3-Hours Hue Imperial Walking Tour with Guide

Suppose you visit Hue city and don’t have enough time to visit all destinations. The Hue Imperial City Walking Tour is designed to help you see the most magnificent palace of Hue City. With 3 hours discovering the complex of Hue Imperial Citadel (Hue Citadel, Hue Royal City & Forbidden City), you will be immersed, back to the olden time with our professional tour guide, the stories and mystery history of 13 Emperors, concubines, and eunuchs. Choose between a small group or a private tour for an exclusive experience. Our small group tours offer a relaxed walk through the main sights with plenty of time to take pictures and soak up the history. Si vous avez besoin d’un guide francophone, n’hésitez pas à nous contacter. A surcharge of 10 USD per person applies for a French-speaking tour guide.

1. 1

   Nine Holy Cannons

   10 min

   9 cannons that Hue artisans cast in Gia Long’s second year (1803). Nine cannons are considered as one of the most valuable bronze works of art. The ancient nine cannons were placed at the foot of the Imperial Citadel, at the entrance of the Ngo Mon Gate – the imperial city of Hue. During the reign of King Khai Dinh, they were relocated to their current position.

2. 2

   The Noon Gate (Cua Ngo Mon)

   20 min

   Built in 1833 in the traditional Vietnamese style under the rule of King Minh Mang and used by the Kings for troop movements and ceremonies.

3. 3

   The Flag Tower

   10 min

   An architectural monument of the Nguyen Dynasty located in the middle of the south face of Hue citadel within the Nam Chanh fortress which is also the place to hang the flag of the royal court.

4. 4

   Thai Hoa Palace

   10 min

   This Palace is located in the Imperial City area of ​​Hue citadel, which is the coronation place of 13 Nguyen kings from Gia Long to Bao Dai. In feudal regimes, this palace was considered the center of the country.

5. 5

   Nine Dynastic Urns

   Pass by

   These are nine bronze urns, located in front of The Mieu Temple in Hue Imperial Citadel. The Nine Peaks was commissioned by Emperor Minh Mang in the winter of 1835 and inaugurated on March 1, 1837.

6. 6

   The Mieu Temple

   20 min

   The Mieu also called The To Mieu built in 1821 by Second Kings of the Nguyen Dynasty – Minh Mang. This is a temple to worship 10 Kings of the Nguyen Dynasty.

7. 7

   Hue Royal Palace

   20 min

   In this part, we will admire the residence of the Emperor’s mother, the Royal Library, the Royal Lake, the Royal Garden as well as Royal Theater.

8. 8

   Stop 8

   50 min

   The Forbidden Purple City belongs to a complex of the ancient capital of Hue, which is the center of daily life of the Kings, their Queens, Minor Wives and Cocubines of the Nguyen’s Emperors. The Forbidden City is located behind the Thai Hoa palace, was first built by King Gia Long (1804). In the third year of Minh Mang’s reign (1822), the king changed the name into Forbidden Purple City.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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