Private tour Hue Imperial Citadel 1 day

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

Visit the most famous historical sites in Hue: Imperial Citadel, Tomb, Tiger Arena, and Voi Re Temple. Discover the traditions of Thuy Xuan Incense Village. Find-out local life at Dong Ba market and their spiritual life at Thien Mu pagoda

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bottled water
Lunch
Transport by private vehicle with experienced driver
Professional English speaking guide
All activities
Bank fees for both sides
Personal expenses
Travel insurance

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
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Meeting point
Hue
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 to 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Dong Ba Market

    At 9:00 am, make a first visit at Dong Ba Market - the oldest of its kind in Hue, with hundreds of stalls selling household items, handicrafts, clothing and fresh produce at affordable prices.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Hue Imperial City (The Citadel)

    Then, transfer to visit the Royal Palace which has three perimeters of the rampart, namely from outside to inside: Kinh Thanh (Capital Citadel), Hoang Thanh (Royal Citadel) and Tu Cam Thanh (Forbidden Citadel)• Capital Citadel: This construction started in 1805 under the reign of Emperor Gia Long and completed in 1832 under the reign of Emperor Ming Mang • Royal Citadel: The Imperial City is located in the centre of the Citadel where established highest offices of Viet Nam's feudalism and sanctums honoring the cult of decreased Emperors. • Forbidden Citadel: Located inside the Imperial City, behind the Throne Palace, the Forbidden Purple City is reserved for Emperor and his family.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Tomb of Tu Duc

    Then, visit King Tu Duc's tomb is located in a narrow valley in Duong Xuan Thuong village (currently Thuong Ba village, Thuy Xuan Commune, Hue City). It is one of the most beautiful works of royal architecture of the Nguyen dynasty.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 4

    Heading to Thuy Xuan Incense Village - a pretty village with green trees nestled at the foot of Vong Canh hill and by the Perfume River.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Thien Mu Pagoda

    A trip to Thien Mu pagoda, an ancient pagoda in Hue city, can’t be missed. Its pagoda has seven storeys and is the tallest one in Vietnam. The temple is often the subject of folk rhymes about Hue, such is its iconic status and association with the city. It is regarded as the unofficial symbol of the former imperial capital.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with minimum of 2 paying adults
  • Dress code: clothes must cover shoulder and knees
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