Hue Imperial City Private Tour & Royal Lunch: Shore Excursion

10 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Da Nang. Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Private full-day shore excursion to Hue from Da Nang or port
02 Scenic drive via Hai Van Pass and Lang Co Beach
03 Dragon boat trip of about 20 minutes
04 Visit Thien Mu Pagoda
05 Explore the Imperial Citadel and Forbidden City
06 Enjoy a royal lunch in an ancient restaurant
07 Visit Khai Dinh Tomb
08 100% on-time return guarantee for cruise passengers

Discover the highlights of Hue on a private shore excursion designed for cruise passengers and short-stay travellers. Travel in comfort from Da Nang or the port to explore the former imperial capital, where royal history, sacred landmarks, and scenic coastal views come together in one full-day experience.

Along the way, enjoy stops at Hai Van Pass and Lang Co Beach, take a dragon boat trip, and visit key Hue landmarks including Thien Mu Pagoda, the Imperial Citadel and Forbidden City, and Khai Dinh Tomb. A royal-style lunch in an ancient restaurant adds a memorable local touch to the day.

With private transportation, entrance fees, bottled water, and an on-time return guarantee for cruise passengers, this tour offers a smooth and flexible way to experience Hue’s heritage.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Hue, Danang

Languages English, Vietnamese

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Guide and driver pick you up

Visit Hai Van pass - one of the best coast roads in the world

Visit Lang Co beach which beautiful white sand road in the middle of the lake

Take a dragon boat trip about 20 minutes

Visit Thien Mu pagoda

Visit citadel and forbidden city

Have lunch in ancient restaurant

Visit Khai Dinh tomb

3 hours driving to get back

end our trip

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Pickup service provided in Da Nang. 2 cities · 10 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Private transportation
Bottled water
Visiting fees

What's Not Included

Coffee and/or Tea
Breakfast

Know before you go

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
Infant seats unavailable
For Cruise Passengers: Our guide and driver will wait directly at the Port Exit Gate (Tien Sa Port or Chan May Port) holding a welcome sign with your name.
- Tien Sa Port: Take the complimentary electric buggy from your ship gangway to the main gate (2-minute ride).
- Chan May Port: Walk approximately 7 - 10 minutes from the ship gangway to the port entrance gate.
For Hotel & Airport Guests: Direct pickup at your hotel lobby in Da Nang / Hoi An or at the arrival hall of Da Nang International Airport (DAD).

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