• Hue Imperial City (The Citadel) - This specially designed tour helps you understand the history and architect and many other fascinating insights you won’t find elsewhere.

2.5-hour walking tour in the Imperial City, you will learn:
Why was Hue chosen as the capital under the Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945)?
What is unique about the architecture?
What were the main influences on the constructions built during the Nguyen Dynasty: Feng Shui or weather conditions?
What led to the downfall of the Nguyen Dynasty and many other stories?
All these questions will be answered through this tour. With years of accumulated knowledge and a big passion for Hue, I am confident that you will enjoy this tour.

Inside Imperial city, we will see: Hien Lam Cac Pavilion, The Mieu Temple, and the Queen Mother Residence. Then heading to Purple Forbidden City to see Kien Trung palace, Royal garden.

Important note:

• If you book the morning tour, you can watch the Changing Guard Ceremony at 8 am in front of Ngo Mon Gate

• Guiding fee

• Entrance fee

Matthew will personally be your guide on this tour! This short tour lasts 2.5 hours, exploring the Imperial and Forbidden City inside the Hue Citadel. This program is specially designed to help you understand the following:

• The history of the Nguyễn Dynasty and Vietnam under 13 emperors
• The unique architecture from the Nguyễn Dynasty period (1802-1945) and why it was recognized by UNESCO as the first world cultural heritage site in Vietnam in 1993.
• The fascinating royal life inside the Imperial & Forbidden City.
• And more…

With his historical knowledge and passion for Hue, especially through storytelling, Matthew will help you understand all these aspects.

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