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Hue Imperial City Walking Tour: Citadel & Forbidden City

By Vietnam Legacy Tours
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
The previous price was Rp496.757 and current price is Rp478.309 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

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.
Activity location
  • The Noon Gate (Cua Ngo Mon)
    • Imperial City, Imperial Citadel
    • 520000, Hue, Vietnam
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Hai Mươi Ba Tháng Tám
    • Hai Mươi Ba Tháng Tám
    • Thành phố Huế, Thành phố Huế, Vietnam

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Group Walking Tour
  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English

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)

Language options: English
Price details
Rp368.962
Rp350.514 x 1 AdultRp350.514
Paid at activityRp127.795

Total
The previous price was Rp496.757 and current price is Rp478.309
20% off
Private Imperial City Tour
  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English

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

Language options: English
Price details
Rp989.489 x 1 AdultRp989.489
Paid at activityRp127.795

Total
Price is Rp1.117.284
Family-Friendly Imperial City
  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English

Hands-on activities for family: Learn how to make Hue's Kite or the traditional Conical Hat
The entrance fee includes
No hidden fees
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)

Language options: English
Price details
Rp1.257.825 x 1 AdultRp1.257.825
Paid at activityRp127.795

Total
Price is Rp1.385.620
Private Imperial City & Pagoda
  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English

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 centre.
Private Tour
Imperial City, Pagoda : Imperial City, then moving to Thien Mu pagoda and going back city centre by dragon boat.
Boat and Taxi

Language options: English
Price details
Rp1.324.909 x 1 AdultRp1.324.909
Paid at activityRp127.795

Total
Price is Rp1.452.704
Imperial City Sunrise/Sunset
  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English

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)

Language options: English
Price details
Rp1.157.199 x 1 AdultRp1.157.199
Paid at activityRp127.795

Total
Price is Rp1.284.994
Imperial City + Royal Cuisine
  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English

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

Language options: English
Price details
Rp1.828.039 x 1 AdultRp1.828.039
Paid at activityRp127.795

Total
Price is Rp1.955.834
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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Imperial City entrance ticket (Applied for Private tour option only)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Imperial City entrance fee: 200,000 VND/person (Applied for Group tour Option)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meals not mention in the option
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tips for guide (optional)

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travellers 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.

Activity itinerary

The Noon Gate (Cua Ngo Mon)
  • 10m
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
  • 25m
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
  • 10m
Marvel at this over-200-year-old pavilion, built to honour the Nguyen emperors. Your guide reveals stories of its cultural significance and surviving original design.
Nine Dynastic Urns
  • 10m
See the impressive bronze urns symbolising the power and legacy of the Nguyen Dynasty’s nine emperors. Hear the meaning behind the urns.
The Mieu Temple
  • 10m
Visit the ancestral temple dedicated to past Nguyen kings. Discover how royal traditions are preserved in this sacred space.
Cửa Chương Đức
  • 10m
Chuong Duc Gate is one of the 4 gates of the Imperial City, exclusively for women
Hue Royal Palace
  • 20m
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
  • 20m
Tour the newly restored Kien Trung Palace, recently reopened after years of careful reconstruction. Experience the grandeur of imperial residence.
Thai Binh Pavilion
  • 10m
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
  • 10m
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
  • 10m
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.

Location

Activity location
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    The Noon Gate (Cua Ngo Mon)
    • Imperial City, Imperial Citadel
    • 520000, Hue, Vietnam
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Hai Mươi Ba Tháng Tám
    • Hai Mươi Ba Tháng Tám
    • Thành phố Huế, Thành phố Huế, Vietnam

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