Hue City and The Citadel via Hai Van Pass Daily Small Group Tour
Overview
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Let's take a walk around the Imperial area & imagine a day as a King of Vietnam, see the remnants from centuries of a war-torn area- targeted for its strategic location.
Take a trip with us, you'll see how enthusiastic & passionate our guides are as we always try best to bring the happiness, deliver great stories about our country to beloved travelers, and to devote to sustainable tourism development and give hand to reserve the world heritage as well.
You'll visit Hue Imperial City – the former administrative center as well as the accommodation of 13 Kings of the Nguyen Dynasty - the last feudatory Empire of Vietnam.
Visiting Thien Mu Pagoda will give you a clearer view of the spiritual culture of the Vietnamese people and sightseeing the majestic scenery of Perfume river.
It's also a special spotlight to admire the tombs of Khai Dinh King & experience architectural & religious influence of France. Such a nice experience to know more about the old time of Southeast Asia culture.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by at least an adult
It's a daily tour. In case if it has to be cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
Check the weather forecast (we also check & inform you) in advance to prepare weather-appropriate clothes
You'll receive a confirmation at the time of booking
Please provide us your WhatsApp or phone number for us to easily contact and confirm the pick-up time & location
Don't hesitate to ask us if you have any question about accessibility. For quick support, contact us 24/7.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Da Nang
Thank you for coming to our fantastic Da Nang. Be ready for a 1-day memorable adventure with our local expert! 7:30am: We'll pick you up from the hotel in Da Nang city center and drive along the coastal beach of Da Nang Bay before coming to Hue for our amazing trip.
Hai Van Pass
On the way to Hue City, we'll stop to visit the magnificent Hai Van Pass for its breathtaking natural beauty & stunning panoramic views. As one of the most scenic coastal roads in Vietnam, it offers a mesmerizing blend of lush green mountains & crystal-clear blue waters of the East Sea. Additionally, the pass is steeped in history, having been a strategic military location during the Vietnam War. Don't forget to listen many unique & interesting stories about it from our local guide. From there, you can enjoy the panorama view of Da Nang City, Tien Sa Port and Son Tra Peninsula. It stands at 500m above sea level, making it the highest pass in Vietnam.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Lunch - Vietnamese Local Cuisine (vegetarian food available)
Enthusiastic, experienced & professional English-speaking local guide
Entry tickets to attractions (if you select the option " Tour with entry tickets")
A two-way hotel transfers pick up & drop off in Da Nang city center
Travel Insurance
Modern Air-Conditioned bus/coach with Safe Driver
Tips for tour guide & driver
Surcharge in Vietnam public holidays (we'll inform you in advance via Whatsapp message)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Danang: Tour no entry tickets
Pick up from Da Nang center: Free pick up and drop off at your hotel in Da Nang city center.
Tour without entry tickets : This option doesn't include entry tickets to Khai Dinh Tomb, Hue Imperial Citadel, and Thien Mu Pagoda. You will buy on-site.
Pickup included
HoiAn: Tour with entry tickets
Pick up from Hoi An center: Free pick up & drop off at your hotel in Hoi An city center.
Tour with entry tickets: This option includes entry tickets to Khai Dinh Tomb, Hue Imperial Citadel, and Thien Mu Pagoda.
Pickup included
HoiAn: Tour no entry tickets
Pick up from Hoi An center: Free pick up & drop off at your hotel in Hoi An city center.
Tour without entry tickets: This option doesn't include entry tickets to Khai Dinh Tomb, Hue Imperial Citadel, and Thien Mu Pagoda.
Pickup included
Danang: Tour with entry ticket
Pick up from Da Nang center: Free pick up & drop off at your hotel in Da Nang city center.
Tour with entry tickets: This option includes entry tickets to Khai Dinh Tomb, Hue Imperial Citadel, and Thien Mu Pagoda.
Pickup included
Reviews
396 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Interesting day in Hue
kgcruiser,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked this tour to see the Hai Van pass and the Citadel at Hue. We also wanted to catch the train back to Da Nang in the afternoon, so we left the tour after lunch. Candy, our guide, was very informative about the history and features of the Citadel. The last dynasty of Emperors was quite fascinating. The drive each way was about two hours, the train ride was beautiful and 3.5 hours. Try to get on the LHS of the train if you do it.
Fun tour with Mariana
John L,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Mariana was great. She is very knowledgeable and explained the history of Vietnamese kings. The tour takes you to see beautiful places in Hue, including the Imperial palace. Well worth booking.
Imperial City exploration
JoanneJ788,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Harry (Phuc) was our guide for the day tour of Hue. He was a great guide, knew his history, and made sure we had clear instructions for each place we visited. Bottled water was provided, and lunch catered for different dietary requirements. Our small group had 10 people, our driver was very good and safe, but the van did not have great leg room and felt slightly cramped, especially on the 2 hour drive back to Danang. Harry was great at offering to take photos, and knew all the best spots.
Great tour
Getaway373763,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Phuc was fantastic, very knowledgeable. Full of fun, and every care was taken to make sure we had an enjoyable experience. Tour was amazing, lots to see and learn about. Delicious lunch as well. Thank you Harry x
Nice day out
Derektred,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a very well organised tour. The transport was fairly new, spacious and very clean. Our guide Tom was very personable, spoke good english and was very knowledgable. He told us lots about what we were seeing and also answered all of our questions. Lunch was excellent. The driver was very safe. It was a good day, good value, and I recommend to everyone.
Visit to Huè
F5380NOfedericam,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the pleasure of visiting Huè accompanied by Miss Banana guide and it was a really beautiful experience. He is a very knowledgeable, kind and always smiling guide, able to explain the history and culture of the place in a clear and engaging way. During the visit she was also very attentive to our needs: to help me better understand some explanations, she even shared with me a text in Italian. It was a very appreciated gesture that shows how much I care about making visitors live a complete and pleasant experience. Thanks to his passion and availability, the visit to Huè was even more interesting and memorable. I highly recommend Miss Banana to anyone who wants to discover this wonderful city with a competent and caring guide.
Fantastic day in Hué
lucaseve95,Mar 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This day in Hué with our guide Duyen (or Miss Banana as she calls herself 🍌😬) was really enjoyable! Duyen is a fantastic guide, very knowledgeable with excellent English and always kind! With some funny jokes and with what Vietnamese lesson made the trip pleasant! The Hai Van Pass Scenic Road and passing near the fishing villages of Oysters was an unforgettable experience Once we arrived in Hué our guided tour was very interesting and well organized, Miss Banana introduced us to the details of the imperial citadel Group lunch in Vietnamese restaurant with very good food! Absolutely super recommended tour!! Luke and Faith from Italy
Excellent trip
YongML,Mar 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Good trip despite the rain. Our guide, Cindy, is excellent; very knowledgeable and friendly.
Hue city from Da Nang
micahm530,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were picked up by the tour directly from our hotel in Da Nang - the guide did a great job of giving us engaging and interesting topics throughout the journey and she was very funny and knowledgeable. All in all we went to all destinations without hiccup and had a filling lunch. It was a very enjoyable experience!
Rain didn’t spoil a great, full day site seeing
1sharrons,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great, full day visiting a number of sites despite the rain. Lots of information given about each place and plenty of time to see each site. Traditional Vietnamese lunch was lovely and our host ‘Miss Banana’ was enthusiastic and a super guide
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