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Hue City Tour (Small Group)

Experience the charm of Hue with this enriching city tour that blends imperial history, cultural heritage, and local cuisine in one unforgettable journey.

 
 

From $55 / person

1 Day

Hue

Small group

Historical Experience

Experience highlights

✓ Timeless Charm

✓ Imperial History

✓ Royal Tombs

✓ Distinctive local cuisine

About this tour

A timeless Hue experience

Discover Hue through a thoughtfully curated small-group journey that brings you closer to the city’s imperial legacy and cultural soul. Explore historic landmarks, majestic royal tombs, and hidden corners that reveal the depth of Vietnam’s former capital.

Beyond the main sights, enjoy authentic local cuisine and a slower pace of life that defines Hue’s unique charm. Away from the crowds, every moment is designed to offer a deeper, more meaningful connection with this poetic city.

Description

   8h00 : Our informative tour guide with bus pick you up from your Hotel in City Center  for Hue City Private Tour 1 Day. Today we will have Full Day Tour to discover the Best Hue World Heritage Sites and learn about Vietnamese History and Royal Culture with:

   Hue Imperial Citadel: Built from 1804 – 1833 by 2 first Emperors of the Nguyen Dynasty – Gia Long & Minh Mang, area with 9 Holy Cannons, Huge Flag Tower, Supreme Harmony Palace, Nine Dynastic Urns, Dynastic Temple, Ruined Forbidden Purple City,… . These constructions took 29 years to build, but many of the buildings were destroyed by bombs during the French War and American War, and nowaday they are under restoration. In here, our tour guide will explain to you about daily life of the Emperors with their wives – concubines – eunuchs as well as the history of country and region.

   Hue City Private Tour continues with a visit to Thien Mu Pagoda (Pagoda of the Celestial Lady), a beautiful Buddhist Pagoda located on a hill overlooking to the Perfume River built in 1601 by the founder of the Nguyen Family in Central Vietnam – Nguyen Hoang. Here you also find an old car and picture of a Buddhist Monk, who set himself in fire in 1963 to protest against Diem’s Government of South Vietnam for Free Religion.

   After visiting 7 Floor Thien Mu Pagoda, we will enjoy 30 minutes Refreshing Dragon Boat Trip cruising on Perfume River before heading to Local Restaurant to try Hue’ s Best Local Specialty Food for Optional Lunch.

   Our Hue City Tour 1 Day continues with a visit the most majestic Tomb of Emperor Minh Mang (1841 – 1843) – The Tomb is famous for landscape and Oriental Architecture. This tomb was planned and started by Minh Mang but built by his successor – King Thieu Tri, from begining of 1841 to1843.

   Our Next Place of Hue City Tour Full Day will be the most elaborated Tomb of King Khai Dinh (built from 1920 – 1931), this is the smallest tomb (48.5X117m) of the Nguyen Emperors, but took the longest time and cost a lot of money to build. This is only 1 tomb built with blended architecture of Oriental & Western Styles.

   After King Khai Dinh Tomb, we continue to visit Tu Duc Tomb that has sophisticated architecture, charming landscape and is one of the most beautiful mausoleums of the Nguyen royal family. This tomb was built by Tu Duc and also used later for his living and working sometimes from 1867 – 1883.

   The final stop for our Hue City Private Tour will be Traditional Conical Hat and Incense Making Workshop. We will have chance to learn how local people have been making for their living with traditional craft before our tour guide will drop you back to your hotel or anywhere in Hue City Center. We will finish our Best Hue City Sightseeing Tour with Perfume River Cruise at about 4:00pm-4:30pm, a perfect way to spend your 1 day to see Hue City of Vietnam. 

Trip Notes:

  • Decent clothes or preparing scarf/Sarong to cover your shoulders and knees are recommended for temples visit please.
  • You can choose to visit only 2 Royal Tombs of the Nguyen’s Emperors if you like. Please inform us when booking the tour.
  • Child Rate: Under 2 Years Old – Free of Charge (Seat on Lap); from 2 to 6 – 25% Adult Price; from 7 to 11 – 75% Adult Price.
  • ​This tour is flexible. Please Explore Travel  to customize your itinerary for this Best Hue City Private Tour.

Tour Inclusions & Exclusions

✅ Included

  • Transport: Air-conditioned bus for all transfers.

  • Meals:  01 Lunches

  • Activities: Private Dragon Boat Cruise on Perfume River, Informative

  • Guide: Professional English-speaking local guide.

  • Entrance Fees: All sightseeing tickets mentioned in the itinerary.

  • Drinks: Mineral water provided during the tour.

❌ Not Included

  • Personal Expenses: Drinks during meals, laundry, or phone calls.

  • Tips: Gratuities for the guide and driver (optional but appreciated).

  • Travel Insurance: We highly recommend having your own coverage.

Make it Special (Optional Add-ons)

These optional upgrades are available in addition to the base price of $55 per person.

  • Private Tour: Want a personal guide and vehicle? Select the Private Option -Contact to us for have price.

  • Extended Stay: Add an extra day for more relaxation and discover

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