Hue Imperial and Forbidden city in 2,5 hours walking tour

Explore the magnificent architecture of the Nguyen Dynasty on a walking tour of Hue Imperial City. Discover the rich history, culture, and character of Hue with a knowledgeable guide. Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back!

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Hue Imperial City (The Citadel) - This specially designed tour helps you understand the history and architect and many other fascinating insights you won’t find elsewhere.

2.5-hour walking tour in the Imperial City, you will learn:
Why was Hue chosen as the capital under the Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945)?
What is unique about the architecture?
What were the main influences on the constructions built during the Nguyen Dynasty: Feng Shui or weather conditions?
What led to the downfall of the Nguyen Dynasty and many other stories?
All these questions will be answered through this tour. With years of accumulated knowledge and a big passion for Hue, I am confident that you will enjoy this tour.

Inside Imperial city, we will see: Hien Lam Cac Pavilion, The Mieu Temple, and the Queen Mother Residence. Then heading to Purple Forbidden City to see Kien Trung palace, Royal garden.

Important note:

  • If you book the morning tour, you can watch the Changing Guard Ceremony at 8 am in front of Ngo Mon Gate
What's Included
  • Guiding fee
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fee
Additional Information

Matthew will personally be your guide on this tour! This short tour lasts 2.5 hours, exploring the Imperial and Forbidden City inside the Hue Citadel. This program is specially designed to help you understand the following:

  • The history of the Nguyễn Dynasty and Vietnam under 13 emperors
  • The unique architecture from the Nguyễn Dynasty period (1802-1945) and why it was recognized by UNESCO as the first world cultural heritage site in Vietnam in 1993.
  • The fascinating royal life inside the Imperial & Forbidden City.
  • And more…

With his historical knowledge and passion for Hue, especially through storytelling, Matthew will help you understand all these aspects.

Location
Hai Mươi Ba Tháng Tám
There is a ticket booth in front of the Meridian gate. I will wait for you here
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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P4910yxamandah
Jul 24, 2024
Tour recommended by Hue - Highly recommended tour to know the Imperial City of Hue. Our guide was named Dany and he taught us both the imperial city and the forbidden city and told us the story of these buildings and Vietnam. I recommend to know Hue more.
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Lauramiej
Jul 19, 2024
The best guide ever - We had a wonderful afternoon in Hue imperial city. Matthew is a wonderful person and storyteller and he’s English is pleasant and well spoken. We can, with out hesitation, recommend a guided tour with Matthew.
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Lauramie_j
Jul 18, 2024
The best guided tour ever - We just had the best guided walking tour in Hue Imperial city. Matthew is such a pleasant person, with a pleasant voice, telling us all about the many kings and their lives and deaths. He answered all of our questions and gave us such a lively storytelling, that it was like seeing the buildings from the past. We highly recommend supporting the restoration of the monument by visiting with a guide 🙏🏼
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Gordone_m
Jul 15, 2024
Highly informative and well worth the time! - I thoroughly enjoyed my guided tour of the Imperial City and Forbidden City with Matthew. His breadth of knowledge, openness to questions, concern for our comfort (there were five people on the tour) impressed me. Matthew packed a lot into the 2.5 hours but we never felt rushed. I strongly recommend this tour and have already strongly encouraged someone I met here to choose this tour while in Hue.
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Kimbt3280fp
Jul 3, 2024
Awesome walking tour - Matthew was amazing, so knowledgeable and such a flair for storytelling. We very much appreciate his time and expertise. Highly recommend!!
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Monicalq3425gj
Jun 17, 2024
A great tour - Matthew was an excellent tour guide who is passionate about Hue and its history. It was a pleasure to be on his tour, and his explanations really brought the imperial city to life. Matthew was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions along the tour. By the end I wished the tour had been longer!
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Andrew_doublard
Jun 2, 2024
Beautiful surroundings - As one group was full I was put on a private tour which was very generous. Sue kindly avoided crowds and made sure we were in no rush, allowing me to learn as much as possible from her and get the best experience I could. The general area is very beautiful and it was great to learn about the dynasty that unified Vietnam as we know it today for the first time. Thanks :)
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Mayra_k
May 14, 2024
Excellent tour - My 12 year old son and I both enjoyed this tour. Our guides English was easy to understand and the information was very interesting and well presented. It was just the right amount of time followed by free time to explore the grounds palace further by ourselves.
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Dyonnar18
May 11, 2024
Matthew is a phenomenal guide! - Matthew is a phenomenal guide! He has a lovely personality, and is an excellent storyteller. It was such a treat to learn about Imperial City through him. He was very engaging. Matthew also gave us some recommendations for after the tour. I recommend this experience!
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Melissa_w
Apr 29, 2024
Great tour! - Matt was very knowledgeable about the Nguyen emperors and a great tour guide, however I would like to have learned more about the site and life for those living there.
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