P
Excellent guide
Very interesting tour with enthousiastic guide and good driver, tombs and environment a must see, and the lunch at locals too
Hue Royal tombs half day afternoon group tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 3–4 hours
- Price from
- $47 / person
- Location
- Hue, Vietnam
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 · 12 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 12
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- A Travel Mate And Trading Company Limited
Description
Southeast of the Citadel, on both banks of the Perfume River, are seven royal tombs. Monuments to the rulers of the Nguyen dynasty, including Khai Dinh and Minh Mang tomb, the tombs are all definitely worth a visit. Each one is built in the traditional Vietnamese style of geomancy, even modifying the surrounding landscape to ensure straight lines, certain directional orientation, and other elements designed to comply with supernatural forces... 13:00-13:20 pick up at hotel in Hue city center to for a half day joining tour to discover two famous Khai Dinh and Minh Mang royal tomb. At the end of the day a quick stop to visit Conical hat and insence making village before transfer back to city center.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 1:00 PM
- Next available
- Mon, Oct 12
- Adult (ages 10–80)
- $47
- Child (ages 5–9)
- $25
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 11.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Tomb of Khai Dinh
This hillside monument is a synthesis of Vietnamese and European elements. Most of the tomb’s grandiose exterior is covered in blackened concrete, creating an unexpectedly Gothic air, while the interiors resemble an explosion of colourful mosaic...
Tomb of Tu Duc
This tomb (completed in 1867) is the most popular, imposing and impressive of the royal mausoleums, designed by Emperor Tu Duc himself before his death. The enormous expense of the tomb and the forced labour used in its construction spawned a coup plot that was discovered and suppressed. Tu Duc lived a life of imperial luxury and carnal excess, with 104 wives and countless concubines (though no offspring)...
Thuy Xuan
This place is not only a famous traditional craft village of the ancient capital with a series of “blooming” incense facilities in green, red, purple, yellow… but also an impressive Hue tourist destination in the eyes of tourists who love local culture
What's included
Included
1 bottle of water
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
Lunch
Gratuities (optional)
Pick up outside Hue city center
Pickup Locations & Times
Hotel in Hue city center
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.7
12 reviews
How it compares in Hue
- Starting price $47 is 34% above the typical $35 for tours of similar length in Hue
Excurgo comparison of 908 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- 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 Hue Royal tombs half day afternoon group tour take?
Hue Royal tombs half day afternoon group tour lasts about 3–4 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
How much does Hue Royal tombs half day afternoon group tour cost?
Prices start at $47 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.
What days does Hue Royal tombs half day afternoon group tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 1:00 PM.
How much does Hue Royal tombs half day afternoon group tour cost for children?
Children aged 5–9 pay from $25, adults from $47.
Can I cancel Hue Royal tombs half day afternoon group 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. Hotel in Hue city center Pickup points include Rosaleen Boutique Hotel.
What languages is Hue Royal tombs half day afternoon group tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 12 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Hue Royal tombs half day afternoon group tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 12 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by A Travel Mate And Trading Company Limited.
Reviews(12)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
J
Two-temple tour in Hue, Vietnam
Despite the torrential rain, we had a great tour and a wonderful, knowledgeable and articulate guide, Tan. The tombs are amazing! We saw the tomb of Khai Dinh and Tu Doc. Both are amazing but the Khai Dinh one is a must see. The mosaic work throughout is stunning! The stone mandarins that guard both tombs are incredible! Really a must-see for both of them.
S
Good experience
Our guide took us to the two tombs that are included and explained everything related. He was friendly anf helpful.
1 people found this helpful
E
Brilliant tour
Brilliant tour, the sights are stunning and having a guide makes such a difference as you can learn so much and can ask questions. Xi our guide was truly fantastic, so knowledgeable and really friendly. She also went totally above and beyond recommending restaurants when we asked and advising us on options for the motorbike tour we were looking into. Absolutely brilliant, highly recommend.
T
Great tour with Ms Fi
We had two wonderful days with Ms Fi and enjoyed every moment of the tours. We visited three of the royal tombs on the first days and the citadel and two pagodas on the second. Ms Fi is a very knowledgeable and caring tour guide that will be able to answer all your questions and provide great recommendations for local food or crafts. Ask for her if you are booking this tour and you will not regret it.
P
Dragon boat trip to tombs and temples
We were guided by Ms Fi who made the trip a great experience with her knowledge and assistance. She collected us from our accommodation and took us to the dragon boat for our journey. We visited a Pagoda, the Minh Mang tomb and Hon Chen temple and Fi was the perfect guide. Highly recommended.
S
Interesting tour with Tuan
Had an interesting tour with Tuan. Told us a lot about the graves. Always happy to. Funny group been
Operator response
Thank you for your kind words! It is great to hear that you had the amazing time with us! We also believe that you had unforgettable memories and interesting knowledge. In the future, A Travel Mate hope that we will have more opportunity in order to bring you the best services of our company. Thank you so much for joining us and hopefully to see you really soon!
K
Not worth the price
I booked this tour as a 4 tomb tour cancelled because of Tet and I struggled to find just a tomb tour as I took the Citadel/Pagoda city tour day before. Didn’t want to take the “just driver” option because wanted to hear more about the tombs. I should have because the tour I received wasn’t interesting or informative. It began when I received an email notification saying I’d be picked up between 1-1:30. Then I received a Whatsapp text saying they were picking me up in less than 10 minutes at 12:20. I was eating lunch, getting ready. Also was told by text, wasn’t at the hotel where I told them I was. Yes I am. Driver had already been there and told I wasn’t there! He gave front desk clerk incorrect name. Upon getting to the van, was waved to back seat as told other people occupied all seats but wasn’t true since a solo traveller sat in the middle and I changed seat on next stop rather than be crammed into back seat with two others. I found the guide gave minimal information about the sites or sad verbatim what signs said. The tour the day before with another company was so much better, start to finish.
V
Hue city Tour
Fantastic Guide Hoang! Great English and knowledge... Beautiful locations full of history. Good lunch and transportation.
Operator response
We are so happy to know that you had a memorable vacation with A Travel Mate, we would like to thank you for your trust and choice. Your compliment and encouragement will help us to motivate better everyday. Whenever you want to travel to Viet Nam again, please feel free to contact us in case you need any information related to traveling. Wishing you and your family have lots of health and luck. Thank you and see you again.
D
Half day Hue city tour guides by Fi
It was a wonderful day for me and my friend. Our tour guide Fi is a charming lady. She gave us a detailed history background of different places. She also suggest us to extend our tour due the afternoon which we did not miss the beautiful construction the the tomb
2 people found this helpful
Operator response
We are so happy to know that you had a memorable vacation with A Travel Mate, we would like to thank you for your trust and choice. Your compliment and encouragement will help us to motivate better everyday. Whenever you want to travel to Viet Nam again, please feel free to contact us in case you need any information related to traveling. Wishing you and your family have lots of health and luck. Thank you and see you again.
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