Day Trips in Hue: The 9 Worth Your Day

1.Hue Imperial Day Trip, Hai Van Pass Train, & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 619 reviews · from $58Our pick

Travel from Da Nang to Hue by train across the Hai Van Pass, then visit the Imperial City, Thien Mu Pagoda, and Khai Dinh Tomb. An English-speaking guide such as Mariana, Oanh, Sky, or Tom leads the day, with lunch, air-conditioned transfers, water, and hotel pickup included.

“Mariana was absolutely amazing. She gave us so much interesting info about Vietnam's history and also explained it in a fun way with pop quizzes throughout the trip. She would also check in on us personally and it was just overall a great day with her. It was also super hot since it's the middle of May now but she was very understanding and also let us know where would have air conditioning or not. She also ensured that she gave her talks in a shaded and cool area.”

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2.Hoi An/Da Nang : Private Day Trip to Imperial City – Hue

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 125 reviews · 10 hours · from $19Top rated

This 10-hour private trip links Hoi An or Da Nang with Hue by car, stopping at Hai Van Pass, Lang Co, Lap An Lagoon, Khai Dinh Tomb, Thien Mu Pagoda, and the Imperial City. Your English-speaking driver, such as Vy, Trung, Johny, or Sang Ho, handles the driving and local tips, while you set the pace. Entrance tickets, food, and a tour guide are not included.

“Super nice! Than was a very good guide all along the day. From his good english to his spot recommendations, everything was top notch. The tour itself is very nice and not too tiring. Highly recommend.”

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3.Hue City 1 Day Guided Tours from Da Nang City

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 100 reviews · from $56

Travel from Da Nang to Hue with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, lunch, water, transport, and entrance fees included. The day covers Khai Dinh Tomb, Thien Mu Pagoda, and Hue Imperial City. Guide Dee has led some departures, but staff can vary. Expect a long road day, with pickup around 7:30 to 8:30 and roughly nine hours away.

“Agent called on wrong date. Tour started half hour late without informing. The bus was too small and aircon not working well”

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4.Hue city tour 1 day from Da Nang / Hoi An

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 92 reviews · from $69

Travel from Hoi An or Da Nang to Hue with a guide such as Loan, Ray, Gom, or Kong. You’ll cross Hai Van Pass, stop at Lap An Lagoon, eat lunch, see Thien Mu Pagoda, Khai Dinh Tomb, and the Imperial Citadel, then return by air-conditioned vehicle.

“A great way to visit Hue and be told about its history. The places you visit are fantastic and a must see when visiting Vietnam”

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5.Imperial City of Hue Day Trip with Lunch and Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 55 reviews · from $51

Travel from Da Nang to Hue with an English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, lunch, and admission included. Visit Khai Dinh Tomb, Thien Mu Pagoda, and the Imperial Citadel, then return to Da Nang the same day. Guide An is praised for clear English, engaging stories, and keeping the group moving.

“It was a fantastic day! I really enjoyed to discover hue with our fantastic guide! Even the lunch was really delicious! I really recommend this 1 day tour.”

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6.Group Tour: Visit Hue Imperial From Da Nang – Full Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · from $49

Travel from Da Nang to Hue by coach with an English-speaking guide, visiting Khai Dinh Tomb, Thien Mu Pagoda, and the UNESCO-listed Citadel. Your $49 fare includes transport, lunch, entrance fees, and city-center hotel pickup. Expect a full 9 to 10 hours, a group of up to 25, and a tightly planned day.

“Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. The tour was really interesting and our guide could answer any questions we had. The tour also accommodated to our dietary requirements. In all it was a great day and would recommend for those wanting to experience Vietnamese history and culture.”

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7.Hue City Tour From Da Nang- Hue Day Trip From Danang

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $133

Travel from Da Nang to Hue in a private vehicle with an English-speaking guide, stopping at Hai Van Pass, Lang Co Beach, and Lap An Lagoon. In Hue, take a dragon boat to Thien Mu Pagoda, tour the Imperial City, and visit the tombs of Minh Mang and Khai Dinh. Lunch, water, entrance fees, and hotel transfers are included.

“I booked this private tour from Danang and I highly recommend this to anyone who wants to book a day trip to Hue. The pick up and drop off from the hotel was very confident. Our driver Mr. Hao was very friendly, accommodating and a greaRead more”

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8.Private Day Trip to DMZ : Vinh Moc tunnel & Khe Sanh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 7 - 10 hours · from $16Best value

Travel privately from Hue into Quang Tri with an English-speaking driver, stopping at wartime sites including Long Hung Church, Quang Tri Citadel, Hien Luong Bridge, Ben Hai River, and Vinh Moc tunnels. Choose the longer option to add Khe Sanh Combat Base and Ta Con Airport. Drivers such as Trung, Khanh, Son, and Dung provide useful historical context along the way.

“Mr. Trung was realy friendly and helpfull, but most of all he's a good driver, we felt very very safe with him.”

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9.Danang/Hoi An to Hue Day Trip with English Speaking Driver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $59

Travel by private car from Danang toward Hue with an English-speaking driver such as Calvin, Ron, Thang, or Thinh. You’ll cross Hai Van Pass, stop at Lang Co Beach and Lap An Lagoon, then visit Khai Dinh Tomb, Hue Imperial Citadel, and Thien Mu Pagoda. The day lasts about 8 to 11 hours.

“We arranged a transfer from Hue to Hoi An with Mr Ron. Everything was perfect, the car arrived early and was clean & comfortable.”

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