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The 15 Best Hue Tours & Day Trips

71 tours  ·  from $2

The Nguyen emperors left a walled city, seven tombs and a river to reach them by. These 15 cover the citadel, the dragon boats and the pass south to Hoi An, priced, timed, and clear about which involve a lot of walking in the heat.

Hue to Hoi An ( Hoi An to Hue) Top Gear with Lefamily Riders Tours ( 1 way) - Lang Co, seafood, and a meal beside the water
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Hue to Hoi An ( Hoi An to Hue) Top Gear with Lefamily Riders Tours ( 1 way)

1.Hue to Hoi An ( Hoi An to Hue) Top Gear with Lefamily Riders Tours ( 1 way)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,156 reviews · from $50Our pick

Travel one way between Hue and Hoi An or Da Nang by motorcycle with LeFamily Riders. Your driver-guide handles the road while you enjoy Suoi Mo Waterfall, Lang Co, Hai Van Pass, and the Marble Mountains, with lunch, drinks, hotel transfers, and private transport included.

“Thank you again for the best experience from Vietnam! We had an amazing day and we felt safe the whole way.”

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Easy Rider private tour via Hai Van pass from Hue - Da Nang - Hoi An (1Way|Loop) - Hue pickup and the first stretch through local villages
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Easy Rider private tour via Hai Van pass from Hue – Da Nang – Hoi An (1Way|Loop)

2.Easy Rider private tour via Hai Van pass from Hue – Da Nang – Hoi An (1Way|Loop)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,542 reviews · from $55

Travel between Hue, Da Nang, and Hoi An with an English-speaking Easy Rider guide such as Quynh, Dan, or An. Ride pillion on a 125cc to 155cc motorcycle, stop at Tam Giang Lagoon, Suoi Mo Waterfall, Lang Co Beach, Hai Van Pass, and Marble Mountains, with luggage transfer included.

“It is a amazing day trip. I had a good rider and explain me everything good by the stops we had. I recommend this trip to everybody that likes adventure and have a beautiful experience.”

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Hue Customizable Tour with Imperial Citadel & Forbidden City - Starting at the Nine Holy Cannons
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Hue Customizable Tour with Imperial Citadel & Forbidden City

3.Hue Customizable Tour with Imperial Citadel & Forbidden City

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 937 reviews · 150 minutes - 8 hours · from $12

Choose a 2.5-hour walking tour of Hue’s Imperial Citadel with guides such as Misa, Ha, Nhi, or Nhien, or arrange a private car trip with an English-speaking driver. Learn about Nguyen emperors, royal customs, architecture, concubines, and court life at your own pace.

“Great info by my guide and well worth it to visit with her. The palace is all relatively new history after the US bombed a lot of the more historic sites.”

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Imperial City, Hue: Day Tour from Hoi An and Da Nang - The road to Hue over Hai Van Pass
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Imperial City, Hue: Day Tour from Hoi An and Da Nang

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 830 reviews · from $47

See Hue’s Nguyen Dynasty landmarks with an English-speaking guide such as Cong, Mian, Tom, or Thanh. The 10-hour trip includes Hai Van Pass, Lap An Lagoon, Khai Dinh Tomb, the Imperial Citadel, Thien Mu Pagoda, Hue-style lunch, and hotel pickup.

“The imperial city was wonderful and our tour guide was wonderful and friendly and knowledgeable. The Hai van pass was spectacular.”

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Easy Rider From Hue Da Nang Hoi An Via Hai Van Pass With Mister T - An Bang Cemetery offers an unexpected contrast
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Easy Rider From Hue Da Nang Hoi An Via Hai Van Pass With Mister T

5.Easy Rider From Hue Da Nang Hoi An Via Hai Van Pass With Mister T

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 769 reviews · from $58

Join Mister T, Win, Duc, or another local Easy Rider for an eight-hour motorbike journey from Hue toward Da Nang or Hoi An. Ride pillion with a professional driver, or choose your own scooter if experienced. The route includes Thanh Toan Bridge, Tam Giang Lagoon, Suoi Mo Waterfall, Lang Co Beach, Hai Van Pass, and Linh Ung Pagoda, with luggage transfer and hotel drop-off included.

“Our journey from Hue to Hoi An with Mr. T was exciting and picturesque and a highly recommended way to experience traveling through central Vietnam in a very tangible way. Mr. T was a responsible guide and he made sure we took advantage of the many scenic photo ops. I felt very safe riding with Mr. T while my travel companions braved the roads on their own provided motorbikes. We had a couple of moments that Mr. T handled with grace and we always felt well taken care of and supported. This will definitely remain one of the most memorable experiences of our trip. Thank you!”

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Hue to Dn/Hoi An: Hai Van Pass, beaches & Mt Monkey or vice versa - Lang Co Beach and the fishing coast
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Hue to Dn/Hoi An: Hai Van Pass, beaches & Mt Monkey or vice versa

6.Hue to Dn/Hoi An: Hai Van Pass, beaches & Mt Monkey or vice versa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 743 reviews · from $59

Travel between Hue and Hoi An in a private, air-conditioned car for up to four people. Drivers such as Ron, Sam, Tom, and Happy offer flexible stops at Lang Co Beach, Hai Van Pass, Son Tra, Lady Buddha, and Marble Mountains. It is a transfer with sightseeing, not a fully guided tour.

“This was a great way to get from Hue to Hoi An! Sam was an amazing driver for the second time! He speaks very good English and provided lots of information about the places we visited. He was very flexible with the itinerary to meet our needs. Communication with Viator and tour company staff was wonderful also.”

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Hue: Imperial City Walk, Motorbike Tour & Private Car Options - Paying for the Citadel and royal tombs
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Hue: Imperial City Walk, Motorbike Tour & Private Car Options

7.Imperial City Walk, Motorbike Tour & Private Car Options

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 732 reviews · from $7

Start with a 2.5-hour guided walk through Hue’s Citadel and Forbidden City, led by guides such as Duy, Ha, Nhi, or Hung. Choose longer motorbike or private-car options for royal tombs, pagodas, Hai Van Pass, and more. Entry fees are extra, and a boat ride on the Perfume River is an upgrade.

“Great guided tour with knowleagable guide! Strongly recommended! Nhi was very good! The group was very small and that was a plus!”

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Hue :Exploring Royal City with Multi Options and Dragon Boat - The Imperial City: save your energy for Hue’s centerpiece
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Hue :Exploring Royal City with Multi Options and Dragon Boat

8.Exploring Royal City with Multi Options and Dragon Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 675 reviews · 5 - 10 hours · from $12

Choose how much of Hue you want to see, from three royal sites to a full nine-hour route. A private English-speaking driver such as Rin, Trung, Vu, or No handles the traffic, explains the history, waits at each entrance, and can add a dragon boat ride to Thien Mu Pagoda.

“Exectly received what I wanted. Nice guide who had a great knowledge”

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Hue city Deluxe Group Tour (Daily Tour-12 pax max) - Taking on the vast Imperial City
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Hue city Deluxe Group Tour (Daily Tour-12 pax max)

9.Hue city Deluxe Group Tour (Daily Tour-12 pax max)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 569 reviews · from $30

This 7 to 8-hour Hue tour combines a dragon boat, air-conditioned van, walking, and a small group capped at 12. You’ll visit the Citadel, Thien Mu Pagoda, Dong Ba Market, Minh Mang and Khai Dinh tombs, then enjoy a Hue lunch, herbal foot bath, royal tea, and green-bean cake making. Guides may include Ruby, Trinh, Linda, or Van.

“We pretty much did all sites in Hue plus a great home lunch and a foot bath ! Nhe our guide was great. They accomodated my food requests and everything was perfect.”

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Hue City Tour Full Day - Group Tour - Starting at the Imperial City
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Hue City Tour Full Day – Group Tour

10.Hue City Tour Full Day – Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 518 reviews · from $14

Spend eight hours exploring Hue with an English-speaking guide, visiting the Imperial City, garden houses, Thien Mu Pagoda, Tu Duc Tomb, Khai Dinh Tomb, and Vong Canh Hill. A dragon boat ride and lunch are included. Guides such as Hang, Hien, and Hai are praised for clear stories and warm service.

“Very interesting well worth it. About the right length of time. would recommend”

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From Hue: DMZ Tour with Vinh Moc Tunnels and Khe Sanh Base - The Horror Highway and Long Hung Church
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From Hue: DMZ Tour with Vinh Moc Tunnels and Khe Sanh Base

11.DMZ Tour with Vinh Moc Tunnels and Khe Sanh Base

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 503 reviews · from $54

Spend 10 hours tracing Vietnam’s wartime divide from Hue with an English-speaking guide such as Hoa, Flower, or Thuy. Visit Vinh Moc Tunnels, Khe Sanh, Ta Con Airport, Hien Luong Bridge, Quang Tri Citadel, and more. Expect a long drive, strong storytelling, local lunch, and a small group of up to 12.

“Excellent knowledge of the guide, the most interesting tour of our trip”

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Hue’s Top Attractions by Car with Informative ES Driver - Khai Dinh Tomb: stairs, mosaics, and a dramatic change of style
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Hue’s Top Attractions by Car with Informative ES Driver

12.Hue’s Top Attractions by Car with Informative ES Driver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 478 reviews · from $31

Visit Minh Mang, Khai Dinh, and Tu Duc tombs, Thien Mu Pagoda, and Hue’s Citadel in a private car for up to four people. Your English-speaking driver, such as Sam, Trung, or Ron, handles the roads while you explore each site independently.

“The trip was incredibly nice. Seeing the tombs and getting a glimpse of the old imperial culture was an eye-opening experience. Also Mr. Trung shared some insightful information that really deepened my understanding of the local culture and history. His sense of humor added a fun and light-hearted touch to the tour. I highly recommend booking a tour with Mr. Trung if you want a memorable and informative experience.”

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DMZ TOUR HUE - Deluxe group tour full day - The early start from Hue
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DMZ TOUR HUE – Deluxe group tour full day

13.DMZ TOUR HUE – Deluxe group tour full day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 383 reviews · from $49

Travel from Hue to the former DMZ, Quang Tri Citadel, Khe Sanh Combat Base, Hien Luong Bridge, and Vinh Moc Tunnels. Guides such as Hoa, Thuan, and Nam explain the war from several viewpoints. Expect a 10 to 11 hour day, long drives, lunch, entry fees, and a group of up to 12.

“The tour went to some really interesting places, but the highlight by far was our tour guide Hoa. She knew so much about the history of the war and explained it in an interesting and digestible way. I would book the tour just for her! Thanks so much Hoa.”

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Hue: Private Car to Hoi An via Fabulous Stops - Lap An Lagoon, where mountains meet oyster water
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Hue: Private Car to Hoi An via Fabulous Stops

14.Private Car to Hoi An via Fabulous Stops

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 371 reviews · from $26

Travel privately from Hue to Hoi An with an English-speaking driver, stopping at Lap An Lagoon, Lang Co Bay, Hai Van Pass, and Marble Mountains. Add Ba Na Hills and Golden Bridge, Monkey Mountain, An Bang Cemetery, or My Son. Drivers such as Long, Loi, Son, and Tien also offer local tips and flexible timing.

“We had the opportunity to be driven by David. We had the different stop to see différents spots and the fact that you are only with your own driver make everything more comfortable. David shared a lot of stories with us and we had a great moment. The marble mountain was totally worth it. Be prepared for all the steps and stairs but I’ve never seen something like this. Thank you for everything”

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From Hue: Hoi An Bus Transfer with 4 Sightseeing Stops - Leaving Hue between 8:00 and 8:30 AM
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From Hue: Hoi An Bus Transfer with 4 Sightseeing Stops

15.Hoi An Bus Transfer with 4 Sightseeing Stops

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 366 reviews · 6 - 7 hours · from $5

This 6 to 7-hour transfer takes you from your Hue hotel to Hoi An with stops at Thanh Toan Bridge, Lap An Lagoon, Hai Van Pass, and Marble Mountains. English-speaking guides such as Dan, Ben, and Binh share local history and stories along the way. Expect a small vehicle, short sightseeing stops, water, and a bread snack.

“It was a great day out and nice to have stops over different areas to go between Hue and Hoi An and the tour was very cool would definitely recommend this instead of getting just a tour between the 2 places!”

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