Hue City Private 8-Hour Tour with Knowledgeable English Speaking Guide and Lunch
by Private Tours By Local Guides
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This private day tour in Hue lasts about 8 hours and includes visits to major historical sites with an English-speaking guide. The tour begins with a 90-minute visit to the Hue Imperial City, also known as The Citadel, where 13 Nguyen dynasty emperors, their concubines, and eunuchs lived and worked. The guide will show the Royal City and Forbidden City areas during this stop. Next, the group takes a dragon boat ride along the Perfume River to reach Thien Mu Pagoda, the oldest pagoda in central and southern Vietnam, dating back to 1601. The tour includes visits to the Phuoc Duyen tower, Marble Turtle, the great bell, the Three Door Gate, Dai Hung main pagoda, bonsai trees, and the Aston Martin car of the monk who self-immolated in 1963. Local stories and myths about the area and Kim Long village are shared. Afterward, the tour continues with a 45-minute stop at the Mausoleum of Emperor Minh Mang. This tomb belongs to the second Nguyen emperor, who had over 500 concubines, 142 children, and 78 sons. The tomb is noted for its architectural design alongside natural surroundings. It was never used during his lifetime and contains items he prepared for the afterlife. The guide will reveal a secret related to the tomb. The final stop is the Tomb of Khai Dinh, a 35-minute visit to what is considered one of the most expensive and ornate tombs worldwide. Its design departs from traditional styles, combining Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, Vietnamese, and French influences. Materials such as cement from France and colored glass, ceramics, and porcelain from China and Japan are inlaid in intricate designs. The tour uses modern air-conditioned vehicles and includes lunch and bottled water. The guide is chosen for being knowledgeable, friendly, and flexible, able to customize the itinerary on request. All fees and taxes are included, but personal expenses, tips, and drinks during lunch are not covered.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Hue Imperial City (The Citadel)
Visit the working and living place of 13 Nguyen dynasty emperors, their concubines, and eunuchs. This includes the citadel walls, the Royal City where official duties took place, and the Forbidden City which was reserved for the emperor’s private use. The visit lasts about 90 minutes.
90 min
Thien Mu Pagoda
Travel on a dragon boat along the Perfume River to reach Thien Mu Pagoda, built in 1601 and the oldest pagoda in central and southern Vietnam. Explore the Phuoc Duyen tower, Marble Turtle, a large bell, the Three Door Gate, Dai Hung main pagoda, and bonsai trees. The tour also includes viewing the Aston Martin car of a monk who self-immolated in 1963. Stories about local myths and Kim Long village are shared during the 45-minute stop.
45 min
Mausoleum of Emperor Minh Mang
Visit the tomb of Emperor Minh Mang, the second Nguyen emperor who had over 500 concubines, 142 children, and 78 sons. The tomb is a noted architectural work set within natural surroundings. It was never used during his lifetime but prepared for his afterlife. The guide will explain a secret related to the tomb during the 45-minute visit.
45 min
Tomb of Khai Dinh
Stop at the Tomb of Khai Dinh for about 35 minutes. This tomb is known as one of the most expensive and elaborately decorated, combining styles from Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, Vietnamese, and French traditions. Materials like cement from France and colored glass, ceramics, and porcelain from China and Japan were used in detailed inlay work.
35 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Additional info
Hue City Private 8-Hour Tour with Knowledgeable English Speaking Guide and Lunch
by Private Tours By Local Guides
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$190.78Overview
This private day tour in Hue lasts about 8 hours and includes visits to major historical sites with an English-speaking guide. The tour begins with a 90-minute visit to the Hue Imperial City, also known as The Citadel, where 13 Nguyen dynasty emperors, their concubines, and eunuchs lived and worked. The guide will show the Royal City and Forbidden City areas during this stop. Next, the group takes a dragon boat ride along the Perfume River to reach Thien Mu Pagoda, the oldest pagoda in central and southern Vietnam, dating back to 1601. The tour includes visits to the Phuoc Duyen tower, Marble Turtle, the great bell, the Three Door Gate, Dai Hung main pagoda, bonsai trees, and the Aston Martin car of the monk who self-immolated in 1963. Local stories and myths about the area and Kim Long village are shared. Afterward, the tour continues with a 45-minute stop at the Mausoleum of Emperor Minh Mang. This tomb belongs to the second Nguyen emperor, who had over 500 concubines, 142 children, and 78 sons. The tomb is noted for its architectural design alongside natural surroundings. It was never used during his lifetime and contains items he prepared for the afterlife. The guide will reveal a secret related to the tomb. The final stop is the Tomb of Khai Dinh, a 35-minute visit to what is considered one of the most expensive and ornate tombs worldwide. Its design departs from traditional styles, combining Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, Vietnamese, and French influences. Materials such as cement from France and colored glass, ceramics, and porcelain from China and Japan are inlaid in intricate designs. The tour uses modern air-conditioned vehicles and includes lunch and bottled water. The guide is chosen for being knowledgeable, friendly, and flexible, able to customize the itinerary on request. All fees and taxes are included, but personal expenses, tips, and drinks during lunch are not covered.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Hue Imperial City (The Citadel)
Visit the working and living place of 13 Nguyen dynasty emperors, their concubines, and eunuchs. This includes the citadel walls, the Royal City where official duties took place, and the Forbidden City which was reserved for the emperor’s private use. The visit lasts about 90 minutes.
90 min
Thien Mu Pagoda
Travel on a dragon boat along the Perfume River to reach Thien Mu Pagoda, built in 1601 and the oldest pagoda in central and southern Vietnam. Explore the Phuoc Duyen tower, Marble Turtle, a large bell, the Three Door Gate, Dai Hung main pagoda, and bonsai trees. The tour also includes viewing the Aston Martin car of a monk who self-immolated in 1963. Stories about local myths and Kim Long village are shared during the 45-minute stop.
45 min
Mausoleum of Emperor Minh Mang
Visit the tomb of Emperor Minh Mang, the second Nguyen emperor who had over 500 concubines, 142 children, and 78 sons. The tomb is a noted architectural work set within natural surroundings. It was never used during his lifetime but prepared for his afterlife. The guide will explain a secret related to the tomb during the 45-minute visit.
45 min
Tomb of Khai Dinh
Stop at the Tomb of Khai Dinh for about 35 minutes. This tomb is known as one of the most expensive and elaborately decorated, combining styles from Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, Vietnamese, and French traditions. Materials like cement from France and colored glass, ceramics, and porcelain from China and Japan were used in detailed inlay work.
35 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.