Hanoi Half-Day Electric Scooter City Tour
- 4–4.5 hours
- Free hotel pickup
- English-speaking guide
- Private option
From $51 per adult
- Free date change
- Reserve now & pay later
City landmarks, a hidden riverside island and a local lunch — quietly, by electric scooter.
Highlights
- Eco-friendly electric scooters with professional riders
- Visit a family home on Banana Island
- Long Bien Bridge, Truc Bach Lake and the McCain memorial
- Tran Quoc Pagoda and the B-52 lake
- Pho Ga or Bun Cha lunch and coffee on Train Street
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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 4–4.5 hoursStarting times: 08:00, 12:30, 17:00
- Live tour guideEnglish-speaking guide
- Pickup & meeting pointFree hotel pickup in the Old Quarter
- Group size1–8 guests per booking
- Private tour availableBook a private tour for just your party, with your own guide and vehicle.
- DifficultyEasy
Itinerary
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Start
Meet at the Hanoi Opera House or your hotel
Begin at the French colonial Opera House (or with hotel pickup in the Old Quarter) and meet your rider.
Banana Island
Ride into the Red River countryside among banana farms and vegetable gardens and share tea and fruit with a local family.
Long Bien Bridge
Stop on the 120-year-old bridge for views over the river and its sandbanks.
Truc Bach Lake & McCain memorial
See the spot where John McCain's plane came down in 1967.
Tran Quoc Pagoda
Visit Hanoi's oldest pagoda on its peninsula in West Lake.
B-52 lake
See the wreckage of a B-52 bomber still lying in Huu Tiep Lake.
French Quarter & Ba Dinh
Ride past Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Presidential Palace and the National Assembly.
Local lunch
Choose Pho Ga (chicken noodle soup) or Bun Cha at a family-run restaurant.
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Finish
Coffee on Train Street
Finish with coffee a few metres from the tracks and watch the train pass.
The route is approximate and may change with traffic and weather.
Full description
This half-day tour shows both sides of Hanoi — the countryside hidden inside the city and its historic centre — from the back of a quiet electric scooter. A professional rider takes care of the driving (female riders are available on request) while your guide explains what you see.
Ride over Long Bien Bridge to Banana Island to share tea and fruit with a local family, then return to Truc Bach Lake and the McCain memorial, Tran Quoc Pagoda and the B-52 wreck. After the French Quarter and Ba Dinh, sit down to Pho Ga or Bun Cha at a family restaurant and finish with coffee on Train Street as the train rumbles past.
Great for
- First-time visitors
- Travellers who prefer a quieter, greener ride
- Solo travellers and couples
- History
- Culture
- Food
- Eco-friendly
Includes
Included
- English-speaking guide
- Electric scooter with a professional rider (female riders on request)
- Helmet
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in the Old Quarter
- Rain ponchos if needed
- Lunch or dinner and coffee as listed
- Insurance during the tour
Not included
- VAT
- Personal expenses
- Tips for your guide and riders/driver (optional)
- Anything not mentioned as included
Prices
| Traveller | Group tour | Private tour |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (9+ years) | $51 | $72 |
| Child (5–8 years) · 75% of adult | $38.25 | $54 |
| Child (under 5 years) | Free | Free |
Pickup
Free hotel pickup in the Old Quarter
- Free hotel pickup in the Old Quarter
- Staying outside the Old Quarter: meet us at 46 Nguyen Huu Huan Street or Hanoi Opera House
- I will meet the guide at the starting point
Important information
- One guest rides with each rider
- Female riders are available on request — tell us when booking
- A surcharge applies on public holidays such as Lunar New Year, payable on site
- Each child rides their own motorbike with a rider. Babies too small to sit alone ride with you, on your lap
- 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 driving licence?
No. You ride as a passenger behind a professional local rider, so no licence or riding experience is needed. Helmets are provided.
Are food and drinks included?
Yes — the food and drinks listed in the itinerary are included. Vegetarian and vegan options are available; just tell us about any dietary needs when you book.
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.
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.
How much do children pay?
Children aged 5–8 pay 75% of the adult price; under 5 join free.
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