Hue Private Tour: Royal Tombs and Citadel

Discover Hue’s Royal Tombs, Citadel and Thien Mu Pagoda on a private boat tour. Immerse in history and culture with a knowledgeable guide.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Hue - The tour guide will meet you at your hotel in the center of Hue city.
  • Perfume River - At Ben Toa Kham, enjoy a Dragon boat ride on the Perfume River, taking in the scenic views of the riverbanks and the poetic charm of Hue.
  • Thien Mu Pagoda - Built in the early 17th century by Lord Nguyen Hoang, the historic Thien Mu Pagoda is one…
What's Included
  • Dragon boat experience
  • Lunch included
  • Travel insurance provided
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Transportation in new, modern cars
  • Mineral water available
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fees Khai Dinh Tomb , Minh Mang Tomb, Imperial Citadel (total 420.000VND))
  • Personal fees.
Additional Information

This private tour in Hue will take you to the city’s most important landmarks: the Royal Tombs of Tu Duc and Khai Dinh, the Imperial Citadel, and Thien Mu Pagoda. You will travel by boat on the Perfume River, passing by many of Hue’s most famous landmarks. Your knowledgeable and experienced tour guide will tell you about Hue’s rich history and culture….

Location
Hue
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Rodericke597
Jun 21, 2025
Hue tour. Informative. Fun. Hot and Cold. Yin and Yang - My wife and I were aware of what the itinerary would ask of us, so some things that could be a challenge for some travelers turned out to be bearable for us. (Such as the extreme heat during the summertime and the amount of walking and climbing steps) Austin was a cool tour guide. He had a very bright attitude from start to finish and he delivered a lot of information with a sincere interest in the material. He had some funny remarks, where appropriate, and was attentive to our needs. The itinerary worked out just fine too, with a good pace throughout the day and good points for a break or breather. Overall, it was an outstanding tour! Thanks again to Austin and the team!
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Vicki
May 29, 2025
Comprehensive, competent - Excellent experience, the tour is well designed to cover the important aspects of the area. It was great fun, we were looked after incredibly well by ms Anna and Mr my. Great lunch, great company, highly recommended.
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Jenny_e
Mar 31, 2025
Excellent Private Tour of Hue - We toured Hue City with Long and had a lovely time! The tour is an efficient way to see all the key sights in one day. The help of a guide adds a dimension of historical context and understanding. Long shared his deep knowledge of the Hue region and helped us understand its importance in Vietnam's history. The tour is thoughtfully paced and well organized, with stops/breaks added just when you need them. The tour is operated with a driver separate from the guide which helps to increase efficiency (drop offs and pick ups are much easier this way). If you have limited time in Hue or it is your first time in the region and you are keen to get a foundational understanding, this tour is a great option.
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U1531drliza
Feb 12, 2025
Fascinating day - Such an interesting day. Our guide was so knowledgable and helped us to understand the history. Both the guide and driver were really friendly . A really fun day!
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Goscab
Jan 4, 2025
Five star experience with guide Le Thang Beer - Great trip and made very informative and special thanks to our guide Le Thang Beer (whom we booked extra through the same agency). I do recommend getting a guide - so many interesting information about history of Vietnam, both historic and modern. And on a personal note, a lovely person to hang out with :) five stars all the way!!! Very easy contact through WhatsApp
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Dena250
Aug 26, 2024
Hue tour - We've had a wonderful trip trough Hue and the Imperial city. It was an very beautiful and fun tour. We had an amazing guide. We learned a lot about the city and the history about the kings. We would recommend this tour of you want to explore Hue and the history of Vietnam.😃
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Michaelv391
Aug 18, 2024
Nice trip in Hue with beautiful Things to do - We had booked a private tour to see the different Things to do in the Hue region. Our driver Ten was a really nice guy. He was very welcoming and brought us to the most beautiful places also for the pictures. Because we love Vietnamese coffee we visited two beautiful cafes. Highly recommended. Our highlights. - Visit Lap An lagoon - Visit Lang Co beach - Visit Hai Van pass - Visit Golden Bridge (Ba Na Hills) - Visit Marble Mountain
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Theblondepineapple
Aug 16, 2024
Super Ben - Having only one day to visit Hué, we relied on Ben who allowed us to appreciate everything in the day. Some special notes: 1. Fresh water on board 2. Fan on board 3. Stop at a typical kiosk to let us taste local food characteristic of Hué We highly recommend this experience to everyone. Thank you so much Ben!
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Caslins2024
May 23, 2024
I was very happy with all the ponts in the tour - I don't like writing reviews, but now this is exactly what I want to do after finishing this tour The attractions cover all I need to explore when coming to Hue. Admittedly, traveling by boat is a plus, it makes the journey interesting. Morning - An experienced tour guide accompanied me, his English is also very good. I would highly recommend this tour
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Mousse100
May 6, 2025
Beautiful city, but choose another tour operator - Hue is definitely worth the visit. The city has beautiful monuments and a fascinating history. Unfortunately though our English-speaking guide barely spoke English and we missed most of the explanation. I am not sure when we will be able to visit this city again and this tour operator did not abide by its basic service level agreement. Unacceptable. The boat on the Perfume River had an engine so loud that it rendered what should have been a beautiful cruise, unenjoyable.
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From $77
up to 8 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).