Hue Imperial and Forbidden city in 2,5 hours walking tour

Please note that there are 2 options Option 1: Small group tour to Imperial City Option 2: Private tour Imperial city + Garden house + Thien Mu pagoda with boat trip Depending on the option you choose, the itinerary, duration, and price are different. Please read carefully!!! This program is specially designed to help you understand the following: * The history of the Nguyễn Dynasty and Vietnam under 13 emperors * The unique architecture from the Nguyễn Dynasty period (1802-1945) and why it was recognized by UNESCO as the first world cultural heritage site in Vietnam in 1993. * The fascinating royal life inside the Imperial & Forbidden City. * And more...

Meet your tour guide at the meeting point, walk to Ngo Mon gate to get general information about the tour and function of this gate during the time of the Nguyen Dynasty.

Thai Hoa Palace is the next stop. This is the most important palace among the 5 palaces built on a main axis in the Hue Imperial City, used for grand court sessions and the coronation of new emperors.

Hien Lam Pavilion is one of the few remaining structures inside the Hue Citadel. Let's admire and understand more about this over 200-year-old building.

The Nine Dynastic Urns is the collective name for the 9 bronze urns cast during the reign of King Minh Mang.

The Mieu Temple was built to worship the Nguyen Dynasty kings after their death. This is one of the 5 temples inside the Hue Citadel.

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.

Dien Kien Trung has just been reopened after 5 years of being completely rebuilt on the old foundation.

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.

Hien Nhon Gate was for civil and military mandarins to enter the Imperial City to work with the king. This is also where we end the 2.5-hour walking tour inside the Imperial City.

• 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 Citdel and Tombs.

• Option 1: Small group of 8
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  Small Group Walking Tour: Option 1: small group (Max: 8 people) Duration: 2,5 hours Do not include: the entrance fee
  Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
  Imperial and Forbidden City
• Imperial City with Dragon Boat
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  Duration: 4 hours: 2,5 hours walking inside Imperial City 20 minutes at Garden house 20 minutes at pagoda 25 minutes on Perfume River by boat
  Imperial City, Pagoda and more: Imperial City, then moving to Hue traditional garden house and Thien Mu pagoda and going back city center by dragon boat.
  Boat and Taxi

• Option 2: Walking tour, Taxi to garden house, pagoda, boat trip on Perfume river back to city center
• For Option 1: Informative English speaking tour guide, Meeting point at 4 Cannons of the Cửa Ngăn.

• Tips/Gratuities to Tour Guide for great Service
• Entrance Fee (200.000VND/person/Citadel OR Combo Tickets). Kids under 12 year-old: 40.000VND

This tour do not include the entrance ticket.

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by huetoptours.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• This Tour is Rated 4.9 Stars based on 210 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 8 Travelers is accepted for booking.