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Imperial City, Hue: Day Tour from Hoi An and Da Nang

4.5  / 5575 reviews
Activity provider:VM Travel
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Day trip
Imperial City, Hue: Day Tour from Hoi An and Da Nang
Activity provider:VM Travel
4.5  / 5575 reviews
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Discover the ancient Imperial City of Hue on a guided day trip from Da Nang and Hoi An. Explore all of the historic attractions that were once home to the Nguyen Dynasty.

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Duration 10 hours
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Skip the line through express security check
Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
Pickup from accommodations in Hoi An is between 7:00 AM and 7:30 AM. Pickup in Da Nang is between 8:00 AM and 8:30 AM. Please be ready for pickup in your hotel lobby 30 minutes before your pickup time. Your guide will ask the receptionist to meet you.
Small group
Limited to 12 participants

Experience

Itinerary

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    4 pickup location options:

    V9Q8+3F, 7P8C26RM+JV3, Da Nang, Hội An

  • Van

    (40 minutes)

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    Hải Vân Pass

    Photo stop, Sightseeing, Scenic views on the way (20 minutes)

  • Lap An Lagoon

    Break time, Photo stop (20 minutes)

  • Van

    (2 hours)

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    Imperial City, Hue

    Visit, Guided tour, Walk (2 hours)

  • Local restaurant

    Break time, Lunch (1 hour)

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    Pagoda of the Celestial Lady

    Visit, Guided tour, Walk (40 minutes)

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    Mausoleum of Emperor Khai Dinh

    Visit, Guided tour, Walk (1 hour)

  • Van

    (2 hours)

  • 4 drop-off locations:

    V9Q8+3F, Da Nang, 7P8C26RM+JV3, Hội An

Main stop
Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Journey to Hue along one of the world's most scenic roads
  • Marvel at the home of the Nguyen Dynasty Emperors
  • Explore tombs and pagodas dating back centuries
  • Enjoy local specialty dishes unique to Hue City
  • Benefit from a small-group tour for no more than 12 people

Full description

Travel back to the Nguyen Dynasty on a multi-stop tour from Hoi An and Da Nang to Hue. See the Imperial City, the Mausoleum of Emperor Khai Dinh, and the Thien Mu Pagoda. Get a taste of Hue cuisine during lunch at a local restaurant. Following pickup in Hoi An, the journey to Hue begins by crossing one of the best coastal roads in the world, the Hai Van Pass. Take advantage of a 30-minute stop at the peak and 5 minutes to take photos at Lang Co Beach.  After a final round of pickup in Da Nang, visit the Khai Dinh Tomb, a blend of Western and Eastern architecture 19th century construction. Then, enjoy lunch at a local specialty restaurant serving Hue-style dishes.  With a full stomach of local cuisine, continue to Hue’s main attraction, the Imperial Citadel. Once the home of the Nguyen Emperor, the citadel also contains the Forbidden Purple City. Explore Thien Mu Pagoda, Hue’s largest pagoda. Built in 1601, it is the subject of many local folk rhymes and is considered the unofficial symbol of Hue. Finish the day with drop-off back in Da Nang and Hoi An.

Includes

  • High-quality transport in a comfortable 16-seater van
  • Experienced tour guide
  • All entrance fees (if you choose the option that includes tickets)
  • Local lunch with Hue foods
  • Bottled water
  • Pickup at any accommodation in the center of Hoi An Town or Danang City
  • Bevarages at lunch
  • Gratuities (optional)

Not suitable for

  • Pregnant women
  • Wheelchair users
  • Babies under 1 year

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sun hat
  • Comfortable clothes

Know before you go

  • There isn't any dress code. At some places you need to cover your knees and your shoulders. There are places at the citadel that if you want to go inside you’ll need to be covered.

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.5 /5

based on 575 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.2/5
  • Transportation
    4.5/5
  • Service
    4.4/5
  • Organization
    4.5/5

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Robert January 9, 2020  – Verified booking
This was a great tour with an excellent knowledgable guide named Sunny. She had very good English, and was friendly. The ride to Hue was great through the mountains and there were great views through the Hai Van Pass. We saw several sights in Hue including the Imperial City, a pagoda, and a tomb. Included a boat ride and an excellent lunch. Everything was on time and well-run. I highly recommend this day tour.
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Francesco – ItalyDecember 18, 2019  – Verified booking
Si vuole vedere troppo in poco tempo, sarebbe stato meglio dedicare mezza ora in più alla Cittadella di Hue, dieci minuti in più alla pagoda sul fiume dei profumi e saltare la tomba imperiale che sinceramente con le bellezze precedenti delude. Nel complesso comunque una escursione consigliata
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Beverley – AustraliaOctober 29, 2019  – Verified booking
As always on day tours it felt a bit rushed...the guides could give some information on the 2 hour drive there as we were given no free time at the Imperial city.. just information then 1 or 2 photos then onto next area. I didnt even get a photo of the enclosure wall it was so quick.
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