Vietnam · City Tours

Hue City Tour 1 Day Private Guided Tour

8 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Hue. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private full-day tour of Hue’s top cultural and historical landmarks
  • 02 Dragon boat ride on the Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda
  • 03 Explore the Imperial City of Hue and learn about the Nguyen Dynasty
  • 04 Visit Dong Ba Market for a glimpse of local daily life and shopping
  • 05 See the distinctive architecture of Khai Dinh Tomb
  • 06 Discover the majestic setting of Minh Mang Tomb
  • 07 Enjoy a traditional Hue lunch at a local restaurant
  • 08 Stop at Thuy Xuan incense village on the way back

Discover the highlights of Hue in a single day on this private guided tour through Vietnam’s former imperial capital. Travel by private car, cruise by dragon boat along the Perfume River, and explore a city shaped by royal history, spiritual heritage, and distinctive architecture.

Visit Thien Mu Pagoda, the Imperial City, Dong Ba Market, and the royal tombs of Khai Dinh and Minh Mang, then stop at Thuy Xuan incense village on the way back. With entrance fees, lunch, and a private English-speaking guide included, this is a convenient and immersive way to experience Hue’s most iconic sights.

Discover the highlights of Hue in a single day on this private guided tour through Vietnam’s former imperial capital.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
City Hue
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Our Car and your guide will pick you up at your hotel/stay in Hue City. You will join the Hue city tour 1 day to discover the beautiful Hue city. Our guide will help you enjoy a wonderful trip which is full of fun and interesting experiences.Take a dragon boat to the first place, Thien Mu pagoda (Heaven Fairy Lady Pagoda) – the oldest pagoda in Hue city. The 30 min boat drive to the pagoda in the morning will be a great start for the journey. Fresh air from Perfume river will make you very comfortable.Visit The Citadel – Imperial city is the home of Vietnam’s last royal dynasty – the Nguyen Dynasty.After the Citadel, our car will take you to Dong Ba market – the busiest market in Hue with various kinds of foods and goods. Here you can see how the local people buy and sale things. This is also a chance for you to buy souvenirs for your friends and family.Lunch at a local Restaurant with Western, Asia and Viet Nam Food. Take a rest before continuing the trip to visit the tombs.Visit Khai Dinh Tomb – which is a blend of Western and Eastern architectureVisit Minh Mang Tomb – considered as the most majestic of all of the Royal Tombs. Renowned for its architecture, which harmoniously blends into the nature surroundings.Stop to visit Thuy Xuan incense village on the way back. It has been famous for its high-quality incense for over 400 years, and it is a great opportunity to witness how locals create these fragrant products.Drop off at your hotel/stay in Hue city center

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Hue. 1 city · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Private Car with A/C
  • Dragon Boat Trip
  • Private English speaking guide
  • Bottle of mineral water
  • Traditional Hue Lunch
  • Entrance fees

What's Not Included

Gratuities and personal expenses.

Know before you go

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • We will collect all the guests in Hue City, please be ready at your hotel's lobby. Our tour guide will come to your place and call out your name in booking. So please ready!

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Hue.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Hue.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Hue..

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