Hue War Revolution: From French Rule to American War

This tour offers a unique perspective by blending Hue’s French colonial heritage with powerful stories from the Vietnam War, all told through the lens of local experience. Instead of focusing only on famous landmarks, it takes you to meaningful sites such as colonial-era buildings, the Quốc Học stele, and hidden wartime bunkers, where history feels more personal and real. By connecting past events with everyday life in Hue today, and guided by local storytelling, the tour provides a deeper, more human understanding of the city beyond what you’ll find in guidebooks.

1. 1

   Stop 1

   10 min

   You will meet our guide at DMZ Bar for a brief introduction to the DMZ and Hue City’s strategic role during the Vietnam War.

2. 2

   Hue

   30 min

   The Religious Protest against the Ngo Dinh Diem Regime

3. 3

   Hue

   30 min

   During your visit, you’ll learn about the Anti-Tax Movement of 1908, when local farmers and scholars rose up against heavy colonial taxes and harsh policies. As we explore the area, our guide will share stories of the protests, the people who led them, and how this movement reflected the resilience and determination of the Vietnamese people in their fight for justice

4. 4

   Hue

   30 min

   Memorial relic of Uncle Ho's participation in the anti-tax movement at the Central Embassy, Hue In April 1908, there was a protest demanding tax reduction by the people of Thua Thien Hue. The protest took place from April 9, 1908 and climaxed on April 11, 1908 when farmers from 6 districts gathered to surround the Nunciature Palace to make demands. President Ho Chi Minh was still a student at that time, along with a number of other Quoc Hoc students who also joined the anti-tax protest group; "Uncle Ho" used his knowledge of French to help people as an interpreter. The Nunciature Palace no longer exists today, it was completely ruined in 1945. To remember this place, which witnessed the first patriotic actions of President Ho Chi Minh, the Ho Chi Minh Thua Thien Hue Museum Thien Hue erected a symbol of Nguyen Tat Thanh (President Ho Chi Minh) participating in the anti-tax movement in 1908 to commemorate

5. 5

   Hue

   15 min

   Then, continue your journey through Hue’s French colonial heritage with a visit to a traditional French villa, followed by Le Ba Dang Art Museum, where art meets history in a beautifully preserved colonial building

6. 6

   Hue

   10 min

   Then, continue your journey through Hue’s French colonial heritage with a visit to a traditional French villa, Quoc Hoc High School;

7. 7

   Hue

   10 min

   The tour concludes at Hue Railway Station, a historic landmark reflecting the legacy of French infrastructure in the city.

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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