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Hue Imperial City Walking Tour: Citadel & Forbidden City

By Vietnam Legacy Tours
10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is £16 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

This Hue walking tour begins at the meeting point in front of Ngo Mon Gate. We will spend approximately 2.5 hours exploring the inner sanctums of the Hue Imperial City and the Forbidden City Hue.

  • Thai Hoa Palace: The heart of the Imperial City, where major ceremonies and the Emperor's coronation took place.
  • The Mieu Temple & Hien Lam Cac Pavilion: A solemn area dedicated to the worship of the Nguyen Emperors, offering a glimpse into spiritual traditions.
  • Forbidden City Hue (Tu Cam Thanh): We move into the private residence of the Royal family.
  • Kien Trung Palace: one of the highlights of the tour, showcasing the unique blend of European and Asian architecture, recently accessible to visitors.
  • Thai Binh Lau & Royal Garden: Visit the Emperor's private reading pavilion and enjoy the tranquility of the royal gardens before concluding the tour.

Activity location

  • The Noon Gate (Cua Ngo Mon)
    • Imperial City, Imperial Citadel
    • 520000, Hue, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Hai Mươi Ba Tháng Tám
    • Hai Mươi Ba Tháng Tám
    • Thành phố Huế, Huế, Vietnam

Check availability

Group Walking Tour
  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English

Group Tour: Small group guided walking tour (Max 8 people)
Entrance fee NOT included
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Imperial and Forbidden City: Main sites in Hue Imperial City & Forbidden Purple City
See your guide at the meeting point
Walking (No vehicle)

Language options: English
Price details
£16.38 x 1 Adult£16.38
Paid at activity£5.66
Total
Price is £22.04
Private Imperial City Tour
  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English

1: 1a
2.Private Tour: Meet you at the meeting point
Entrance fee includes
No hidden fees
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
3.Main sites at Imperial City:
See your guide at the meeting point
4.Walking (No Vehicle)
5: 5a

Language options: English
Price details
£43.94 x 1 Adult£43.94
Paid at activity£5.66
Total
Price is £49.60
Imperial City Sunrise/Sunset
  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English

Tea or coffee Experience: Enjoy tea or traditional Hue coffee inside the Imperial City
Private guided sunrise/sunset : Enjoy coffee or Tea inside Imperial City
Avoid the heat and crowd
Included entrance fee
No hidden fees

Duration: 3 hours
Main site: Imperial City: *See your guide at the meeting point
Walking (No Vehicle)

Language options: English
Price details
£51.38 x 1 Adult£51.38
Paid at activity£5.66
Total
Price is £57.04
Private Imperial City & Pagoda
  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English

Imperial city & Boat trip: Taking a Taxi to go to Thien Mu Pagoda after Imperial City, enjoy the boat trip on Perfume River back to the centre.
Private Tour
Imperial City, Pagoda : Imperial City, then moving to Thien Mu pagoda and going back city centre by dragon boat.
Boat and Taxi

Language options: English
Price details
£58.83 x 1 Adult£58.83
Paid at activity£5.66
Total
Price is £64.49
Imperial City + Royal Cuisine
  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English

Royal cuisine lunch or dinner : Enjoy the royal cuisine (Menu will be confirmed after Booking)

Private Tour: The ticket and meal are included
No hidden fees
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Royal cuisine: Lunch or Dinner
Imperial city and Meal
Walking and Taxi: See your guide at the meeting point
Taking a Taxi to the restaurant after the Imperial walking tour

Language options: English
Price details
£81.17 x 1 Adult£81.17
Paid at activity£5.66
Total
Price is £86.83

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Imperial City entrance ticket (Applied for Private tour option only)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Imperial City entrance fee: 200,000 VND/person (Applied for Group tour Option)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meals not mention in the option
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tips for guide (optional)

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We do not include entry fee as you may want to buy COMBO TICKET with better value for Citadel and Tombs.
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

The Noon Gate (Cua Ngo Mon)

  • 10m

Thai Hoa Palace

  • 25m

Hien Lam Pavilion

  • 10m

Nine Dynastic Urns

  • 10m

The Mieu Temple

  • 10m

Cửa Chương Đức

  • 10m

Hue Royal Palace

  • 20m

Kiến Trung Palace

  • 20m

Thai Binh Pavilion

  • 10m

Thiệu Phương Garden

  • 10m

Cửa Hiển Nhơn

  • 10m

Location

Activity location

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    The Noon Gate (Cua Ngo Mon)
    • Imperial City, Imperial Citadel
    • 520000, Hue, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Hai Mươi Ba Tháng Tám
    • Hai Mươi Ba Tháng Tám
    • Thành phố Huế, Huế, Vietnam

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