Hà Nội has 4 free Lokali audio guides, led by Hoan Kiem Lake, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Temple of Literature. The list covers 2 temples, 1 lake and 1 monument. Visiting all 4 of them at the pace most people keep would take about 3.7 hours. The furthest two sit 3 km apart, so most of this is walkable in a day.
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Free audio guides in Hà Nội
Every place below has a free audio guide in 50+ languages
#145–90 min · LakeHoan Kiem LakeHanoi's most recognizable landmark, a serene body of water in the heart of the old city.
#245–60 min · MonumentHo Chi Minh MausoleumA stark, imposing granite structure housing the embalmed body of Vietnam's revolutionary leader.
#360–90 min · TempleTemple of LiteratureVietnam's first national university, founded in 1070.
20–30 min · TempleOne Pillar PagodaAn 11th-century Buddhist temple built on a single stone pillar rising from a lotus pond.
Planning your time
Short on time? One Pillar Pagoda each take under an hour. Most guides here lean towards history and romantic. Every guide is free, plays in 50+ languages and works offline once downloaded, so you can listen without roaming data.
Common questions
How many free audio guides does Lokali have for Hà Nội?
4. Each one is free, plays in 50+ languages and works offline once downloaded.
What are the top sights in Hà Nội?
Hoan Kiem Lake, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Temple of Literature. The full list of 4 sights, each with its visit time and type, is on this page.
How long do you need to see Hà Nội?
About 3.7 hours to visit all 4 sights listed here at an unhurried pace. Most visitors pick three or four instead.
Do you need to pay for a guide in Hà Nội?
No. Every Lokali audio guide is free, with no ticket, tour group or subscription.
Walk Hà Nội with a guide in your ear
All 4 guides for Hà Nội, free, offline and in your language. Download them before you land.