Hanoi Self Ride E-Bike City tour
- 4 hours
- English-speaking guide
- Private option
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From $45 per adult
Children from $33.75 (75% of adult). Infants on a parent's lap are free.
- Free date change
- Reserve now & pay later
- Free date change — read policy
Ride your own pedal-assist e-bike through Hanoi's lakes, riverside and historic districts.
Highlights
- Your own premium pedal-assist e-bike — no licence needed
- Long Bien Bridge and the farm trails of Banana Island
- West Lake, Tran Quoc Pagoda and Thanh Nien Road
- B-52 relic, Ba Dinh and the French Quarter
- Finish with a bowl of authentic Hanoi Pho
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- Free date changeDeposits are non-refundable, but you can move your tour to another date, subject to availability.
- Reserve now & pay laterSend a booking request for free. A small deposit secures your spot; the rest is paid on the tour day in cash (USD or VND) or by bank transfer.
- Duration 4 hoursStarting times: 08:30, 13:00
- Live tour guideEnglish-speaking guide
- Pickup & meeting pointMeeting point in Hanoi (details sent after booking)
- Private tour availableBook a private tour for just your party, with your own guide and vehicle.
- DifficultyEasy (pedal-assist)
Operated by Eco Trip Asia · We run this tour ourselves: own jeeps, professional drivers, licensed guides. Not a reseller. Agencies and booking platforms send their guests to us. Who operates your tour →
Itinerary
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Start
Welcome & practice ride
Safety briefing and a short practice session on your pedal-assist e-bike.
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Long Bien Bridge & Banana Island
Cross the iron bridge for river views, then ride farm paths among banana plantations and vegetable gardens.
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West Lake
Cruise the lakeside to Tran Quoc Pagoda and along Thanh Nien Road between West Lake and Truc Bach Lake.
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Local life & Ba Dinh
Explore neighbourhood markets and alleys, see the B-52 relic at Huu Tiep Lake and pass Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and the Presidential Palace.
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Finish
French Quarter & Pho
Ride the tree-lined colonial avenues past the Opera House and finish with Hanoi Pho at a local restaurant.
The route is approximate and may change with traffic and weather.
Full description
Want to be in control of the handlebars? On this four-hour tour you ride your own pedal-assist e-bike behind a local guide. The electric assistance does the hard work, no licence is needed, and after a short practice ride almost anyone can enjoy it.
Cross Long Bien Bridge to Banana Island for farm tracks and banana groves, then cruise along West Lake to Tran Quoc Pagoda and Thanh Nien Road. Wind through local neighbourhoods to the B-52 wreck at Huu Tiep Lake, pass Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and the Presidential Palace, and roll through the French Quarter past the Opera House before sitting down to a bowl of authentic Hanoi Pho.

Why travellers pick this Hanoi E-bike Tour
Our Hanoi e-bike tour runs with a local Hanoi team that was born and raised in the city, so you get the places guidebooks miss alongside the famous landmarks. The pace is unhurried, with time for photos and questions. Every booking includes free date changes subject to availability, transparent pricing with no hidden fees, and insurance during the tour.
The Hanoi e-bike tour blends independence, sightseeing, flexibility, eco-friendly into one coherent experience that typically runs 4 hours. Every ride is supervised by our Hanoi head office and uses our own fleet and guides — not a reseller.
What makes this Hanoi E-bike Tour different
The Hanoi e-bike tour stands out because of clean, quiet electric vehicles that cover more ground than walking without the fumes of a petrol motorbike. Guests consistently tell us the small-group size, English-speaking guide and real local stops are what they remember most about their Hanoi trip.
Who the Hanoi E-bike Tour is for
The Hanoi e-bike tour is well suited to active travellers, couples and friends, repeat visitors who want to ride themselves. Children are welcome where age restrictions allow; solo travellers often join the small group to meet other guests; and couples who prefer their own schedule can switch to the private option without changing the itinerary.
If you want a longer day, pair this Hanoi e-bike tour with one of our other rides in Hanoi. If you prefer a shorter format, our 2-hour express version covers only the signature landmarks.
Stops on this Hanoi E-bike Tour
Depending on traffic and your preferences, the route passes West Lake, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Long Bien Bridge, Hanoi French Quarter, Hanoi Opera House, Tran Quoc Pagoda. Your guide shares the stories behind each stop in English, and the driver handles the busy Hanoi streets so you can enjoy the view.
Planning your Hanoi E-bike Tour
The 4 hours runs daily, including weekends. The meeting point is Meeting point in Hanoi (details sent after booking) and the guide confirms it the day before. The price covers an English-speaking guide, the vehicle and driver, free hotel pickup, insurance during the tour and rain ponchos. For what to pack and wear, see our free Hanoi and Sapa guides, including a month-by-month weather chart.
More Hanoi tours by Eco Trip Asia
If this Hanoi e-bike tour is not quite the format you want, we also run Hanoi Jeep City Highlights Tour | 2 Hours, Hanoi Half-Day Jeep City Tour with Local Food, Hanoi Jeep Street Food & Culture Tour, Hanoi Countryside Jeep Tour to Co Loa Citadel. Our full catalogue of all Hanoi and Sapa tours is organised by vehicle and theme so you can compare side by side.
Quick answers about the Hanoi E-bike Tour
Do I need a licence or to be very fit? No licence is needed and the electric assistance makes pedalling easy. You should be comfortable riding a normal bicycle.
What is the difference between the group and the private tour? On the group tour you may share the experience with a few other travellers. The private tour is just for your party, with your own guide and vehicle, and the timing can be adapted to you.
What happens if it rains? Tours run in rain or shine. We provide rain ponchos, and your guide may adjust the order of stops to keep you comfortable. If we have to cancel because the weather makes the tour unsafe, you can move it to another date free of charge or choose a full refund. If the tour goes ahead and you decide not to join, the deposit is not refundable, but you can still change your date.
Great for
- Active travellers
- Couples and friends
- Repeat visitors who want to ride themselves
- Independence
- Sightseeing
- Flexibility
- Eco-friendly
Includes
Included
- English-speaking guide
- Premium pedal-assist e-bike
- Helmet
- Hanoi Pho at a local restaurant
- Bottled water
- Entrance fees (if applicable)
- Rain ponchos if needed
- Insurance during the tour
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Extra food and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Tips for your guide and riders/driver (optional)
- Anything not mentioned as included
Prices
| Traveller | Group tour | Private tour |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (9+ years) | $45 | $59 |
| Child (5–8 years) · 75% of adult | $33.75 | $44.25 |
| Child (under 5 years) | Free | Free |
Prices per person in US dollars, including VAT.
Pickup
Meeting point in Hanoi (details sent after booking)
- I will meet the guide at the starting point
- Please arrange hotel pickup (extra charge, we will confirm)
Important information
- You ride the e-bike yourself; you should be comfortable riding a bicycle
- Hotel pickup is not included but can be arranged for an extra charge
- A surcharge may apply on public holidays such as Lunar New Year. The amount varies with the date and demand; we tell you the exact amount before we confirm your booking, and it is paid on site
- A deposit confirms your booking: 15% for bookings under $100, 10% for larger bookings. The balance is paid on the tour day in cash (USD or VND) or by bank transfer.
- Deposits are non-refundable. You can change your tour date, subject to availability.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a licence or to be very fit?
No licence is needed and the electric assistance makes pedalling easy. You should be comfortable riding a normal bicycle.
What is the difference between the group and the private tour?
On the group tour you may share the experience with a few other travellers. The private tour is just for your party, with your own guide and vehicle, and the timing can be adapted to you.
What happens if it rains?
Tours run in rain or shine. We provide rain ponchos, and your guide may adjust the order of stops to keep you comfortable. If we have to cancel because the weather makes the tour unsafe, you can move it to another date free of charge or choose a full refund. If the tour goes ahead and you decide not to join, the deposit is not refundable, but you can still change your date.
How much do children pay?
Children aged 5–8 pay 75% of the adult price and children under 5 join for free. From age 9 the adult price applies.
Can I change my date or cancel?
Deposits are non-refundable, but you can move your tour to another date, subject to availability.
Do I have to pay now?
Send a booking request for free. A small deposit secures your spot; the rest is paid on the tour day in cash (USD or VND) or by bank transfer.
Who operates this tour?
Eco Trip Asia is the tour operator: we own the jeeps, employ the drivers and female riders, and our guides hold official tour guide cards. We run every tour ourselves; we do not resell other companies' tours. International Tour Operator Licence No. 01-3022/2025/CDLQGVN-GP LHQT, issued by the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism. Travel agencies and booking platforms also send their guests to us, so you may meet the same team even if you book elsewhere. Booking here, you deal directly with the people who run your tour.
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