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Hue Tours: 15 Days Around the Citadel and the Tombs

93 tours  ·  from $7

Hue is the Citadel, the royal tombs up the Perfume River, and the start of the best road in the country. The 15 below are priced and timed, with a note on which ones end in Hoi An rather than back at your hotel.

Hue to Hoi An ( Hoi An to Hue) Top Gear with Lefamily Riders Tours ( 1 way) - Starting with Suoi Mo Waterfall
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Hue to Hoi An ( Hoi An to Hue) Top Gear with Lefamily Riders Tours ( 1 way)

1.Hue to Hoi An ( Hoi An to Hue) Top Gear with Lefamily Riders Tours ( 1 way)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,156 reviews · from $50Our pick

Travel privately from Hue to Hoi An or Da Nang with LeFamily Riders, riding behind an experienced driver-guide such as Nho or Quy. Stop at Suoi Mo Waterfall, Lang Co, Hai Van Pass, Da Nang, and Marble Mountains. The $50 trip includes hotel transfers, lunch, drinks, parking, and a full day of scenery.

“It was good, the swimming was good at the waterfall, the ride over hai van pass was good. Seeing the marble mountain was good, beware of bats in the cave though. Overall it was good.”

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Easy Rider private tour via Hai Van pass from Hue - Da Nang - Hoi An (1Way|Loop) - Swimming at Suoi Mo Waterfall
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Easy Rider private tour via Hai Van pass from Hue – Da Nang – Hoi An (1Way|Loop)

2.Easy Rider private tour via Hai Van pass from Hue – Da Nang – Hoi An (1Way|Loop)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,542 reviews · from $55

Travel between Hue, Da Nang, and Hoi An on a private motorcycle with an English-speaking driver-guide. Stop at Tam Giang or Lap An Lagoon, Suoi Mo Waterfall, Lang Co Beach, Hai Van Pass, Dragon Bridge, and Marble Mountains. Guides such as Quynh, Dan, An, and Minh are known for careful riding, local stories, and flexible photo stops.

“Had a full day with Long and Phi taking me and my partner through the Hai Van Pass with some incredible stops along the way, including a beautiful waterfall that was great for swimming in. We couldn’t have asked for better guides, they knRead more”

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Hue Customizable Tour with Imperial Citadel & Forbidden City - Starting beside the Nine Holy Cannons
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Hue Customizable Tour with Imperial Citadel & Forbidden City

3.Hue Customizable Tour with Imperial Citadel & Forbidden City

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 937 reviews · 150 minutes - 8 hours · from $12

Choose a 2.5-hour guided walk through Hue’s Imperial Citadel and Forbidden City, or arrange a private car with an English-speaking driver for nearby tombs, Thien Mu Pagoda, and more. Guides including Misa, Ha, Duy, Nhien, and Nhi explain royal customs, palace symbolism, and the lives of emperors, queens, concubines, and eunuchs.

“Nhien was a great tour guide, was very informative and answered everybody's questions. Some stunning buildings and temples, would highly recommend”

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Imperial City, Hue: Day Tour from Hoi An and Da Nang - The morning road from Hoi An and Da Nang
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Imperial City, Hue: Day Tour from Hoi An and Da Nang

4.Imperial City, Hue: Day Tour from Hoi An and Da Nang

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 830 reviews · from $47

Travel from Hoi An or Da Nang to Hue in a comfortable 16-seat van, limited to 12 people. Stop at Hai Van Pass, Lap An Lagoon, Khai Dinh Tomb, the Imperial City, and Thien Mu Pagoda, with a Hue-style lunch and an English-speaking guide such as Cong, Mian, Thanh, or Tom.

“Thanh was an excellent guide. For having done a few other tours in Vietnam, I was glad that Thanh had a very good English. He was explaining historical part and giving us insightful information and fact on the different site that we visited. This was really appreciated. The drive and driver were also really good : pick-up on time and return safely. Everyone was friendly and we were lucky enough to have a bit of sun during the day without rain, as we went there during December and this is known as the rainy season in Da Nang. The lunch food was also very good, in a nice restaurant with…”

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Easy Rider From Hue Da Nang Hoi An Via Hai Van Pass With Mister T - Thanh Toan Bridge and the quiet side of Hue
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Easy Rider From Hue Da Nang Hoi An Via Hai Van Pass With Mister T

5.Easy Rider From Hue Da Nang Hoi An Via Hai Van Pass With Mister T

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 769 reviews · from $58

Mister T and his Easy Rider team take you from Hue to Da Nang or Hoi An by motorbike, using local roads rather than highways. Ride pillion with a careful driver, or handle your own scooter if experienced. Expect fishing villages, Tam Giang Lagoon, Suoi Mo Waterfall, Lang Co Beach, Hai Van Pass, and Linh Ung Pagoda, with hotel pickup and luggage delivery included.

“We booked a motorbike / scooter tour from Hue to Hoi An with Mr. T. He's a local guy and has a great knowlegde about the area and people. The tour took us away from highways on small local roads through villages, rice fields, mountains and beaches. Mr T. is a skilled driver and always looking and taking care of his guests during the tour. We were glad to had Mr. T as a guide and can recommend to book a tour with him ☺️”

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Da Nang/Hoi An: Hue Imperial City via Hai Van Pass & Lunch - The road to Hue over Hai Van Pass
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Da Nang/Hoi An: Hue Imperial City via Hai Van Pass & Lunch

6.Da Nang/Hoi An: Hue Imperial City via Hai Van Pass & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 753 reviews · 270 minutes - 12 hours · from $9

Travel from Da Nang or Hoi An to Hue by air-conditioned van, crossing Hai Van Pass and stopping at Lap An Lagoon. Explore the Imperial Citadel, Thien Mu Pagoda, and Khai Dinh Mausoleum with guides such as Coco, MiAn, Van, and Hieu. A local lunch is included, with vegetarian food available on request.

“Our day tour was long but definitely worth it if you want to see Hue in one day. Ryan was a great guide and gave us a lot of important history and also made it light and fun as well. He was great to have to get us around for the day. Overall I enjoyed the tour and I know that they have to make these “sell you things” stops but I could have done without the pearl and incense stop.”

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Hue to Dn/Hoi An: Hai Van Pass, beaches & Mt Monkey or vice versa - Son Tra Mountain and Lady Buddha bring wide sea views
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Hue to Dn/Hoi An: Hai Van Pass, beaches & Mt Monkey or vice versa

7.Hue to Dn/Hoi An: Hai Van Pass, beaches & Mt Monkey or vice versa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 743 reviews · from $59

Travel between Hue and Hoi An in a private, air-conditioned car for up to four people. Your driver takes you over Hai Van Pass, with stops at Lang Co Beach, Son Tra Mountain, Lady Buddha, and Marble Mountains. Drivers such as Ron, Sam, Tom, and Happy are praised for safe driving and good English. Lunch and entrance fees cost extra.

“Really enjoyable trip, it's a great use of time and value for money. Our driver Tom was brilliant, very friendly, fun and knowledgeable, he had lots of local info and great recommendations!”

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Hue: Imperial City Walk, Motorbike Tour & Private Car Options - The Perfume River and Thien Mu Pagoda
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Hue: Imperial City Walk, Motorbike Tour & Private Car Options

8.Imperial City Walk, Motorbike Tour & Private Car Options

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 732 reviews · from $7

Choose a 2.5-hour guided walk through Hue’s Citadel and Forbidden City, or a longer motorbike or private-car route to royal tombs, pagodas, lagoons, and Hai Van Pass. Guides such as Duy, Nhi, Hung, Ha, and Nhien are noted for clear history, friendly pacing, and helpful answers. Entry fees are extra.

“We had a small group (4) which meant we had time to ask questions. The guide was knowledgeable and gave an insight into current Vietnamese life as well as the past.”

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Hue :Exploring Royal City with Multi Options and Dragon Boat - Begin with the Dragon Boat and Thien Mu Pagoda
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Hue :Exploring Royal City with Multi Options and Dragon Boat

9.Exploring Royal City with Multi Options and Dragon Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 675 reviews · 5 - 10 hours · from $12

Build your own Hue day with a private English-speaking driver such as Rin, Trung, Vu, or No. Choose the number of sites, then visit royal tombs, the Imperial City, pagodas, incense village, Ghost City, and more. The Dragon Boat ride on the Perfume River is optional, and entry fees are paid separately.

“Rin was my driver and he showed me a great tour today. He was so accommodating in making sure that I was comfortable in the car as well as outside the car. He provided me with a great history so that I could understand what I would be looking at and I learned a lot about Hue, the Royal city and tombs that I saw. Rin freely gave me tips to improve my time in Hue. He had plenty of water for me and offered me a lunch stop if I wanted it. You should definitely book a tour with Rin. You will be happy about you did!”

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Da Nang: Hue Imperial Day Trip, Hai Van Pass Train, & Lunch - The early pickup and railway station routine
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Da Nang: Hue Imperial Day Trip, Hai Van Pass Train, & Lunch

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

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

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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Hue city Deluxe Group Tour (Daily Tour-12 pax max) - The Imperial City deserves your best attention
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Hue city Deluxe Group Tour (Daily Tour-12 pax max)

11.Hue city Deluxe Group Tour (Daily Tour-12 pax max)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 569 reviews · from $30

This 7 to 8-hour Hue tour combines a dragon boat ride, Thien Mu Pagoda, the Imperial City, Dong Ba Market, two royal tombs, a My Home lunch, herbal foot bath, and green-bean cake making. English-speaking guides such as Ruby, Trinh, and Fi lead groups capped at 12, with pickup and drop-off included.

“It was a great way to see all the sights of Hue, and Như was a wonderful guide, she knew so much about the history and answered our questions well. It was quite a long day, so be prepared for that, and on the boat ride the lady trying to get you to buy souvenirs off her was a bit uncomfortable.”

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Hue City Tour Full Day - Group Tour - Two and a half hours inside the Imperial City
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Hue City Tour Full Day – Group Tour

12.Hue City Tour Full Day – Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 518 reviews · from $14

Spend eight hours touring Hue with an English-speaking guide such as Hang, Hien, or Hai. Visit the Imperial City, garden houses, Thien Mu Pagoda, Tu Duc and Khai Dinh tombs, and Vong Canh Hill. A dragon boat lunch, hotel pickup, water, and transport are included, but entrance fees cost extra.

“This is a very nice trip, with a lot of interesting and beautiful things to see. With a few (short) commercial stops 😗”

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From Hue: DMZ Tour with Vinh Moc Tunnels and Khe Sanh Base - The morning road from Hue to Quang Tri
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From Hue: DMZ Tour with Vinh Moc Tunnels and Khe Sanh Base

13.DMZ Tour with Vinh Moc Tunnels and Khe Sanh Base

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 503 reviews · from $54

Spend 10 hours tracing Vietnam’s wartime story from Hue to Quang Tri. Walk through Vinh Moc Tunnels, see aircraft and tanks at Khe Sanh, cross Hien Luong Bridge, and stop at Quang Tri Citadel, Long Hung Church, and Dakrong Bridge. Guides such as Hoa, known as Flower, bring the journey alive with clear English, songs, and local stories.

“the tour was great and the guide and driver were amazing. i do wish there would have been more information provided up front of the amount of driving versus touring. for example, it took almost 2 hours to get to the first stop, then we toured for 30 minutes. then another two hour drive for another 30 minutes tour, and again we were on the road for two hours. this was the theme for the day. if i would have known this i would have booked the half day tour to see what was the highlight for me, the tunnels, and would have stayed away from hours of driving for…”

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Hue’s Top Attractions by Car with Informative ES Driver - Minh Mang Tomb, formal and carefully ordered
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Hue’s Top Attractions by Car with Informative ES Driver

14.Hue’s Top Attractions by Car with Informative ES Driver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 478 reviews · from $31

Spend five to six hours visiting Hue’s Imperial City, Minh Mang, Khai Dinh, and Tu Duc tombs, plus Thien Mu Pagoda, in a private car for up to four people. Your English-speaking driver handles the roads, parking, water, and timing. This is transport with local commentary, not a guided tour inside each monument.

“Perfect day and very informative. Visited all the sites on the list and had a great time despite the rain. Would highly recommend!”

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DMZ TOUR HUE - Deluxe group tour full day - Starting from Hue at 7:30 a.m.
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DMZ Tour Hue – Deluxe group tour full day

15.DMZ Tour Hue – Deluxe group tour full day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 383 reviews · from $49

Travel from Hue to the former Demilitarized Zone with an English-speaking guide, visiting Quang Tri Citadel, Khe Sanh, Dakrong Bridge, Hien Luong Bridge, and Vinh Moc Tunnels. The group is limited to 12, with hotel pickup, transport, entry fees, lunch, snacks, and water included. Expect a long day on the road, but strong historical context from guides such as Hoa and Thuan.

“I loved this tour. Our guide, Hoa, was brilliant. She had so much knowledge, enthusiasm and professionalism. I learned so much about vietnam including the war but also after the war. I saw so much of this region during the tour including the tunnels, museum and ho chi min trail. Fantastic experience!”

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