Hue Imperial City, Tu Duc & Khai Dinh Tombs and Perfume River Dragon Boat Tour - Hotel Pickup

Explore the palace and royal tombs
of Hue, the Nguyen Dynasty capital

This tour picks you up at your hotel in central Hue and explores the city's royal heritage, including the imperial palace, pagodas and royal tombs, with an English-speaking guide. Choose from a full-day tour or a morning or afternoon half-day tour, with small-group and private options also available. The full-day and morning options include a dragon boat cruise on the Perfume River and a Hue-style lunch at a local restaurant, and you are dropped back at your hotel at the end.

Visit the Imperial City and Thien Mu Pagoda

At the Hue Imperial City, once the political and cultural center of the Nguyen Dynasty, walk through ancient gates, palaces and courtyards as you hear the story of Vietnam's last dynasty. Next, stop at a traditional garden house to see local architecture, feng shui elements and the lifestyle of former royal officials, then visit Thien Mu Pagoda on the banks of the Perfume River. This part is included in the full-day and morning options.

Cruise the Perfume River by dragon boat

On the full-day and morning options, enjoy a traditional dragon boat cruise on the Perfume River and a lunch of traditional Hue dishes at a local restaurant.

See the incense village and
Tu Duc and Khai Dinh Tombs

On the full-day and afternoon options, observe traditional crafts and daily life at Thuy Xuan Incense Village, then explore Tu Duc Tomb, known for its peaceful setting and careful design. Stop at Vong Canh Hill for views of the Perfume River, and finish at Khai Dinh Tomb, which blends Eastern and Western architecture.

※ For all options except the afternoon option, entrance fees must be paid separately in cash on site.
※ The sights visited vary depending on the option you choose.