Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Matthew will personally be your guide on this tour!
This short tour lasts 2.5 hours, exploring the Imperial and Forbidden City inside the Hue Citadel. This program is specially designed to help you understand the following:
* The history of the Nguyễn Dynasty and Vietnam under 13 emperors
* The unique architecture from the Nguyễn Dynasty period (1802-1945) and why it was recognized by UNESCO as the first world cultural heritage site in Vietnam in 1993.
* The fascinating royal life inside the Imperial & Forbidden City.
* And more...
With his historical knowledge and passion for Hue, especially through storytelling, Matthew will help you understand all these aspects.
Guiding fee
Entrance fee
Departure Point
Hai Mươi Ba Tháng Tám, Thuận Hoà, Thành phố Huế, Thừa Thiên Huế, Vietnam
There is a ticket booth in front of the Meridian gate. I will wait for you here
Hue Imperial City (The Citadel), Hue, Vietnam This specially designed tour helps you understand the history and architect and many other fascinating insights you won’t find elsewhere.
2.5-hour walking tour in the Imperial City, you will learn:
Why was Hue chosen as the capital under the Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945)?
What is unique about the architecture?
What were the main influences on the constructions built during the Nguyen Dynasty: Feng Shui or weather conditions?
What led to the downfall of the Nguyen Dynasty and many other stories?
All these questions will be answered through this tour. With years of accumulated knowledge and a big passion for Hue, I am confident that you will enjoy this tour.
Inside Imperial city, we will see: Hien Lam Cac Pavilion, The Mieu Temple, and the Queen Mother Residence. Then heading to Purple Forbidden City to see Kien Trung palace, Royal garden.
Important note:
* If you book the morning tour, you can watch the Changing Guard Ceremony at 8 am in front of Ngo Mon Gate 150 minutes
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
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
karip996
19 Apr 2023
Matthew’s tour was exactly what I was hoping it would be. He is extremely knowledgeable and provided so much information. His English is great and he could answer all of my questions. This is one of the best tours I took in Vietnam as it taught me so much.
543liamc
02 Apr 2023
Matthew was a fantastic tour guide who gave us a great insight into the history of the Imperial City and Hue. He had great information on any questions we also asked. I highly recommend the tour with Matthew for anyone visiting the city. Super friendly and knowledgeable.
OakhillMum
01 Apr 2023
Top tour with Matthew. His English is excellent and he is clearly an expert in his city’s history. His enthusiasm is palpable and brought the dynastic story of Hue to life. Of all the things we did and saw in Hue this was our No.1.
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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