Hue Imperial City Walking Tour (Kids Half-Price)
Overview
Immerse yourself in Vietnam’s fascinating history with a 3-hour Walking Tour of the Imperial City of Hue and the Forbidden City of Hue. Learn about the founding father of the Nguyen Dynasty - Gia Long Emperor, and the 12 further Emperors that ruled. Walk the Imperial City’s most unique sights such as Phoenix Tower and The Hall of the Supreme. Explore Vietnam’s rich heritage and culture through art, architecture, and history.
Inclusions
- A certified tour guide who absolutely loves Hue
- Bottled water
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: The Flag Tower, Imperial City Thua Thien Huê, Hue 520000 Vietnam
The Imperial City served as the capital of Vietnam, while the Forbidden City was the emperor's private residence with stunning palaces. However, navigating these sites can be tricky. That's why we offer a small group tour of the Imperial City with a knowledgeable guide to ensure you don't miss any important landmarks while discovering the legacy of the Nguyen dynasty. Book your tour now and make the most of your time in the Imperial City today!
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: The Noon Gate (Cua Ngo Mon), Imperial City Imperial Citadel, Hue 520000 Vietnam
09:00 or 14:00 Meet at Lac Thien restaurant. Walk through one of the ancient gates of Hue Citadel, highlights will be The Flag Tower, The Noon Gate Square, and The Holy Cannons – the guide will explain the history of the ancient capital in 1802 and the rise of the Gia Long Emporer.
Stop At: Thai Hoa Palace, Imperial City Forbidden Purple City - Imperial Citadel, Hue 520000 Vietnam
Continue to Thai Hoa Palace (currently under renovation) – learn about the Vietnam War and the Tet Offensive of 1968 – the guide will explain the restoration project being undertaken by the Vietnamese government.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: The Mieu Temple, Imperial City, Hue Vietnam
The highlight of this walking tour, visit The Mieu Temple – learning inspiring stories about the 13 rulers of the Nguyen Dynasty.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Nine Dynastic Urns, near the The To Mieu Temple inside the Imperial Enclosure, Hue Vietnam
Admire the most important artwork inside The Hue Citadel, the Nine Dynastic Urns, created by Emperor Minh Mang in 1836, which is a symbol of the sovereignty of the dynasty.
Stop At: Hue Royal Palace, Thuan Thanh, Hue 520000 Vietnam
Visit the Hue Purple Forbidden City – a maze of palaces that used to be the exclusive living quarters of the Kings and their royal families – the guide will show you hidden spots and tell fascinating stories bringing the history of the palaces to life.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Museum of Royal Antiquities, 3 Le Truc, Hue Vietnam
(Exclusive to our tour!) Museum of Royal Antiquities – see a collection of some of the fascinating and ornate antiques from the Nguyen Dynasty – history will be brought to life with the unique items on display.
12:00 Goodbye. Book now and uncover the legacy of the Nguyen Dynasty today!
Duration: 20 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: The Flag Tower, Imperial City Thua Thien Huê, Hue 520000 Vietnam
The Imperial City served as the capital of Vietnam, while the Forbidden City was the emperor's private residence with stunning palaces. However, navigating these sites can be tricky. That's why we offer a small group tour of the Imperial City with a knowledgeable guide to ensure you don't miss any important landmarks while discovering the legacy of the Nguyen dynasty. Book your tour now and make the most of your time in the Imperial City today!
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: The Noon Gate (Cua Ngo Mon), Imperial City Imperial Citadel, Hue 520000 Vietnam
09:00 or 14:00 Meet at Lac Thien restaurant. Walk through one of the ancient gates of Hue Citadel, highlights will be The Flag Tower, The Noon Gate Square, and The Holy Cannons – the guide will explain the history of the ancient capital in 1802 and the rise of the Gia Long Emporer.
Stop At: Thai Hoa Palace, Imperial City Forbidden Purple City - Imperial Citadel, Hue 520000 Vietnam
Continue to Thai Hoa Palace (currently under renovation) – learn about the Vietnam War and the Tet Offensive of 1968 – the guide will explain the restoration project being undertaken by the Vietnamese government.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: The Mieu Temple, Imperial City, Hue Vietnam
The highlight of this walking tour, visit The Mieu Temple – learning inspiring stories about the 13 rulers of the Nguyen Dynasty.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Nine Dynastic Urns, near the The To Mieu Temple inside the Imperial Enclosure, Hue Vietnam
Admire the most important artwork inside The Hue Citadel, the Nine Dynastic Urns, created by Emperor Minh Mang in 1836, which is a symbol of the sovereignty of the dynasty.
Stop At: Hue Royal Palace, Thuan Thanh, Hue 520000 Vietnam
Visit the Hue Purple Forbidden City – a maze of palaces that used to be the exclusive living quarters of the Kings and their royal families – the guide will show you hidden spots and tell fascinating stories bringing the history of the palaces to life.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Museum of Royal Antiquities, 3 Le Truc, Hue Vietnam
(Exclusive to our tour!) Museum of Royal Antiquities – see a collection of some of the fascinating and ornate antiques from the Nguyen Dynasty – history will be brought to life with the unique items on display.
12:00 Goodbye. Book now and uncover the legacy of the Nguyen Dynasty today!
Duration: 20 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum age is 1 year
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- We ensure that our tour group is small to avoid crowded spaces and enclosed buildings. Additionally, we will make frequent stops at restrooms so that you can wash your hands thoroughly with soap.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Marlene B
April 2023
First things first: The tour was great! We would recommend it to everybody who loves to dive into Hue‘s history. We booked the group tour but got a private tour just for ourselves instead (still for the group tour price), which was great as we could go at our own speed. Tuan showed us around ...
First things first: The tour was great! We would recommend it to everybody who loves to dive into Hue‘s history. We booked the group tour but got a private tour just for ourselves instead (still for the group tour price), which was great as we could go at our own speed. Tuan showed us around and spoke really good English. He is very friendly and helpful. Tuan has a great knowledge about Hue‘s history as he studied history for 4 years. Therefore, he was able to answer all our questions. Little side note: My shoe broke on the way and Tuan even organized, that my shoe got fixed for free! So kind! Thank you! Thank you so much for the great tour!lucialR8790AH
June 2023
Very good tour around Hue Citadel. I would not know everything i know about Vietnam/Hue’s history if it was not this tour. Highly recommend
Very good tour around Hue Citadel. I would not know everything i know about Vietnam/Hue’s history if it was not this tour. Highly recommendQuebec_Thomas
May 2023
We had a great time with My. The visit took us 3 hours. This is a real immersion in the last Vietnam dynasty. She had great explanations and answered to all of our questions. She left us some time alone in the places so it was nice to not feel rush. Her English was perfect.
We had a great time with My. The visit took us 3 hours. This is a real immersion in the last Vietnam dynasty. She had great explanations and answered to all of our questions. She left us some time alone in the places so it was nice to not feel rush. Her English was perfect.Inspiration519914
July 2019
We really loved the tour. We only had one day in Hue and wanted to make the most of it, and we feel we really got to know the imperial city. My’s English and her enthusiasm was perfect - she answered all our questions and made sure we were safe crossing the busy roads. We were very tired at t...
We really loved the tour. We only had one day in Hue and wanted to make the most of it, and we feel we really got to know the imperial city. My’s English and her enthusiasm was perfect - she answered all our questions and made sure we were safe crossing the busy roads. We were very tired at the end - 40 degree heat!!!W7526RTjimb
March 2020
We did 2 great private tours with bee bee travel. First we did the citadel tour with Ms Linh and we learned so much in a really enjoyable way. I think the tour was scheduled for 3h but we took nearly 5 as we asked loads of questions which Linh enthusiastically answered. That tour was so good we b...
We did 2 great private tours with bee bee travel. First we did the citadel tour with Ms Linh and we learned so much in a really enjoyable way. I think the tour was scheduled for 3h but we took nearly 5 as we asked loads of questions which Linh enthusiastically answered. That tour was so good we booked the royal tombs tour the next day! Our guide for the royal tours was Ms My. Like Linh, My spoke excellent English, had a great interpersonal style and explained all we wanted to know. For the tombs we had a bee bee driver, he was helpful with umbrellas as it was raining loads and was a good safe driver who we felt safe with, but unfortunately he did not speak English so I have forgotten his name. Highly recommended.emgitt
March 2020
Our tour with My was one of the highlights of our trip so far. We ended up being the only two on the tour. As an archaeologist and a history buff, we had many questions and a deep interest in Vietnam's history. My was certainly up to the task of a private tour with us. Not only was her knowledge ...
Our tour with My was one of the highlights of our trip so far. We ended up being the only two on the tour. As an archaeologist and a history buff, we had many questions and a deep interest in Vietnam's history. My was certainly up to the task of a private tour with us. Not only was her knowledge extensive, she was also friendly and easy to talk to. We spent three and a half hours just walking around and talking, getting to ask her all the burning questions we've had about Vietnamese history and culture. No topic was off limits. At the end, we were sad to say goodbye as it felt like we had made a friend more than just met a tour guide. Seriously, anyone is lucky to have My give them a tour. If you're interested in Vietnamese history, this is an absolute must.