Private Hue City Tour & Perfume River Cruise

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About this activity

The national capital until 1945, Hue still retains its imperial charm and many of its building are a testament to this era. Explore the city’s most significant sites with the help of your English speaking guide, such as the Citadel, Tiger Arena, the tomb of King Tu Duc, and experience traditional conical hat making!

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: MAIKA TOURS

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water
Included: Lunch - please note we can cater for any dietary requirements just be sure to get in touch beforehand.
Included: All Taxes
Included: Dragon Boat
Included: English Speaking Guide
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Personal Expenses

Itinerary

Hue Imperial City (The Citadel)

2 hours Admission included

Visit A UNESCO World Heritage Site

Your private, English speaking guide will pick you up from your hotel. Once you’ve exchanged greetings, you’ll transfer to a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle for your exploration of this culturally rich region. The former seat of the Nguyen Dynasty and Vietnam’s capital city up until 1945, Hue is a fascinating city with much to explore! Our first stop is, of course, the Citadel where the last king of Vietnam, Bao Dai, stepped down on August 30th, 1945. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is guarded by an ancient moat and thick stone walls. The vast Citadel encompasses the Imperial City, Forbidden Purple City and the Royal Theatre, so stretch those legs and get ready for a morning of exploration!
Tomb of Tu Duc

2 hours Admission included

Visit the tomb of King Tu Duc!

Making our way well off the tourist track, we’ll visit some locals making Vietnam’s world-famous conical hats.

Next up is the tomb of King Tu Duc, the most popular and impressive of all the royal mausoleums. It houses courtyards, pavilions, temples and chambers. Your tour guide will tell you all about its fascinating history and the king’s life of imperial luxury, from his 104 wives to the unfortunate ending for the 200 burial servants!
Perfume River

2 hours

Cruise Down Perfume River!

Just before lunch, we’ll visit Bunker Hill which overlooks the Perfume River and boasts amazing panoramic views. The area served as a great military vantage point by providing secret observation posts for the surrounding territory. Many bunkers still remain so you’ll have the chance to get up close and investigate them.
Thien Mu Pagoda

2 hours Admission included

We’ll have lunch and recharge our batteries and then head off for our next destination: Tiger Arena. Tiger Arena is an ancient colosseum where tigers and elephants would fight to the death all in the name of royal entertainment.

The final leg of our tour today takes us to the iconic seven-story Thien Mu Pagoda, the unofficial symbol of Hue city. From here we’ll board a classic dragon boat and cruise down the Perfume River back towards the city, where your guide will take you back to your hotel.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Mimosa Fiori Hotel
Homeland Hotel Hue
Holiday Diamond Hotel
Huong Giang Hotel Resort & Spa
Azerai La Residence Hue
Thai Binh II Hotel Hue
Hue Nino Hotel
New Time Hotel
A Dong 2 Hotel
Cherish Hotel
Melia Vinpearl Hue
Rabbit Homestay Hue

and 174 more pickup points

Pick-up & drop-off: We will collect and return you to any hotel located within Hue City Centre. If you are staying out of the city we can collect you for an extra charge depending on the distance. Please get in touch for prices.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What to Bring: Sunscreen
- Hat
- Insect Repellent
- Light Jacket
What to Wear: Please ensure you dress respectfully. Knees and shoulders should be covered at all times.