Why choose this Hue tour ?
The national capital until 1945, Hue still retains its imperial charm and many of its building are a testament to this era. Explore the city’s most significant sites with the help of your English speaking guide, such as the Citadel, Tiger Arena, the tomb of King Tu Duc, and experience traditional conical hat making!
Make the most of your Hue adventure
What makes Private Hue City Tour & Perfume River Cruise a unique experience ?
Visit A UNESCO World Heritage Site
Your private, English speaking guide will pick you up from your hotel. Once you’ve exchanged greetings, you’ll transfer to a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle for your exploration of this culturally rich region. The former seat of the Nguyen Dynasty and Vietnam’s capital city up until 1945, Hue is a fascinating city with much to explore! Our first stop is, of course, the Citadel where the last king of Vietnam, Bao Dai, stepped down on August 30th, 1945. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is guarded by an ancient moat and thick stone walls. The vast Citadel encompasses the Imperial City, Forbidden Purple City and the Royal Theatre, so stretch those legs and get ready for a morning of exploration!
Visit the tomb of King Tu Duc!
Making our way well off the tourist track, we’ll visit some locals making Vietnam’s world-famous conical hats.
Next up is the tomb of King Tu Duc, the most popular and impressive of all the royal mausoleums. It houses courtyards, pavilions, temples and chambers. Your tour guide will tell you all about its fascinating history and the king’s life of imperial luxury, from his 104 wives to the unfortunate ending for the 200 burial servants!
Cruise Down Perfume River!
Just before lunch, we’ll visit Bunker Hill which overlooks the Perfume River and boasts amazing panoramic views. The area served as a great military vantage point by providing secret observation posts for the surrounding territory. Many bunkers still remain so you’ll have the chance to get up close and investigate them.
We’ll have lunch and recharge our batteries at a serene nunnery pagoda and then head off for our next destination: Tiger Arena. Tiger Arena is an ancient colosseum where tigers and elephants would fight to the death all in the name of royal entertainment.
The final leg of our tour today takes us to the iconic seven-story Thien Mu Pagoda, the unofficial symbol of Hue city. From here we’ll board a classic dragon boat and cruise down the Perfume River back towards the city, where your guide will take you back to your hotel.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- What to Bring: Sunscreen • Hat • Insect Repellent • Light Jacket
- What to Wear: Please ensure you dress respectfully. Knees and shoulders should be covered at all times.
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Hue City Tour and River Cruise
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Pickup included
- Lunch – please note we can cater for any dietary requirements just be sure to get in touch beforehand.
- All Taxes
- Dragon Boat
- English Speaking Guide
Not Included
- Gratuities
- Personal Expenses
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by MAIKA TOURS.
- 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 5 Stars based on 1 valid reviews on TRIPADVISOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
