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  • Outside Hue, Vietnam

Imperial City, Hue

Perfume River

Pagoda of the Celestial Lady

Tomb of Tu Duc

Duyet Thi Duong Royal Theater

Mausoleum of Emperor Khai Dinh

Dong Ba Market, Hue

Tomb of Minh Mang

Imperial Tomb of Dong Khanh

Thanh Toan Bridge

Tiger Arena, Thuy Bieu Village

Tomb of King Thieu Tri

Day trips

Multi-day trips

Shore excursions

Wellness & spas

Nearby sights

Marble MountainsAttraction in Da Nang, Vietnam

Hải Vân PassAttraction in Da Nang, Vietnam

Bà Nà HillsAttraction in Da Nang, Vietnam

My Son SanctuaryAttraction in Hoi An, Vietnam

Golden Bridge Bà Nà HillsAttraction in Da Nang, Vietnam

Dragon Bridge, Da NangAttraction in Da Nang, Vietnam

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Cemetery tours

Scooters & motorcycles

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Hiking

Cooking classes

Markets, bazaars, & souks

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Jeep & 4WD tours

Rail tours

Photography tours

Hot springs

Explore more things to do in Hue, Vietnam

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Hue: Imperial and Forbidden City Guided Tour

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Hue: Imperial and Forbidden City Guided Tour
Top rated
4.878307 out of 5 stars
4.9
4.878307 out of 5 stars
189 reviews

Explore Hue Imperial City on a guided tour. Gain insights into the history, culture, and architecture of the Nguyen Dynasty era to understand its enduring impact on modern-day Hue city.

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Duration 2.5 - 6 hours
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Live tour guide
English, French
Pickup optional
Our driver and Guide will come to pick you up at your hotel. So please provide us your WhatsApp number and Hotel name!
Private or small groups available

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Sara Libera – Thailand

Lovely afternoon with Hoa/Florence as a tour guide. The tour was informative and very pleasant. I would recommend!

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Charles – United States

Florence was wonderful! Excellent command of english. Extremely knowledgeable. We have a much better understanding about the complexities involved in Vietnam's history. Highly recommend this tour!

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Itinerary

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    Cua Ngo Mon, Hue

    Photo stop, Guided tour, Walk (20 minutes)

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    Thái Hòa Palace

    Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour (30 minutes)

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    Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour (10 minutes)

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    The Mieu Temple, Hue

    Photo stop, Guided tour, Walk (20 minutes)

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    Cua Chuong Duc

    Photo stop, Guided tour (10 minutes)

    Break time (10 minutes)

    Optional

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    Kiến Trung Palace

    Photo stop, Guided tour, Walk (20 minutes)

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    Thai Binh Pavilion

    Photo stop, Guided tour, Walk (10 minutes)

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    Thiệu Phương Garden

    Photo stop, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk (20 minutes)

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    Duyet Thi Duong Royal Theater

    Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour (10 minutes)

    Photo stop (5 minutes)

    Optional

  • 2 drop-off locations:

    Hue, Cửa Hiển Nhơn

Main stop
Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Discover the history of the Nguyen Dynasty and the architecture of the city
  • Visit the Imperial City, the Forbidden City, Kien Trung Palace, the Royal Garden
  • Enjoy the view from Ngo Mon Gate, the Mieu temple, and Dien Tho residence
  • Learn about the history of the Nguyen Dynasty and the culture of Hue
  • Explore the city with a knowledgeable guide who will share interesting facts

Full description

Explore the Hue Imperial City on a guided tour. Learn about the history of the Nguyen dynasty and the culture of Vietnam and Hue as you walk through the vast grounds and see the various structures.

Meet your guide and start your tour from the meeting address. Walk up to the second floor of the main gate to get the introduction.

Visit the the Mieu Temple, which was used to worship the emperors, to understand why some kings weren't allowed to be worshiped inside. Continue to the Dien Tho Palace, where the king's mother lived. Head to the Forbidden City to admire the Kien Trung Palace, which was used as a residence for the king's family.

End your tour at the Royal Library and Royal Garden.

Includes

  • Local guide
  • Walking tour
  • Entry tickets
  • Food and drinks
  • Tips for guide

Not suitable for

  • Wheelchair users

Meeting point

Our tour guide will wait for you at the house of cannons. If you get here by Grab car, driver will drop you off at the parking lot which is 100m away from meeting point. Please provide your WhatsApp while making your reservation. Our guide will contact you for further help in case.

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4.9 /5

based on 189 reviews

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Sara Libera – ThailandJune 8, 2025 – Verified booking
Lovely afternoon with Hoa/Florence as a tour guide. The tour was informative and very pleasant. I would recommend!
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Charles – United StatesJune 4, 2025 – Verified booking
Florence was wonderful! Excellent command of english. Extremely knowledgeable. We have a much better understanding about the complexities involved in Vietnam's history. Highly recommend this tour!
J
Julia – AustriaMay 29, 2025 – Verified booking
Very nice tour and friendly tourguide. I would highly recommend doing this tour as it helps getting a better picture of life in the citadel and is great for asking questions!

Product ID: 638128

Activity provider:Hue Vietnam Tours
  • Vietnam
  • Central Vietnam
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  • Dien Tho Palace

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