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Hue Tour: Walking in Imperial City with Optional Dragon Boat

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Hue Tour: Walking in Imperial City with Optional Dragon Boat
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For an additional $20 per person, you can enjoy a 30-minute dragon boat ride.

What you'll do

Take a stroll through the Imperial Citadel and the Ruined Forbidden City of Hue, Vietnam.
Learn about the lives of the emperors, their wives - concubines - and eunuchs.
Learn about the history and culture of Hue and Vietnam with a local expert.
Take a leisurely cruise on the Perfume River with a traditional dragon boat (optional).

Meeting and pickup

Multiple pickup locations offered.
Additional pickup options
  • Pickup detailsFree pick-up/drop-off only applied for private car service if you are in city center or train station of Hue. Ther will be surcharge if you require pick-up outside of city center, Phu Bai Airport, Chan May Cruise Ship Port. For walking tour: Pick-up is not included, and our local tour guide will be meeting at 4 Cannons Area of Ngan Gate (Cửa Ngăn). Please note that, there are also 5 cannons on the other side!
  • Airport pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.Phu Bai Airport, Hue Vietnam
  • Port pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.CHAN MAY PORT JOINT STOCK COMPANY- Công ty Cổ phần Cảng Chân Mây, Loc Vinh commune, Phu Loc district-(Xã Lộc Vĩnh, huyện Phú Lộc), Mỹ An, Phú Lộc, Thành phố Huế, Vietnam
  • Additional pickup optionsDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included pickup points.Hue Railway Station, 2 Bùi Thị Xuân, Vĩnh Ninh, Huế, Thành phố Huế, Vietnam
End: This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What is included?

Please check in each option you choose, as we have some different options with different inclusions.

What is not included?

  • Tips/Gratuities for Guide/Driver, Entry Fees (200k/Imperial City, 150k/Royal Tomb OR Combo Tickets).
  • Entry/Admission - The Noon Gate (Cua Ngo Mon)
  • Entry/Admission - Thai Hoa Palace
  • Entry/Admission - Nine Dynastic Urns
  • Entry/Admission - The Mieu Temple
  • Entry/Admission - Hue Royal Palace
  • Entry/Admission - Hue
  • Entry/Admission - Hue Imperial City (The Citadel)
  • Entry/Admission - Hue
  • Entry/Admission - Hue
  • Entry/Admission - Hue
  • Entry/Admission - The Marble Mountains

Additional Information

  • Most travelers can participate
  • We do not include entry fee as you may want to buy COMBO TICKET (VALID for 2 DAYS) with better value for visiting the Citdel and 2 or 3 Royal Tombs.
  • To save the waiting time for queue up at the ticket office, please prepare money and our tour guide can help everyone to buy entry ticket (if you have not bought yet)!
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

Meet your host

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Itinerary

Hue Cultural Neighborhood Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do

Explore the full itinerary for Hue Tour: Walking in Imperial City with Optional Dragon Boat in Hue, Vietnam. This cultural neighborhood tours experience includes 18 stops over 1 day. Duration: 5 hours. Activity level: Extreme.

No meal included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Here is the starting point

Nine Holy Cannons
1

Nine Holy Cannons

Stop: 10 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
2

The Noon Gate (Cua Ngo Mon)

Stop: 10 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
The Noon Gate (Cua Ngo Mon)

This is the main gate to go into Imperial City, built in 1833 in the traditional Vietnamese style under the rule of King Minh Mang and used by the Kings for army parade and ceremonies.Read moreMore about The Noon Gate (Cua Ngo Mon)

3

The Flag Tower

Stop: 10 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
The Flag Tower

Called Kỳ Đài in Vietnamese is an architectural monument of the Nguyen Dynasty located in the middle of the south face of Hue citadel within the Nam Chanh fortress which is also the place to hang the flag of the royal court.Read moreMore about The Flag Tower

4

Thai Hoa Palace

Stop: 10 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Thai Hoa Palace

This Palace is located in the Imperial City area of ​​Hue citadel, which is the coronation place of 13 Nguyen kings from Gia Long to Bao Dai. In feudal regimes, this palace was considered the center of the country, and only used for grand meeting.Read moreMore about Thai Hoa Palace

5

Nine Dynastic Urns

Stop: 10 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Nine Dynastic Urns

These are nine bronze urns, located in front of The Mieu Temple in Hue Imperial Citadel. The Nine Peaks was commissioned by Emperor Minh Mang in the winter of 1835 and inaugurated on March 1, 1837.Read moreMore about Nine Dynastic Urns

6

The Mieu Temple

Stop: 15 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
The Mieu Temple

The Mieu also called The To Mieu built in 1821 by Second Kings of the Nguyen Dynasty - Minh Mang. This is a temple to worship 10 Kings of the Nguyen Dynasty.Read moreMore about The Mieu Temple

7

Hue Royal Palace

Stop: 15 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Hue Royal Palace

This was living area for 13 Emperors of the Nguyen Dynasty from 1804 to 1945 when Hue was the Capital of Vietnam.Read moreMore about Hue Royal Palace

8

Thiệu Phương Garden

Stop: 10 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
9

Hue Imperial City (The Citadel)

Stop: 14 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Hue Imperial City (The Citadel)

Hue Imperial Citadel is the Home of Vietnam's last Royal Dynasty, and the complex of the monument is the first UNESCO Heritage Site in Vietnam. In 1802, after Nguyen Phuc Anh founded the Nguyen Dynasty. He became the first King with tittle Gia Long, and decided Hue to become the Capital for the whole Country. In 1804, King Gia Long decided to build Imperial Citadel in the present area.Read moreMore about Hue Imperial City (The Citadel)

10

Thai Binh Pavilion

Stop: 10 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
11

Duyet Thi Duong Royal Theater

Stop: 10 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
12

Cửa Hiển Nhơn

Stop: 10 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
13

Hai Van Pass

Stop: 10 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Hai Van Pass

Hai Van pass is recognized as one of the world's top ten most beautiful coastal roads. This pass is not only connected with numerous historical events, but it is also a wonderful place for many travelers due to its spectacular and artistic beauty that captivates everyone’s heart. The perilous death curve, together with zigzag roads, will create a challenging trek for backpackers and bring incredibly unique experiences.Read moreMore about Hai Van Pass

14

Hai Van Pass

Stop: 10 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Hai Van Pass

Hai Van pass is recognized as one of the world's top ten most beautiful coastal roads. This pass is not only connected with numerous historical events, but it is also a wonderful place for many travelers due to its spectacular and artistic beauty that captivates everyone’s heart. The perilous death curve, together with zigzag roads, will create a challenging trek for backpackers and bring incredibly unique experiences.Read moreMore about Hai Van Pass

15

Hai Van Pass

Stop: 10 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Hai Van Pass

Hai Van pass is recognized as one of the world's top ten most beautiful coastal roads. This pass is not only connected with numerous historical events, but it is also a wonderful place for many travelers due to its spectacular and artistic beauty that captivates everyone’s heart. The perilous death curve, together with zigzag roads, will create a challenging trek for backpackers and bring incredibly unique experiences.Read moreMore about Hai Van Pass

16

The Marble Mountains

Stop: 60 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
The Marble Mountains

This is a group of five limestone mountains in Vietnam. This destination is not only a tourist attraction but also a Buddha worship site. Marble Mountains is a natural masterpiece bestowed to the land of Da Nang. With the harmonious beauty of the ecological area and the spiritual and cultural life, this destination attracts a lot of visitors. According to Cham legend, one day a dragon flew to Non Nuoc beach and laid an egg there. After a long time, the egg hatched and a beautiful girl stepped out of the egg. The egg shell was broken into 5 pieces that became the five magical mountains as we see today. In 1825, emperor Minh Mang named this mountain complex Marble Mountains, which means “Ngu Hanh Son” in Vietnamese. Each mountain was named after one of the five elements of Eastern philosophy: metal, water, fire, wood and earth. These names remain unchanged until now, and Marble Mountains have become a natural attraction with many majestic peaks, caves and temples.Read moreMore about The Marble Mountains

17

Lang Co Beach

Stop: 20 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Lang Co Beach

Lang Co beach is a part of Lang Co bay - one of the most beautiful bays on the face of the earth. It's a place that combines mountains, rivers, seas, and lagoons. At present, it still remains on top of the wish list of many travelers. Lang Co beach is perfect place for lunch with really nice view and fresh seafood Read moreMore about Lang Co Beach

18

Lap An Lagoon

Stop: 15 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Lap An Lagoon

Surrounded by the imposing Bach Ma Mountain and the magnificent Lang Co Bay, Lap An Lagoon is widely regarded as the most impressive natural landscape in the poetic city of Hue. Coming here, you can have a chance to admire breathtaking scenery, breathe in fresh air, and savor delectable dishes made with regional aquatic specialties.Read moreMore about Lap An Lagoon

This concludes the tour.

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