Private Tour

Private Hue City Tour & Perfume River Cruise

Overview

Available languages

English

8 hours

Mobile ticket

The national capital until 1945, Hue still retains its imperial charm and many of its building are a testament to this era. Explore the city’s most significant sites with the help of your English speaking guide, such as the Citadel, Tiger Arena, the tomb of King Tu Duc, and experience traditional conical hat making!

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What to Bring: Sunscreen • Hat • Insect Repellent • Light Jacket

What to Wear: Please ensure you dress respectfully. Knees and shoulders should be covered at all times.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Bottled water

Lunch - please note we can cater for any dietary requirements just be sure to get in touch beforehand.

All Taxes

Dragon Boat

English Speaking Guide

Air-conditioned vehicle

Gratuities

Personal Expenses

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Hue Imperial City (The Citadel)

Visit A UNESCO World Heritage Site Your private, English speaking guide will pick you up from your hotel. Once you’ve exchanged greetings, you’ll transfer to a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle for your exploration of this culturally rich region. The former seat of the Nguyen Dynasty and Vietnam’s capital city up until 1945, Hue is a fascinating city with much to explore! Our first stop is, of course, the Citadel where the last king of Vietnam, Bao Dai, stepped down on August 30th, 1945. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is guarded by an ancient moat and thick stone walls. The vast Citadel encompasses the Imperial City, Forbidden Purple City and the Royal Theatre, so stretch those legs and get ready for a morning of exploration!

2 hours • Admission Included

Tomb of Tu Duc

Visit the tomb of King Tu Duc! Making our way well off the tourist track, we’ll visit some locals making Vietnam’s world-famous conical hats. Next up is the tomb of King Tu Duc, the most popular and impressive of all the royal mausoleums. It houses courtyards, pavilions, temples and chambers. Your tour guide will tell you all about its fascinating history and the king’s life of imperial luxury, from his 104 wives to the unfortunate ending for the 200 burial servants!

2 hours • Admission Included

Options

Hue City Tour and River Cruise

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

2 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

A great one day overview of all the sights in Hue in luxury and comfort.
Walshwhite,
Aug 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We booked this tour for our last day in Vietnam. It was a great day, we saw and learned so much without any hassle from having to organize things. The whole day was seamless from as soon as we were picked up. Our guide and driver were very helpful and attentive. We had a delicious lunch and saw all the sights. The river cruise was really relaxing. Thoroughly recommend if you want to see the highlights of Hue in one day.
A city (and tour) full of history!
jtreisbach,
Aug 14, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We packed so much into our one-day visit to Hue. Charlie made sure we didn't miss a thing as he took us around the Imperial Citadel, the Tomb of King Tu Duc, an old bunker and so much more. We were exhausted by the end of it but so happy to have experienced it all.