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The 15 Best Imperial City Tours in Hue

22 tours  ·  from $7

The Citadel is a walled city with a walled city inside it, and half of it is still being rebuilt. The 15 below compare the guided walks, the tomb add-ons and the dragon-boat approach, priced with the entry fee flagged.

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

1.Hue Customizable Tour with Imperial Citadel & Forbidden City

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

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

2.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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Da Nang/Hoi An: Hue Imperial City via Hai Van Pass & Lunch - Pickup from Da Nang or Hoi An
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Da Nang/Hoi An: Hue Imperial City via Hai Van Pass & Lunch

3.Da Nang/Hoi An: Hue Imperial City via Hai Van Pass & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 753 reviews · 270 minutes - 12 hours · from $9

Spend a full day traveling from Da Nang or Hoi An to Hue with an English-speaking guide such as Coco, MiAn, Van, or Hieu. The route includes Hai Van Pass, Lap An Lagoon, Hue Imperial City, lunch, Thien Mu Pagoda, and Khai Dinh Mausoleum.

“We had a great time with our tour for today! Our tour guide Mia is very knowledgeable. She is always smiling and energetic and most of all she’s always ready to answer questions. We learned a lot from her on this tour. Our driver is also very good. He’s making sure we are safe and comfortable. Our lunch was really good! This tour is highly recommended! It’s 10/10!”

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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

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 732 reviews · from $7Best value

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 City and The Citadel via Hai Van Pass Daily Small Group Tour - 7:30 a.m. pickup and the road north
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Hue City and The Citadel via Hai Van Pass Daily Small Group Tour

5.Hue City and The Citadel via Hai Van Pass Daily Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 362 reviews · from $43

Travel from Da Nang to Hue in a small group of up to 12, crossing Hai Van Pass and stopping at Lang Co Beach, the Imperial Citadel, Thien Mu Pagoda, and Khai Dinh Tomb. An English-speaking guide such as Thinh, Oanh, or Phuc leads the day, with lunch, entrance tickets, and hotel transfers included.

“Well organised trip which takes in some fantastic sights with a tour guide who is very knowledgeable. A great full day. Plenty of time for photos and relaxing with a drink to cool down.”

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Hue Citadel tour by authentic Train via Hai Van Pass from Da Nang - Lunch and the flavors of Hue
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Hue Citadel tour by authentic Train via Hai Van Pass from Da Nang

6.Hue Citadel tour by authentic Train via Hai Van Pass from Da Nang

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 337 reviews · from $46

Travel from Da Nang to Lang Co by authentic local train, with coastal views through Hai Van Pass, then visit Hue Citadel, Khai Dinh Tomb, and Thien Mu Pagoda by air-conditioned vehicle. Guides including Tom, Thinh, Mariana, Sky, and Coco lead the day. Lunch and central Da Nang transfers are included.

“Really impressed with this tour company. The organisation was seamless, everything ran smoothly, and communication was excellent throughout. Our guide, Tom, was great, knowledgeable, friendly, and made the whole experience easy and enjoyable. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a well-run and hassle-free tour.”

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From Da Nang/Hoian/Hue: Hue Imperial City Full-Day Tour - The road from Da Nang or Hoi An
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From Da Nang/Hoian/Hue: Hue Imperial City Full-Day Tour

7.From Da Nang/Hoian/Hue: Hue Imperial City Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 295 reviews · 9 - 12 hours · from $31

Spend 9 to 12 hours exploring Hue’s Citadel, Khai Dinh and possibly Minh Mang tombs, Thien Mu Pagoda, and Lap An Lagoon. Hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, lunch, transport, and selected entrance fees are included. Guides such as Van, Vi, and Trang are known for lively historical storytelling.

“Van was excellent! Everything was well arranged from transport to itinerary. The tour guide is knowledgeable while also fun. Would recommend.”

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Hue Imperial City Walking Tour: Citadel & Forbidden City - Thai Hoa Palace and the ceremony of empire
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Hue Imperial City Walking Tour: Citadel & Forbidden City

8.Hue Imperial City Walking Tour: Citadel & Forbidden City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 280 reviews · from $9

Walk Hue’s UNESCO-listed Imperial City with a guide such as Matthew, Ngoc, Linh, or Hoa. In about 2.5 hours, you’ll visit the Noon Gate, Thai Hoa Palace, royal temples, Forbidden Purple City, restored Kien Trung Palace, gardens, and historic gates. Groups are capped at eight.

“Matthew was an excellent guide. We learned a lot of things about Hue and Vietnam in general. We got lucky and were the only two people for the tour. Can only recommend.”

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From Hoi An/Da Nang: Hue Imperial City Tour via Hai Van Pass - Hai Van Pass: a scenic start with limited time
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From Hoi An/Da Nang: Hue Imperial City Tour via Hai Van Pass

9.From Hoi An/Da Nang: Hue Imperial City Tour via Hai Van Pass

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 156 reviews · from $45

Travel from Hoi An or Da Nang to Hue in a small group of up to 12, crossing Hai Van Pass and stopping at Lap An Lagoon, the Citadel, Thien Mu Pagoda, Khai Dinh Tomb, and Madam Thu Restaurant. Expect a long day, strong historical guidance, and lunch included.

“A long but informative day! I highly recommend this tour if you are trying to see the highlights of Hue with limited time! Our guide was kind and helpful and knowledgeable! He made sure to spend some individual time with everyone to ensure they were getting everything they could out of the tour and that was much appreciated! Highly recommended!”

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Hue Imperial City Daily Ingroup Tour via Hai Van Pass - Entering the Hue Citadel Through the Noon Gate
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Hue Imperial City Daily Ingroup Tour via Hai Van Pass

10.Hue Imperial City Daily Ingroup Tour via Hai Van Pass

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 151 reviews · from $57

Travel from central Da Nang to Hue by air-conditioned coach, stopping at Hai Van Pass and Lang Co Beach before touring the Citadel, Noon Gate, Thai Hoa Palace, Thien Mu Pagoda, and Khai Dinh Tomb. Guides such as Tom, Thi, and Tinh may lead the day. Lunch, water, and return transfers are included.

“The tour to Hue City was wonderful and a must see if visiting Vietnam. Tour guide Thi was really welcoming and knowledgeable regarding the city. It was really hot when I went and became a little tired. Thi was patient and accommodRead more”

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Hue Imperial City Private Tour with Local Experts - Hai Van Pass, where the journey begins
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Hue Imperial City Private Tour with Local Experts

11.Hue Imperial City Private Tour with Local Experts

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 137 reviews · from $118

Travel from central Da Nang to Hue with a private guide such as Oanh, Thanh, or Thinh. The day includes Hai Van Pass, Lang Co Beach, Hue Citadel, Thien Mu Pagoda, Khai Dinh Tomb, lunch, bottled water, and hotel transfers. Expect a full, flexible day in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle.

“There is a reason this is 5 stars with 94 reviews, and now 5 stars with 95 reviews. When you book a day trip, this is what you hope for. I use Viator to travel all over the world and this was one of the better tours I’ve done. Driver was great, always had water ready and made any stops we wanted. Our guide, Thanh was fantastic. He was caring and knowledgeable and made our entire experience very enjoyable. Highly recommend if in Da Nang area, the imperial city was great to see, learn about history, and get some cool pictures.”

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Hoi An/Da Nang : Private Day Trip to Imperial City - Hue - Hai Van Pass gives the drive a proper opening
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Hoi An/Da Nang : Private Day Trip to Imperial City – Hue

12.Hoi An/Da Nang : Private Day Trip to Imperial City – Hue

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 125 reviews · 10 hours · from $19

Travel from Hoi An or Da Nang to Hue in a private car with an English-speaking driver such as Vy, Trung, Johny, or Sang Ho. You’ll cross Hai Van Pass, visit royal tombs, Thien Mu Pagoda, and the Imperial City, with time for lunch and photo stops.

“Loved to see the Hue Imperial town and the mausoleum. our guide Lam was great and very informative.”

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Hue Imperial Citadel, Tombs, Perfume River Boat Tour & Van - A calm start on the Perfume River
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Hue Imperial Citadel, Tombs, Perfume River Boat Tour & Van

13.Hue Imperial Citadel, Tombs, Perfume River Boat Tour & Van

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 76 reviews · 4 - 8 hours · from $20

Spend a full day exploring Hue by Dragon Boat, air-conditioned van, and on foot. Visit Thien Mu Pagoda, the Imperial Citadel, Dong Ba Market, Khai Dinh and Minh Mang Tombs, plus craft villages. English-speaking guides such as Austin, Hoang, and Binh lead the tour, with lunch and a herbal foot bath included.

“Long is an excellent guide. The group size ~ 7 people was perfect. The lunch restaurant chosen was ideal with a bonus foot soak afterwards. I do recommend bringing some water because it can be very hot and we expecantivpated being offered more bottled water.”

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Da Nang: Imperial City of Hue Day Trip with Lunch and Ticket - Crossing central Vietnam through the Hai Van Tunnel
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Da Nang: Imperial City of Hue Day Trip with Lunch and Ticket

14.Imperial City of Hue Day Trip with Lunch and Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 55 reviews · from $51

Travel from Da Nang to Hue with an English-speaking guide, stopping at Khai Dinh Tomb, Thien Mu Pagoda, and the Imperial Citadel. The $51 price includes city-center hotel pickup, entry fees, lunch, water, and return transport. Guide An has earned praise for clear stories and keeping the day moving.

“It was a fantastic day! I really enjoyed to discover hue with our fantastic guide! Even the lunch was really delicious! I really recommend this 1 day tour.”

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Full-Day Hue Imperial City with/without Hai Van Mountain Pass - Hai Van Pass or tunnel: choose the kind of road day you want
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Full-Day Hue Imperial City with/without Hai Van Mountain Pass

15.Full-Day Hue Imperial City with/without Hai Van Mountain Pass

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · from $38

Travel from Da Nang to Hue in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide. Visit the Imperial City, Khai Dinh Tomb, Thien Mu Pagoda, and Lap An Lagoon, with a Vietnamese lunch included. Choose Hai Van Pass or the tunnel, and select admission tickets when booking.

“Great trip. Our guide was fantastic. Vi gives us a lot of free time, so we can enjoy new places. Highly recommend.”

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