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Private Hue City Tour & Perfume River Cruise

Activity Duration (8 to 12 hours)
Moderate
Hosted in English
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Private Hue City Tour & Perfume River Cruise
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Overview

About

Following the city tour, unwind with a leisurely river cruise along the Perfume River, taking in the city's picturesque views from a unique perspective.

What you'll do

The national capital until 1945, Hue still retains its imperial charm and many of its buildings are a testament to this era. Explore the city's most significant sites with the help of your English-speaking guide, such as the Citadel, Tiger Arena, the tomb of King Tu Duc, and experience traditional conical hat making!

Meeting and pickup

Multiple pickup locations offered.
Additional pickup options
  • Pickup detailsPick-up & drop-off: We will collect and return you to any hotel located within Hue City Centre. If you are staying out of the city we can collect you for an extra charge depending on the distance. Please get in touch for prices.
  • Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
End: This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What is included?

  • All Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • English Speaking Guide
  • Dragon Boat
  • Lunch - please note we can cater for any dietary requirements just be sure to get in touch beforehand.
  • Bottled water
  • Entry/Admission - Hue Imperial City (The Citadel)
  • Entry/Admission - Tomb of Tu Duc
  • Entry/Admission - Thien Mu Pagoda

What is not included?

  • Gratuities
  • Personal Expenses

Additional Information

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • What to Bring: Sunscreen • Hat • Insect Repellent • Light Jacket
  • What to Wear: Please ensure you dress respectfully. Knees and shoulders should be covered at all times.
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Meet your host

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Mr Vu Eco Travel
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Host since 2025

Itinerary

Hue Full-day Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do

Explore the full itinerary for Private Hue City Tour & Perfume River Cruise in Hue, Vietnam. This full-day tours experience includes 4 stops over 1 day. Duration: 8 hours. Activity level: Moderate.

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

Here is the starting point

Hue Imperial City (The Citadel)
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Hue Imperial City (The Citadel)

Stop: 2 hours ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Hue Imperial City (The Citadel)
  • Visit A UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Your private, English speaking guide will pick you up from your hotel. Once you’ve exchanged greetings, you’ll transfer to a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle for your exploration of this culturally rich region. The former seat of the Nguyen Dynasty and Vietnam’s capital city up until 1945, Hue is a fascinating city with much to explore! Our first stop is, of course, the Citadel where the last king of Vietnam, Bao Dai, stepped down on August 30th, 1945. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is guarded by an ancient moat and thick stone walls. The vast Citadel encompasses the Imperial City, Forbidden Purple City and the Royal Theatre, so stretch those legs and get ready for a morning of exploration!Read moreMore about Hue Imperial City (The Citadel)
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Tomb of Tu Duc

Stop: 2 hours ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Tomb of Tu Duc
  • Visit the tomb of King Tu Duc!
  • Making our way well off the tourist track, we’ll visit some locals making Vietnam’s world-famous conical hats.
  • Next up is the tomb of King Tu Duc, the most popular and impressive of all the royal mausoleums. It houses courtyards, pavilions, temples and chambers. Your tour guide will tell you all about its fascinating history and the king’s life of imperial luxury, from his 104 wives to the unfortunate ending for the 200 burial servants!Read moreMore about Tomb of Tu Duc
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Perfume River

Stop: 2 hours ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Perfume River
  • Cruise Down Perfume River!
  • Just before lunch, we’ll visit Bunker Hill which overlooks the Perfume River and boasts amazing panoramic views. The area served as a great military vantage point by providing secret observation posts for the surrounding territory. Many bunkers still remain so you’ll have the chance to get up close and investigate them.Read moreMore about Perfume River
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Thien Mu Pagoda

Stop: 2 hours ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Thien Mu Pagoda
  • We’ll have lunch and recharge our batteries and then head off for our next destination: Tiger Arena. Tiger Arena is an ancient colosseum where tigers and elephants would fight to the death all in the name of royal entertainment.
  • The final leg of our tour today takes us to the iconic seven-story Thien Mu Pagoda, the unofficial symbol of Hue city. From here we’ll board a classic dragon boat and cruise down the Perfume River back towards the city, where your guide will take you back to your hotel.Read moreMore about Thien Mu Pagoda

This concludes the tour.

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