Suppose you visit Hue city and don’t have enough time to visit all destinations. The Hue Imperial City Walking Tour is designed to help you see the most magnificent palace of Hue City. With 3 hours discovering the complex of Hue Imperial Citadel (Hue Citadel, Hue Royal City & Forbidden City), you will be immersed, back to the olden time with our professional tour guide, the stories and mystery history of 13 Emperors, concubines, and eunuchs. Choose between a small group or a private tour for an exclusive experience. Our small group tours offer a relaxed walk through the main sights with plenty of time to take pictures and soak up the history. Si vous avez besoin d’un guide francophone, n’hésitez pas à nous contacter. A surcharge of 10 USD per person applies for a French-speaking tour guide.
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $35.
Larger groups pay less per person.
Out at sunset: the 2:30 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:15 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 14.
9 cannons that Hue artisans cast in Gia Long’s second year (1803). Nine cannons are considered as one of the most valuable bronze works of art. The ancient nine cannons were placed at the foot of the Imperial Citadel, at the entrance of the Ngo Mon Gate – the imperial city of Hue. During the reign of King Khai Dinh, they were relocated to their current position.
Built in 1833 in the traditional Vietnamese style under the rule of King Minh Mang and used by the Kings for troop movements and ceremonies.
An architectural monument of the Nguyen Dynasty located in the middle of the south face of Hue citadel within the Nam Chanh fortress which is also the place to hang the flag of the royal court.
This Palace is located in the Imperial City area of Hue citadel, which is the coronation place of 13 Nguyen kings from Gia Long to Bao Dai. In feudal regimes, this palace was considered the center of the country.
These are nine bronze urns, located in front of The Mieu Temple in Hue Imperial Citadel. The Nine Peaks was commissioned by Emperor Minh Mang in the winter of 1835 and inaugurated on March 1, 1837.
The Mieu also called The To Mieu built in 1821 by Second Kings of the Nguyen Dynasty – Minh Mang. This is a temple to worship 10 Kings of the Nguyen Dynasty.
In this part, we will admire the residence of the Emperor’s mother, the Royal Library, the Royal Lake, the Royal Garden as well as Royal Theater.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
3-Hours Hue Imperial Walking Tour with Guide lasts about 3–4 hours. The itinerary has 8 stops.
Prices start at $25 per person for this Hue experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $35. There are 4 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 19 departures a day between 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM.
Children aged 4–9 pay from $20, adults from $25. Infants go free.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is At booking time, you will meet our local guide Cửu vị Thần công. This is the meeting point. See you soon! Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
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| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 3-Hours Hue Imperial Walking Tour with Guide | 3–4 hours | 4.8 (149) | $25 | |
 Hue Imperial City Walking Tour (Kids Half-Price) | 3 hours | 5.0 (135) | $29 | View |
 Hue Imperial City Walking Tour: Citadel & Forbidden City | 2h 30min | 4.9 (375) | $26 | View |
 3-Hour Hue Royal Palace Small Group Guided Walking Tour | 3 hours | — | $23 | View |
 Hue Imperial City Walking Tour maximum 12 pax | 2h 30min | 5.0 (41) | $19 | View |
 Hue Imperial Ancient City Walking Tour (Group Tour) | 3 hours | 5.0 (159) | $2 | View |
 3 Hour Guided Sightseeing of Hue Imperial Palace | 3 hours | — | $27 | View |
The Forbidden Purple City belongs to a complex of the ancient capital of Hue, which is the center of daily life of the Kings, their Queens, Minor Wives and Cocubines of the Nguyen’s Emperors. The Forbidden City is located behind the Thai Hoa palace, was first built by King Gia Long (1804). In the third year of Minh Mang’s reign (1822), the king changed the name into Forbidden Purple City.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
