Tours/Da Nang/Hue Imperial City Private Tour & Royal Lunch: Shore Excursion
Hue Imperial City Private Tour & Royal Lunch: Shore Excursion
4.9(16)Da Nang10 hours
VIATOR5.0(1)TRIPADVISOR4.9(15)
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At a glance
Duration
10 hours
Price from
$265 / person
Location
Da Nang, Vietnam
Rating
4.9 / 5 · 16 reviews
Languages
VI, EN
Group
Private
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Hotel pickup
Available
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Be Your Feet Travel
Description
100% On-Time Return Guarantee for Cruise Passengers!
Discover the rich history of Vietnam’s last royal dynasty with a worry-free private shore excursion to Hue from Chan May or Tien Sa Port (also available from Da Nang/Hoi An hotels).
Why travelers choose this tour:
- Flexible & Timely: Customized itinerary timed perfectly with your cruise ship schedule or short stay.
- Seamless Pick-up: Convenient pickup directly at port gates or hotel lobbies.
- Iconic Sights: Explore Hue Imperial Citadel, Thien Mu Pagoda, and Khai Dinh Tomb in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle.
- Authentic Cuisine: Enjoy a curated authentic Royal Lunch.
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Start times
17 times a day, 5:00 AM–1:00 PM
Next available
Sun, Oct 11
Adult (ages 13+)
$265
Child (ages 5–12)
$110
Infant (ages 0–4)
Free
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $480.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 10.
Tour Options
Lunch with Royal Set menu 9 hours
Dragon boat trip: You will have 30 minutes boat riding on Perfume River
Duration: 9 hours
Lunch with Royal setmenu: You will have lunch with Royal Setmenu at an ancient restaurant
Pickup included
No lunch 8 hours
Duration: 8 hours
Pickup included
Itinerary
Da Nang
180 min
Pick up from hotel, transfer to Hue
Lang Co Beach
15 min
Visit Lang Co beach which beautiful white sand road in the middle of the lake
Hai Van Pass
15 min
Visit Hai Van pass - one of the best coast roads in the world
Thien Mu Pagoda
30 min
Visit Thien Mu pagoda
Hue Imperial City (The Citadel)
Admission included60 min
Visit citadel and forbidden city
Hue
60 min
have lunch with Bun Bo Hue - Hue beef noodles soup
Tomb of Khai Dinh
Admission included30 min
Visit Khai Dinh tomb
Hue
180 min
Transfer from Hue to back to the hotel in Da Nang
What's included
Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Visiting fees
Not included
Coffee and/or Tea
Breakfast
Pickup Locations & Times
For Cruise Passengers: Our guide and driver will wait directly at the Port Exit Gate (Tien Sa Port or Chan May Port) holding a welcome sign with your name.
- Tien Sa Port: Take the complimentary electric buggy from your ship gangway to the main gate (2-minute ride).
- Chan May Port: Walk approximately 7 - 10 minutes from the ship gangway to the port entrance gate.
For Hotel & Airport Guests: Direct pickup at your hotel lobby in Da Nang / Hoi An or at the arrival hall of Da Nang International Airport (DAD).
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.9
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Important Information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Hue Imperial City Private Tour & Royal Lunch: Shore Excursion lasts about 10 hours. The itinerary has 8 stops.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $265 per person for this Da Nang experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $480. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does this tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 17 departures a day between 5:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
How much does this tour cost for children?
Children aged 5–12 pay from $110, adults from $265. Infants go free.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. For Cruise Passengers: Our guide and driver will wait directly at the Port Exit Gate (Tien Sa Port or Chan May Port) holding a welcome sign with your name.
- Tien Sa Port: Take the complimentary electric buggy from your ship gangway to the main gate (2-minute ride).
- Chan May Port: Walk approximately 7 - 10 minutes from the ship gangway to the port entrance gate.
For Hotel & Airport Guests: Direct pickup at your hotel lobby in Da Nang / Hoi An or at the arrival hall of Da Nang International Airport (DAD). Pickup points include The Sunshine Hoi An Villa, The Palm Tree Top Eco Retreat Hoi An.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in VI, EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is this tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 16 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Be Your Feet Travel.
Reviews(16)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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sheychenko
April 29, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Insightful Conversations on Life in Vietnam
Eric organized a tour for us from Hoi An to the Royal City of Hue. We really enjoyed it—the stories and historical background were engaging, the van was comfortable and spacious, and the itinerary was flexible.
What we appreciated most, however, was the conversation we had with Eric about life in Vietnam and how things work there. He has a university education, and it was genuinely fascinating to hear his perspectives and reflect on our own understanding of the country. He is very open and communicative—it’s a real pleasure to talk with him.
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DVO52
September 27, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
A great Vietnam Experience.
We were looked after by our guide Dat & our driver Mr Lucky. Had a fabulous day moving from DaNang to Hue. Loved the spacious car which was driven very safely & expertly by My Lucky.
Dat gave a us a very pleasant day with great local knowledge, was super friendly and very attentive.
Couldn’t recommend them highly enough to anyone wanting a great Vietnam experience.
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elizabethsL2645UA
February 16, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Wonderful Private Tour
This was an amazing private tour in Hue with our friendly guide Windy(Vuong)
& driver( sorry forgot his name). Windy spoke English well and a great photographer too. We had visited Lang Co bay known for its oyster farms, & Thien Mu Temple. We stopped for lunch & had a delicious & authentic Vietnamese dishes. We moved on to visit the Citadel & Imperial City & the emperors tomb. The tomb is situated uphill & need to climb steep steps but was a disappointment to know that it was just an empty tomb. The emperors were buried elsewhere, location unknown. Overall it was a great tour & glad we did it!
Operator response
Thank you for the wonderful review! We're so glad you had an amazing private tour in Hue with Windy (Vuong) and his driver. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to them both.
We're happy to hear that you enjoyed visiting the Lang Co bay, Thien Mu Temple, Citadel, and Imperial City, and that Windy's English skills and photography added to your experience. It's great to know you also loved the delicious, authentic Vietnamese lunch!
We understand your disappointment regarding the emperor's tomb and appreciate you sharing your honest feedback. We're still thrilled you had a great overall experience and are glad you chose us for your tour!
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959kirstinr
November 4, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Amazing trip to Hue Imperial city
We had a great trip with Be Your Feet guide and driver. Our trip to Hue was a long day but It was worth every penny. The Imperial city was amazing and a lot history to learn and explore. Thank you for taking care of our family with kids as well. We will come back and choose Be Your Feet again.
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782alayahv
October 14, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Excellent experience
I did a long full day tour to Hue imperial city with Thao as our guide and Tung as our driver. They both were so nice, friendly and informative. It took about 3 hours driving from Hoi An to Hue. It seem to be a long driving but luckily, we had many stops on the way and the highlight was Hai Van pass with a great panorama view from mountain top. The tour was great itself. Lunch was wonderful. I can not ask for a better time. Thank you and high recommended to any visitors!
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770yarag
October 9, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Great long day with lovely guide
I booked this trip in the last minutes and was a bit worry. But since we met our tour guide - Nam at hotel lobby, no doubt it will be a great day with his big smile of greeting. We took a long day trip but It was worth every moment. Nam was so informative and friendly. Our driver took us around safely. We had so much fun day and can't ask for a better day. Thank you!
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Voyage30211324663
October 6, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Nice day tour from Danang
We had a funny day tour to Hue with Tony, our tour guide, he was a professional guide who spoke very well English, knowledgeable and helpful.
Tour started from Danang and back to same hotel.
Its a best tour to know more about the history.
Thank you very much!
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X4937XXcandicel
September 30, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Beautiful place and great guiding service
I have a great day trip with Quyen as our guide and Tung as our driver. Quyen is one of the best tour guide I've ever had. She was professional, informative and friendly. I can not ask for a better guide. Tung was so safe driver. We enjoyed the trip even It was a very hot day. Thank you again for taking us around their hometown. High recommended!
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Hien N
September 30, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
A memorable day trip
Thank you very much for a memorable day trip to Hue.
We booked this trip 2 months ago for our business trip to Danang. Our group 8 people and we choice a private tour.
They picked us up from our hotel in Danang and drop off back our hotel.
Our tour guide Hai was really informative, we leaned lot of things about the history if Vietnam. He spoke English very well, friendly and helpful.
The van is clean and driver also funny :)
We definitely recommend our friends to come and contacting you.
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zmei271
September 19, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Beautiful Hue and unique lunch experience
We start our private trip at Da Nang and greeted by friendly Eric. He spoke excellent English and also informative. The tour is also well organised.
We went to Hai Van Pass and enjoyed the spectacular view from the mountain. We also stopped by Pearl town before arriving Hue Imperial City. Although it require walking under hot sun, it was worth it. The best things we had was the royal style lunch! Unique cuisine and well presented. We also visited a temple before going back.
Well done and recommended.
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