Private Hue: Imperial City Full Day
Hue, Vietnam
From USD 98.00
Office phone number: +84 (0) 904 193 308
Private Hue: Imperial City Full Day
Hue, Vietnam
Culture shock rating
Worried we’re going to shock your senses? Relax! We believe part of the fun of travel is immersing yourself in the destination and its culture, meeting the people, and learning what makes the place tick. We’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The cultural shock rating ranks how different the experience is from most Western cultures. But no matter the level, don’t worry, you’ll have a local, in-the-know guide with you every step of the way.
Low
Consider these tours your 101 intro to a place. Transportation might be private or a very comfortable public option, and the activities are usually visits to iconic sites and locations that are familiar to most Western cultures – but that will still give you fantastic insight into a destination.
Medium
Expect to rough it for parts of this tour, whether that’s on a packed public bus or in a local market off the tourist trail. There might be a few language barriers or unfamiliar cultural customs, and you’ll get an experience different from what you're used to at home.
High
You're out there in the global community! We’re going to take you down streets you’d rarely explore on your own, introduce you to local customs and languages, and take you for a ride in whatever transport is available. Get ready to take it as it comes, whatever comes. There might be a shock, but oh man, it’s worth it.
Physical rating
Worried our tours are too tough? Relax! From leisurely strolls to muscle-burning treks, we’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The physical grading gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the tour.
Low
Slow and steady is all you need here. These tours have very limited physical activity, such as walking relatively flat streets, sites, or markets, and climbing in and out of the transport provided.
Medium
Not too hard, not too soft, these tours are just right! You can expect a bit of physical activity, but nothing overly challenging – perhaps walking up and down hills, riding a bike for up to 30 kilometers along mostly flat terrain, or jumping in a kayak for a gentle paddle on flat water.
High
Get ready for a workout! These tours are our most challenging and involve intense walking, hiking, kayaking, swimming, or bike riding. You could be making steep climbs by foot or pedal, or working your core in the water. We recommend you have a good level of fitness to join this tour.
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Tour snapshot
Experience Hue and its surroundings by bus, on foot, and by boat. With a visit to the Citadel, royal tomb, a produce market, lunch at a local pagoda, Vietnamese green tea, and a chilled-out river cruise, this Hue tour fits the greatest hits of Hue into one remarkable day.
This tour is priced for a minimum group size of two travellers. A solo traveller may still book this private experience but will be charged the base rate for two travellers.
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Highlights
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Take a walking tour of the Citadel, the former imperial capital of Vietnam
- Discover and taste Vietnamese traditional tea at a local tea house
- Enjoy a delicious vegetarian lunch in a local pagoda
- Explore Tu Duc emperor's tomb and relax on a boat trip along the Perfume River
- Explore the most sacred temple of Hue – the seven-tiered Thien Mu Pagoda
- Visit the colorful local Dong Ba market
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Schedule details
- Duration: 7-8 hours
- Pickup location:
Pick up at centrally located hotels in Hue.
- Pickup time: 8.00 AM-8.30 AM
- Drop off location:
Drop off at centrally located hotels in Hue.
Language: English
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, return transportation, vegetarian lunch at local pagoda, Vietnamese tea and snack, boat trip along the Perfume River, Citadel and Tu Duc Tomb entrance tickets.
Exclusions: Items of a personal nature, tips / gratuities for driver or guide.
Packed with temples, tombs, palaces, and pagodas, Hue is the gateway to the treasures of Vietnam's royal past and a must-stop on any itinerary. This full-day Hue city tour will take in the best of the city, from the art and architecture to the celebrated food and culture.
Start your Hue city tour with a visit into the streets and wander over to the Citadel. It's within these two metre-thick and 10 kilometre-long walls that you'll find several of the city's best sites, from the many ornate pagodas to the Forbidden Purple City.
Afterward, stop at a local tea house to taste some of the best Vietnamese flavoured green teas served with some authentic snacks such as sweetened lotus seeds and green bean cake. Explore the best of it all before stopping for a vegetarian lunch in a local pagoda. Enjoy a traditional meal and have the chance to chat with the monks to learn more about Buddhism and gain an insight into their daily lives.
After lunch, our Hue tour continues with a short bus ride through the stunning surrounds, passing a village that specialises in making incense to learn about this ancient art. We will also make a stop at Vong Canh Hill, home to the remains of American bunkers to take photos before continuing on to one of the impressive emperor's tombs, Tu Duc Tomb.
We'll then pay a visit to Thien Mu Pagoda, a sprawling temple complex that is perched on a hill overlooking the Perfume River. After a day taking in the many sights, relax with a boat trip along the peaceful Perfume River and take in the magic of this meandering river.
Finally, visit the colorful Dong Ba market, which will energise your senses with its sights, sounds, and smells. This is the ideal place to soak up every day Vietnamese life, and your local guide will show you to some of the traditional foods and introduce you to the local vendors before returning to your hotel to enjoy the rest of your evening.
(If you’d prefer to travel as part of a regular group experience, please book our Hue Imperial City Full Day group tour.)
This tour is priced for a minimum group size of two travellers. A solo traveller may still book this private experience but will be charged the base rate for two travellers.
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Additional information
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, return transportation, vegetarian lunch at local pagoda, Vietnamese tea and snack, boat trip along the Perfume River, Citadel and Tu Duc Tomb entrance tickets.
Exclusions: Items of a personal nature, tips / gratuities for driver or guide.
Dress standard: We will be visiting temples and pagodas so we strongly recommend modest clothing that covers your shoulders and knees. Loose, lightweight, long clothing is both respectful and cool in the predominantly hot Asian climate.
Confirmation of booking: If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at your hotel for pick up. Please check your hotel details are correct on the voucher. If your details are not correct, it is very important to please email us to confirm your correct pick up hotel using the contact details on the voucher. If you prefer you may also phone the change through to us during business hours.
Closure of sites: From time to time Vietnamese authorities close sites temporarily with very little if any notice which will lead to alternate arrangements being made for the trips affected at late notice.
Child Policy: Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour at the rate listed above. Please select ‘child’ above when booking. Children below the age of 6 are not permitted on this tour.
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Local contact
Office phone number: +84 (0) 904 193 308
Email address: info@hueurbanadventures.com
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