Hue Imperial City Walking Tour: Citadel & Forbidden City
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Hue Imperial City Walking Tour: Citadel & Forbidden City
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26 Dec
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27 Dec
Sun
28 Dec
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Private Imperial City & Pagoda
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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
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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SGD 106.71
Family-Friendly Imperial City
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Hands-on activities for family: Learn how to make Hue's Kite or the traditional Conical Hat
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Family-Friendly Imperial City
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes: Flexible, approx. 2.5 hours
Imperial City: *See your guide at the meeting point
Walking (No Vehicle)
Family-Friendly Imperial City
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes: Flexible, approx. 2.5 hours
Imperial City: *See your guide at the meeting point
Walking (No Vehicle)
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SGD 101.28
Private Imperial City Tour
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Private Tour: *Meet you at the meeting point
*Entrance fee includes
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Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Main sites at Imperial City: *See your guide at the meeting point
Walking (No Vehicle)
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Main sites at Imperial City: *See your guide at the meeting point
Walking (No Vehicle)
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SGD 79.68
Group Walking Tour
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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)
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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SGD 29.73
Imperial City Sunrise/Sunset
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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)
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)
From
SGD 93.2
Imperial City + Royal Cuisine
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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
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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SGD 147.22
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 FreeMeet 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 FreeStep 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 FreeMarvel 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 FreeSee 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 FreeVisit the ancestral temple dedicated to past Nguyen kings. Discover how royal traditions are preserved in this sacred space.Cửa Chương Đức
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeChuong Duc Gate is one of the 4 gates of the Imperial City, exclusively for womenHue Royal Palace
20 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThe 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 FreeTour 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 FreeThai 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 FreeThieu 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 FreeConclude 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.
Location
Address
1/14/105 Le Ngo Cat Hue, Hue, Vietnam 54000
Provider
Vietnam Legacy Tours
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