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Explore the UNESCO-listed Hue Imperial City in the heart of Hue on foot with a local guide. Pass through the Ngo Mon Gate, the main entrance, then visit Thai Hoa Palace where ceremonies were held, Dien Tho Palace where the Queen Mother lived, and the Forbidden Purple City, the emperor's private quarters. Through your guide's stories, learn about the architecture and history of the Nguyen Dynasty and the daily life of the royal court and the people of Hue.

Walk with a local guide
and discover the history of the Imperial City
Meet your English-speaking local guide in front of the Hue Imperial City ticket booth and explore the complex on foot. Tours start at 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM, and you can choose a group tour, a small-group tour of about 6 people, or a private tour. The Imperial City entry fee is paid directly at the ticket booth.
Enter through the Ngo Mon Gate

The tour begins at the Ngo Mon Gate, the main entrance of the Imperial City. Your guide explains how the Imperial City was designed and functioned, and why it played such an important role in Vietnamese history.
See Thai Hoa Palace, the ceremonial hall

Visit Thai Hoa Palace, the main hall where the Nguyen Dynasty held its major ceremonies. With your guide, look at key architectural features of the Imperial City, including its gates, gardens and sites linked to the emperors.
Visit Dien Tho Palace and the Forbidden Purple City

Explore Dien Tho Palace, the residence of the Queen Mother, and the Forbidden Purple City, the emperor's private quarters.
Hear stories about the customs, traditions and way of life of the royal court and the people of Hue at the time, and gain a deeper understanding of Vietnamese culture and history.
※ The order of visits may change depending on local conditions.
Walking tour
Local guide
Guide tips (optional)
Please check your mobile voucher via email or the WAUG app.
Meet your guide in front of the Hue Imperial City ticket booth. The meeting time will be sent to the contact details you entered when booking.
Valid only on the selected date and time.
Meeting point :
In front of the Hue Imperial City ticket booth
Hue Imperial City (Đại Nội Huế), Huế, Vietnam
Meeting point guide:
Meet at 9:00 AM or 3:00 PM in front of the Hue Imperial City ticket booth. The exact time will be sent to the contact details you entered when booking.
In front of the Hue Imperial City ticket booth, Hue