Private Tour
Hue: Imperial City Walk, Motorbike Tour & Private Car Options
Overview
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Customize Your Sightseeing Tour or Transfer Trip between Hue - Danang - Hoi An
Take a Walking Tour in Imperial Citadel & Ruined Forbidden City of Hue Vietnam
Riding on the Back of the Motorbike with Driver to Explore the Countryside of Hue
Learning about Real Life of the Emperors, Their Wives - Concubines - Eunuchs
Learning about history and culture of Hue city and Vietnam with a local expert
Cruising on Perfume River with Traditional Dragon Boat (for Boat Option Only)
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We do not include entry fee as you may want to buy COMBO TICKET (VALID for 2 DAYS) with better value for visiting the Citdel and 2 or 3 Royal Tombs.
To save the waiting time for queue up at the ticket office, please prepare money and our tour guide can help everyone to buy entry ticket (if you have not bought yet)!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Hue Royal Palace
OPTIONAL STOP: This was living area for 13 Emperors of the Nguyen Dynasty from 1804 to 1945 when Hue was the Capital of Vietnam. You will have 2.5 hours walking in Imperial City and Forbidden City to learn about history of hue and Vietnamese royal culture with local expert.
Hue Imperial City (The Citadel)
OPTIONAL STOP: Hue Imperial Citadel is the Home of Vietnam's last Royal Dynasty, and the complex of the monument is the first UNESCO Heritage Site in Vietnam. In 1802, after Nguyen Phuc Anh founded the Nguyen Dynasty. He became the first King with tittle Gia Long, and decided Hue to become the Capital for the whole Country. In 1804, King Gia Long decided to build Imperial Citadel in the present area.
What‘s Included
Please check in each option you choose, as we have some different options with different inclusions.
Tips/Gratuities for Guide/Driver, Entry Fees (200k/Imperial City, 150k/Royal Tomb OR Combo Tickets).
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Private Car to Visit 2 Places
With English Speaking Driver: for communication and provide some information about history and local culture (but not like tour guide with license).
Sightseeing Places to visit: You can choose any 2 places from:
1. Hue Imperial City
2. Thien Mu Pagoda
3. Minh Mang Tomb
4. Tu Duc Tomb
5. Khai Dinh Tomb
Duration: 3 hours: but flexible depending on the sites & how long you like to spend in each place, as we do not limit your time of sightseeing.
Tour Guide and Entry Fee: Not included, 200K/pax to Imperial City, 150k/tomb or Combo Ticket is recommended if you also visit 2 or 3 more royal tombs.
Pick-up and Drop-off: included if you are in city center/Hue train station. Please provide details of location/train number for convenience.
Trip Inclusions: Private Car with English speaking driver, Road Tolls, Parking Fees. Tour guide is not included (available with surcharge).
Pickup included
Hue Private Airport Transfer
By 4 - 7 - 16 Seat Car: Private Transfer Phu Bai Airport to/from Hotels in City Center by Private Car. Please inform us details of your flight number
Duration: 30 minutes: It usually takes about 30 minutes to travel between Phu Bai Airport to/from Hue city center by car if without traffic jam.
Pick-up and Drop-off: included in city center hotel/Hue train station. Please provide details of location/train /flight numbers for convenience.
Trip Inclusions: Private Car/Van with experienced driver, Road Tolls, Parking Fees. Tour guide is not included (available with surcharge).
Pickup included
Motorbike with Guide & Driver
To Countryside, Heritage Sites: Thanh Toan Bridge, Vong Canh Hill, Tiger Arena, Thien Mu Pagoda, Imperial City, Up to 2 Tombs of Minh Mang/Khai Dinh/Tu Duc.
Duration: 7 hours: But time is flexible and depends on number of sites you like to visit and how much time you like to spend in each stop.
Motorbike Travel Insurance: We include Motorbike Insurance covered up to 50.000.000VND. Please provide your passport 's details if you need insurance.
Scooter with Driver & Helmet: We have scooter with helmet. Tour guide and driver will take you on tour, you just need to seat behind and enjoy your time.
Entry Tickets are not included: You need to pay 200k/p/Citadel, 150k/p/Tomb, Free Entry for Thanh Toan Covered Bridge/Thien Mu Pagoda/Vong Canh Hills.
Pickup included
Walking Tour with Dragon Boat
Small Group - Max 8 People: Walk 2.5 hours in Imperial City with tour guide, Dragon Boat on Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda, then transfer back to City.
Duration: 4 hours: Walk 2.5 hours in Imperial City with tour guide, then 25 minutes Dragon Boat on Perfume River to visit Thien Mu Pagoda.
Entry Fee is not included: 200/pax, to save the waiting time at the ticket office, please prepare cash & our guide can help to buy for the whole group.
Pick-up not included: our guide 'll meet you at 4 cannons of Ngan Gate. Drop-off is included: our driver will drop you to hotel in city center only
Tour Inclusions: English speaking guide for Imperial City Walking Tour, Dragon Boat on Perfume River, Transfer Pagoda back to City Center.
Hue - Da Nang via Hai Van Pass
with English Speaking Driver: One way transfer by private car with sightseeing stops, and trip starts either from Da Nang or Hue City
Duration: 3 hours: Trip by Private Car includes sightseeing stops in Lap An Lagoon, Lang Co Beach, and Hai Van Pass.
Private Car with 4 or 7 Seat: Pick-up/drop-off included in Airports/Train Stations or hotels in city center of Hue and Da Nang.
Trip Notes: Please confirm if you like to visit An Bang Cemetery, Ba Na Hills, Monkey Mountain and My Son Sanctuary with extra charge.
Pickup included
Private Car to Visit 3 Places
With English Speaking Driver: for communication and provide some information about history and local culture (but not like tour guide with license).
Sightseeing Places to visit: You can choose any 3 places from:
1. Hue Imperial City
2. Thien Mu Pagoda
3. Minh Mang Tomb
4. Tu Duc Tomb
5. Khai Dinh Tomb
Duration: 4 hours: but flexible depending on the sites & how long you like to spend in each place, as we do not limit your time of sightseeing.
Tour Guide and Entry Fee: Not included, 200K/pax to Imperial City, 150k/tomb or Combo Ticket is recommended if you visit Citadel with 2 or 3 tombs.
Pick-up and Drop-off: included if you are in city center/Hue train station. Please provide details of location/train number for convenience.
Trip Inclusions: Private Car with English speaking driver, Road Tolls, Parking Fees. Tour guide is not included (available with surcharge).
Pickup included
Private Car to Visit 5 Places
With English Speaking Driver: for communication and provide some information about history and local culture (but not like tour guide with license).
Sightseeing Places to visit: You ll visit 5 best tourist spots:
1. Hue Imperial City
2. Thien Mu Pagoda
3. Minh Mang Tomb
4. Tu Duc Tomb
5. Khai Dinh Tomb
Duration: 8 hours: but flexible depending on the sites & how long you like to spend in each place, as we do not limit your time of sightseeing.
Tour Guide and Entry Fee: Not included, 200K/pax to Imperial City, 150k/tomb or Combo Ticket is recommended if you visit Citadel with 2 or 3 tombs.
Pick-up and Drop-off: included if you are in city center/Hue train station. Please provide details of location/train number for convenience.
Trip Inclusions: Private Car with English speaking driver, Road Tolls, Parking Fees. Tour guide is not included (available with surcharge).
Pickup included
Hue to/from Phong Nha Transfer
with English Speaking Driver: One way transfer by Private Car, and trip starts either from Phong Nha, Dong Hoi or Hue City
Duration: 4 hours: We have direct transfer, trip takes about 3 hours driving Hue to/from Dong Hoi, or 4 hours to/from Phong Nha National Park.
Private Car with 4 or 7 Seat: Pick-up/drop-off included in city center of Hue, Dong Hoi or Phong Nha. There will be surchage if pick-up outside of center.
Trip Notes: Please confirm if you would like to visit DMZ Area (Hien Luong Bridge, Ben Hai River, Vinh Moc Tunnels), with extra charge.
Pickup included
Private Car to Visit 4 Places
With English Speaking Driver: for communication and provide some information about history and local culture (but not like tour guide with license).
Sightseeing Places to visit: You can choose any 4 places from:
1. Hue Imperial City
2. Thien Mu Pagoda
3. Minh Mang Tomb
4. Tu Duc Tomb
5. Khai Dinh Tomb
Duration: 5 hours: but flexible depending on the sites & how long you like to spend in each place, as we do not limit your time of sightseeing.
Tour Guide and Entry Fee: Not included, 200K/pax to Imperial City, 150k/tomb or Combo Ticket is recommended if you visit Citadel with 2 or 3 tombs.
Pick-up and Drop-off: included if you are in city center/Hue train station. Please provide details of location/train number for convenience.
Trip Inclusions: Private Car with English speaking driver, Road Tolls, Parking Fees. Tour guide is not included (available with surcharge).
Pickup included
Walking Tour in Imperial City
Small Group of 8 with Guide: 2.5 Hours Walking in Imperial Citadel, Forbidden City with tour guide to learn about Hue History & Vietnamese Royal Culture.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes: we have about 2.5 hours walking with tour guide. But you can stay longer after our tour finish to enjoy more of Imperial City
Entry Fee is not included: 200/pax, to save the waiting time at the ticket office, please prepare cash & our guide can help to buy for the whole group.
Pick-up and Drop-off: not include, our guide 'll meet you at 4 cannons of Ngan Gate (Cửa Ngăn). Please note that, there are 5 cannons on other side
Tour Inclusions: Friendly and Informative English speaking tour guide, Pick-up at 4 Cannons of the Ngan Gate (Cửa Ngăn).
Hue - Hoi An via Hai Van Pass
with English Speaking Driver: One way transfer by Private Car with sightseeing stops, and trip starts either from Hoi An or Hue City
Duration: 5 hours: Trip includes sightseeing stops in Lap An Lagoon, Lang Co Beach, Hai Van Pass and Marble Mountains (not include entry fee).
Private Car with 4 or 7 Seat: Pick-up/drop-off included in Phu Bai Airport/Train Station of Hue, hotels in city center of Hue or Hoi An.
Trip Notes: Please confirm if you like to visit An Bang Cemetery, Ba Na Hills, Monkey Mountain and My Son Sanctuary with extra charge.
Pickup included
Reviews
750 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
100% recommend this lovely walking tour!
Quest35220347698,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nhi was an excellent tour guide - very knowledgeable, friendly and amazing English! We had a great time walking around imperial city learning so many facts. We were also the only two booked on the tour today so it felt very private and at our own pace. Thank you Nhi!
Hue Tour
helenwB1212HK,Mar 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great tour by Duy. He was very knowledgeable and kindly answered all of our questions. The process of booking was really easy and he even recommended us a local resturant which was really kind of him. Would definitely recommend!
Very worthwhile tour of the Citadel
ColinHSurrey,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a really lovely half day tour. Out tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and brought the stories to life. We would highly recommend the tour and our guide
Visit ancient city Hue
tanitg2026,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Duy very nice! The best! We were a group of 8 friends from barcelona.
Great tour of emperor city
SaebischMuesig,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour of the emperor city in Hue with Linh as a guide was very interesting, well organized and beautiful. We can recommend it.
Visit hue city tour
jeroendebode,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Today we visited the Imperial city with Lynh as our guide. The tour was very interesting with a lot of useful information which gave a good view of this city and history of Hue.
Great experience
P237YKraquelp,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The visit was great and the guide gave us complete explanation of all the history, i would strongly recomend it.
Top guide - go with this if you’re unsure
Jaskirat S,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Really fantastic guide who knew his stuff. Took his time to go round all the key areas and had knowledgable insights. Took amazing photos too! Would definitely recommend if you want to explore the old parts of the city
Great tour
chloecG6890QB,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really enjoyed our tour. Our guides knowledge was excellent and we would definitely recommend to anyone.
Friendly and knowledgeable guide
lindsaycB3675AI,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ha is a very knowledgeable guide who is also super friendly and explains the history in a very accessible way. She allowed time for us to look around independently and to ask her any questions we had. Would 100% recommend!
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