Tours/Hoi An/Hue City Tour From Hoi An- Hue Day Tour From Hoi An
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Hue City Tour From Hoi An- Hue Day Tour From Hoi An

5.0(102)Hoi An1 hour
VIATOR4.8(12)TRIPADVISOR5.0(90)

Description

It is not only a Hue city private tour but also you can admire Hai Van pass, and Lap An Lagoon along the way to Hue. Understand deeply the Nguyen Dynasty royal life of Emperors, concubines, and eunuchs. Learn more about the Fengshui setting, the architecture of the royal tomb, and the Hue Imperial Citadel. Listening to ancient stories, and mysterious love curses about Thien Mu Pagoda. Enjoy the 40-minute dragon boat ride on the Perfume River. Enjoy the best Hue cuisine at an authentic restaurant in Hue. Explore the complex of Hue citadel, royal city, and Forbidden city. Visit the most expensive and beautiful royal tomb of Khai Dinh Emperor.

Tour Options

Hue City Tour From Hoi An- Hue Day Tour From Hoi An
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

15 min

At 7 am, our basic English-speaking driver will pick you up at your hotel/homestay in Hoi An and drive you to Hue. On the way to Hue from Hoi An, he will stop at Hai Van pass for you to take beautiful panoramic photos. (Please note that drivers are not tour guides, their English is very limited, and can not explain the attraction information, upon arrival at Hue, we will pick up our local guide who is knowledgeable and speaks excellent English to do Hue city private tour).

10 min

Next, our driver will stop at the Hai Van pass foot, the ideal place for you to admire and capture some famous and fabulous photos of Lang Co beach.

60 min

Around 10 am, you will arrive in Hue city, we will pick up our local guide to start the Hue City Private Tour. First, we will take a dragon boat to go along the Perfume River to explore Thien Mu pagoda. It is the most sacred and beautiful pagoda in Vietnam built-in 1601. Our local guide will tell you some myths about this holy pagoda and the love curse.

Admission included120 min

After that, we will explore the working place, the residence of 13 emperors of the Nguyen dynasty. We will explore Hue Citadel, Hue Royal City, and Hue Forbidden city. Our local guide will tell you some interesting stories about the emperors, concubines, and eunuchs.

Admission included60 min

We will have a lovely lunch at a local food restaurant in Hue. We will enjoy all the Hue specialties. After lunch, we will explore the burial of the 12th emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty- Khai Dinh Tomb. Khai Dinh Tomb is known as the most beautiful and expensive royal tombs of the Nguyen dynasty and in the world. You will say twice "WOW WOW" because of its beauty. After all, we will say goodbye to our local guide, our driver will drive you back to your hotel in Hoi An. Tour ends.

Highlights

English speaking local tour guide
Lunch
Dragon boat trip on the Perfume River.
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle

What's included

Included
English speaking local tour guide
Lunch
Dragon boat trip on the Perfume River.
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
Personal expenses, Gratuities

Pickup Locations & Times

We will pick you up at your hotel in Da Nang or Hoi An. Please provide your hotel name, address, and Whatsapp number so we can easily pick you up.

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • 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 spinal injuries
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Reviews(102)

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cedward31
July 12, 2026
Wonderful!

Mr. Duc was punctual and accommodating. He gave us minimal information at each stop, but just enough for us to understand and enjoy. Ms. Fi was informative and allowed us time to explore at our pace. She also offered to take photos for us. Lunch was amazing and provided a variety of tastes. I would highly recommend Ms. Fi for any tour!

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Kylie_H
June 17, 2026
Wonderful day!

This experience was the highlight of my stay in Central Vietnam! Both the driver, Mr. Hoa, and guide, Phi, were incredible and had so much knowledge to share. I also very much appreciated how personable and accommodating they were given the heat level, rearranging the order of activities, and also providing water and an umbrella to ensure I was well taken care of. Can’t forget to mention that the included lunch was delicious - I was able to try several dishes, all amazing. This is a tour I will recommend to anyone visiting in the future. I’m excited to return to Hue again and continue learning more about the history and culture of Vietnam.

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tmac4CO82
May 12, 2026
A long day but worth it!

The city of Hue is amazing, and even though we only got a small taste of it, Ms. Van made such an impression on us that we’re already convinced Hue will be the centerpiece of our next trip to Vietnam. As others have mentioned, this is a LONG day whether you’re departing from Da Nang or Hoi An — but it is absolutely worth it if you have the time. Our trip from Hoi An started at 7:30 a.m. and we returned just before 6:00 p.m., made possible in large part by the fantastic driving skills of Mr. Hao. Driving in Vietnam is truly something to behold and definitely not for the faint of heart, but with Hao behind the wheel we felt completely safe the entire time. He also made the journey genuinely enjoyable with his warm personality and great company. Ms. Van was simply incredible — the perfect blend of knowledge, intelligence, and kindness. Through her storytelling and deep understanding of the history of Vietnam, Hue, and the royal family, she gave us a far richer appreciation not only of the places we visited, but also of the people and culture. Thank you both for an unforgettable day!

Operator response

Morning, Mac. So wonderful to hear that we are one of the parts to make your trip worth it like this. Thanks for your nice words, our team has more motivation to continue to accompany the next customers and share interesting stories about our lovely country. 🤍

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shawnmS2546FJ
May 8, 2026
Hue tour from Hoi An

Long day but worth it. The Citadel and Forbidden City were beautiful. Our guide, Ms. Vân, was knowledgeable and friendly. We had a wonderful lunch proper to returning to Hoi An. Would defined recommend!

Operator response

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback, and we wish you a great time in Vietnam. All the best to you and your family.

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Anton_B
March 22, 2026
To Hue from Hoi An

Hue the ancient capital is a must to understand the history of the country as explained by an excellent guide Lam

Operator response

Thanks so much, we are so happy to hear you are satisfied with Ms. Lam. 🤍

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peter h
March 20, 2026
An amazing day trip

This is a long day but well worth it A long drive to Hue but some very scenic roads and had a couple of stops for photos and refreshments. The driver,Mr Hoang was very accommodating and thoughtful. He made the journey seem shorter, and we felt very safe with his standard of driving. Excellent. Once in Hue, we picked up our guide, Ms Trinh - Lotus She is an amazing guide and very professional and friendly and personable. She was very knowledgeable and made the day special. Dragon boat ride and lovely food. A very special day

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F761HCwilliamg
March 17, 2026
Fantastic visit of Hue with Tony

Our guide Tony has made this experience very nice: knowledgable, kind, patient and enthusiastic, he walked us through the highlights of Hue. We would not have understood half of what we saw without him

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Kplomas
February 11, 2026
Hue, the former capital of Vietnam, rich in royal history.

Although a rainy day, our guide Ms. Ly (Lily) and driver Mr. Luyen, made the most of our day. We were picked up in Da Nang for approx. a 2 hour drive to Hue where we met Ms. Ly. We visited temples, the palace, the Pagoda and took a dragon boat ride on the river. Lunch was at a local restaurant and was a great experience on its own. We could not have asked for a better, more informative guide. Our driver was with us from 9am pickup until dropping us back in Da Nang around 7:30pm....great value for our day.

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dianelD2437JJ
February 9, 2026
Great Visit to Hue City

We had a great day visiting Hue City. Our driver, Mr. Hao, was very engaging on our trip from Hoi An and back again, answering our questions and sharing information about his country. Fi, our tour guide, was very knowledgeable and explained, very patiently, the history of the region. I would recommend this tour to anyone interested in history!

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G2562AEphiliph
January 22, 2026
Hoi An to Phong Nha

This was a great service. Mr Hau took us from Hoi An to Phong Nha with stops at the Vihn Moc tunnels and the Hue citadel along the way.

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