Private Tour
Hue Imperial City Private Tour
Overview
Available languages
8 hours
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- Our guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel in Hoi An/Da nang
– Pass over the stunning Hai Van Pass, named by Top GearsJeremy Clarkson as “one of the best coastal roads in the world”. Stop at the Hai Van Quan, the highest point between Danang and Hue for a photo opportunity. Additionally, experience the full view of the breathtaking Lang Co Bay
– Arrive in Hue city and begin with The Citadel, the last royal city in Vietnam that contains the imperial city.
– Take a break and enjoy a delicious local lunch
– Visit the Thien Mu Pagoda, a Buddhist monastery which origins dating back to 1601.
-Visit to the Khai Dinh Tomb, constructed for the emperor in 1920 and built on the principle of Feng
– Back to the car and you will be dropped back to your hotel
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces 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
Hai Van Pass
Hai Van Pass or Sea Clouds Pass offers an impressive landscape of verdant mountains and clear blue skies, overlooking Da Nang City, Tien Sa Port, Son Tra Peninsula, and South China Sea. Crossing over a spur of Truong Son mountain range between Thua Thien-Hue Province and Da Nang City, it stands at 500m above sea level, making it the highest pass in Vietnam. The 25 kilometre-long mountain pass is popular amongst thrill-seeking motorcyclists due to its winding roads, sudden curves and blind corners, while its lookout point offers gorgeous views of Da Nang Bay.
Lap An Lagoon
Lập An lagoon (also known as An Cư Lagoon) is an 800-hectare brackish water lagoon in Hue and a part of Lăng Cô Bay, Phu Loc District, nestled between Hai Van Pass and Phu Gia Pass. Setting against the backdrop of magnificent Bach Ma mountain range and facing the beautiful Lăng Cô beach, Lập An lagoon is one of the remarkable natural landscapes in Hue, often described by travel lovers a place where mountain meets ocean.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
private professional tour guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
bottled water
Lunch
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Reviews
14 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Good trip and knowledgeable guide
LadyLaguna2,,Apr 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide "Eric" was fantastic. He really catered the pace of the trip to our needs. We wanted lots of information about the sites and Vietnam, which he was happy to provide. When we said we needed a pure veg restaurant for lunch, he found the perfect place with delicious food. When we wanted to add a boat ride on the perfume river he was happy to provide ( though we decided against it due to our tiredness). Hue Citadel was beautifully restored. We loved the locals in traditional dress who came for photographs. The driver was excellent.
Fabulous full-day tour of beautiful and historic Hue
suznnnco,,Apr 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a fabulous tour. The guide Tung was an absolute delight with excellent English and the driver was a skilled driver who was also very nice. Together they gave us a wonderful introduction to Vietnam history and to this beautiful area area of the country.
A sensational tour with Tung & Tun
MAKO S,,Dec 27, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Tung, our tour guide, is knowledgable, multilingual and a gentleman. The tour was enjoyable from start to finish. The driver, Tuk is exceptional and has a great sense for enjoyable music. I would do this tour again if I could. The tour was conducted in Japanese & English and Tung took lots of wonderful pictures.
Amazing private tour experience
Lawrence W,,Mar 29, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Having a private guide and driver provided for an excellent experience. The guide was extremely informative as we toured the citadel and the king’s tomb, which were made of intricate inlaid glass and porcelain. The history and culture of Vietnam really came to life.
Can be better
Explorer51247256510,,Dec 21, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Weather wasn't the best - rainy & cold. Guide said she wasn't informed of the detailed itinerary which we signed up for, so we skipped seeing Hai Van pass, Hai Van Quan & Lang Vo Bay on the way to Hue, partly due to the weather too. Instead she brought us to the pearl factory which wasn't really meaningful to us as the staff doing the explanation wasn't proficient in English. It was more for retail we assume. Luckily we reminded her that there is also dragon boat cruise included so she booked it for us. Improvement for the guide - wished there was more sharing about the place of Hue in general, the people etc, not just on the sites we visited. Many times there was just silence as we walked, at times I had to ask where were we heading to. She took nice photos for us though. The vehicle provided was a little small for us too, though there were only 3 of us. My husband who is not very tall sat at the back uncomfortably throughout the whole journey. But the driver was helpful though. On the whole, surely room for improvement.
Hue a city of ancient stories rivaling Game of Thrones
JJD477,,Sep 3, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Imperial City was well worth the trip and Dat’s (our guide) stories of emperors, feuds, treachery and tragedy made the history come alive for us. A truly educational and inspiring day.
Amazing places with a very knowledgeable guide
irinas732,,Jun 3, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I always wanted to see both ancient and modern Vietnam. I had just one weekend in Da Nang so I was very happy to find a private tour to see Hue, Vietnam’s ancient capital, on Saturday, and the Golden Bridge at Ba Na Hills on Sunday. It was raining when we arrived at Hue. When it sopped and we walked around the Citadel, everything looked so mysterious like you stepped back in time. My guide Hung had a very good knowledge of Vietnamese history and had a great sense of humour. He made my trip very enjoyable.
Last minute booking....
Pardeep D,,Jan 12, 2023
- Review from Viator
3.00Last minute booking. Guide had poor language skills. Paid premium £200+ for the trip for two. Poor knowledge of history and would not recommend.
Amazing tour guide!
ashtonw683,,Sep 7, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Eric was an amazing tour guide!!! He was very informative and was able to personalize so much of the tour. He was funny and kind and it was really nice having him as the tour guide for the day. This was my first private tour anywhere and it’s definitely worth the money! I am very happy with it and would do it again!!
A fantastic day tour to Hue
flymetothemoon11,,Jul 2, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00As it was a private tour and I was by myself, my tour guide Nguyen (Eric) and driver wanted to adjust to what I was interested in and made sure I had a great day. The vehicle was luxurious and cool water was provided throughout. Even an umbrella against the bright sun was offered! We made many different stops on our way as well as in Hue and had sufficient time (I never felt rushed) to take everything in. My guide was extremely enthusiastic and knowledgeable about every site we stopped at. The locations were well-chosen and I was in awe of all of them. I would highly recommend this tour!
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