Private Tour

Hue Royal Tombs & Dragon Boat: Private Half-Day Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

Mobile ticket

Unlike standard group tours, this exclusive half-day experience lets you discover Hue’s royal tombs your way.

Choose which emperors’ tombs you want to visit—no fixed, crowded routes. Enjoy a private dragon boat cruise on the Perfume River, then explore legendary sites like Thien Mu Pagoda and the royal mausoleums at your own pace.

Upgrade to a guided option for expert storytelling and deep cultural insights, or keep it flexible with just a driver and total freedom to wander.

With all logistics handled—private car, entrance tickets, bottled water—you simply immerse yourself in Hue’s imperial legacy.

This is the only tour in Hue that truly combines flexibility, comfort, and authenticity in a single seamless journey. Don’t just see Hue. Experience it, your way.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

This tour offers 4 booking options. Please read the option descriptions carefully before booking.

Option 1: Transport Only. Visit Thien Mu Pagoda + 2 royal tombs of your choice (Minh Mang, Tu Duc, or Khai Dinh). No guide, no tickets

Option 2: Guided Experience. Thien Mu Pagoda + 2 tombs of your choice (Minh Mang, Tu Duc, or Khai Dinh), with English-speaking guide, entrance tickets

Option 3: Guided Full 3 Tombs. Thien Mu Pagoda + Minh Mang, Tu Duc, and Khai Dinh Tombs (no choice needed), guide, tickets

Option 4: Hidden Tomb Combo. Thien Mu Pagoda + 1 main tomb (choose from Minh Mang, Tu Duc, or Khai Dinh) + 1 hidden tomb (choose from Dong Khanh, Thieu Tri, or Gia Long), with guide, tickets

Walking involved at tombs and pagoda – please wear comfortable shoes.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Tour Guide (Not applied for Transport ony-option)

Private boat

Bottled water

Air-conditioned vehicle

Entrance fee at the tombs (Not applied for Transport ony-option)

Personal expenses

Entrance fees not include for the option: Transport Only. Minh Mang,Tu Duc and Khai Dinh tomb: 150.000vnd/tomb/person

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Thien Mu Pagoda

The driver and I will come to pick you up at your hotel. We go for the first attraction. Thien Mu Pagoda, one of Hue's earliest pagodas. Constructed in 1601, it proudly sits atop a hill, overlooking the majestic Perfume River. Let's explore why this Pagoda is so important to the Nguyen Dynasty.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Mausoleum of Emperor Minh Mang

Visit Minh Mang Tomb, known for its harmonious architecture, serene lakes, and lush gardens. Discover the royal mausoleum of the Nguyen Dynasty’s second emperor and hear stories of his legacy. The site features traditional Vietnamese design, reflecting imperial philosophy.

1 hour • Admission Included

Options

Transport Only: 2 Tombs+Pagoda

Transportation only
Duration: 3 hours
Bottled water included
Thien Mu- Tu Duc & Khai Dinh: Private car & boat. Choose 2 tombs (Minh Mang, Tu Duc, Khai Dinh). No guide, tickets, or lunch.
Private car and Private boat
Pickup included

3 Tombs+Pagoda

Private tour
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
Bottled water provided
Thien Mu - 3 imperial tombs: Thien Mu Pagoda → Perfume River (Dragon Boat) → Minh Mang Tomb → Tu Duc Tomb → Khai Dinh Tomb
Pickup included

Guided: 2 Tombs+Pagoda

Private half-day tour: Guide, tickets, car & boat. Pick 2 tombs (Minh Mang, Tu Duc, Khai Dinh).
Duration: 4 hours
Pickup included

Guided: Hidden Tomb Combo

Private tour: Entrance fees included for all selected sites Hotel pickup & drop-off (Hue city center)
Hidden tombs combo: Thien Mu Pagoda & → Main tomb (pick 1: Minh Mang, Tu Duc, Khai Dinh) → Hidden tomb (Pick 1: Gia Long, Dong Khanh, Thieu Tri)
Pickup included