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Half day Hue highlight tour
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Joined 2022
Hue was Vietnam's imperial capital under the Nguyen Dynasty for 143 years (1802–1945). In one unhurried morning, I take you to the heart of that story. We walk the Imperial City inside the Citadel – throne halls, dynastic temples, royal gardens and the Forbidden Purple City – then continue to Thien Mu Pagoda, Hue's oldest pagoda, founded in 1601. We return along the Perfume River by private boat.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Your hotel in Hue city centre
- I will meet you in your hotel lobby and we travel together by taxi to the Imperial City. Pick-up is included for hotels within about 2 km of the city centre. If you are staying further out, I will suggest a convenient meeting point instead.
Meeting
I will come to pick you up at your hotel, then we use a cab or taxi to move to Imperial city.
Imperial City
Home of the Nguyen emperors from 1802 to 1945. We enter through the Noon Gate and walk past the Hall of Supreme Harmony, the dynastic temples and the Nine Dynastic Urns to the Forbidden Purple City and the royal gardens. Along the way I explain how court life, ritual and architecture shaped Hue as it is today.
Thien Mu pagoda
Founded in 1601 by Lord Nguyen Hoang, Thien Mu stands on a hill above the Perfume River, and its seven-storey Phuoc Duyen tower has become the symbol of Hue. We visit the temple courtyard and gardens, and I tell the story of the pagoda's place in Vietnam's modern history.
Back to Hotel
We return downstream on the Perfume River by private boat, watching river life go by, before a short transfer back to your hotel.
End of the tour
Hotel drop off
Ending Point
Your hotel in Hue city centre
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
* Private English-speaking guide (Ngoc)
* Hotel pick-up and drop-off within Hue city centre
* Taxi from your hotel to the Imperial City
* Private boat on the Perfume River from Thien Mu Pagoda
* Bottled water
* Imperial City entrance ticket: 200,000 VND per adult (about US$8), paid in cash on the day
* Lunch and drinks
* Tips (optional)
* Personal expenses
Tour Important Information
* Temples in the Imperial City and at Thien Mu Pagoda require modest dress: shoulders and knees covered.
* Photography is not allowed inside some temple halls – I will tell you where.
* The Imperial City visit involves about 2 km of walking, mostly on flat ground with some uneven stone paths.
* The tour runs rain or shine; please bring an umbrella or raincoat in the wet season (September to December).
* The pace and order of stops can be adjusted on the day.
Important message from the supplier
I am a Hue-based guide but always happy to hear your request (such as whole Vietnam for 3 days)
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2022
About Tour Guide Ngoc L.
Working as a tour-guide in central of Vietnam since 2013 and guided thousand of people the beauty of Vietnam's culture, history and people. From 2018, I started to work independently and focused in organizing tours in my Hue city only.
Reviews
Victoria S.
“Excellent day ”
We had a great day with our guide Xi (organised by Ngoc). We changed plans and he was very flexible and rearranged us to go on the coconut boats outside of Hoi An and then Monkey mountain, Danang market and a great lunch spot! Highly recommend using him and his guides.
Gifford T.
“Imperial Citadel, Royal Tombs and guided transfer to Hoi An”
Matthew is a very knowledgeable guide about the history of Hue and very pleasant company to have over three days of tours. Everything was professionally organised. A 5 star guide; highly recommended
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Ngoc L.
Thank you very much for your compliments. I wish you both a great trip ahead! Best regards, Matthew
Catherine B.
“Wonderful guide”
We had an amazing experience with Matthew. He is incredibly knowledgeable about the Nguyen dynasty as well as a wonderful host who was patient and accommodating as we had to make some last minute changes. He is very personable and you can tell he has a great love for Hue.
Ngoc L.
Thank you so much for your compliments on me and my tour, Catherine. That was truly my pleasure to be your guide to show you all my city today. I wish you all a great trip ahead!!! Best regards, Matthew
$100/ per group
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