Hue Imperial City & Forbidden Purple City Walking Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Discover Hue’s UNESCO-listed Imperial City through unique, flexible tour options designed for every traveler:

* Classic Walking Tour & Private Boat Option: In-depth history with expert guides; upgrade to a private boat trip to Thien Mu Pagoda.

* Family-Friendly Discovery: Interactive tour with fun stories and kid-friendly activities—perfect for families.

* Imperial City Sunrise/Sunset Tour: Capture magical golden hours, explore royal palaces before or after the crowds.

* Imperial City + Royal Cuisine Lunch/Dinner: Combine cultural discovery with a gourmet Hue royal meal, dining like true royalty.

All options feature passionate local guides, immersive storytelling, and access to must-see royal landmarks inside the Forbidden Purple City.

Experience the best of Hue—your way!

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

We do not include entry fee as you may want to buy COMBO TICKET with better value for Citdel and Tombs.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Imperial City entrance ticket (Applied for Private tour option only)

Applied for Private tour option only

Meeting point in Hue city center (Group tour)

Pick-up & drop-off at Hue city hotel (Applied for Private tour option only)

2.5-hour guided walking tour (Group tour)

Imperial City entrance fee: 200,000 VND/person (Applied for Group tour Option)

Meals not mention in the option

Tips for guide (optional)

Any service not specified

Options

Family-Friendly Imperial City

Hands-on activities for family: Learn how to make Hue's Kite or the traditional Conical Hat The entrance fee includes No hidden fees
Family-Friendly Imperial City
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes: Flexible, approx. 2.5 hours
Imperial City: *See your guide at the meeting point
Walking (No Vehicle)

Private Imperial City Tour

Private Tour: *Meet you at the meeting point *Entrance fee includes *No hidden fees
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Main sites at Imperial City: *See your guide at the meeting point
Walking (No Vehicle)

Group Walking Tour

Group Tour: Small group guided walking tour (Max 8 people) Entrance fee NOT included
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Imperial and Forbidden City: *Main sites in Hue Imperial City & Forbidden Purple City *See your guide at the meeting point
Walking (No vehicle)

Imperial City + Royal Cuisine

Royal cuisine lunch or dinner : Enjoy the royal cuisine (Menu will be confirmed after Booking)
Private Tour: The ticket and meal are included No hidden fees
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Royal cuisine: Lunch or Dinner
Imperial city and Meal
Walking and Taxi: *See your guide at the meeting point *Taking a Taxi to the restaurant after the Imperial walking tour

Private Imperial City & Pagoda

Imperial city & Boat trip: Taking a Taxi to go to Thien Mu Pagoda after Imperial City, enjoy the boat trip on Perfume River back to the center.
Private Tour
Imperial City, Pagoda : Imperial City, then moving to Thien Mu pagoda and going back city center by dragon boat.
Boat and Taxi

Imperial City Sunrise/Sunset

Tea or coffee Experience: Enjoy tea or traditional Hue coffee inside the Imperial City
Private guided sunrise/sunset : *Enjoy coffee or Tea inside Imperial City *Avoid the heat and crowd *Included entrance fee *No hidden fees
Duration: 3 hours
Main site: Imperial City: *See your guide at the meeting point
Walking (No Vehicle)