Hue Imperial City Walking Tour: Citadel & Forbidden City

Hue Imperial City Walking Tour: Citadel & Forbidden City

By Vietnam Legacy Tours

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Free cancellation available
2h 30m
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Overview

This Hue walking tour begins at the meeting point in front of Ngo Mon Gate. We will spend approximately 2.5 hours exploring the inner sanctums of the Hue Imperial City and the Forbidden City Hue.

Thai Hoa Palace: The heart of the Imperial City, where major ceremonies and the Emperor's coronation took place.
The Mieu Temple & Hien Lam Cac Pavilion: A solemn area dedicated to the worship of the Nguyen Emperors, offering a glimpse into spiritual traditions.
Forbidden City Hue (Tu Cam Thanh): We move into the private residence of the Royal family.
Kien Trung Palace: one of the highlights of the tour, showcasing the unique blend of European and Asian architecture, recently accessible to visitors.
Thai Binh Lau & Royal Garden: Visit the Emperor's private reading pavilion and enjoy the tranquility of the royal gardens before concluding the tour.

Activity location

The Noon Gate (Cua Ngo Mon)
- Imperial City, Imperial Citadel
- 520000, Hue, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

Nine Holy Cannons
- Thành phố Huế, Huế, Vietnam

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Group Walking Tour

2h 30m
English

Group Tour: Small group guided walking tour (Max 8 people)
Entrance fee NOT included
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Imperial and Forbidden City: Main sites in Hue Imperial City & Forbidden Purple City
See your guide at the meeting point
Walking (No vehicle)

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time: 14:30

Price details

€18.77 x 1 Adult€18.77

Paid at activity€6.48

Total

Private Imperial City Tour

2h 30m
English

1: 1a
2.Private Tour: Meet you at the meeting point
Entrance fee includes
No hidden fees
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
3.Main sites at Imperial City: See your guide at the meeting point
4.Walking (No Vehicle)
5: 5a

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time

Price details

€50.34 x 1 Adult€50.34

Paid at activity€6.48

Total

Imperial City Sunrise/Sunset

2h 30m
English

Tea or coffee Experience: Enjoy tea or traditional Hue coffee inside the Imperial City
Private guided sunrise/sunset : Enjoy coffee or Tea inside Imperial City
Avoid the heat and crowd
Included entrance fee
No hidden fees

Duration: 3 hours
Main site: Imperial City: *See your guide at the meeting point
Walking (No Vehicle)

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time

Price details

€58.87 x 1 Adult€58.87

Paid at activity€6.48

Total

Private Imperial City & Pagoda

2h 30m
English

Imperial city & Boat trip: Taking a Taxi to go to Thien Mu Pagoda after Imperial City, enjoy the boat trip on Perfume River back to the centre.
Private Tour
Imperial City, Pagoda : Imperial City, then moving to Thien Mu pagoda and going back city centre by dragon boat.
Boat and Taxi

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time

Price details

€67.40 x 1 Adult€67.40

Paid at activity€6.48

Total

Imperial City + Royal Cuisine

2h 30m
English

Royal cuisine lunch or dinner : Enjoy the royal cuisine (Menu will be confirmed after Booking)

Private Tour: The ticket and meal are included
No hidden fees
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Royal cuisine: Lunch or Dinner
Imperial city and Meal
Walking and Taxi: See your guide at the meeting point
Taking a Taxi to the restaurant after the Imperial walking tour

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time

Price details

€93.00 x 1 Adult€93.00

Paid at activity€6.48

Total

What's included, what's not

Imperial City entrance ticket (Applied for Private tour option only)
Imperial City entrance fee: 200,000 VND/person (Applied for Group tour Option)
Meals not mention in the option
Tips for guide (optional)

Know before you book

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transport options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We do not include entry fee as you may want to buy COMBO TICKET with better value for Citadel and Tombs.
In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

The Noon Gate (Cua Ngo Mon)

10m

Meet your tour guide at the meeting point, Walk to Ngo Mon gate to discover the symbolic significance of Ngo Mon—the grand gateway used for royal ceremonies and major events during the Nguyen Dynasty.

Thai Hoa Palace

25m

Step inside the most important hall of the Imperial City, where emperors held grand court sessions and coronations. Admire its elegant architecture and learn about royal rituals.

Hien Lam Pavilion

10m

Marvel at this over-200-year-old pavilion, built to honour the Nguyen emperors. Your guide reveals stories of its cultural significance and surviving original design.

Nine Dynastic Urns

10m

See the impressive bronze urns symbolising the power and legacy of the Nguyen Dynasty’s nine emperors. Hear the meaning behind the urns.

The Mieu Temple

10m

Visit the ancestral temple dedicated to past Nguyen kings. Discover how royal traditions are preserved in this sacred space.

Cửa Chương Đức

10m

Chuong Duc Gate is one of the 4 gates of the Imperial City, exclusively for women

Hue Royal Palace

20m

The Forbidden Purple City is the name of the third enclosure within the Hue Imperial City, exclusively for the king's family, including his wives and children. Inside the Forbidden Purple City, there are many structures with different functions.

Kiến Trung Palace

20m

Tour the newly restored Kien Trung Palace, recently reopened after years of careful reconstruction. Experience the grandeur of imperial residence.

Thai Binh Pavilion

10m

Thai Binh Lau (Peaceful Palace) was where the king would read books and enjoy the scenery. It is an extremely beautiful structure.

Thiệu Phương Garden

10m

Thieu Phuong Garden, also known as the Royal Garden, has been restored with extremely eye-catching scenery. It was a place for the king and his family to stroll and enjoy the scenery.

Cửa Hiển Nhơn

10m

Conclude your walking tour at Hien Nhon Gate, the entrance used by mandarins, offering a final look at the world of Vietnam’s last royal dynasty.

Location

Activity location

The Noon Gate (Cua Ngo Mon)
- Imperial City, Imperial Citadel
- 520000, Hue, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

Nine Holy Cannons
- Thành phố Huế, Huế, Vietnam

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