Hue Imperial City Walking Tour: Citadel & Forbidden City

Name: Hue Imperial City Walking Tour: Citadel & Forbidden City
Brand: Viator
Price: 26 USD
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Rating: 4.9 (360 reviews)

4.9(360)2 hr 30 minEnglishBook 1 hour aheadHue, Vietnam

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This Hue walking tour begins at the meeting point in front of Ngo Mon Gate. We will spend approximately 2.5 hours exploring the inner sanctums of the Hue Imperial City and the Forbidden City Hue. * Thai Hoa Palace: The heart of the Imperial City, where major ceremonies and the Emperor's coronation took place. * The Mieu Temple & Hien Lam Cac Pavilion: A solemn area dedicated to the worship of the Nguyen Emperors, offering a glimpse into spiritual traditions. * Forbidden City Hue (Tu Cam Thanh): We move into the private residence of the Royal family. * Kien Trung Palace: one of the highlights of the tour, showcasing the unique blend of European and Asian architecture, recently accessible to visitors. * Thai Binh Lau & Royal Garden: Visit the Emperor's private reading pavilion and enjoy the tranquility of the royal gardens before concluding the tour.

Included

Imperial City entrance ticket (Applied for Private tour option only)

Not included

Imperial City entrance fee: 200,000 VND/person (Applied for Group tour Option)
Meals not mention in the option
Tips for guide (optional)

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What you'll do

The Noon Gate (Cua Ngo Mon)
Imperial City, Imperial Citadel, Hue, Vietnam
Meet your tour guide at the meeting point, Walk to Ngo Mon gate to discover the symbolic significance of Ngo Mon—the grand gateway used for royal ceremonies and major events during the Nguyen Dynasty.
10 min
Thai Hoa Palace
Imperial City, Forbidden Purple City - Imperial Citadel, Hue, Vietnam
Step inside the most important hall of the Imperial City, where emperors held grand court sessions and coronations. Admire its elegant architecture and learn about royal rituals.
25 min
Marvel at this over-200-year-old pavilion, built to honor the Nguyen emperors
Your guide reveals stories of its cultural significance and surviving original design.
10 min
See the impressive bronze urns symbolizing the power and legacy of the Nguyen Dynasty’s nine emperors
Hear the meaning behind the urns.
10 min
The Mieu Temple
Imperial City, Hue, Vietnam
Visit the ancestral temple dedicated to past Nguyen kings. Discover how royal traditions are preserved in this sacred space.
10 min
Chuong Duc Gate is one of the 4 gates of the Imperial City, exclusively for wome
n
10 min
Hue Royal Palace
Thuan Thanh, Hue, Vietnam
The Forbidden Purple City is the name of the third enclosure within the Hue Imperial City, exclusively for the king's family, including his wives and children. Inside the Forbidden Purple City, there are many structures with different functions.
20 min
Tour the newly restored Kien Trung Palace, recently reopened after years of careful reconstruction
Experience the grandeur of imperial residence.
20 min
Thai Binh Lau (Peaceful Palace) was where the king would read books and enjoy the scenery
It is an extremely beautiful structure.
10 min
Thieu Phuong Garden, also known as the Royal Garden, has been restored with extremely eye-catching scenery
It was a place for the king and his family to stroll and enjoy the scenery.
10 min
Conclude your walking tour at Hien Nhon Gate, the entrance used by mandarins, of
fering a final look at the world of Vietnam’s last royal dynasty.
10 min

Meeting and pickup

4 locations

Pickup details

Tour guide will wait for you at the 4 cannons.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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

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