Hue city tour 1 day gives you a one-day royal tour with highlights of what was, for nearly 150 years, the capital city of Viet Nam. While you will be witnessing a large number of well-preserved royal remnants such as the old citadel and court, royal tombs, and famous pagodas.
You will also get a great picture of contemporary urban and rural life in Hue, whether through a dragon boat ride on the Perfume River or by visiting local markets.

HIGHLIGHT HUE CITY TOUR 1 DAY

  • Exploring the History of Hue
  • The Perfume River trip in the morning
  • Visit Thien Mu pagoda – the temple of Lady from Heaven
  • Walk into the Forbidden Grounds of the Hue Citadel 
  • Enjoy Hue Special Food in a local restaurant
  • Go to Royal tombs around the city: Khai Dinh & Tu Duc’s mausoleum
  • Learn how to make your own incense sticks under the guidance of local artisans.
SEDAN
Max 3 people
SUV/ MPV
Max 5 people
VAN
Max 10 people
Hue private car transfer travel from Hoi An to Hue by car
850.000 VND 990.000 VND 1.250.000 VND
Price quoted per car, not per person.
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Detail Hue city itinerary:

08:00 Our driver meets you at your accommodation and starts to take in the tour visiting beautifully constructed places dotted around the town’s outskirts.

1. Experience the beauty of Hue from the Perfume River on a traditional dragon boat. **[Optional]

We get a Dragon boat ride on the Perfume River to go to the oldest pagoda in Hue –  Thien Mu pagoda. We surcharge 250.000/ group (maximum 10 people). If not make 30 mins boat ride, we go to Thien Mu Pagoda by car

2. Visiting Pagoda of the Celestial Lady – Thien Mu Pagoda

Built-in 1601 on the Northern bank of the Perfume River, this famous pagoda is unofficially regarded as the symbol of the former imperial capital.

3. Visiting Hue Imperial City  – explore Vietnam’s rich history and experience the grandeur of the Nguyen Dynasty

Impressive in size and historical value, was for almost 145 years (1802 to 1945) the home of the Nguyen rulers, and the political heart of Vietnam. Its grounds are protected by a fortified rampart 2 km square and ringed by a moat taking its water from the Perfume River. This enclosure is the Citadel, and inside is the Imperial City, with at its heart the Purple Forbidden City.

After visiting Hue Citadel, we will have time for a delightful lunch featuring Hue’s local cuisine. Our driver will drop you off at a lovely local restaurant, where you can choose your favorite Hue dish and savor every bite.

In the afternoon, we continue to visit the royal tomb with 2 architects: a Vietnamese Architect and a Western Architect 

4. Discover the intricate beauty of Khai Dinh tomb – a testament to the opulence of the Nguyen Dynasty.

Built over a period of 11 years, on a steep hill outside of the city, the tomb is a blend of Western and Eastern architecture, with materials and ornaments coming from France, China, and Japan. The Khai Dinh tomb does not look like other contracture, is a built solid house made of steel, and cement.
The entire tomb is surrounded by a wall with big gates make from 4 pillars, each dedicated to a different season. 

5. Visiting Tu Duc Tomb – see its beautiful architecture, gardens, and peaceful ambiance.

The final resting place of the 4th Emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty, The complex features a large lake, pine gardens, and pavilions, as well as a temple dedicated to the worship of Tu Duc King. The main tomb is an impressive structure with a large network of courtyards and gardens. It is constructed of brick and stone with a large central courtyard where Tu Duc lives in his range. 

6. Walking around the Handy Craft village

Thuy Xuan Incenstick village & Conical hat is located near Tu Duc tomb. It is known for its traditional production of incense sticks, used for religious practices. Thuy Xuan village also produces conical hats, which are essential to Vietnamese culture. The village is known for its traditional craftsmanship and the quality of the products manufactured here. You can visit the incense stick workshops to learn about the traditional process of making high-quality incense sticks that have been used for centuries for their therapeutic benefits.

16:30 — we finish the Hue city tour 1 day, Our driver take you back to your hotel.

Take part in Hue city tour 1 day with Hura Cars, we provide valuable insight into how Hue – is known to be the Royal land in Vietnam.
 
SEDAN
Max 3 people
SUV/ MPV
Max 5 people
VAN
Max 10 people
Hue private car transfer travel from Hoi An to Hue by car
850.000 VND
37 USD
990.000 VND
44 USD
1.250.000 VND
55 USD
Price quoted per car, not per person.
Reserve Now & Pay Later

OUR SERVICE INCLUDE

Travel Insurance
Free wifi hotspot on car

Clean and new car with driver (basic English speaking)
A bottle of water/ person
Parking fee & Toll fee

OUR SERVICE EXCLUDE

Combo entrance fee 420.000 vnd/ person (Hue citadel, Khai Dinh tomb, Tu Duc tomb)
Meals
English-speaking tour guide (650.000 vnd/ day trip)
Surcharge 250.000 vnd/ group for option 30 mins boat trip on the Perfume river
Surcharge for pick-up and drop-off at accommodation outside

 

TRAVEL GUIDE

  • You can buy a combo ticket for the 2 key tombs: Khai Dinh Tomb, Tu Duc Tomb as well as the Imperial Citadel for about 420,000 VND (18 USD) at any of the locations, which is far cheaper than paying individual entry fees.

  • This is the classic tour for the tourist who visits Hue for the first time. If you back to Hue, you can make your plan and we can give recommendations.

  • Infant seats are available on request if advised at the time of booking.

  • These are our recommendations for a classic tour in Hue. Not only these sites, but you also change the itinerary to suitable with your style. Please send us your expectation and we give you a quotation for the trip.
  • Other sites that you can visit such as Minh Mang Tomb, Gia Long Tomb, An Hien Garden, Dong Ba Market, Hon Chen Temple, and Thuy Tien abandon water park…

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Tour Reviews

5 based on 6 reviews
5 out of 5
September 26, 2019

Booked city tour around Hue city and make some stop as the tombs , the pagoda and the forbidden city.
A/C , clean in the car and our driver mr. Hung very friendly and helpful. All well done for good trips. Just the weather here too hot for this time. Make call to the gods haha…

5 out of 5
January 5, 2019

I had the best experience in Hue with Pho the driver. He was so friendly and enthusiastic! He was on time and very good in showing me around the city as he drove and tried to talk and created a friendly vibe! He was on time and punctual. Very professional! If I come back here someday I will definitely contact him!
Ofilia Landa

5 out of 5
January 5, 2019

In November this year we visited Vietnam for the first time, we organised for Hura Cars to pick us up at the airport and show us around the area. I would like to thank Hura Cars and our fantastic driver Lyn for the best experience we could have asked for. The driver spoke excellent English and went far and beyond to make us feel welcome and show us the best places in and around Hue. It was by far the best part of our trip, the car was a very modern clean and always clean and tidy with fresh water to drink every day. We not only visited the tourist areas but our driver then showed us other cultural areas you would not normally see including taking us to a coffee shop for traditional Vietnamese coffee which was fantastic. I would have no hesitation in recommending this company to anyone visiting Hue and again thank them for their kindness and helpfulness and will be coming back and using this company again.
Wendy Group

5 out of 5
June 30, 2017

The daily tour of an ancient city of Hue was one of the highlights of our three weeks visit to Vietnam. Perfectly organised, the guide was fluent in English, didn’t overwhelm us with too many details, just right. The group was 8 people, not too much not too little. The set up menu lunch was excellent and actually one of the best dishes we enjoyed during our trip.
We also used the company for private transfers between Hue and Hoi An, and Hoi An to Da Nang airport. Very punctual and reliable.

5 out of 5
June 14, 2017

Discover Hue city tour the best company i have ever seen, places we visited was just fantastic, especial Khai Dinh tomb and boat trip. Everything went perfectly we won’t suffer any problem, prices was reasonable. All of us contributed and enjoyed, culture & landscape made our trip unforgettable. 100 % recommendable to all of you

5 out of 5
December 12, 2016

I joined Hue City Tour 1 day with hura cars and some people. It was a very excellent organizer with professional guide, the lucnh was special with a lot of local foods and everybody ate until they full. It small group so guide controlled very good, he answered any question for us. Everybody in the group happy. High recommend to everybody.

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