Hue Tour: Walking in Imperial City with Optional Dragon Boat

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Take a Walk in Imperial Citadel and Ruined Forbidden City of Hue Vietnam

Learning about Life of the Emperors, Their Wives - Concubines - Eunuchs

Learning about history and culture of Hue and Vietnam with a local expert

Cruising on Perfume River with Traditional Dragon Boat (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 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

For Option with Dragon Boat: Walking Tour, Dragon Boat on Perfume River, Taxi Pagoda back to center.

For Hue Walking Tour: Informative English speaking tour guide, Pick-up at 4 Cannons of the Cửa Ngăn.

Tips/Gratuities for Tour Guide/Driver if Excellent Service

Entrance Fee (200k/person/Citadel OR Combo Tickets)

Options

Walking Tour in Imperial City

Small Group - Max 8 People: 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: Entry fee of 200K/adult & 40K/Child to Imperial City. Combo Ticket is recommended if you also visit 2 or 3 more royal tombs.
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: Informative & Friendly English speaking tour guide, Pick-up at 4 Cannons Area, Ngan Gate (Cửa Ngăn).

Private Boat & Car with Driver

To Citadel & Thien Mu Pagoda: Our driver 'll pick you up from hotels in city center / Hue Train Station. You have your own sightseeing and Dragon Boat trip
Duration: 4 hours: Walk 2.5 hours in Imperial City by yoursefl, then visit Thien Mu Pagoda and 25 minutes Dragon Boat on Perfume River.
Guide & Entry Fee Excluded: 200K/adult to Imperial City. Combo Ticket is recommended if you also visit 2 or 3 more royal tombs later.
Pick-up and Drop-off: included if your location is in city center / Hue train station. Please provide details of location for convenience.
Trip Inclusions: Private Car with Experienced Driver, Private Dragon Boat Trip, Road Tolls, Parking Fees. Tour Guide is not 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: 200K/adult (40K/Child) to Imperial City. Combo Ticket is recommended if you also visit 2 or 3 more royal tombs later.
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: English speaking guide for Imperial City Walking Tour, Dragon Boat on Perfume River, Transfer Pagoda back to City Center.

Reviews

4.96

545 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

525

Hue Citadel tour
Nigel W,
May 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Very good guide who provided plenty of information and was very open to answer any questions we had & was very mindful that the weather was both hot and humid.
The Imperial Citadel Hue
Yolanda R,
Apr 12, 2025
- Viator
4.00
The Imperial Citadel is a must see when visiting Hue. Its architecture and history was interesting. It is extensive so walking is involved. Misa the tour guide was lovely but young and a little inexperienced. There were questions she could not answer and her soft voice made it difficult to understand the information.
We had a great time with...
Melissa G,
Apr 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We had a great time with Linh. She was very knowledgeable and took time to answer everyone’s questions
Ok
Maria D,
Apr 7, 2025
- Viator
3.00
The imperial city was nice, but in the itinerary stopping points said free admission, then imperial city we had to pay. It wasn’t disclose in the itinerary.
A glimpse of Hue history
Shaday S,
Mar 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Great, informative tour with a well-rounded introduction to Hue history. We were able to see a lot of beautiful architecture and craftsmanship up close and walk the beautiful grounds. Our tour guide, Au, was friendly and helpful and made the experience accommodating for my mother who struggles with lengthy walking and stairs.