Private Full-Day Tour of Historic Imperial Hue: A Glimpse into Feudal Vietnam

Discover the rich history and culture of Imperial Hue on a private full-day tour. Explore ancient pagodas, temples, and tombs, and indulge in the city’s special cuisine.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Hai Van Pass - Located on the Bach Ma mountain range and is the natural boundary between Hue and Da Nang, the pass is considered the most poetic, majestic, and magnificent pass in Vietnam. You can see lush greenery cascades down the mountain, views of the sandy beaches, and crystal clear water for most of the journey.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • All fees and taxes
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Professional English-speaking tour guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Alcoholic Beverages
Additional Information

Hue City, on the Huong (Perfume) River, is one of the must-see destinations on the Viet Nam Heritage Road. Located three hours north of Da Nang, Imperial Hue was the capital city of Viet Nam for approximately 150 years during feudal times (1802

Although many of its finest city buildings were destroyed during the American War, the city is still a land of pagodas, temples, tombs, culture, special cuisine, and history.

Location
Hai Van Pass
National Route 1A
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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120salwaw
Oct 4, 2025
More Than a Guide: Nguyen Van Rin’s Living Portrait of Vietnam - In the heart of Da Nang, amidst the beauty of Vietnam’s landscapes and culture, I had the privilege of being guided by Nguyen Van Rin, an experience that left a profound impression. Rin’s exceptional work ethic as a tour guide shines through every detail, his concern for his guests’ comfort, his kindness, and his deep knowledge of this sensational country transform a simple journey into a rich encounter with Vietnam itself. Rin embodies professionalism not as a duty but as a natural extension of his character. His welcoming spirit, the warmth of his smile, and the gentleness of his manner make every moment both effortless and memorable. He carries the stories of Vietnam with reverence and clarity, opening windows into its history, traditions, and living beauty in a way that captivates both heart and mind. I would not hesitate to recommend Nguyen Van Rin to anyone seeking to explore Da Nang with authenticity and depth. His guidance is a gift, offered with humility and grace. Thank you, Nguyen Vanessa Rin. 𝑺𝒂𝒍𝒘𝒂 𝑺𝒂𝒎𝒓𝒂 𝘈𝘶𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘳, 𝘗𝘰𝘦𝘵, 𝘞𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘐𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘨𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘊𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘊𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘤 #𝘈𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘢
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Faraway742607
Sep 27, 2025
A truly cultural, Vietnam experience - My friend and l had the most wonderful, day tour with our lovely guide Rin. In fact, we were so impressed by his professionalism, knowledge and attentive nature, that we booked another tour, for the following day. We requested Rin personally, as we were guaranteed to have a fulfilling experience. As such, we would highly recommend him to everyone. Rin possess a kind and gentle nature and does his utmost to provide for his clients. He even went out of his way, to accompany me to a pharmacy, at the end of the day, as l wasn't feeling well. Rin stayed to translate for me, whilst l explained my symptoms, to the Pharmacist. Our first tour was to the Imperial Hue City. We were fortunate to see some of Vietnam's most treasured Pagodas and historical monuments. The lunch provided, was delicious and so interesting, as it was beautifully decorated. We later learned that the decendants of the Emperor's, cooks, actually worked there. This tour really provided a cultural insight, a must see! Our second tour we visited Marble Mountain, which was spectacular. We later got the opportunity to see Marbel Carvers and Silk workers, busy at their trades, the silk spinning was facinating! My friend and l even purchased some beautiful silk, pillow cases and cushion covers, at a bargain price! We saw beautiful Pagodas and the Female Budda, which stands at an impressive height of 67 metres. Stunning! The highlight of this tour was Hoi An, so lovely to see all the wooden boats, floating down the river, illuminated by the lanterns. A must see Thanks once again, for such a delightful and memorable experience Rin.
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Purtib2015
Aug 1, 2025
Amazing tour guide, RIN - We had an amazing evening thanks to RIN. We have 2 young kids. RIN was very understanding and considerate towards our situation. We took as many breaks as we liked and did the trip at a slow place. He was very kind and sweet towards my kids. He even fanned my baby when he was feeling hot.
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Calebsv8736oy
May 18, 2025
Great time in Da Nang - Rin took great care of us and made certain we are comfortable the entire trip. We had an extremely lovely time and would love to have him again as our tour guide.
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Geo
May 14, 2025
Great day - We had a great day with Rin who is a great guide. The city of Hue is beautiful and the tour was very well organized
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45lynetteh
May 13, 2025
Half day Da Nang City Tour - I did a half day sites of Da Nang city. Gia Huy was a great tour guide. Polite, considerate and knowledgeable with very good English. Traveling solo, I felt very comfortable. I would highly recommend Gia Huy for a tour.
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Yatec2025
Apr 22, 2025
Excellent Hue City Tour - Through our resort, we booked a city tour to Hue. Our tour guide was Rin, who was very knowledgeable and warm. Rin had the best attitude throughout the long, hot day, so our family felt very comfortable. We visited the beautiful Khai Dinh Tomb, the Citadel, and the Thien Mu Pagoda. Rin also took us to the most amazing local lunch restaurant, Y Thao Garden, who are descendants of former palace chefs. The spring rolls were the best we’ve ever eaten! Thank you, Rin, for a fun day from Da Nang to Hue! The tour was amazing! We highly recommend Rin!
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78katherinea
Apr 18, 2025
An exceptional tour with a knowledgeable and friendly guide. - Our tour guide, Rin, gave us an exceptional tour through Hue. He is very knowledgeable and takes time to answer all our questions. We had a great trip! And the tour itself is very worth seeing. Hue is beautiful! 😍 Thank you Rin!
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Marine
Feb 8, 2025
Da Nang- Ba Na Hills - An Unforgettable Experience with Our Tour Guide, Rin! Our trip to Đà Nẵng and Bà Nà Hills was our first time using a tour guide, and after this amazing experience, we’ll always make sure to have one for future travels! Rin made our journey truly special. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and incredibly attentive, sharing fascinating insights into Vietnamese culture and history. What really stood out was how Rin went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable—almost like we were traveling with a friend. He took beautiful photos for us and even managed to get my husband to pose for pictures, which is a rare achievement! His iPhone photography skills are top-notch, capturing memories we’ll cherish forever. While exploring Bà Nà Hills, Rin noticed that my husband loves coffee. On our way back, he made a special stop at a department store and helped us pick out locally roasted Vietnamese coffee beans—a thoughtful gesture that made the experience even more personal. To top it all off, as we arrived at our hotel, he sang us a song, ending the day on such a warm and memorable note. If you’re visiting Vietnam and looking for a dedicated, fun, and truly exceptional guide, we highly recommend Rin. He made our trip so special, and we can’t wait to explore more places with his guidance in the future!
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Silvia
Feb 3, 2025
December 2024 - Tour in Danang and in Hoi An - Such a fabulous tour with a knowledgeable, experienced and joyful Rin. His personal approach and commitment to ensuring we got to see Danang and Hoi An through his eyes made this trip so amazing. We absolutely loved it we would recommend him to anyone that wishes to have a similair amazing experience in Danang and in Hoi An. His insights, descriptions and explanations made this trip for our family so enjoyable. We explored the stunning sights, landscapes, historical places, museums together with him and we can’t wait to come back and explore different sights of Danang and of Hoi An😁 Thank you so much Rin for such a lovely time.
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From $262
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).