If you have too short a time in Hue but still want to explore the city’s rich history and culture, consider the Hue Imperial City Walking Tour from Hue Private Taxi. This tour typically lasts 2.5 hours and takes you through the ancient capital of the Nguyen Dynasty.
In addition, the tour is led by knowledgeable guides who will provide you with interesting insights into the history and architecture of the city. Overall, this walking tour is an excellent way to get a glimpse into Hue’s past and present, even if you’re short on time.
Besides this tour, we also provide some other exciting Hue Tours and private car services to other stunning places in Vietnam that you can need, such as:
- Cooking Class At Thuy Bieu Village Tour – 50 USD/pax
- Hue Cycling Tour To Thanh Toan Bridge – 23 USD/pax
- Sunrise On Tam Giang Lagoon Tour – 28 USD/pax
- Hue To Da Nang Private Taxi – 60 USD/Sedan
- Hue To My Son Sanctuary By Car – 94 USD/Sedan
- Private Taxi Hue To Phong Nha – 95 USD/Sedan
What Will You Get From This Tour?
- Understand deeply why Hue used to be the capital city of Vietnam.
- Discover highlight monuments in the Hue Citadel complex.
- Discover the architecture and Fengshui principles behind the Citadel, Royal City, and Forbidden City.
- Knowing more about the Nguyen Dynasty through untold stories.
- Understand the differences between the Nguyen Dynasty and China’s feudalism.
- Learn more about the function and meanings associated with each monument present in the Citadel.
- Understand the Nguyen Dynasty’s formation and disintegration from 1802 to 1945.
HUE IMPERIAL CITADEL WALKING TOUR
Around 8 am or 2 pm, you will meet the local guide at “Lac Thien Restaurant”. Its address is 06 Dinh Tien Hoang Street, Thuong Tu Gate, inside Hue Citadel.
After the greetings, we will begin the Hue Imperial Citadel walking tour.
Our local guide will introduce briefly about the first Emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty, Emperor Gia Long. You will also know why he chose Hue as the capital. In addition, the professional tour guide will provide an overview of Hue Imperial Citadel settings and their functions.
After that, we will visit the “Hue Imperial Citadel” part by part. Start from the protection area with the Nine Holy Cannons, Hue Flag Tower, and the Noon Gate.
Continuing the Hue Imperial City walking tour, we will visit the “Royal City,” the previous working area of the Emperors of the Nguyen Dynasty, and the Royal temple, Ngu Phung Palace, Chuong Duc Gate.
During our journey, one of the most important places we will visit is Thai Hoa Palace. This was the primary workplace of the Emperor and high-ranking officials. Additionally, we’ll explore the Temple of Literature in Hue. This temple was dedicated to the kings of the Nguyen Dynasty. Your guide will explain the proper worship procedures and teach you how to show your respect to the emperors by praying and burning incense at the temple.
Lastly, “Forbidden City” is the final stop of the Hue Imperial City Walking Tour, which served as the private residence of 13 Emperors, concubines, and eunuchs. During this part of the tour, we will explore the Truong Sanh residence, the living quarters of the Emperor’s mother, the Royal Library, the Royal Lake, the Royal Garden, and the Duyet Thi Duong Theater.
During the tour, you can ask the guide anything about the history of this place and the people living here. Also, you will learn some stories about the Nguyen Dynasty Era that only local people know.
This tour lasts for 2 hours and 30 minutes of exploration of Hue’s culture, tradition, and the architecture of the Hue Ancient Citadel. Hue Private Taxi hopes you have a great experience with the tour and our experienced guide. Thank you so much for your trust in our service.
Travel Thoughts
- You can choose your convenient departure time.
- Please wear proper clothes that cover your knees and chest.
- If you would like to maximize your time in Hue, you can book a Hue City Private Tour to visit Hue Royal Tombs.
