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Palaces, Pagodas, and Train Tracks: A Hidden Huế Audio Tour
Hue
Important Information
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Most visitors overlook Vietnam's former imperial capital, but this provincial city has a momentous story to tell. Huế is where the Nguyễn Dynasty established an opulent capital, the French mounted a campaign of colonial manipulation, and the Americans triggered a battle that would shock the world.
On this self-guided audio tour, Huế's story is brought to life - but not through the popular sights. Instead, the tour moves through lesser-known neighborhoods, passing a centuries-old pagoda, the local train street, a labyrinthine market, a riverside garden house, a retro church, an army blockhouse and a forgotten tomb. At each stop, which you're likely to have all to yourself, a chapter of Huế's...
Highlights
From 1 hour and 15 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 15 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
VoiceMap Application
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Lifetime access to audio tour
Smartphone and headphones
Transportation
Food/Drink
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Meeting Points
Departure
The Flag Tower
This self-guided audio tour starts in front of Flag Tower. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Return
Tomb of Dục Đức
This tour ends in front of the Tomb of Dục Đức.
Palaces, Pagodas, and Train Tracks: A Hidden Huế Audio Tour
Hue
About
Most visitors overlook Vietnam's former imperial capital, but this provincial city has a momentous story to tell. Huế is where the Nguyễn Dynasty established an opulent capital, the French mounted a campaign of colonial manipulation, and the Americans triggered a battle that would shock the world.
On this self-guided audio tour, Huế's story is brought to life - but not through the popular sights. Instead, the tour moves through lesser-known neighborhoods, passing a centuries-old pagoda, the local train street, a labyrinthine market, a riverside garden house, a retro church, an army blockhouse and a forgotten tomb. At each stop, which you're likely to have all to yourself, a chapter of Huế's...
Highlights
From 1 hour and 15 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 15 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
VoiceMap Application
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Lifetime access to audio tour
Smartphone and headphones
Transportation
Food/Drink
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Meeting Points
Departure
The Flag Tower
This self-guided audio tour starts in front of Flag Tower. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Return
Tomb of Dục Đức
This tour ends in front of the Tomb of Dục Đức.
Itinerary
1
Azerai La Residence, Hue
On this self-guided audio tour, you'll have a chance to discover the Art Deco elegance of La Residence, once home to French colonial officials who controlled Vietnam’s puppet emperors and now a luxury hotel.
2
Bao Quoc Temple
On this self-guided audio tour, you'll have a chance to explore the 17th-century Báo Quốc Pagoda, where you’ll see evidence that the Nguyễn were influential lords centuries before becoming emperors.
3
Hoi An Street Market
On this self-guided audio tour, you'll have a chance to explore Bến Ngự Market, where vendors sell everything from fresh produce to household goods - but no tourist trinkets.
4
Lạc Tịnh Viên
On this self-guided audio tour, you'll have a chance to see and learn about the Lạc Tịnh Viên.
5
Ben Ngu Parish Church - Sacred Heart Congregation, Hue
Ben Ngu Parish Church - Sacred Heart Congregation, Hue
6
Phu Cam Cathedral
On this self-guided audio tour, you'll have a chance to see and learn about the Phu Cam Cathedral.
7
Teo Restaurant
On this self-guided audio tour, you'll have a chance to sip Vietnamese coffee at a hidden cafe and tuck into typical Huế dishes at a local restaurant.
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Tomb of Tu Duc
On this self-guided audio tour, you'll have a chance conclude at Dục Đức Tomb, dedicated to an emperor who ruled for only three days before (probably) starving to death.
