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Hue Hidden Gems Walking Tour – Garden Houses, Local Market & Coffee
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Joined 2022
Discover Hue beyond its monuments on this hidden gems walking tour. Visit a lively local market, step into a traditional garden house, and savor Hue’s famous salt coffee at a local café. Stroll along the Perfume River while hearing stories from your local guide. A private, small-group experience that connects you with Hue’s authentic culture and daily life.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
06 Tran Hung Dao Str
- Our meeting point is at 06 Tran Hung Dao Street. It is Co.opmart Supermarket, nearby Truong Tien Bridge.
Dong Ba Market
As one of the largest and oldest markets in Hue, Dong Ba Market encompasses both the history, culture, and lifestyle of the people of Hue. It would be an enjoyable experience to explore this market with a local guide, from vegetables, shrimp, and fish stalls to spices, household item, and offering shops
Hue traditional garden House
Moving by taxi from Dong Ba market we then reach to Kim Long village. Step inside a traditional Hue garden house, where wooden architecture blends with peaceful courtyards and lush greenery. Meet local hosts, sip tea, and discover how these hidden gems reflect Hue’s heritage of harmony between nature, family, and culture.
Ending Point
At your hotel
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
*Hotel drop-off within Hue city center
*Private local guide for the entire tour
*Tastings at a local market
(snacks, seasonal fruits, street food samples)
*Visit to traditional Hue garden house
(entrance, tea & local snack included)
*Salt coffee (or alternative drink)
*All entrance fees for listed stops (if applicable)
Meals/drinks not mentioned in itinerary (e.g., full lunch or dinner)
Tips/gratuities for guide (optional)
Taxi fare
Personal expenses
Tour Important Information
*What to Wear: Comfortable walking shoes, light clothing, hat, sunscreen.
*Accessibility: Tour involves walking on uneven surfaces; not fully wheelchair accessible.
*Weather: Runs rain or shine; bring an umbrella or raincoat in wet season.
*Language: Guided in English (Vietnamese/French available on request).
*Customization: Itinerary can be tailored to personal interests—just let your guide know.
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
$55/ per person
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