Discover the charm of Hue Imperial City with a convenient private transfer from Chan May Port. This tour is designed for cruise passengers who want to explore the ancient capital of Vietnam in comfort and return on time to their ship.
Pick-up & Drop-off: Right at Chan May Port (Viking, Celebrity, Royal Caribbean, and other cruises).
Travel Time: ~1.5 hours along a scenic coastal road with really nice view
Highlights in Hue:
Imperial Citadel – the UNESCO World Heritage Site and former residence of Nguyen Emperors.
Thien Mu Pagoda – the iconic 7-story pagoda by the Perfume River.
Khai Dinh or Tu Duc Royal Tomb – unique architecture blending Eastern & Western styles.
Local lunch with Hue specialties (optional).
This Chan May Port to Hue City Tour is perfect for travelers who want to experience Vietnam’s history, architecture, and culture within a single day. With flexible itineraries, professional service, and guaranteed on-time return to your cruise ship.
Hotel pick-up is offered for this tour. Note: if you are booking within 24 hours of the tour/activity departure time, we cannot guarantee hotel pick-up. Once your purchase is complete, we will send you complete contact information (phone number, email address, etc.) for our local operator to organize pick-up arrangements. Please pay extra cost 20 usd/ car if you hotel in Ana Mandara or Banyan Tree Lăng co
Pick up at the entrance outside Chan May Port
Spend 1 to 1.5 hours wandering the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hue Citadel, where you’ll get an up close look at the former Imperial Palace. Your guide will take you through the hallways, temples and tombs that were modeled after Beijing’s Forbidden City. Your knowledgeable guide will share insights and information about the striking complex, which was once a part of the Nguyen Empire. Damaged during the Tet Offensive and bombed by international troops, the once regal structure is today in mostly ruins. Learn about local efforts to restore this Vietnamese icon to its original splendor on your tour.
Enjoy a traditional lunch at a local restaurant before touring the Emperor’s residence, located just outside of Hue. Two of the most famous Royal Tombs—Tu Doc Tomb and Khai Dinh Tomb—are located here. Wander the temples, courtyards, tombs and pavilions tucked amid lush pine forests with your guide and learn about the Nguyen Dynasty before your tour ends are you are transported by private vehicle back to your hotel
Visit Thien Mu Pagoda
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