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Hue Imperial City Walking Tour: Citadel & Forbidden City

5.0

Hue Imperial City Walking Tour: Citadel & Forbidden City

5.0
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Group Walking Tour

Duration: 2 hours
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Group Tour: Small group guided walking tour (Max 8 people) Entrance fee NOT included Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes Imperial and Forbidden City: *Main sites in Hue Imperial City & Forbidden Purple City *See your guide at the meeting point Walking (No vehicle)

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Imperial City + Royal Cuisine

Duration: 2 hours
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Royal cuisine lunch or dinner : Enjoy the royal cuisine (Menu will be confirmed after Booking) Private Tour: The ticket and meal are included No hidden fees Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes Royal cuisine: Lunch or Dinner Imperial city and Meal Walking and Taxi: *See your guide at the meeting point *Taking a Taxi to the restaurant after the Imperial walking tour

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NZD 196

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Imperial City Sunrise/Sunset

Duration: 2 hours
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Tea or coffee Experience: Enjoy tea or traditional Hue coffee inside the Imperial City Private guided sunrise/sunset : *Enjoy coffee or Tea inside Imperial City *Avoid the heat and crowd *Included entrance fee *No hidden fees Duration: 3 hours Main site: Imperial City: *See your guide at the meeting point Walking (No Vehicle)

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Private Imperial City Tour

Duration: 2 hours
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1: 1a 2.Private Tour: *Meet you at the meeting point *Entrance fee includes *No hidden fees Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes 3.Main sites at Imperial City: *See your guide at the meeting point 4.Walking (No Vehicle) 5: 5a

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Private Imperial City & Pagoda

Duration: 2 hours
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Imperial city & Boat trip: Taking a Taxi to go to Thien Mu Pagoda after Imperial City, enjoy the boat trip on Perfume River back to the center. Private Tour Imperial City, Pagoda : Imperial City, then moving to Thien Mu pagoda and going back city center by dragon boat. Boat and Taxi

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Highlights

This Hue walking tour begins at the meeting point in front of Ngo Mon Gate. We will spend approximately 2.5 hours exploring the inner sanctums of the Hue Imperial City and the Forbidden City Hue.
* Thai Hoa Palace: The heart of the Imperial City, where major ceremonies and the Emperor's coronation took place.
* The Mieu Temple & Hien Lam Cac Pavilion: A solemn area dedicated to the worship of the Nguyen Emperors, offering a glimpse into spiritual traditions.
* Forbidden City Hue (Tu Cam Thanh): We move into the private residence of the Royal family.
* Kien Trung Palace: one of the highlights of the tour, showcasing the unique blend of European and Asian architecture, recently accessible to visitors.
* Thai Binh Lau & Royal Garden: Visit the Emperor's private reading pavilion and enjoy the tranquility of the royal gardens before concluding the tour.

Itinerary

  • The Noon Gate (Cua Ngo Mon)

    10 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Meet your tour guide at the meeting point, Walk to Ngo Mon gate to discover the symbolic significance of Ngo Mon—the grand gateway used for royal ceremonies and major events during the Nguyen Dynasty.
  • Thai Hoa Palace

    25 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Step inside the most important hall of the Imperial City, where emperors held grand court sessions and coronations. Admire its elegant architecture and learn about royal rituals.
  • Hien Lam Pavilion

    10 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Marvel at this over-200-year-old pavilion, built to honor the Nguyen emperors. Your guide reveals stories of its cultural significance and surviving original design.
  • Nine Dynastic Urns

    10 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    See the impressive bronze urns symbolizing the power and legacy of the Nguyen Dynasty’s nine emperors. Hear the meaning behind the urns.
  • The Mieu Temple

    10 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Visit the ancestral temple dedicated to past Nguyen kings. Discover how royal traditions are preserved in this sacred space.
  • Cửa Chương Đức

    10 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Chuong Duc Gate is one of the 4 gates of the Imperial City, exclusively for women
  • Hue Royal Palace

    20 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    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.
  • Kiến Trung Palace

    20 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Tour the newly restored Kien Trung Palace, recently reopened after years of careful reconstruction. Experience the grandeur of imperial residence.
  • Thai Binh Pavilion

    10 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Thai Binh Lau (Peaceful Palace) was where the king would read books and enjoy the scenery. It is an extremely beautiful structure.
  • Thiệu Phương Garden

    10 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    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.
  • Cửa Hiển Nhơn

    10 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Conclude your walking tour at Hien Nhon Gate, the entrance used by mandarins, offering a final look at the world of Vietnam’s last royal dynasty.

What's included

INCLUDED

Imperial City entrance ticket (Applied for Private tour option only)

NOT INCLUDED

Imperial City entrance fee: 200,000 VND/person (Applied for Group tour Option)
Meals not mention in the option
Tips for guide (optional)

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Additional information

Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
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 Citadel and Tombs.

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Vietnam Legacy Tours

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