Tour Overview

Our local guide will meet you at Lac Thien Restaurant (06 Dinh Tien Hoang Street) to begin the 3-hour Hue Imperial City Walking Tour. Your guide will provide an overview of the Nguyen Dynasty and the Hue Imperial Citadel complex. We’ll explore the Imperial Citadel—including the Royal City and Forbidden City—and its key highlights such as Ngo Mon Gate, Thai Hoa Palace, the Royal Family Temple, and more.

Our knowledgeable guide will share fascinating insights into the citadel’s Feng Shui, architecture, the purpose of each monument, and the captivating stories behind them.

This tour offers a unique opportunity to learn about the royal lives of the Nguyen Dynasty emperors, their concubines, and eunuchs. You will also discover why Emperor Gia Long, the founder of the Nguyen Dynasty, chose Hue as the capital in 1802.

After three hours and half of exploring the Hue Imperial Citadel, the walking tour concludes. You are welcome to continue exploring the complex on your own or return to your hotel at your leisure.

Conclude your tour with a local gift, as a token of appreciation.

What's Included

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