Hanoi Old Quarter | Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour

What to bring

• Smartphone and earphones: Bring your own charged smartphone and earphones for the audio tour.
• Mobile data: Use mobile data during the walk or download the tour before you set off.
• Modest clothing: Cover your shoulders and knees when entering temples and communal houses.
• Footwear: Wear comfortable walking shoes as the route covers 2.4 km over 1.5 hours.

What's not allowed

• Respectful photography: Do not photograph people while they are at prayer inside temples and communal houses.

Additional information

• Tour format: This is a self-guided audio tour with no live guide and no need to arrive at a set time.
• Access method: You access the tour through your phone browser, so you do not need to download an app.
• Tour coverage: The route includes 10 stops over 2.4 km and takes about 1.5 hours at a relaxed pace.
• Public transport: You can reach the starting area easily using public transportation nearby.
• Best time to visit: Start before 10:00 in the morning or in the late afternoon for cooler, quieter streets.
• Low emission zone: Vehicles are banned from the southern core between 19:00 and midnight on Friday to Sunday.
• Entry fees: Four sites on the route charge 20,000 VND by e-ticket, and Ngoc Son Temple charges an additional 50,000 VND entry fee.
• Opening hours: 48 Hang Ngang is free to enter but is open 08:00 to 17:00 from Monday to Friday only.
• Worship etiquette: Treat temples and communal houses as active worship spaces, so keep your voice low and dress modestly.
• Walking conditions: Expect narrow pavements and walk in the road if needed, keeping close to the kerb line.
• Earbud safety: Keep one earbud out so you can hear traffic and people around you while walking.
• Street crossing: Cross streets at a steady, predictable pace since traffic does not usually stop for pedestrians.
• Tour flexibility: You have lifetime access, so you can repeat the tour and start it whenever you like.

• Please check your final voucher for the redemption details and specific instructions.
• Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.