Hue Historical Tour: Imperial City & More

Embark on a historical journey through Hue’s landmarks with an English-speaking driver. From the Imperial Citadel to Thien Mu Pagoda, uncover the city’s hidden gems in this unforgettable tour.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Hue - The driver will collect you from the Hue Hotel.
    _ Notice:
    We provide various options for this tour. When checking availability, please scroll up to see all the choices and select the one that corresponds to the number of sites you wish to visit.
  • Thien Mu Pagoda - This Buddhist site offers visitors the chance to admire and photograph its…
What's Included
  • Travel insurance
  • Bottled water
  • English speaking driver and private car tour
  • All taxes and Parking fees
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • English speaking Guide (45 USD) If you need a tour guide, please message us to arrange.
  • Entrance fees
Additional Information

Discover the top historical and cultural landmarks in Hue with an English-speaking driver who will guide you to the essential sites. Here are the 7 most notable attractions in Hue. You have the flexibility to select your tour route and the places you wish to explore in the price and route selection section. Enjoy a comfortable private tour tailored just…

Location
Hue
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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E3949rmandresg
Jul 6, 2025
Good experience, would recommend. - He took us to all the main places and was super nice, he accompanied us inside and shared a-lot of interesting knowledge with us.
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Widhalmd
Jun 3, 2025
Great tour around Hue with Nam - Nam was an amazing guide - he knew so much about local history and always had a smile on his face. The van was super comfy and cool, which was perfect on a hot 37° day. The trip felt easy and not rushed. Nam even stopped so we could enjoy the view of the Perfume River and took some nice photos for us. If you want a fun and flexible tour around Hue’s tombs and pagodas, I highly recommend this one!
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Onah380
May 30, 2025
Professional and friendly service with Leo in Hue - Leo, our driver from a Hue-based tour company, was punctual, reliable, and very friendly. Despite the challenging traffic, he remained calm and confident throughout the trip. He spoke excellent English and shared fascinating insights about the sights and daily life in Vietnam. The company was professional and even helped us arrange travel insurance, which many others didn’t offer. We highly recommend Leo and this tour service!
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Thi_nh863
May 27, 2025
A perfect day out! - Hue has a lot of attractions, and the tour for customers to choose the points is the right decision. We chose 5 out of 8 optional tourist attractions in Hue. This meets the needs of customers and does not force them to follow the available schedule. Our driver, Long made the trip very interesting. He told us many interesting facts about the places we visited and spoke very good English, making communication easy. Great trip and value for money.
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509karencitaf
May 21, 2025
Smooth, professional, and memorable tour day. - We had a great day visiting five spots with our driver, Leio. Both he and the tour company confirmed everything in advance, making the trip smooth. Our guide, Trung, was knowledgeable, spoke excellent English, and patiently answered all our questions. He was attentive and even took us to a great lunch spot. Everything was clear and professional - just the way I like it!
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244finlayk
May 15, 2025
A personalized journey through Hue's top attractions - Now that my husband and I are old, we have booked a private car to go slowly, we can still visit all the places we planned. Long is a good driver and always smiling. The restaurant he introduced is also really delicious and cheap; if we had chosen it ourselves, we would not have found it. During the trip, he shared a lot of interesting information about Hue. Thank you very much, Long! The company connected and confirmed the departure date for us clearly and confidently!
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Kathleen_s
Jan 7, 2024
Safe, clean and friendly - Our driver was Mr. Hoang and although he spoke little English he was great to spend the day with. He never rushed us and was always waiting for us when we were done. He recommended an amazing lunch and took us there. The tour had listed 7 locations but we were pressed to see 5. It is no fault of the driver but the 7 sites they list can be seen only if you rush through them. I would recommend a guide to help you. The Citidel is huge and it is easy to get lost exploring it, which is great if you have the time. Our driver was eager to ensure we always were happy and comfortable. Would recommend if you only want a driver. He is safe, clean and friendly
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Alison_c
Nov 28, 2023
Historic Hue with lovely Loi - Loi was our lovely driver for the day. He was so kind and willing. He took heaps of photos of the two of us (always nice) and shared his local knowledge freely. He was a really safe driver, and we'd recommend him highly. We were only in Hue for a day, so this 7-spot itinerary was just what we needed to cover Hue's highlights. NB we were very interested in the Imperial City, and as this itinerary doesn't include a guide at the tombs or Citadel, we also booked a separate tour for that which Loi made sure we reached on time. Apparently the tour company could have organised that for us, but we didn't know it at the time. 10/10, thanks Loi!
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Eric_h
Oct 24, 2023
Good way to see what Hue has to offer. - Loi (Ben) showed us around the beautiful city of Hue. My wife and I had an excellent experience and would highly recommend using Loi. He speaks good English and is able to comment on all of the sites.
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Cecile_t
Jan 10, 2023
Excellent tour with An! - I picked this tour because it offered the additional stops with the bridge and Dong Ba market. Our tour driver An was excellent, I would book another tour with him. He also gave great lunch recommendations (we had delicious Nem Lui and Bun Cuon) near the Thien Mu Pagoda. The car was also very nice! Best way to view all of Hue in one day.
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From $19
up to 10 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).