If you have limited time in Hue but would like to visit all the highlight attractions such as Thien Mu Pagoda, Hue Imperial Citadel, Minh Mang Royal Tomb, Khai Dinh Tomb, etc., you should book our Hue City Group Tour– Hue Deluxe Group Tour via Culture Pham Travel.
This is the best Hue City Tour option that will give you a deep understanding of the Nguyen Dynasty Emperors, concubines, and eunuchs, as well as the local culture. The Hue City group tour is such an ideal choice for your budget.
After Hue City, you may be interested in our private car transfers to other destinations, such as:
- Hue Airport to City Center– 13 USD/sedan
- Hue to Hoi An by car– 1,500,000 VND/sedan
- Private Car Hue to Phong Nha– 2,200,000 VND/sedan
- Hue to Dong Hoi Private Car– 2,100,000 VND/sedan
- Private Car Hue to Da Nang– 1,400,000 VND/sedan
HUE CITY GROUP TOUR – HUE DELUXE GROUP TOUR
In The Morning
From around 8–8:30 AM, our excellent Hue local guide and a Hue private car will pick you up at your hotel or homestay in the Hue city center. After that, you will begin an intriguing journey to various must-see attractions in Hue City.
Visit Thien Mu Pagoda By Boat
We start the Hue city group tour by taking a Hue dragon boat to go along the Perfume River to visit the 400-year-old pagoda, Thien Mu Pagoda.
Thien Mu Pagoda, also known as the Pagoda of the Celestial Lady, is an iconic Buddhist temple located on the Perfume River in Hue. Constructed in 1601, the pagoda is a seven-story tower that stands as a symbol of the city. Moreover, it is considered one of the oldest and most beautiful religious structures in central Vietnam.
The pagoda’s serene setting, historical significance, and stunning architecture make it a must-visit attraction in Hue. Our local tour guide will tell you ancient stories and love curses about this sacred pagoda.
Tour Around Hue Imperial Citadel Complex
At 10:30 AM, we will explore the complex of Hue Imperial Citadel, including Hue Citadel, Royal City, and Forbidden City. It’s the former working area and private residence of 13 Nguyen Emperors, concubines, and eunuchs.
Our excellent tour guide will take you to admire the highlights such as Thai Hoa Palace, Nine Holy Cannons, Ngo Mon Gate, Duyet Thi Duong Theater, Truong Sanh Residence, Royal Garden, etc.
Our knowledgeable tour guide will tell you a lot of secrets about the royal life of the Nguyen Dynasty. Besides, they will reveal the significance behind the citadel’s architecture and the function of each monument.
Get A Sight Of the Local Market
Later in the morning, you will drop by Dong Ba Market. It’s the largest market in Hue City. Its open hours are from 4 AM to 6 PM. You can find all kinds of products you like with different classes of quality and prices.
In The Afternoon
At around 12:30 PM, we will have lunch at a local food restaurant in Hue. By booking the Hue city group tour, you will have a chance to enjoy the 5 famous dishes that make the cuisine of Hue famous.
Explore Minh Mang Tomb
At 1:30 PM, after lunch, we will continue the Hue Group City Tour by visiting the Royal Tomb of the second emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty, Minh Mang Emperor Tomb, who had 600 concubines, 142 children, and 78 sons.
This tomb is an exquisitely harmonious blend of architecture and natural landscape. Therefore, it perfectly reflects the philosophical and aesthetic ideals of the Nguyen Dynasty. Built in 1840, this serene and majestic mausoleum complex, with its lakes, gardens, and pavilions, serves as the final resting place of Emperor Minh Mang.
It is such a nice and meaningful tomb, with a lot of stuff prepared while he was still alive. It is only for the afterlife of the emperor. Our tour guide will tell you a scary secret about the burial process at the end of the tomb.
Admire Khai Dinh Tomb
Then, we will visit the tomb of the 12th emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty, Khai Dinh Emperor. It is the smallest tomb but is known as the most expensive and beautiful tomb in the tomb system of the Nguyen Dynasty and around the world.
The Royal Tomb of Khai Dinh is an architectural marvel that blends traditional Vietnamese design with European influences. Built between 1920 and 1931, this elaborate mausoleum features intricate ceramic and glass decorations. Those have stood as a testament to the lavish and unique aesthetic preferences of Emperor Khai Dinh.
Therefore, nowadays, it is one of the new heritages in the world. You would say “WOW, WOW” twice when entering the Thien Dinh Palace in the Khai Dinh Tomb.
Drop By Hue Incense Village
Last but not least on the Hue Deluxe Group Tour is the Hue Incense-Making Village. Thuy Xuan Incense Village is the place where you can learn how to make incense by hand with local people. And if you do well, they will offer you a job there with a payment of one hour and two dollars.
Finally, the Hue City Group Tour wraps up at around 4:30 PM. Then, our private driver will take you back to your hotel in Hue. Thank you for doing the tour with Culture Pham Travel.
Travel Thoughts
- Please be ready in your hotel lobby from 8 to 8:30 AM. Around that time, our local guide will pick you up.
- Please tell us if you have any food allergies upon booking. Plus, a vegetarian lunch is available.
- We will visit Hue Royal Tombs, temples, and pagodas, so please wear proper clothes that cover your knees and chest.
- Pick-up and drop-off locations for the Hue Luxury Group Tour are hotels or homestays in the city center. An extra charge will be applied for outskirt pick-up.
