Small-Group 2.5-Hour Walking Tour, Hue Imperial City
Learn more about Hue’s grand history on a walking tour inside the UNESCO-listed Imperial City. You won’t struggle to keep up with or to hear your guide as this is an intimate small-group tour. Better understand the beautiful architecture that you see within the walled city, and hear stories from Hue’s past that bring depth and meaning to the old buildings. Upgrade options are a family-friendly tour, private tours, a sunrise or sunset tour, or a meal.
Highlights
- ✓A must-do tour for travelers interested in culture and history
- ✓Learn more than you would touring independently
- ✓Receive personalized attention on a small-group tour
- ✓Entry fees cost extra and are not included
What you'll see & do
- ✓Meet your tour guide at the meeting point, Walk to Ngo Mon gate to discover the symbolic significance of Ngo Mon—the grand gateway used for royal ceremonies and major events during the Nguyen Dynasty.
- ✓Step inside the most important hall of the Imperial City, where emperors held grand court sessions and coronations. Admire its elegant architecture and learn about royal rituals.
- ✓Marvel at this over-200-year-old pavilion, built to honor the Nguyen emperors. Your guide reveals stories of its cultural significance and surviving original design.
- ✓See the impressive bronze urns symbolizing the power and legacy of the Nguyen Dynasty’s nine emperors. Hear the meaning behind the urns.
- ✓Visit the ancestral temple dedicated to past Nguyen kings. Discover how royal traditions are preserved in this sacred space.
- ✓Chuong Duc Gate is one of the 4 gates of the Imperial City, exclusively for women
- ✓The Forbidden Purple City is the name of the third enclosure within the Hue Imperial City, exclusively for the king's family, including his wives and children. Inside the Forbidden Purple City, there are many structures with different functions.
- ✓Tour the newly restored Kien Trung Palace, recently reopened after years of careful reconstruction. Experience the grandeur of imperial residence.
- ✓Thai Binh Lau (Peaceful Palace) was where the king would read books and enjoy the scenery. It is an extremely beautiful structure.
- ✓Thieu Phuong Garden, also known as the Royal Garden, has been restored with extremely eye-catching scenery. It was a place for the king and his family to stroll and enjoy the scenery.
- ✓Conclude your walking tour at Hien Nhon Gate, the entrance used by mandarins, offering a final look at the world of Vietnam’s last royal dynasty.
What's included
- ✓Imperial City entrance ticket (Applied for Private tour option only)
What's not included
- ✓Imperial City entrance fee: 200,000 VND/person (Applied for Group tour Option)
- ✓Meals not mention in the option
- ✓Tips for guide (optional)
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers 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.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Small-Group 2.5-Hour Walking Tour, Hue Imperial City
Learn more about Hue’s grand history on a walking tour inside the UNESCO-listed Imperial City. You won’t struggle to keep up with or to hear your guide as this is an intimate small-group tour. Better understand the beautiful architecture that you see within the walled city, and hear stories from Hue’s past that bring depth and meaning to the old buildings. Upgrade options are a family-friendly tour, private tours, a sunrise or sunset tour, or a meal.
Highlights
- ✓A must-do tour for travelers interested in culture and history
- ✓Learn more than you would touring independently
- ✓Receive personalized attention on a small-group tour
- ✓Entry fees cost extra and are not included
What you'll see & do
- ✓Meet your tour guide at the meeting point, Walk to Ngo Mon gate to discover the symbolic significance of Ngo Mon—the grand gateway used for royal ceremonies and major events during the Nguyen Dynasty.
- ✓Step inside the most important hall of the Imperial City, where emperors held grand court sessions and coronations. Admire its elegant architecture and learn about royal rituals.
- ✓Marvel at this over-200-year-old pavilion, built to honor the Nguyen emperors. Your guide reveals stories of its cultural significance and surviving original design.
- ✓See the impressive bronze urns symbolizing the power and legacy of the Nguyen Dynasty’s nine emperors. Hear the meaning behind the urns.
- ✓Visit the ancestral temple dedicated to past Nguyen kings. Discover how royal traditions are preserved in this sacred space.
- ✓Chuong Duc Gate is one of the 4 gates of the Imperial City, exclusively for women
- ✓The Forbidden Purple City is the name of the third enclosure within the Hue Imperial City, exclusively for the king's family, including his wives and children. Inside the Forbidden Purple City, there are many structures with different functions.
- ✓Tour the newly restored Kien Trung Palace, recently reopened after years of careful reconstruction. Experience the grandeur of imperial residence.
- ✓Thai Binh Lau (Peaceful Palace) was where the king would read books and enjoy the scenery. It is an extremely beautiful structure.
- ✓Thieu Phuong Garden, also known as the Royal Garden, has been restored with extremely eye-catching scenery. It was a place for the king and his family to stroll and enjoy the scenery.
- ✓Conclude your walking tour at Hien Nhon Gate, the entrance used by mandarins, offering a final look at the world of Vietnam’s last royal dynasty.
What's included
- ✓Imperial City entrance ticket (Applied for Private tour option only)
What's not included
- ✓Imperial City entrance fee: 200,000 VND/person (Applied for Group tour Option)
- ✓Meals not mention in the option
- ✓Tips for guide (optional)
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers 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.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.