Hue Walking Tour to Imperial City & Private Transfer Service | 2 hours 30 minutes

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Hue Imperial City Walking Tour
2 Adults x $24.00
$48.00
Approx Total
$48.00
Daily Small Group Tour: 2.5 Hours Walking in Imperial Citadel, Forbidden City with Local Expert to learn about Hue History & Vietnamese Royal Culture
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Entry Fee is not included: Entry fee of 200K/adult & 40K/Child to Imperial City. Combo Ticket is recommended if you also visit 2 or 3 more royal tombs.
Pick-up and Drop-off: not include, our guide 'll meet you at 4 cannons of Ngan Gate (Cửa Ngăn). Please note that, there are 5 cannons on other side
Tour Inclusions: Informative & Friendly English speaking tour guide, Pick-up at 4 Cannons Area, Ngan Gate (Cửa Ngăn)

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • For Hue Walking Tour: Informative English speaking tour guide, Pick-up at 4 Cannons of the Cửa Ngăn
  • For Private Transfer: Private Car with Driver, Pick-up/Drop-off in Hue Railway Station / City Center
  • Tips/Gratuities for Tour Guide/Driver if Excellent Service
  • Entry Fee (200k/Citadel, 150K/Tomb OR Combo Tickets)

Overview

Take a Walk in Imperial Citadel and Ruined Forbidden City of Hue Vietnam Learning about Life of the Emperors, Their Wives - Concubines - Eunuchs Learning about history and culture of Hue and Vietnam with a local expert

Itinerary

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    Cast by Emperor Gia Long in 1803. Nine cannons are considered as one of the most valuable bronze works of art. The ancient nine cannons were placed at the at the entrance of the Ngo Mon Gate - the imperial city of Hue. During the reign of King Khai Dinh, they were relocated to their current position.

    10 minutes

  • The Noon Gate (Cua Ngo Mon)

    This is the main gate to go into Imperial City, built in 1833 in the traditional Vietnamese style under the rule of King Minh Mang and used by the Kings for army parade and ceremonies.

    10 minutes

  • The Flag Tower

    Called Kỳ Đài in Vietnamese is an architectural monument of the Nguyen Dynasty located in the middle of the south face of Hue citadel within the Nam Chanh fortress which is also the place to hang the flag of the royal court.

    10 minutes

  • Thai Hoa Palace

    This Palace is located in the Imperial City area of ​​Hue citadel, which is the coronation place of 13 Nguyen kings from Gia Long to Bao Dai. In feudal regimes, this palace was considered the center of the country, and only used for grand meeting.

    10 minutes

  • Nine Dynastic Urns

    These are nine bronze urns, located in front of The Mieu Temple in Hue Imperial Citadel. The Nine Peaks was commissioned by Emperor Minh Mang in the winter of 1835 and inaugurated on March 1, 1837.

    10 minutes

  • The Mieu Temple

    The Mieu also called The To Mieu built in 1821 by Second Kings of the Nguyen Dynasty - Minh Mang. This is a temple to worship 10 Kings of the Nguyen Dynasty.

    15 minutes

  • Hue Royal Palace

    This was living area for 13 Emperors of the Nguyen Dynasty from 1804 to 1945 when Hue was the Capital of Vietnam.

    15 minutes

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    Thieu Phuong Garden is one of four royal gardens in the Imperial Citadel, including Thieu Phuong Vien, Ngu Vien, Co Ha Vien, and Doanh Chau. The garden was built in 1828, during the reign of Minh Mang, in the east, inside the Hung Khanh gate, belonging to the Forbidden City.

    10 minutes

  • Hue Imperial City (The Citadel)

    Hue Imperial Citadel is the Home of Vietnam's last Royal Dynasty, and the complex of the monument is the first UNESCO Heritage Site in Vietnam. In 1802, after Nguyen Phuc Anh founded the Nguyen Dynasty. He became the first King with tittle Gia Long, and decided Hue to become the Capital for the whole Country. In 1804, King Gia Long decided to build Imperial Citadel in the present area.

    14 minutes

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    Thai Binh Lau is a two-story wooden building located in the middle of a rectangular campus 32m wide and 58m long. Located in the northeast of the Forbidden City. Thai Binh Lau was ordered by King Khai Dinh to be built in 1919, and by 1921 it was completed so that the king could rest in his free time, and was also a place for the king to read books.

    10 minutes

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    Duyet Thi Duong is a theater for the king, royal families, mandarins and a place to perform operas for guests and envoys to enjoy. This is also where special festivals are held. Those attending were civil and military mandarins, princes, royal brothers, etc. In 1833 (the 14th reign of Minh Mang), the Nguyen court organized the minting of "Minh Mang Phi Long" coins right at this location.

    10 minutes

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    Located in the east of Imperial city and used every day by government officials to go in and out when they need to go and meet the King.

    10 minutes

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We do not include entry fee as you may want to buy COMBO TICKET with better value for Citdel and Tombs.

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Walking Tour - Hue Imperial City

Published on Feb, 2025

It is worth taking the tour because there are so much history behind the Imperial City and Vietnam. Our guide, Hung was fantastic. He is very eloquent and very knowledgeable. I would highly recommend this tour.

The perfect tour

Published on Feb, 2025

This tour of the citadel and imperial city was amazing. Our guide Nhi was very friendly, profesional and knowledgable. She also gave us time to explore ourselves. Would highly recommend!

Nhi is a TOP guide

Published on Feb, 2025

The Hue Walking Tour to the Imperial Citadel and Forbidden City was an incredible experience, made truly special by our guide, Nhi. From the moment we started, Nhi’s deep knowledge and engaging storytelling brought the rich history of the Nguyen Dynasty to life. She expertly led us through key landmarks like the Nine Holy Cannons and the Supreme Harmony Palace, sharing fascinating insights at every stop. Nhi’s passion for Hue’s heritage was infectious, making the tour both educational and enjoyable. If you’re visiting Hue, this tour with Nhi is an absolute must!

Excellent and fun

Published on Jan, 2025

Excellent walking tour! Nhi was a wonderful guide and storyteller. I learned so much about Vietnams Imperial history and it was fun! Thank you

Informative, Helpful Guide, and Interesting!

Published on Jan, 2025

The tour was wonderful, informative, and interesting showing the highlights of the citadel. The guide was very easy to understand, friendly, and very approachable - she answered any questions we had - no matter how silly it seemed to ask

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