien Street, past the Saigon River and District 4, stopping for banh xeo, bo la lot, banh mi, grilled banana, tea, and desserts.

“Our guide took us to several of his favorite spots. His English was perfect and easy to understand. He explained what we were eating and had good conversation during the walk in between.”

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9.Private Saigon Unseen Tour by Scooter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 124 reviews · from $28

Ride with a local English-speaking guide through eight districts of Ho Chi Minh City. Visit Thich Quang Duc Monument, Ho Thi Ky Market, Chinatown, temples, old markets, and a family coffee shop where you learn to make vot coffee. Pickup is included in Districts 1, 3, 5, and 10.

“Highly recommended. Seeing the city from the back of a motorbike is the way to do it here and is a lot better than a car. Seeing places that most people don't see is really a highlight and learning about how local people live was really interesting. If you like culture, unique, and learning about the city then this is the tour for you.”

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10.Explore Rome on a Vespa: Uncover the City’s Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 113 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $59

Ride as a passenger on a Vespa through central Rome with a professional driver and photographer. Visit the Colosseum, Orange Garden, Circus Maximus, Acqua Paola Fountain, and Gianicolo Terrace, then receive 25 JPG photos. Guides such as Leo and Eric are praised for friendly commentary and careful driving.

“It was a great way to see Rome on the back of a Vespa, great fun, drivers were friendly and knowledgable. One of my highlights of our weekend.”

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11.Rome City Highlights & Hidden Gems: Vespa Sidecar Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $179

Ride behind a professional driver in a custom Vespa sidecar, or switch to the rear scooter seat, as guides such as Brando, Xander, and Ricardo show you Rome’s major sights, quiet corners, viewpoints, and historic neighborhoods in about three hours.

“We had a wonderful excursion today with Spin. He has a wonderful ability to connect with the family and share the history of Rome. We took a lovely gelato and coffee break along the way. Mattia was great as well. We were in good hands! The guide makes the time spent priceless together.”

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12.City Unseen Highlights 2h Tour | Opt: Ao Dai Riders

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · from $18Best value

Ride with a friendly local guide through Ho Chi Minh City’s old apartment blocks, Ho Thi Ky Flower Market, Nguyen Hue Street, Notre Dame, and the Central Post Office. Hotel pickup, helmet, fuel, insurance, and rain poncho are included. Female Ao Dai riders can be requested six hours ahead.

“Very entertaining tour. Tour guides (Anthony and Luan) were informative and fun. Very good at conversations. Took us to good spots!”

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13.Saigon Unseen: Culture, Coffee, Hidden Spots Motorbike Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · from $33

Ride pillion through Ho Chi Minh City with a local English-speaking guide such as Minh, Man, Den, or Yang. This private four-hour outing combines pagodas, the Pink Church, old apartments, flower markets, traditional coffee, local drinks, and a Saigon River ride.

“Minh and Man did a great job walking us through some different neighborhoods of Saigon. Being on the back of a bike was also a great way to get a new perspective on things.”

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14.Authentic Rome Vespa Tour /See the Eternal City Like a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 31 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $92

You’ll ride as a passenger behind a private Vespa driver, with hotel pickup possible in central Rome. The two-hour route combines city sights, scenic viewpoints, photo stops, local conversation, and coffee at one of Rome’s high points. Guides may speak English, Italian, Turkish, French, Russian, or Spanish.

“This was a fantastic tour and a truly wonderful way to experience Rome. My guide picked me up from my location and really made sure he tailored the tour to my needs. The pics were heaps of fun too! Add it to your bucket list as a must do when in Rome!”

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15.E-scooter & EUC guided tour to the secret spots in Vancouver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $126

Start at Science World for a private 4 to 5-hour Vancouver tour with guide Roman. Learn the basics, gear up, and ride e-scooters through Chinatown, Gastown, Coal Harbour, Stanley Park, Granville Island, and False Creek. You can also try an electric unicycle.

“Great time with our 11 and 14 year old! Our whole family really had a fun time! Great tour of the city in a fun and new way to see it!”

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