Published on Jun, 2024
We have been taking tours all over Vietnam during the past 2 weeks. This tour was by far the best of the best. Our guide, T, was extremely knowledgeable and friendly, and his English is outstanding. This tour began at the tombs of the 2nd emperor and 12th emperor, where T clearly explained the history of the emperors, the history of Vietnam during that time period, and the underlying architecture. We also visited the Citadel/Imperial City and walked through the interior grounds and buildings, while continuing to learn about the history and architecture of the relevant time periods. T took us to lunch at a local restaurant where we enjoyed several foods that are part of Hue's local cuisine. This was one of our best meals in Vietnam. Last we visited the pagoda and took a cruise along the Perfume River. From our tour with T we felt that we gained an in-depth understanding of the local history, culture, and cuisine. We also learned about the more recent history of the city and local customs through T's eyes, having grown up in a neighboring village. We highly recommend this tour with T.