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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 complex story unfolds before your eyes.
By the end of this tour, you’ll have a sense of the link between Vietnam’s imperial past and Huế’s enduring cultural identity.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
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.
This tour ends in front of the Tomb of Dục Đức.
Itinerary
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(Pass by)
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.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
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.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
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.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
On this self-guided audio tour, you'll have a chance to see and learn about the Lạc Tịnh Viên.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Ben Ngu Parish Church - Sacred Heart Congregation, Hue
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
On this self-guided audio tour, you'll have a chance to see and learn about the Phu Cam Cathedral.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
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.
Admission ticket free -
Tomb of Tu Duc (Pass by)
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.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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