Top Hue Day Trips

Departing from Hue, this 4-hour tour begins with a 2-mile (4-km) bike ride through the imperial city. Follow your guide along small paths to Bao Vinh, a village featuring traditional Vietnamese houses. Pedal to Dieu De Pagoda, then board a boat for a sunset cruise along the Perfume River. You’re served a complimentary cup of Vietnamese coffee or tea before cycling back to Hue.

Our local guides take small groups (max 8) to family eateries that don't advertise — where cooks have been making the same bánh nậm (flat steamed rice cake with prawn and pork), bánh khoái (crispy Hue-style pancake) and nem lụi (grilled pork skewers wrapped in rice paper) for generations. Eight signature dishes across three hours. These are the foods of Hue, a city where royal cuisine and home cooking have long influenced each other: techniques from the Nguyễn court traveled into neighborhood kitchens, and street-stall flavors made their way back into court banquets. Choose how to move: on foot through hidden alleys, by cyclo along the Perfume River, or by scooter to spots further outside the city center. The kind of tour we'd take a friend on if they came to visit.

Explore Vietnam’s historic capital on this all-day guided excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup, learn about the city’s heritage and culture from an informative local guide and check out landmark sites like the tombs of Khai Dinh and Tu Duc, Thien Mu Pagoda, and the Imperial Citadel. Enjoy a delicious authentic lunch—it’s included in the tour price.

When you see the scenery, you’ll be so glad you didn’t sleep through the journey from Hue to Hoi An. This private transfer between the two Central Vietnam hot spots includes several sightseeing stops to break up the journey, so you can enjoy photos at the Hai Van Pass and Lang Co Beach.

Hue in one private day, at a pace you choose. You travel with a licensed local guide - not a driver - so every gate, tomb and courtyard comes with the Nguyen Dynasty story behind it. The car is yours alone, and every option includes a private dragon boat on the Perfume River, all entrance fees and food. Three ways to spend the day - you pick the tombs: CITADEL, BOAT & ONE TOMB (6 hours) - Thien Mu Pagoda, the dragon boat, the Imperial City, and one royal tomb: Minh Mang, Khai Dinh or Tu Duc. CITADEL, BOAT & TWO TOMBS (8 hours) - the whole imperial day, with Khai Dinh plus either Minh Mang or Tu Duc. CITADEL, BOAT, TOMB & HUE FOOD (6.5 hours) - banh khoai with nem lui, banh uot thit nuong and salt coffee at family-run kitchens, around the Imperial City, the river and one tomb. We confirm timing, route and menu on WhatsApp beforehand, so dietary needs are sorted. We plan around the heat: early starts in summer, shaded stops at midday. Thuy Xuan incense village is free to add.

- Trek through Bach Ma National Park on a day trip. - See the Do Quyen Waterfall, admire mountain views from Bach Ma Peak. - 5 lakes adventure trails, and swiming. - And enjoy a picnic lunch.

You certainly won’t want to sleep through the journey between Hue and Hoi An, as it winds through what’s hailed as one of the world’s most scenic roads. This private transfer between the Central Vietnamese cities ensures you don’t miss a moment of the Hai Van Pass—someone else takes the wheel so you can soak up the scenery. Choose from various routes with stops at My Son Sanctuary, An Bang Cemetery, Lady Buddha, Ba Na Hills, or Marble Mountain.

Make your journey from Hue to Hoi An a memorable Vietnamese adventure with this private transfer service—that includes plenty of sightseeing along the way. Picked up at your desired Hue location (or start in Hoi An!), you’ll sit back and relax during the chauffeured journey, stopping to explore beautiful spots like Hai Van Pass, Lang Co Beach, and more.

See Hue in two different ways on this sightseeing tour by car and by boat. Spend the morning driving to Hue Imperial City, Minh Mang Tomb, and Khai Dinh tomb; and then switch over to a boat for cruise along the Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda and a garden house. Throughout the tour, your guide shares Hue history and culture that you might miss on your own.

See sights often missed on this private tour of Hue’s hidden gems. Leave the route planning up to your guide, and enjoy learning about the history and culture of this coastal city. Stops include an abandoned water park, Vong Canh Hill, the Thien Mu Pagoda, and An Dinh Palace. Cover more ground by traveling on the back of a motorbike, as well as saving you from getting sore feet.

Take a deeper dive into the military history of Central Vietnam on a private DMZ tour from Hue that swaps the guidebook for a local perspective. You’ll check off highlights such as the Vinh Moc Tunnels alongside hidden gems that many visitors overlook, relishing the freedom to take comfort breaks and ask as many questions as you like on this private tour.

This private transfer service allows up to 4 passengers to travel one-way from Hue to Hoi An (or Da Nang)—or to take the trip in reverse. Time is flexible while your driver makes sightseeing stops at Lang Co Beach, Hai Van Pass, and the Golden Bridge in the Ba Na Hills. It’s a stress-free way to travel between destinations and explore the region at your own pace.

Up to four passengers can travel between destinations in air-conditioned comfort with this one-way private transfer from Hue to Hoi An (or the reverse direction). Skip the hassle of navigating Hai Van Pass and have more time to focus on sightseeing. En route, your driver stops at Lang Co Beach, Son Tra Mountain, and Marble Mountain.

See Hue’s most famous attraction even if you’re short on time. This walking tour provides a great overview of the Imperial City in just a few hours. Navigating the complex on your own can be overwhelming—explore the palace more efficiently with a guide who adds context and insight to what you see.

Give the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Hue Citadel (Da Noi) the attention it deserves on a small-group walking tour that promises a deep dive into the rich history of the Imperial City. Your guide highlights and adds crucial context to the most important aspects of the attraction, taking you way beyond guidebook content.

Eat like a local and explore the city streets of Hue by cyclo. You’ll taste plenty of street food and get an overview of Hue’s culinary culture with commentary by a professional and informative guide. Visit Dong Ba Market where you can mingle with the locals. Sink your teeth into a variety of dishes, such as steamed or fried rice dumplings, and slurp up vermicelli soup. Hotel pickup is included.

Land at Hue Airport and after a long flight, make your onward journey easy with a pre-booked private transfer. Avoid all the hassle and queues of public transport, airport shuttles, and taxi ranks and meet your driver at arrivals. Your driver will take you to your car, parked nearby, and drive you directly to your hotel or accommodation in a private vehicle.

Tour some of Hue’s remarkable ancient monuments without getting rushed around by a guide on this private driving tour. Explore Hue’s ancient tombs at your own pace; set your own departure time with your private driver and spend as much time as you want at each site. Walk around tombs to ancient Vietnamese emperors like Minh Mang, Khai Dinh, and Tu Duc, and visit the iconic Thien Mu Pagoda.

With this private excursion, you’ll land at Chan May port and get immediately whisked away on to Ba Na Hills, without wasting time waiting for anyone else. Head to the famous Ba Na Hills (entrance fee extra), where you’ll ride the famous cable car up. You’ll also witness Linh Ung Pagoda, explore old French villas, cross the spectacular Golden Bridge, and more before returning to port.

Hit the highway like the guys from Top Gear on this motorcycle tour of the Hai Van Pass. On this scenic route travel through the countryside of Vietnam like a local, and see fishing villages like Tam Giang Lagoon and discover Elephant Springs where you can take a dip. Ride on quiet roads through the constantly changing scenery, and enjoy the freedom or riding your own motorbike.

Hue City 1 Full Day Tour with Dragon Boat from Hue or Da Nang or Hoi An with many different options. You can choose from some Options Below: - OPTION 1: TRIP BY PRIVATE CAR WITH DRIVER - DEPATURE FROM HUE ONLY. You will Visit: Imperial City, Thien Mu Pagoda, Any 2 Royal Tombs (choose from Minh Mang, Tu Duc, Khai Dinh, Dong Khanh). - OPTION 2: TOUR BY MOTORBIKE WITH DRIVER AND ENGLISH SPEAKING GUIDE: You will visit Imperial City, Thien Mu Pagoda, Vong Canh Hills, Tiger Arena, any 2 Tombs (Choose from Minh Mang, Tu Duc and Khai Dinh). - OPTION 3: PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR BY CAR FROM HUE WITH ENGLISH SPEAKING GUIDE: You will visit: Imperial City, Thien Mu Pagoda, and any 2 Royal Tombs (Choose from Minh Mang, Tu Duc, Khai Dinh, Dong Khanh Tombs). - OPTION 4-5: PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR BY CAR FROM DANANG or HOI AN WITH ENGLISH SPEAKING GUIDE: You will visit: Hai Van Pass, Lap An Lagoon, Imperial City, Thien Mu Pagoda, One Royal Tomb (Choose from Tombs of Minh Mang or Khai Dinh or Tu Duc).

Benefit from the ease of traveling with your own private guide on a full-day tour to the DMZ that divided North and South Vietnam during the Vietnam war (also known as the American war). Depart early from Hue to make the journey by private air-conditioned vehicle to important places such as the Khe Sanh and Vinh Moc Tunnels.

Uncover the secret history and rich culture of Hue on this small-group guided tour. This full-day trip includes guided visits to the 17th-century Thien Mu Pagoda, Hue Imperial City and the Forbidden City, Dong Ba Market on the banks of the Perfume River, the Mausoleum of Emperor Minh Mang and the Tomb of Khai Dinh, as well as lunch and transport around the city and countryside in an air-conditioned vehicle.

Known for its stone-walled imperial citadel and iconic pagodas—and its fabulous cuisine—Hue is a can’t-miss stop on any Vietnamese itinerary. See it in first-class style on this tour, traveling privately across all the city’s most vibrant stops, including the citadel, Thien Mu Pagoda, the Tomb of Tu Duc, and beyond.