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Offered languages
- German
- English
Hanoi operates at full intensity — ancient temples, French mansions, and street food vendors all competing for the same square metre.
This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through Hanoi on foot, using phone-based riddles to guide you from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time.
• Follow riddles to the Hanoi Opera House, St Joseph's Cathedral, and Ngoc Son Temple — colonial grandeur, sacred space, and timeless tradition
• Go at your own pace through one of Southeast Asia's most layered cities
• Suits backpackers, families, couples, or first-time visitors to Vietnam
Around 2 hours, any group size, available in German, English, and French.
Every alley in Hanoi has a story — this is how you find them.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Book your Explorial tour today. Start whenever you want. *** After booking, you’ll receive your game code via text message and a Viator message. *** Download the Explorial app for free. *** Head to the meeting point and enter the game code provided (6 digits) to start the tour.
What to expect
The first clue leads to the Hanoi Opera House, a grand French colonial building completed in 1911 that has staged everything from classical concerts to political rallies and stands as one of the most elegant structures in Southeast Asia.
From there the app takes you to St Joseph's Cathedral, a neo-Gothic church built in 1886 on the site of a razed Buddhist pagoda — a collision of histories that Hanoi carries with characteristic composure.
Your final stop is Ngoc Son Temple, the Island of the Jade Mountain temple sitting in the middle of Hoan Kiem Lake, reached by the bright red Huc Bridge — one of the most iconic images in Vietnam.
Around 2 hours on foot. Carry water and move at a pace that lets you absorb what you're seeing.
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Max 15 people per booking. For larger groups, make multiple bookings.
- After booking you receive a text message and a Viator message with your game code. Download the Explorial app from your appstore. Open the app, enter your 6 digit game code
- Weather & Health Guarantee: If bad weather or illness prevents you from starting the tour, you can simply reschedule it for another day. You can also rebook to a different city or request a refund
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Max 15 people per booking. For larger groups, make multiple bookings.
- After booking you receive a text message and a Viator message with your game code. Download the Explorial app from your appstore. Open the app, enter your 6 digit game code
- Weather & Health Guarantee: If bad weather or illness prevents you from starting the tour, you can simply reschedule it for another day. You can also rebook to a different city or request a refund
- Smartphone required: Bring your own fully charged smartphone with an active mobile data connection to the start of the tour. Please disable any VPN and avoid city Wi-Fi, as these will cause the app to malfunction or disconnect.
- Recommended attire: It’s best to wear weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes — approx. 2 hours of light walking
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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