Explore Hue city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the ancient world of the 13 kings of the Nguyen dynasty. Visit a village where women make traditional hats and incense sticks, and enjoy a scenic cruise on the Perfume River after a traditional lunch.

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Live tour guide: English, French
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Highlights

Rediscover the ancient world of the emperors of the Nguyen dynasty
Visit the village where women craft traditional hats and stick incense
Cruise the beautiful Perfume River by dragon boat and see the sun set

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The tour guide will pick you up at your hotel to begin your full-day excursion with a visit to a traditional hat and incense stick making village. Learn about the people and their work, and buy some of the products for souvenirs, if you like. See the Minh Mang tomb, said to be the most majestic of all of the royal tombs, renowned for its architecture that blends harmoniously into the natural surroundings. Khai Dinh tomb is unlike Hue’s other tombs, being a synthesis of Vietnamese and European elements. Even the stone faces of the Mandarin honor guards are endowed with a mixture of Vietnamese and European features. After visiting the tombs, you’ll return to Hue city to enjoy a lunch of Vietnamese dishes. In the afternoon you’ll visit the Hue citadel. See the tallest flag pole in Vietnam and the Ngo Mon gate where Bao Dai ended the Nguyen dynasty. You’ll also see Thai Hoa palace, the Hall of the Mandarins, and the Forbidden Purple City. Thien Mu pagoda, built on a hill overlooking the Perfume River, is an icon of Vietnam and the symbol of Hue city. Cruise the beautiful Perfume River by dragon boat, enjoying scenes of daily life and a magnificent sunset on the river.

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Hotel pick-up and drop off
Guide
Drinks
Lunch
Entrance tickets

Personal expenses
Tips

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4.8 /5

based on 6 reviews

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5/5
Transportation
5/5
Value for money
4.4/5
Safety
5/5

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It was amazing time for my wife and me. The beginning was terrible. The tour company made mistake in arraging the tour for us, so we had to wait for the pick up more than one hour. Our hotel's guest relation helped us and confirmed the booking, and asked the tour company to pick up us. We were afraid that we would waste the whole day. But the company took the best treatment which we had not imagined. As a result, the tour became a private tour for us. We enjoyed the explanation and support of the excellent young Vietnamese guide. He was very kind and smart. English is very clear. We could enjoy all events which are planned in the tour. And the car (Nissan) was comfortable and the driver was also good. And finally, the tour company showed its apology. We were very surprised that we experienced such amazing actions in Vietnam. Finally we were very happy and satisfied with the day tour. It is one of the best memories in our many tour experiences.

August 6, 2015

Great city tour with a very friendly and funny guide Jack. Covered all the key sites of Hue. Everything organised perfectly and ran smoothly. Lunch was great and really high quality. We really enjoyed the tour!

January 9, 2020

February 1, 2019

Full-Day Hue City Tour with Entrance Fees and Lunch

Full-Day Hue City Tour with Entrance Fees and Lunch

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