Hue City Tour: Imperial Citadel and Perfume River

Embark on a day trip to the ancient city of Hue in Vietnam and explore the UNESCO recognized World Cultural Heritage Site. Discover the royal aspects of the Nguyen Dynasty, visit imperial tombs, temples, pagodas, and more.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Hue Imperial City (The Citadel) - Between 08:00 and 08:30 AM Pick up from your hotel in Hue city center and board a dragon boat for a scenic ride to Thien Mu Pagoda.
    09:15 am: Explore the historic Imperial Citadel, the former home of the Nguyen Dynasty emperors.
    11:30 am: Visit the bustling Dong Ba Market to experience local life and shopping….
What's Included
  • Experienced local tour guide
  • Mini van transportation for the entire tour
  • Travel insurance during the tour
  • Lunch at local restaurant (Hue traditional food)
  • Mineral water provided throughout the tour
  • Dragon boat ride and entrance fees to all attractions
What's Not Included
  • Beverage at Lunch
  • Tip for tour guide and driver
  • Personal expenses are not included above.
Additional Information

Discover the charm of Vietnam’s former imperial capital on this unique Hue City Tour. Start with a peaceful dragon boat ride along the Perfume River to the iconic Thien Mu Pagoda, followed by an exploration of the historic Imperial Citadel. Experience local life at the bustling Dong Ba Market, then enjoy a delicious lunch at a traditional restaurant. In…

Location
Hue Imperial City (The Citadel)
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Dianne_a
Mar 23, 2026
Exceptional tour and guide - This is an outstanding tour. Austin is a very knowledgeable and considerate guide, with excellent English. The lunch was really nice. The citadel, palace and forbidden city and tombs were beautiful and incredibly interesting. We also enjoyed the boat ride much more than we expected. Thanks so much Austin.
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809christophec
Mar 6, 2026
A magical place - To do absolutely this place is magnificent and moreover full of history, plan a guide and at least 2 hours the city extends over 5 hectares
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Lori_k
Dec 17, 2025
Hue City - Great experience. Tam was our tour guide. She is very knowledgeable and gave us in depth information about the city, its history and culture. My husband and I have mobility issues and she was very understanding and gave us the time needed with assistance to reach our destinations. She took us to a great restaurant where the food was amazing. A definite must for your tour experience.
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Sara_l
Nov 7, 2025
Bobby was amazing and... - Bobby was amazing and very interactive. He spoke clear and with a lot of wisdom. Sadly the dragon boat was cancelled due to the river still being high from recent floods. Any question Bobby had an answer to.
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Fra_b
Aug 24, 2025
Great excursion / highly recommended - The day with our guide Hoa was very well planned! She could answer all questions in English, always took care of our well-being and pointed us to good photo spots!
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From $55
up to 5 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).