Popular City Adventure Questions
01. How many people/citizens are living in Hanoi?
There are about 10,000,000 citizens livin in Hanoi according to statistic in 2023.
02. What is the main transports of Hanoi citizens?
Motorbikes/scooters/motorcycles are the main transfort in Hanoi then private car and public transport.
03. How many motorbikes are there in Hanoi?
There are about 7 million motorbikes/motorcycles in Hanoi at the moment.
04. What is the Rush Hour in Hanoi?
From 7.30 – 8.30 and from 16.30 – 17.30 are the rush hours in Hanoi.
05. What can I see/visit in Hanoi?
Tran Quoc pagoda, Temple of Literature, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Hanoi Imperial Capital, Hanoi Flag, North Gate, B52 Bomb lake…
06. What is Hanoi Old Quarter?
Hanoi Old Quarter is the area of 8km2 surrouding Hoan Kiem lake, it remains the old houses/buildings from French time with French style.
07. What are the main activities in Hanoi Old Quarter?
Night markets on Friday/Saturday/Sunday evening with walking streets, many kinds of local foods in all Vietnam, Water Puppet shows, Cyclo ride…
08. When is the night market happen?
What should I pay attention to? On Friday/Saturday/Sunday evening with walking streets around Hoan Kiem lake, you can see music performance and buying souvenirs, enjoy local foods… For Hanoi City Tour with small group bus
09. What time does the city tour start? What time does half day city tour finish? What time does full day city tour finish?
City tour starts from 8.30 am after rush hour, Half day city tour finishes about 13.00, Full day city tour finishes about 17.00
10. If I join city tour with small group bus, does the bus pick me up at hotel?
Yes, this mini bus can pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter (Big bus cannot pick you up due to new regulations from government.
11. Do you have half day (1/2 Day) Hanoi city tour? When does it start and finish? Does it include lunch?
Yes, half day city tour is from 8.30 – 13.00, you can visit most of well-known tourist sites in Hanoi. It includes lunch.
12. How many passengers on the bus maximum?
This is high quality small group bus with maximum of 13 passengers + 1 English speaking guide.
13. Does the tour include English speaking guide?
Yes, English speaking guide goes with you during the trip.
14. Does the tour include entrance tickets? How much are they?
This tour does not include entrance tickets to reduce your cost selling on website. Tour guide can help you buy tickets at the visiting sites. If you do not want to enter, you do not need to buy. (Temple of Literature: 70,000 VND; Hoa Lo Prison: 50,000 VND, Ho Chi Minh stilt house + One pillar pagoda: 25,000 VND, Ngoc Son temple: 30,000 VND…)
15. Where do I visit for 1/2 Day Hanoi city tour?
Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, Hoa Lo Prison, Red River delta with Banana Island
16. Where do I visit during full day Hanoi city tour?
Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, Hoa Lo Prison, Banana Island, Temple of Literature, Bat Trang pottery village with making ceramics practise, afternoon tea by Red River.
17. What time do I come back to my hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter?
You will come back to your hotel about 17.30 in the afternoon.
18. If I join 1/2 Day Hanoi city tour, what time do I come back to my hotel?
You will come back to your hotel about 13.00 after lunch. For Cycling Hanoi Tour
19. How many people join the tour maximum?
There are maximum 8 people so tour guide can take care you well.
20. Do I need to go to meeting point?
Yes, you need to go to meeting point for safety introduction and taking the bikes for adventure.
21. What do I need to prepare for this tour? Is food or drink included?
You need to wear short/very comfortable clothes, hat or cap, sunglasses, suncreams. Egg coffee is included.
22. Should I be a professional cycler to attend this activity?
No, you do not need to be professional. You will ride a simple city bike and go slowly to enjoy the city.
23. Is this activity hard? No, you can easily cycle with guide’s instruction and guidance, cycling tour lasts for 3-4 hours with some rest stops.
34. Can children join this tour?
Child from 9 years old can join the tour with a single bike. Small child should not join the tour, there is no kid bike. For Motorbike Tours
35. Do I ride a motorbike?
No, you do not ride, you sit behind the guide to be safe.
36. Do I need to wear helmet as I am on the motorbike?
Yes, you do, according to Vietnam traffic law
37. What do I need to prepare for this trip?
You need to prepare to be in traffic jam in streets.
38. Is this activity dangerous?
No, it isn’s, tour guide will help you to overcome it and enjoy the tour.
39. Do you pick me up and drop me off at my hotel?
Yes, we do. Guide can go to your hotel to pick you up. For Food Tour Hanoi
40. Do I go on foot or take a car/taxi during this tour?
You will go on food/walk during the tour.
41. What food do I eat during this tour?
Bun Cha (noodle with grill pork/chicken); Pho (noodle with beef/chicken); Banh Cuon (rice paper), Oc Luoc (boiled snails), Banh Ran (doughnuts); thit nuong (grill pork)…
42. If I am vegetarian, what will I eat?
Guide will arrange vegetarian food for you.
43. Does the food meet requirement of food safety?
Yes, food meets food safety regulation, however, you need to be choosy.
44. Do I need to share some food with other travelers?
You will share some bowls with other passenger (1 big bowl can split into 2 small bowls)
45. Am I allowed to drinks some cup of Bia Hoi?
Yes you will be try Hanoi Local Beer. That is Bia Hoi
For Hanoi Jeep Tours
46. How many travelers can start a jeep tour minimum?
There are minimum 2 people on Jeep.
47. How many travelers can be on the Jeep maximum?
There are maximum 6 people on Jeep.
48. Do you pick me up at my hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter?
Yes, we do.
49. Does the tour include lunch or any drinks?
Tour includes lunch and some drinks (Draft beer – Bia Hoi)
