Vietnam · City Tours

9-Hour Huế Royal City Tour with Perfume River Boat Trip

9 Hours Round trip from Hương Thọ Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Discover Huế, Vietnam's former royal capital, through its imperial history and culture
  • 02 Visit the mausoleums of Emperors Minh Mạng, Khải Định, and Tự Đức
  • 03 See how traditional conical hats and incense sticks are made
  • 04 Explore the seven-storey Thiên Mụ Pagoda on the riverbank
  • 05 Return by boat along the gentle Perfume River

Explore Huế, Vietnam's former royal capital, on a full-day journey through its imperial history and cultural heritage. Visit the mausoleums of Emperors Minh Mạng, Khải Định, and Tự Đức, stop to see how traditional conical hats and incense sticks are made, and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, discover the imperial capital of the Nguyễn Dynasty and the iconic seven-storey Thiên Mụ Pagoda on the riverbank, then return by boat along the gentle Perfume River.

Return by boat on the gentle Perfume River.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 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

Full-Day Exploration of Royal Huế

  • Pick up at your hotel at around 8:00 am, then set out for a full-day discovery of royal Huế.
  • You will begin by visiting the mausoleums of Emperor Minh Mạng, Emperor Khải Định, and Emperor Tự Đức, as well as Vọng Cảnh Hill.
  • Stop to see how conical hats and incense sticks are made.
  • Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, visit the imperial capital of the Nguyễn Dynasty and the seven-storey Thiên Mụ Pagoda on the riverbank.
  • Return by boat on the gentle Perfume River.

The tour ends in the late afternoon.

Imperial City of Huế, Thiên Mụ Temple on the riverbank, Tomb of Khải Định, Perfume River

Where this trip takes you

Imperial City of Huế, Thiên Mụ Temple on the riverbank, Tomb of Khải Định, Perfume River

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Hương Thọ 1 city · 9 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Land transfer by air-conditioned vehicle
  • English-speaking guide
  • Boat trip
  • Lunch

What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses
  • Tips

Know before you go

  • Dress standard: please dress appropriately, with shoulders and knees covered.
  • Children aged 12 and above are considered adults for admission.
  • Children aged 2-11 pay 75% of the adult price; children under 2 are free.
  • A special discount for a private tour is available upon request.

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 9 hours finish where they began, in Hương Thọ.

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