Discover the charm of Vietnam's former imperial capital on this unique Hue City Tour. Start with a peaceful dragon boat ride along the Perfume River to the iconic Thien Mu Pagoda, followed by an exploration of the historic Imperial Citadel. Experience local life at the bustling Dong Ba Market, then enjoy a delicious lunch at a traditional restaurant. In the afternoon, visit the stunning Minh Mang and Khai Dinh tombs before capturing the beauty of a conical hat and incense-making village. With expert guidance and a well-balanced itinerary, this tour offers an authentic and unforgettable Hue experience.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Between 08:00 and 08:30 AM Pick up from your hotel in Hue city center and board a dragon boat for a scenic ride to Thien Mu Pagoda. 09:15 am: Explore the historic Imperial Citadel, the former home of the Nguyen Dynasty emperors. 11:30 am: Visit the bustling Dong Ba Market to experience local life and shopping. 12:15 pm: Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, savoring traditional Hue cuisine. 13:30 pm: Continue your journey with visits to Minh Mang Tomb and Khai Dinh Tomb, both rich in architectural beauty and history. 16:00 pm: Stop at a local village known for making conical hats and incense, and capture memorable photos. 16:45 pm: Return to Hue city center and drop off at your hotel. End of the tour.
Between 08:00 and 08:30AM Pick up from your hotel/ accommodation in Hue city center and board a dragon boat for a scenic ride to Thien Mu Pagoda.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Hue Imperial City Tour lasts about 8–9 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $55 per person for this Hue experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 31 departures a day between 5:00 AM and 8:00 PM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Between 08:00 and 08:30AM Pick up from your hotel/ accommodation in Hue city center and board a dragon boat for a scenic ride to Thien Mu Pagoda. Pickup points include Mimosa Fiori Hotel, Homeland Hotel Hue.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 12 participants.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 5 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Vietnam Creative Travel.
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This is an outstanding tour. Austin is a very knowledgeable and considerate guide, with excellent English. The lunch was really nice. The citadel, palace and forbidden city and tombs were beautiful and incredibly interesting. We also enjoyed the boat ride much more than we expected. Thanks so much Austin.
To do absolutely this place is magnificent and moreover full of history, plan a guide and at least 2 hours the city extends over 5 hectares
Great experience. Tam was our tour guide. She is very knowledgeable and gave us in depth information about the city, its history and culture. My husband and I have mobility issues and she was very understanding and gave us the time needed with assistance to reach our destinations. She took us to a great restaurant where the food was amazing. A definite must for your tour experience.
Bobby was amazing and very interactive. He spoke clear and with a lot of wisdom. Sadly the dragon boat was cancelled due to the river still being high from recent floods. Any question Bobby had an answer to.
The day with our guide Hoa was very well planned! She could answer all questions in English, always took care of our well-being and pointed us to good photo spots!
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