Explore Hue your way with a private car and English-speaking driver. Visit the Imperial City, pagodas, royal tombs, and hidden gems at your own pace.
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Duration 2 – 7.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times
Driver: English
Pickup included: Check availability for details
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Highlights

  • Explore the Imperial City and ancient royal tombs.
  • Visit the iconic Thien Mu Pagoda by the Perfume River.
  • Enjoy comfort, flexibility, and local insights.
  • Discover Hue’s royal heritage with a private car and driver.

Full description

Your driver will pick you up from your hotel in Hue in a clean, air-conditioned private car. Relax and enjoy the ride as you pass through quiet streets, green rice fields, and the Perfume River that runs through this UNESCO World Heritage City.

Notice:
We offer multiple tour options for this activity. Please swipe up to view all options when checking availability and select the option that matches the number of sites you’d like to visit.

* Hue Imperial City (The Citadel) – Walk through the former home of the Nguyen Emperors, filled with ancient gates, royal temples, and colorful gardens.

* Thien Mu Pagoda – The iconic seven-story pagoda overlooking the Perfume River, one of the oldest religious sites in Vietnam.

* Tomb of Emperor Khai Dinh: A stunning fusion of Vietnamese and European design, decorated with intricate glass and porcelain mosaics — truly a masterpiece of imperial art.

* Tomb of Emperor Tu Duc: A poetic retreat surrounded by pine trees and lotus ponds, reflecting the emperor’s artistic soul and love for serenity.

* Tomb of Emperor Minh Mang: Perfect symmetry, elegant bridges, and tranquil lakes represent the emperor’s Confucian ideals and harmony with nature.

* Thanh Toan Bridge & Local Village – Experience the countryside and visit a traditional covered bridge and village market.

* Dong Ba Market – Taste local snacks and discover daily life in Hue.

* An Dinh Palace: Once the private residence of Emperor Khai Dinh, where he lived from childhood until becoming the 12th Nguyen Emperor. Between 1917–1919, Prince Nguyen Phuc Vinh Thuy (later Emperor Bao Dai) renovated it in a European style, making it the official royal residence.

* Tu Hieu Pagoda: Known as the “root pagoda” of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, this peaceful monastery welcomes both monks and visitors seeking mindfulness, meditation, and a serene escape from busy life.

* Abandoned Water Park (Ho Thuy Tien): A fascinating spot for adventurous travelers — wander among dragon sculptures and overgrown lakes that create a mysterious, photogenic atmosphere.

Driver will dropped you off back at your hotel at the end of the trip .

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Private English-speaking driver

Private car

Bottle of water

Local Insurance

Important information

Know before you go

  • Note: Cash only at the Entrance of the Royal tombs & Imperial city.

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