Vietnam · City Tours

8-Hour Hue City Tour with Perfume River Cruise and Royal Tombs

8 Hours Round trip from Huế Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Discover the ancient capital of Huế on a small-group tour
  • 02 Cruise the Perfume River by dragon boat to Thien Mu Pagoda, the oldest pagoda in Hue city
  • 03 Explore the Hue Imperial Citadel, home to Vietnam's last royal dynasty
  • 04 Experience the bustling atmosphere of Đông Ba Market
  • 05 Visit the majestic royal tombs of Minh Mạng and Khải Định
  • 06 Participate in incense-stick making at Thủy Xuân Incense Stick Village

Embark on an 8-hour sightseeing tour of Huế, the ancient capital of Vietnam, and marvel at the historical sites and beautiful landscapes of this remarkable city. Cruise along the Perfume River by dragon boat to Thien Mu Pagoda, explore the Imperial Citadel of the Nguyễn Dynasty, experience local life at Đông Ba Market, and visit the royal tombs of Minh Mạng and Khải Định. The journey also includes lunch with Hue dishes and a hands-on incense-making experience at Thủy Xuân Incense Stick Village.

Embark on an 8-hour sightseeing tour of Huế, the ancient capital of Vietnam, and marvel at the historical sites and beautiful landscapes of this remarkable city.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Hue
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Hue Imperial Heritage and Riverside Discovery

  • 8:00 - 8:30 a.m.: Our guide and car will pick you up from your hotel or stay in Hue city center to begin the full-day Hue city tour. Get ready to enjoy a wonderful trip filled with fun and interesting experiences.
  • Take a dragon boat cruise on the Perfume River to visit Thien Mu Pagoda, the oldest pagoda in Hue city. The 30-minute morning boat ride to the pagoda is a great way to begin the journey, and the fresh air from the Perfume River will make you feel very comfortable.
  • Visit the Hue Imperial Citadel - the Imperial City and home of Vietnam's last royal dynasty, the Nguyen Dynasty.
  • After the Citadel, our car will take you to Đông Ba Market, the busiest market in Hue, offering a wide variety of foods and goods. Here, you can observe how local people buy and sell their daily items, and it is also a great opportunity to shop for souvenirs for your friends and family.
  • Enjoy lunch with Hue dishes and take a short rest before continuing the trip to visit the royal tombs. An herbal foot bath is also included as a wonderful gift for you.
  • Visit Minh Mang King's Tomb, considered the most majestic of all the royal tombs and renowned for its architecture, which blends harmoniously with its natural surroundings.
  • Continue to Khai Dinh King's Tomb, known for its unique blend of Western and Eastern architecture.
  • On the way back, stop at Thuy Xuan Incense Stick Village for a practical experience making incense sticks at a local house.
  • 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.: Return to your hotel. Tour ends.
Perfume River, Thien Mu Pagoda, Imperial City of Huế, Đông Ba Market

Where this trip takes you

Perfume River, Thien Mu Pagoda, Imperial City of Huế, Đông Ba Market

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Huế 1 city · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Air-conditioned transportation as mentioned in the program
  • Dragon boat
  • English-speaking guide
  • All entrance fees
  • Lunch with local food
  • Herbal foot bath
  • Water bottle

What's Not Included

  • Drinks and meals
  • Personal expenses
  • Tax
  • Tips for the tour guide and driver
  • Travel insurance

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Camera

Know before you go

Inside temples, you will need to keep your armpits, knees, and midriff covered.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Hue, Thua Thien Hue, Vietnam
Tour start
Huế, Thua Thien Hue, Vietnam
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 hours finish where they began, in Huế.

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