Day trip to Hue- The Imperial City from Hoi An/ Da Nang

Overview

Available languages

English

11 hours

Mobile ticket

If you are a history buff, or simply love discovering exotic cultures, Hue- Vietnam’s former Royal Capital is definitely on the top list of your travel plan. The city represents the outstanding demonstration of the power of the vanished Vietnamese feudal empire, including a complex of monuments, tombs, and pagodas that attract tourists coming from all over the world.

Highlight:

- Visit Hue Citadel, Thien Mu Pagoda and Khai Dinh Tomb

- Take photos at Lap An lagoon

Itinerary:

- 7.30 AM : Pick up at your Hoi An hotel in center and transfer to Da Nang city to join a group

- 8.15 AM- 8.30 AM: Meet our tour guide in Da nang city and join group

Stop along Lap An Lagoon.

- 11.00 AM: visit Khai Dinh Tomb

- 12:15 PM: have lunch at local restaurant

- 1.00 PM: Explore Hue imperial city - Ngo Mon Gate, Library, Thai Hoa palace, Nine Dynastic Urns

Visit Thien Mu pagoda

- 4:00 pm depart for Hoi An

- 7:00 pm: Arrive hoi an, drop off at your hotel in center

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Bottled water

Lunch

Pick up and drop off service

English Speaking guide

Gratuities

All entrance fee 350,000 vnd/ 1 pax (around 15 usd)

An extra charge of VND 100,000 VND/ pax for Public holidays: 30 April, 1 May, 2 Sep, 24 Dec, 31 Dec

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Hue Imperial City (The Citadel)

Hue Citadel- Most Beautiful Fortress . Construction started in 1805, Hue Citadel is planned on the north bank of the Perfume River, turning its face toward the south, with a surface area of 520 hectares, 10 main gates.

2 hours • Admission Not Included

Tomb of Khai Dinh

Khai Dinh Tomb is about 10km away from Hue city, Vietnam. The tomb is the smallest, but most costly and recent one in comparison with other tombs of Nguyen royals. It was established by Emperor Khai Dinh, the 12th Emperor of the Nguyễn Dynast, during the period from 1920 to 1931. This 11-year-to-complete tomb is located hillside and has a combination of Eastern and Western style in terms of architecture. Khai Dinh Tomb is considered one of the most worth-visiting Hue attractions.

1 hour • Admission Not Included

Options

From Hoi An

From hoi an: Exclude entrance fees
Pickup included

From Da Nang

From hoi an: Exclude entrance fees
Pickup included

Reviews

4.56

9 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

You should do it (with Jeni)
Maxime F,
May 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a full day with lots of things to see, guided by wonderful and kind Jeni. I really appreciated the mix between guidance and some free time to explore the Things. Our guide Jeni and the bus driver were super nice and kind, fully aware of keeping the group together, even that was not easy sometimes. I really would recommend a tour with Jeni, and this tour to Hue in total.
Unfortunate planning and little information
Naomi C,
Apr 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00
Unfortunately, we have to leave a low rating for this activity. Good points : our guide was motivated and enthousiasctic. The buildings were impressive to see. Bad points : - the group was huge (approx 30 people), so it was chaotic at times and people were often late or talked while the guide was talking. - We felt that there was very little pertinent information shared at each of the sites, and often she would lead us to the site (ex. The pagoda), tell us a sentence or 2, then let us wander around. I was looking things up myself in order to feel like we had enough info, which is discouraging during a guided tour. - Our biggest frustration occured at the end of the tour: everyone else had to get dropped off in Da Nang and we needed to get to Hoi An, but instead of dropping us off first on the outskirts of the city to meet up with our driver, we had to stay in the bus as it dropped off everyone else first (over an hour lost!!) Overall, I would strongly recommend doing a private or small group tour to visit Hue.
Wonderful tour
Roshan C,
Apr 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Jen our tour guide she is so helpful and knowledgeable about everything things very kindful and always makes fun and makes us smile throughout the day.
Recommended
daven44,
Feb 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Pick up from my DaNang hotel was was exactly on time. I was greeted by a lovely English speaking Vietnamese lady called Trang. The coach was very comfortable and there were around 3O other people on board. Trang looked after us all very well throughout the whole day, always ensuring she didn’t lose anyone along the way.😜She kept us entertained with her informative and humorous talks between stops. Lunch was fantastic and as a solo traveler I had the opportunity through to make new acquaintances. I was the only one from the UK but that was kind of nice. The tour itinerary is well thought out, well planned and well executed. It was a refreshing change that the guide was not motivated by the prospect of a tip, Trang clearly just enjoys her job. It’s a long day but worthwhile and enjoyable. Recommended.
A worthwhile activity to learn about Vietnamese history
Jack H,
Dec 17, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
The tour guide was very enthusiastic and also a clear communicator. She was very patient and accommodating.
Really well planned day trip to Hue!
German M,
Nov 21, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
The day tour from Da Nang to Hue was exactly what I had been hoping for. The mosuleum, the pagoda, and then the Imperial Citadel were great! Loan did a great job as tour guide and you can really tell she enjoys doing what she does.
Awesomeness
LisaO1565,
Oct 22, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our tour guide Nhiem was amazing. It was very knowledgeable and informative. Nhiem knew so much and had very good English skills and provided a positive tourist experience. This tour was the best we did in our 12 days in Vietnam and our lunch was simply divine. Andy Tours highly recommend
Great tour to recognize the emprire epoch. Is a must.
MANGELES L,
Aug 12, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our guide Vi, had time and team control. The explanations and indications were clear and always with interesting information. Also coordinate our transfer from and to Hoi An. This tour is a must.