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Hue Imperial City Walking Tour: Citadel & Forbidden City
(340) Reviews
Thành phố Huế
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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We do not include entry fee as you may want to buy COMBO TICKET with better value for Citadel and Tombs.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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 v...
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Imperial City entrance ticket (Applied for Private tour option only)
Imperial City entrance fee: 200,000 VND/person (Applied for Group tour Option)
Meals not mention in the option
Tips for guide (optional)
Meeting Points
Departure
Nine Holy Cannons
Tour guide will wait for you at the 4 cannons.
Return
46 Đinh Công Tráng
Hue Imperial City Walking Tour: Citadel & Forbidden City
(340) Reviews
Thành phố Huế
About
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 v...
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Imperial City entrance ticket (Applied for Private tour option only)
Imperial City entrance fee: 200,000 VND/person (Applied for Group tour Option)
Meals not mention in the option
Tips for guide (optional)
Meeting Points
Departure
Nine Holy Cannons
Tour guide will wait for you at the 4 cannons.
Return
46 Đinh Công Tráng
Itinerary
1
The Noon Gate (Cua Ngo Mon)
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 minutes
2
Thai Hoa Palace
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 minutes
3
Hien Lam Pavilion
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 minutes
4
Nine Dynastic Urns
See the impressive bronze urns symbolizing the power and legacy of the Nguyen Dynasty’s nine emperors. Hear the meaning behind the urns.
10 minutes
5
The Mieu Temple
Visit the ancestral temple dedicated to past Nguyen kings. Discover how royal traditions are preserved in this sacred space.
10 minutes
6
Cửa Chương Đức
Chuong Duc Gate is one of the 4 gates of the Imperial City, exclusively for women
10 minutes
7
Hue Royal Palace
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 minutes
8
Kiến Trung Palace
Tour the newly restored Kien Trung Palace, recently reopened after years of careful reconstruction. Experience the grandeur of imperial residence.
20 minutes
9
Thai Binh Pavilion
Thai Binh Lau (Peaceful Palace) was where the king would read books and enjoy the scenery. It is an extremely beautiful structure.
10 minutes
10
Thiệu Phương Garden
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 minutes
11
Cửa Hiển Nhơn
Conclude your walking tour at Hien Nhon Gate, the entrance used by mandarins, offering a final look at the world of Vietnam’s last royal dynasty.
