Private Tour from Da Nang port to Hue Citadel & Royal Tombs

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6 to 8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Located on the bank of Song Huong- Perfume River; Hue, the capital of Thua Thien Hue province in Central Vietnam, is 700 km southern Hanoi, 1100km northern Ho Chi Minh City, and only a few miles from the sea. Not until 1945 was Hue the national capital, the political, cultural and religious center of Vietnam under the control of Nguyen Dynasty. Most well-known for its historic values; Hue had been recognized as one of the World Heritage Sites by UNESCO.

Highlights:

- Visit the majestic Khai Dinh Tomb
- Visit the former royal capital of Hue from 1802 to 1945 (the last feudal system of Viet Nam with Nguyen Dynasty), including the amazing:
. Imperial City,
. the Forbidden Purple City and
. the Emperor’s private residence
- Visit Thien Mu Heavenly Lady Pagoda

What's Included

Cold bottles of water & cold towels
Licenced informative English speaking tour guide, other languages are available on request
Entrance tickets
Toll and parking fees
Delicious local food for lunch
Modern air conditioning car or minivan with experienced driver
Personal expenses
Tips & gratuity

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Our professional tour guide and driver will pick you up OUTSIDE the gate (Please provide us with your pick up & drop off time as detailed on your cruise ship schedule). Due to port restrictions, you will need to walk about 10 minutes away from the ship or use free GREEN SHUTTLE BUS from the ship to the gate outside. Please understand there is the port fee if the driver and tour guide picks you up from the ship.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 to 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Hue Imperial City (The Citadel)

    It takes about 2 hours from Tien Sa port to Hue city. Hue Citadel, Hue’s prime attraction, which contains the Imperial City, the Forbidden Purple City and the Emperor’s Private Residence. Hue has been known as the Imperial City of the Nguyen Emperors rising to glory during their reign from 1803 – 1945.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Thien Mu Pagoda

    Thien Mu Pagoda considered by many as the unofficial symbol of Hue, Thien Mu is an active Buddhist monastery with origins dating back to 1601. One of its most poignant displays is a car belonging to a former monk, who in 1963, drove to Saigon and set himself alight to protest against the South Vietnamese regime.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Tomb of Khai Dinh

    The serene Khai Dinh Royal Tomb, designed to blend in with its natural surroundings and built on principles of feng-shui. After seeing the major highlights of Hue and learning about the amazing history of its major significant buildings, we will then begin our drive back to the port and we will have you back at least one hour or more before departure.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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