Hue City Tour Full Day or Half Day

4.8 (10 reviews) Hue, Vietnam
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Duration8h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 30 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

We offer 4 following options, please check the option description when booking.

1. Full Day Tour with Entry ticket
2. Full Day Tour without Entry ticket
3. Half Day Morning-Entry Ticket (Citadel - Ancient Garden House - Thien Mu Pagoda - Lunch on Dragon boat)
4. Half Day Afternoon-Entry Ticket (Incense Village - Tu Duc Tomb - Vong Canh Hill - Khai Dinh Tomb)

Highlights of Full Day Tour:

Pick-up is available only at hotels or locations around Hue city centre.

Explore the Imperial City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a guide

Visit the Thien Mu Pagoda, the most sacred temple in Central Vietnam

Enjoy a dragon boat ride on the Perfume River and a traditional lunch

Visit the Tu Duc tomb to admire the architecture and picturesque landscape

Spend time breathing the fresh air and enjoying the view of the Perfume River by the dreamy pine hill

Make a stop at Khai Dinh Tomb, a blend of East and West architecture

Options

Full Tour With Entry Tickets

Pickup included

Half Day Morning EntryTicket

Half Day Morning Tour: Start - Citadel - Ancient Garden House - Thien Mu Pagoda - Lunch on Dragon Boat - Finish
Pickup included

Full Day Without Entry Ticket

Full Day : Citadel -Garden House -Pagoda -Lunch -Incense Village -Tu Duc Tomb -Vong Canh Hill -Khai Dinh Tomb
NOT INCLUDED: Entry Ticket
Pickup included

Half Day Afternoon EntryTicket

Half Day Afternoon Tour: Start - Incense Village - Tu Duc Tomb - Vong Canh Hill - Khai Dinh Tomb - Finish
**NOT INCLUDED: Lunch, Dragon Boat
Pickup included

What's included

  • 1 bottled water/person
  • Entrance fee
  • Lunch
  • Pick-up is available only at hotels or locations around Hue city centre.
  • Dragon boat
  • English speaking tour guide
  • Travel Insurance
  • Personal expense

What to expect

  1. Hue Imperial City (The Citadel)
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Start your day with the Imperial City. Built in 1802 by the first king of Vietnam’s last feudal dynasty, the citadel was the living and working place of 13 Nguyen Dynasty kings. As you walk through the majestic gates, you’ll explore the Royal City, the Forbidden Purple City, and various areas that once served as the political and cultural heart of the Nguyen court. The intricate carvings, golden roofs, and dragon-shaped ornaments bring you back to the grandeur of imperial Vietnam.
  2. 25m · Admission ticket included
    Visit the Ancient Hue Garden House and explore the unique architecture and feng shui. Delve into the historical value of the residence and workplace of the Nguyen Dynasty’s officials.
  3. Thien Mu Pagoda
    30m
    Proceed to the Thien Mu Pagoda, one of the most sacred ancient pagoda in Central Vietnam. Explore the beautiful architectural works and listen to the history and mystical spiritual stories of the pagoda.
  4. Perfume River
    40m
    After the morning tour, board a dragon boat and sail down the Perfume River. Be immersed in the charming scenery and indulge in the traditional lunch of Hue.
  5. Thuy Xuan
    30m
    After lunch, continue to the Thuy Xuan Conical Hat and Incense Village. Witness the radiant beauty of meticulously and skillfully displayed incense bundles lining both sides of the streets.
  6. Tomb of Tu Duc
    50m · Admission ticket included
    Next, visit the Tu Duc Tomb, renowned as one of the most beautiful works of the Nguyen Dynasty. With its refined architecture and picturesque landscape, the tomb was constructed to resonate with the romantic, dreamy yet profound and sagacious soul of this king.
  7. Vong Canh Hill
    20m
    Visit Vong Canh Hill, a favored spot for the Nguyen Kings to rest and enjoy the view. Known for its perfect beauty combining the mountains and rivers of romantic Hue, it is a great destination for relaxing.
  8. Mausoleum of Emperor Khai Dinh
    40m · Admission ticket included
    Continue to the Khai Dinh Tomb, situated on Chau Chu mountain. Although the tomb is smaller in size compared to the tombs of other kings, it is meticulously crafted, blending the exquisite architecture and culture of both East and West.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Customers will be provided the color and number plate of the bus on Whatsapp message before pick-up time.

End point

Customers will be provided the color and number plate of the bus on Whatsapp message before pick-up time.

Pickup details

You will be contacted before the tour. Please make sure your phone number is available on WhatsApp.

Please wait in the hotel lobby (located within 2 km from Hue city centre) 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. The driver and guide will wait no longer than 10 minutes after the scheduled pickup time.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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