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Give the UNESCO-listed Imperial City the attention it deserves on a full-day sightseeing tour of Hue that takes you beyond the guidebook. With your guide taking care of navigating and translating, you'll visit Dong Ba Market; take a dragon boat ride to Thien Mu Pagoda; and tour the Hue Royal Antiquities Museum and kings’ tombs with your guide.

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.

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.

Easy transfers, private transport, and a professional, friendly guide add to the charm of historic Hue on this day-long tour that picks you up right from port. Visit some of the temples, royal tombs, palaces, pavilions, and other architectural marvels that define this ancient city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site once home to Vietnam’s Imperial Capital.

Rather than exploring as part of a huge group, receive personalized attention on a small-group tour of Hue, the historical capital of Vietnam. Ideal for first-time visitors and time-pressed travelers, this tour transports you between dispersed landmarks, including the Thien Mu Pagoda and the far-flung Tomb of Khai Dinh, and ensures you benefit from the insider knowledge of your guide.

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.

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.

Arrive in Phu Bai airport,  the easy and stylish way with this private transfer from Phu Bai international Airport to your residence or hotel in Hue city. Skip the stress of airport taxis and shared shuttles, and hop into a private luxury car right after your arrival. A friendly and professional driver will greet you after baggage claim and deliver you directly to the door of your accommodation in Hue city

Bypass the taxis and xe oms and get to Hue’s Phu Bai International Airport worry-free, with your own private driver scheduled to pick you up exactly when you need. Met right at your hotel, you’ll hand off your luggage and hop in for a safe, comfortable ride to the airport—always direct and right on time.

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.

Travel like a local in Hue on the back of a motorbike, avoiding traffic and enjoying stunning views of the countryside. Leave the city behind and experience local life as you stop in rural villages, visit a traditional food market, and see sights like Thien Mu Pagoda and the American Bunker Hill. Along the way, meet the locals and take part in traditional Vietnamese practices such as making incense and conical hats.

Hue’s Imperial City is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a rich history, but exploring alone means you can miss out on context that’s sure to enrich your experience. This private walking tour of Hue Citadel (Da Noi) not only lets you explore the site at your own pace, but takes you beyond the guidebook with commentary from your guide.

Experience Hue City and its surroundings as locals do - by motorbike with Driver Riding over the distinctive Thanh Toan Covered Bridge to visit a nearby market Explore Former American Base & Chin Ham Bunker to learn about the Vietnam War Learning how local making Traditional Conical Hat & Perfume Incense Sticks Learn the brutality of the Tiger - Elephant Arena (the only Colosium in Vietnam)

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.

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.

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.

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.

• Experience Hue, its surroundings by bicycle/Motorbike & Dragon Boat • Learning about Life of the Emperors; their wives, concubines & eunuch • Exploring the oldest & most sacred temple of Hue - Thien Mu Pagoda • Visiting the Best Tombs of Emperors to learn about Vietnamese royalty

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.

Cross off all of Hue’s best sights with this private shore excursion. Your English-speaking driver at the wheel, you’ll head straight for the city’s icons: the Hue Citadel, an ancient complex used through the Nguyen dynasty; the seven-story Thien Mu Pagoda, a Buddhist monastery and masterpiece; and the city’s famous royal tombs, each an architectural gem. You’ll cruise the Perfume River and have time for a fresh Vietnamese lunch, too.

See where the Nguyen Dynasty ruled Vietnam during this half-day tour of the Imperial City of Hue and the Forbidden Purple City. Your informative guide provides a glimpse of this major historical complex, once a foremost cultural and religious center and now a UNESCO World Heritage site. You’ll ride a dragon boat on the Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda (Heavenly Lady Pagoda) and visit the Hue Royal Antiquities Museum. Round-trip hotel transport by minivan included.

If you’re planning to travel one way from Hue to Hoi An, this motorbike tour is ideal for motorcycle riders who want to stop at points of interest along the way. Enjoy free time for swimming at Elephant Springs, make a photo stop at Lang Co Beach, motor over Hai Van pass and glimpse the Marble Mountains. A seafood lunch and private driver-guide are included in your approximate 8-hour tour.

Whether you’re vegan, vegetarian, flexitarian, or just plain curious, take a journey into a style of Vietnamese food that’s hard to find without a guide: vegetarian Hue cuisine. Riding pillion on a scooter with a female driver, sample imperial vegetarian cakes, a veggie hotpot, pancakes, salads, and a feast of 20 different sweet soups. Wrap up the evening with a private tour of Hue by night.

Hit the ‘links’ while visiting Vietnam thanks to this golf excursion to Hanoi’s Chi Linh Star Golf and Country Club. Play 18 holes at a golf course known as one of Vietnam’s best, enjoying the challenge of fairways and greens designing using both Asian- and Western-style landscaping. All entrance fees, 18 holes of golf, guide, and round-trip hotel transport are included.