The best earphones for guided tours depend on the setting. For bus, boat, or museum tours, we recommend standard tour earphones that offer consistent sound quality and comfort. For walking or biking tours, we suggest single-ear earphones to help participants stay aware of traffic and surroundings. Browse our guided tour earphones for options tailored to each situation. All our earphone models are available in both single-ear and double-ear versions to suit different tour types and safety requirements.

Choose single-ear earphones for walking and biking tours. These models provide clear audio in one ear while keeping the other ear open for traffic and ambient sounds. This is essential for safety in outdoor environments.

Browse our walking tour earphones for options tailored to each situation. All our earphone models are available in both single-ear and double-ear versions to suit different tour types and safety requirements.

Single-ear earphones are designed for environments where awareness of surroundings is critical; such as walking tours or cycling. Regular tour earphones (dual-ear) are better suited for bus tours, boat rides, and museums, where immersive listening is preferred and safety concerns are minimal.

Browse our bulk earphones for options tailored to each situation. All our earphone models are available in both single-ear and double-ear versions to suit different tour types and safety requirements.

In noisy settings like city streets, open buses, or busy terminals, passive noise isolation is key. Our Bits-branded models M108, M308, and M310 are designed with silicone in-ear pieces that help block out ambient noise, making them ideal for group tours in louder environments.

The M310 also features an upgraded speaker that delivers clearer, more powerful sound; even when background noise is high.

For added flexibility, the M110 can be ordered with an optional silicone in-ear tip for enhanced noise reduction.

Explore our audio tour earphones to find the best option for your tour environment.

For Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) setups, compatibility is key. We offer customizable earphones and headphones that can be adapted to fit:

• Standard 3.5mm jack (TRS or TRRS) – Works with most phones, tablets, and audio players

• USB-C – Suitable for many newer Android devices

• Lightning connector – For iPhones without headphone jacks

• Custom or proprietary connectors – We can tailor the plug to match your specific hardware

All our earphone and headphone models can be fitted with the plug type of your choice, ensuring seamless integration with your devices. See our BYOD earphone solutions.

When overhead speakers are used during a tour, it depends on how the audio is delivered:

• If the overhead speaker competes with the earphone (e.g., same audio, same time), use in-ear earphones with passive noise isolation like the M308 or M310.

• If the speaker provides supplementary information, a single-ear earphone is ideal; letting users hear both sources clearly.

Contact us for help selecting the right model based on your system setup.

Yes. We offer custom branding on earphones, including:

• Logo printing on the earpiece

• Custom colors for cables or housings (MOQ applies)

• Branded packaging and labeling

The ideal cable length depends on how and where your audio devices are used during the tour. Here’s a quick guide:

• Around the neck – Typically seen in walking tours, museum tours, or when using lanyard-worn devices. A cable length of 80 cm is usually sufficient for comfort and ease of movement.

• Tabletop devices – For guided tours using table-mounted audio systems, own devices (BYOD) or interpretation devices, a minimum of 100 cm is recommended to avoid cable tension.

• Seat-back installations – Common in bus tours or airline audio systems. A length of 120 cm provides enough flexibility for seated users.

• Seat-side installations – In cases where devices are mounted to the side or under the seat (e.g., hop-on hop-off tours), a longer cable of up to 180 cm ensures easy reach and usability.

All Bits4tours earphones and headsets are available in multiple lead lengths, and we can advise on the best option for your specific tour setup.

If you're planning to refurbish earphones for repeated use, choose a higher-quality model like the M310 or M110. Though the initial cost is slightly higher, the refurbishment price is significantly lower than buying new, offering better long-term value.

Learn more about our refurbishment and recycling program.

For audio tours that include rich music, soundscapes, or special effects, sound quality becomes critical. We recommend selecting a model with an upgraded speaker to ensure clarity, depth, and a more immersive experience.

The M310 and M110 already come equipped with enhanced speakers optimized for high-quality audio delivery. However, all Bits4tours earphone models can be fitted with a range of custom speaker types, tailored to match the specific acoustic demands of your audio content.

Whether you're designing an atmospheric museum tour or a dramatic heritage walk, we can help you select or modify a model to deliver the best possible listening experience. Visit our custom product development page for details.

Yes. Our earphones are designed to be universally compatible with nearly all audio guide systems, group listening devices, and tour audio transmitters on the market.

By default, our models come with a standard 3.5mm audio jack (TRS or TRRS), which fits:

• Audio guide receivers

• Tour group systems

• Museum headsets

• Language interpretation devices

Need something different? We can supply custom plug types, including:

• USB-C

• Lightning connectors (for Apple® devices)

• Two-pin aviation plugs

• Other proprietary connectors

Whether you're using equipment from GreatGuide®, V6e®, Whisper®, or a custom-built system, we’ll help ensure seamless compatibility.