3-Hours Hue Imperial Walking Tour with Guide
Overview
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Suppose you visit Hue city and don’t have enough time to visit all destinations. The Hue Imperial City Walking Tour is designed to help you see the most magnificent palace of Hue City.
With 3 hours discovering the complex of Hue Imperial Citadel (Hue Citadel, Hue Royal City & Forbidden City), you will be immersed, back to the olden time with our professional tour guide, the stories and mystery history of 13 Emperors, concubines, and eunuchs.
Choose between a small group or a private tour for an exclusive experience. Our small group tours offer a relaxed walk through the main sights with plenty of time to take pictures and soak up the history.
Si vous avez besoin d’un guide francophone, n’hésitez pas à nous contacter.
A surcharge of 10 USD per person applies for a French-speaking tour guide.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Nine Holy Cannons
9 cannons that Hue artisans cast in Gia Long’s second year (1803). Nine cannons are considered as one of the most valuable bronze works of art. The ancient nine cannons were placed at the foot of the Imperial Citadel, at the entrance of the Ngo Mon Gate – the imperial city of Hue. During the reign of King Khai Dinh, they were relocated to their current position.
The Noon Gate (Cua Ngo Mon)
Built in 1833 in the traditional Vietnamese style under the rule of King Minh Mang and used by the Kings for troop movements and ceremonies.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Excellent English-speaking guide
Entrance Fee
Personal Expense
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3-Hours Hue Imperial Walking Tour with Guide
Reviews
130 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highly recommend
Y411UQkarenq,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly recommend Bem our tour guide. Very knowledgeable on the history of the Imperial city. Kind and patient, a most enjoyable morning.
Great step back into history
Kate H,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our wonderful guide Beem showed us the sites! Very knowledgeable and informative. There is walking, quite hot, lunch was excellent!
Visit of the citadel
F4403NOjenniferr,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Visit in French very interesting. Our guide, Huong, was fantastic, very attentive and good advice for further our visit. The meal included in the activity was very good. The restaurateurs knew how to guide us to appreciate this meal. Very nice experience.
Amazing tour! Don't wait just book it
francettaaa,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really enjoyed our first tour with Bem, so we booked again with her for a tour of the Imperial City. It was an incredible experience to be able to tour the grounds. Bem is very friendly and she knew so much about the royal history of Vietnam. It is a little overwhelming how much information there is and I don't know how she remembers all of it. She made sure we had enough time to take photos and videos, which is great because there is so much detail in all of the architecture. The lunch was also very delicious.
Exceptional Tour and Guide
60s-Explorers,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had such a lovely day exploring the ancient capital. Our guide was full of information on the history and significance of buildings and grounds. It gave us an insight of what life would have been like.
Perfect
S354PVmiriamh,Jan 28, 2026
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5.00Bam was my Queen!!! Everything was soooo perfect. The Meetingpoint, the Walk, the very good explaining of the History and finally the lunch. You have to do this Tour with her and maybe others while touring in Vietnam.
Wonderful!
W8791CSpatriciac,Jan 27, 2026
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5.00Wonderful tour with Bem who explained everything and answered all the questions she is super nice and you can tell she knows about Hue’s history as she’s a local
Blown away by Bem!
celinelH9907HA,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My partner and I were completely blown away by our tour guide Bem, her friendliness and detailed knowledge about Vietnam history. Honestly the highlight of our Hue visit. I can 10000% recommend.
Fantastic Imperial City of Hue Tour with Bem
T3994AMpaoloc,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful experience visiting the Imperial City of Hue, thanks to our excellent guide, Bem. From the very beginning, Bem made us feel welcome and immediately introduced us to the local culture by offering a traditional Vietnamese coffee. She then took the time to explain the ancient history of Vietnam and its origins, clearly emphasizing the historical, social, political, and military importance of Hue throughout different periods of history. The tour was very well organized and flowed smoothly through all the main areas of the Imperial Palace. Bem provided detailed explanations, shared fascinating stories and anecdotes, and made the visit truly engaging. We had plenty of time to explore the palaces and gardens and to ask questions, all of which were answered with great knowledge and enthusiasm. Bem is extremely professional and well-prepared, and her English is excellent—clear, fluent, and easy to understand. She also has a friendly and cheerful personality, and the relaxed atmosphere allowed for jokes, conversations, and exchanges of opinions, making the tour even more enjoyable. I highly recommend Bem to anyone visiting Hue and looking for an informative, fun, and memorable experience. Thank you, Bem! Hope to see you again soon. Paolo
Great experience
lalalucenav,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a great experience! Antônio was a great and helpfull guide, we could learn a lot with him! The lunch was amazinng!!!
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