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Imperial Citadel Tours

Step into the heart of imperial Vietnam: Hue’s vast walled Citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its moats and gates, the Imperial Enclosure, the ruined Forbidden Purple City and the grand throne palaces of the Nguyen dynasty. Guided walking and city tours bring this royal complex and its history to life.

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Hue: Imperial City Walk, Motorbike Tour & Private Car Options
Hue
Hue: Imperial City Walk, Motorbike Tour & Private Car Options
5.0(791)·2h 30min–12h
from$7/ person
via Viator
Hue Citadel tour by authentic Train via Hai Van Pass from Da Nang
Da Nang
Hue Citadel tour by authentic Train via Hai Van Pass from Da Nang
4.9(659)·9–11 hours
from$57/ person
via Viator
Hue City and The Citadel via Hai Van Pass Daily Small Group Tour
Da Nang
Hue City and The Citadel via Hai Van Pass Daily Small Group Tour
4.9(586)·8–10 hours
from$43/ person
via Viator
Hue Imperial City Walking Tour: Citadel & Forbidden City
Hue
Hue Imperial City Walking Tour: Citadel & Forbidden City
4.9(370)·2h 30min
from$26/ person
via Viator
Hue City Private Tour With A Knowledgeable Tour Guide
Hue
Hue City Private Tour With A Knowledgeable Tour Guide
5.0(197)·8 hours
from$95/ person
via Viator
From Hoi An/Da Nang: Hue Imperial City Tour via Hai Van Pass
Hoi An
From Hoi An/Da Nang: Hue Imperial City Tour via Hai Van Pass
4.6(166)·12 hours
from$30/ person
via Viator
Hue Imperial City Daily Ingroup Tour via Hai Van Pass
Da Nang
Hue Imperial City Daily Ingroup Tour via Hai Van Pass
4.9(151)·8–10 hours
from$57/ person
via Viator
Hue Imperial Ancient City Walking Tour (Group Tour)
Hue
Hue Imperial Ancient City Walking Tour (Group Tour)
5.0(150)·3 hours
from$2/ person
via Viator
Hue Luxury Group Tour- Hue Daily Small Group Tour
Hue
Hue Luxury Group Tour- Hue Daily Small Group Tour
4.8(146)·7–8 hours
from$55/ person
via Viator
Hue City Sightseeing Private Car with English Speaking Driver
Hue
Hue City Sightseeing Private Car with English Speaking Driver
5.0(143)·3–10 hours
from$17/ person
via Viator
Hue Imperial City Private Tour with Local Experts
Da Nang
Hue Imperial City Private Tour with Local Experts
5.0(143)·8–10 hours
from$118/ person
via Viator
Hue Imperial City Walking Tour (Kids Half-Price)
Hue
Hue Imperial City Walking Tour (Kids Half-Price)
5.0(135)·3 hours
from$29/ person
via Viator
Hue Private Guided Tour: 5 Must-See Places
Hue
Hue Private Guided Tour: 5 Must-See Places
5.0(90)·5–7 hours
from$79/ person
via Viator
Hue Imperial City Walking Tour 2.5 Hours
Hue
Hue Imperial City Walking Tour 2.5 Hours
5.0(50)·3 hours
from$27/ person
via Viator
Chan May Shore Excursions: Visit Hue City or Danang & Hoi An
Central Vietnam
Chan May Shore Excursions: Visit Hue City or Danang & Hoi An
5.0(42)·7–9 hours
from$79/ person
via Viator
Hue Imperial City Walking Tour maximum 12 pax
Hue
Hue Imperial City Walking Tour maximum 12 pax
5.0(39)·2h 30min
from$19/ person
via Viator
Hue City Full Day Tour with Imperial Citadel and Royal Tombs
Hue
Hue City Full Day Tour with Imperial Citadel and Royal Tombs
4.9(24)·8–9 hours
from$65/ person
via Viator
Hue: Create Your Own Private City Tour
Hue
Hue: Create Your Own Private City Tour
5.0(20)·7 hours
from$10/ person
via Viator
Private Walking Tour of Hue Imperial City
Hue
Private Walking Tour of Hue Imperial City
4.8(18)·3 hours
from$35/ person
via Viator
Hue Imperial City Private Tour with Royal Lunch
Da Nang
Hue Imperial City Private Tour with Royal Lunch
4.9(16)·10 hours
from$122/ person
via Viator
Hue Imperial City Small-Group Tour from Da Nang
Da Nang
Hue Imperial City Small-Group Tour from Da Nang
4.9(16)·8 hours
from$69/ person
via Viator
Hue Imperial City Private Tour
Da Nang
Hue Imperial City Private Tour
4.7(15)·8 hours
from$138/ person
via Viator
Private Full day Imperial Hue city tour from Hue
Hue
Private Full day Imperial Hue city tour from Hue
5.0(14)·6–7 hours
from$95/ person
via Viator
Da Nang: Hue Imperial Day Trip by Scenic Heritage Train and Lunch
Da Nang
Da Nang: Hue Imperial Day Trip by Scenic Heritage Train and Lunch
5.0(13)·11 hours
from$69/ person
via Viator
Hue Private City Tour: Citadel, Royal Tombs, Lunch & Tickets
Hue
Hue Private City Tour: Citadel, Royal Tombs, Lunch & Tickets
5.0(13)·6–8 hours
from$109/ person
via Viator
Hue Imperial City Private Tour From Hoi An / Da Nang
Hoi An
Hue Imperial City Private Tour From Hoi An / Da Nang
5.0(12)·8–10 hours
from$117/ person
via Viator
Hue Imperial City and Forbidden City Walking Private Tour
Hue
Hue Imperial City and Forbidden City Walking Private Tour
5.0(8)·2h 30min
from$25/ person
via Viator
Hue Imperial City Tour
Hue
Hue Imperial City Tour
5.0(5)·8–9 hours
from$55/ person
via Viator
Full Day Private Expedition Guided Tour in Hue Imperial City
Da Nang
Full Day Private Expedition Guided Tour in Hue Imperial City
5.0(5)·10–11 hours
from$152/ person
via Viator
Private Hue City Tour from Hoi An/Da Nang: Imperial City & Tomb
Da Nang
Private Hue City Tour from Hoi An/Da Nang: Imperial City & Tomb
5.0(5)·6–8 hours
from$69/ person
via Viator
Hue Tour from Da Nang: Imperial Citadel & Thien Mu Pagoda & Lunch
Da Nang
Hue Tour from Da Nang: Imperial Citadel & Thien Mu Pagoda & Lunch
5.0(5)·10–11 hours
from$50/ person
via Viator
Hue Imperial City Day Tour
Da Nang
Hue Imperial City Day Tour
5.0(3)·10 hours
from$49/ person
via Viator
Hue Imperial Citadel Small-Group Tour from Da Nang
Hoi An
Hue Imperial Citadel Small-Group Tour from Da Nang
5.0(3)·9–10 hours
from$70/ person
via Viator
Hue Imperial City and Royal Tombs Scenic Tour With Hai Van Pass
Da Nang
Hue Imperial City and Royal Tombs Scenic Tour With Hai Van Pass
5.0(3)·8 hours
from$2/ person
via Viator
Hue Walking Tour to Imperial Citadel and Forbidden City
Hue
Hue Walking Tour to Imperial Citadel and Forbidden City
5.0(1)·2h 30min
from$25/ person
via Viator
Hue City Daily Tour From Da Nang Explore the Imperial Citadel of Hue
Da Nang
Hue City Daily Tour From Da Nang Explore the Imperial Citadel of Hue
3.0(1)·8h 30min
from$49/ person
via Viator
Hue Imperial City Private 1 Day Tour by Car with Driver
Hue
Hue Imperial City Private 1 Day Tour by Car with Driver
5.0(1)·5 hours
from$45/ person
via Viator
Imperial City of Hue Full Day Private Tour From Chan May Port
Hue
Imperial City of Hue Full Day Private Tour From Chan May Port
5.0(1)·8–10 hours
from$150/ person
via Viator
Discover Hue Imperial Citadel and Forbidden City on a Guided Walk
Hue
Discover Hue Imperial Citadel and Forbidden City on a Guided Walk
3h 15min
from$60/ person
via Viator
Hue: Imperial Citadel Small-Group Walking Tour
Hue
Hue: Imperial Citadel Small-Group Walking Tour
3 hours
from$34/ person
via Viator
Hue City Tour in Imperial Citadel, Tombs and Pagoda
Hue
Hue City Tour in Imperial Citadel, Tombs and Pagoda
8–9 hours
from$63/ person
via Viator
Hue Imperial Citadel Walking Tour Small Group Experience
Hue
Hue Imperial Citadel Walking Tour Small Group Experience
3 hours
from$28/ person
via Viator
Hue Walking Tour to Citadel, Forbidden City and Dong Ba Market
Hue
Hue Walking Tour to Citadel, Forbidden City and Dong Ba Market
3–4 hours
from$19/ person
via Viator
Hue Imperial Citadel Walking Tour – Small Group Experience
Hue
Hue Imperial Citadel Walking Tour – Small Group Experience
3 hours
from$33/ person
via Viator
Hue Imperial Citadel Small-Group Walking Tour
Hue
Hue Imperial Citadel Small-Group Walking Tour
3 hours
from$32/ person
via Viator
Explore Hue Imperial City Tour from Chan May or Tien Sa Port
Central Vietnam
Explore Hue Imperial City Tour from Chan May or Tien Sa Port
8 hours
from$178/ person
via Viator
Hue Imperial Citadel: Dragon Boat Adventure with Small Group Tour
Hue
Hue Imperial Citadel: Dragon Boat Adventure with Small Group Tour
8–9 hours
from$54/ person
via Viator
Hue Cyclo Private Tour: Imperial Citadel, Museums & Local Markets
Hue
Hue Cyclo Private Tour: Imperial Citadel, Museums & Local Markets
4 hours
from$69/ person
via Viator

Imperial Citadel in Hue — FAQ

What is the Hue Citadel?
The Hue Citadel is a vast UNESCO-listed walled complex on the Perfume River, the seat of the Nguyen emperors, enclosing the Imperial City, the ruined Forbidden Purple City and grand throne palaces, temples and gates.
How long do you need at the Imperial City?
Allow around 2–3 hours to explore the Hue Citadel and Imperial Enclosure; a guide brings its dynastic history and architecture to life and is well worth it.
Is the Hue Citadel worth visiting?
Yes — the moated walls, restored palaces and atmospheric ruins of the Forbidden Purple City make the Imperial Citadel Hue’s unmissable highlight.

More things to do in Hue

Royal TombsPerfume River & PagodaDMZ & War HistoryHai Van Pass