3-Hours Hue Imperial Walking Tour with Guide
Description
Suppose you visit Hue city and don’t have enough time to visit all destinations. The Hue Imperial City Walking Tour is designed to help you see the most magnificent palace of Hue City. With 3 hours discovering the complex of Hue Imperial Citadel (Hue Citadel, Hue Royal City & Forbidden City), you will be immersed, back to the olden time with our professional tour guide, the stories and mystery history of 13 Emperors, concubines, and eunuchs. Choose between a small group or a private tour for an exclusive experience. Our small group tours offer a relaxed walk through the main sights with plenty of time to take pictures and soak up the history. Si vous avez besoin d’un guide francophone, n’hésitez pas à nous contacter. A surcharge of 10 USD per person applies for a French-speaking tour guide.
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9 cannons that Hue artisans cast in Gia Long’s second year (1803). Nine cannons are considered as one of the most valuable bronze works of art. The ancient nine cannons were placed at the foot of the Imperial Citadel, at the entrance of the Ngo Mon Gate – the imperial city of Hue. During the reign of King Khai Dinh, they were relocated to their current position.
Built in 1833 in the traditional Vietnamese style under the rule of King Minh Mang and used by the Kings for troop movements and ceremonies.
An architectural monument of the Nguyen Dynasty located in the middle of the south face of Hue citadel within the Nam Chanh fortress which is also the place to hang the flag of the royal court.
This Palace is located in the Imperial City area of Hue citadel, which is the coronation place of 13 Nguyen kings from Gia Long to Bao Dai. In feudal regimes, this palace was considered the center of the country.
These are nine bronze urns, located in front of The Mieu Temple in Hue Imperial Citadel. The Nine Peaks was commissioned by Emperor Minh Mang in the winter of 1835 and inaugurated on March 1, 1837.
The Mieu also called The To Mieu built in 1821 by Second Kings of the Nguyen Dynasty – Minh Mang. This is a temple to worship 10 Kings of the Nguyen Dynasty.
In this part, we will admire the residence of the Emperor’s mother, the Royal Library, the Royal Lake, the Royal Garden as well as Royal Theater.
The Forbidden Purple City belongs to a complex of the ancient capital of Hue, which is the center of daily life of the Kings, their Queens, Minor Wives and Cocubines of the Nguyen’s Emperors. The Forbidden City is located behind the Thai Hoa palace, was first built by King Gia Long (1804). In the third year of Minh Mang’s reign (1822), the king changed the name into Forbidden Purple City.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(143)
Great tour with Bem! She was friendly, helpful and full of knowledge on Vietnamese history. She shared it with stories and perspectives that kept it interesting. Enjoyed our time together and highly recommend.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It was truly a pleasure spending time with you. I'm so glad you enjoyed learning about Vietnamese history through stories and local perspectives. Your recommendation means a lot, and I hope to welcome you back to Vietnam for more memorable adventures in the future!
Our guide was so friendly and knowledgeable. A well paced tour with lots of insight into the history
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the tour and found our guide friendly and knowledgeable. It's wonderful to know the pace was just right and that you appreciated the insights into the history. We hope to welcome you back for another memorable experience in the future!
We had Thanh as our tour guide and she was incredible! This walking tour was the best way to see the Imperial city, we started at 7am to avoid the heat of the day. Thanh had incredible knowledge and such impressive language skills to be able to answer all of our questions, she didn't miss a detail, from the tiniest pieces of mosaic artwork to the large gates and thrown. Thanh told us about the history of Vietnam as well as the Kings of Hue and the impact of the wars on the city and buildings. We went around all of the important buildings in a logical way and didn't even notice the walking! We would highly recommend this tour, especially Thanh!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your Hue Imperial Walking Tour with Thanh. She is truly passionate about sharing the rich history and culture of Hue, and we're thrilled that her knowledge, attention to detail, and storytelling made your experience so memorable. Starting early to avoid the heat is definitely a great way to explore the Imperial City, and we're glad you were able to comfortably enjoy all the fascinating history, architecture, and hidden details along the way. Your kind words and recommendation mean a lot to us, and we will be sure to share your feedback with Thanh. We hope to welcome you back to Hue again in the future for more unforgettable experiences!
The stories behind the Imperial City are fascinating and we were very fortunate to have Bem share them with us. We were given the context behind the buildings which made our tour excellent. Thank you so much Bem!
Thank you so much for your kind words! 😊 It was truly a pleasure sharing the stories and history of the Imperial City with you. I’m very happy to hear that the context behind the buildings helped make the experience more meaningful and memorable. Thank you again for joining the tour, and I hope you enjoyed your time in Hue. Wishing you many more wonderful travels ahead! 💛
Our walking tour of Imperial Citadel in Hue was very informative and nice. Bem gave us a lot of information about the place and Vietnam history and culture in general and answered all our questions. We are very happy we did this tour!
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the Imperial Citadel walking tour with Bem. It’s wonderful to know that the tour was both informative and enjoyable, and that Bem could share insights into Hue, Vietnamese history, and culture while answering all your questions. We truly appreciate your kind words and are very happy you chose to join this experience with us!
The tour was fantastic! Really well explained and great timing. Beem has been the perfect guide. Highly recommended.
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed the tour. Beem will be delighted to know you appreciated the explanations and timing. Thank you again for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back on another tour soon!
Wonderful guide Au has an incredible knowledge and ability to share. A truly memorable experience in the Imperial City and Forbidden Palace in Hue. Highly recommend
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear that you had a memorable experience exploring the Imperial City and Forbidden Palace in Hue with Au. His passion, knowledge, and storytelling truly make the history come alive, and we’re so happy you enjoyed the tour. Thank you again for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back to Hue in the future!
The tour was unbeatable. Beem is a fantastic guide who was able to tell us the story of Vietnam as we went through the enclosure, making sense of everything we saw. In addition, he accompanies the visit with a sense of humor and always knew how to answer our questions. Without a doubt, having chosen the tour with her was an incredible success and I can only recommend this tour to everyone who will see the imperial city of Hue. Thank you very much Beem for this fantastic tour!!!
Muchas gracias por tus palabras tan amables 😊 Nos alegra muchísimo saber que disfrutaste el tour y que Beem pudo hacer que la historia de Vietnam cobrara vida de una manera interesante y divertida. Transmitiremos tus comentarios a Beem — seguro que le hará muy feliz saberlo. Esperamos tener la oportunidad de darte la bienvenida nuevamente en el futuro. ¡Un saludo muy cordial!
Very good excursion with Tam who guided me to the imperial city. She speaks very good English and it is a pleasure to talk with her. She also has a talent for taking beautiful photos! Thanks again for everything Tam.
Merci beaucoup pour votre gentil commentaire 😊 Nous sommes ravis d’apprendre que vous avez passé un excellent moment avec Tam et que vous avez apprécié sa compagnie, ses explications ainsi que ses talents en photographie. Nous ne manquerons pas de lui transmettre vos aimables mots — cela lui fera très plaisir. Au plaisir de vous accueillir de nouveau lors d’une prochaine visite !
Great guide who could tell many stories and anecdotes about UN history and citadel Hue
Hartelijk dank voor uw mooie woorden 😊 We zijn erg blij om te horen dat u heeft genoten van de tour en de verhalen over de geschiedenis van Vietnam en de citadel van Hue. We hopen u in de toekomst opnieuw te mogen verwelkomen!
