Hue Imperial City & Forbidden Purple City Walking Tour
Discover Hue’s UNESCO-listed Imperial City through unique, flexible tour options designed for every traveler:
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Classic Walking Tour & Private Boat Option: In-depth history with expert guides; upgrade to a private boat trip to Thien Mu Pagoda.
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Family-Friendly Discovery: Interactive tour with fun stories and kid-friendly activities—perfect for families.
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Imperial City Sunrise/Sunset Tour: Capture magical golden hours, explore royal palaces before or after the crowds.
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Imperial City + Royal Cuisine Lunch/Dinner: Combine cultural discovery with a gourmet Hue royal meal, dining like true royalty.
All options feature passionate local guides, immersive storytelling, and access to must-see royal landmarks inside the Forbidden Purple City. Experience the best of Hue—your way!
Options
Group Walking Tour
Group Tour: Small group guided walking tour (Max 8 people)
Entrance fee NOT included
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Imperial and Forbidden City: *Main sites in Hue Imperial City & Forbidden Purple City
*See your guide at the meeting point
Walking (No vehicle)
What's included in Hue Imperial City & Forbidden Purple City Walking Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
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.
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.
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.
Inclusions
- Imperial City entrance ticket (Applied for Private tour option only)
- Applied for Private tour option only
- Meeting point in Hue city center (Group tour)
- Pick-up & drop-off at Hue city hotel (Applied for Private tour option only)
- 2.5-hour guided walking tour (Group tour)
- Imperial City entrance fee: 200,000 VND/person (Applied for Group tour Option)
- Meals not mention in the option
- Tips for guide (optional)
- Any service not specified
- 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
- We do not include entry fee as you may want to buy COMBO TICKET with better value for Citdel and Tombs.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- There is a ticket booth in front of the Meridian gate. I will wait for you here
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
This tour do not include the entrance ticket.
