Hue Imperial City & Forbidden Purple City Walking Tour

Hue Imperial City & Forbidden Purple City Walking Tour

By Vietnam Legacy Tours

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Free cancellation available
2h 30m
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Overview

Discover Hue’s UNESCO-listed Imperial City through unique, flexible tour options designed for every traveler:

Classic Walking Tour & Private Boat Option: In-depth history with expert guides; upgrade to a private boat trip to Thien Mu Pagoda.
Family-Friendly Discovery: Interactive tour with fun stories and kid-friendly activities—perfect for families.
Imperial City Sunrise/Sunset Tour: Capture magical golden hours, explore royal palaces before or after the crowds.
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!

Activity location

The Noon Gate (Cua Ngo Mon)
- Imperial City, Imperial Citadel
- 520000, Hue, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

Hai Mươi Ba Tháng Tám
- Hai Mươi Ba Tháng Tám
- Thành phố Huế, Thành phố Huế, Vietnam

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Group Walking Tour

2h 30m
English

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)

Travelers

Language options: English

Starting time

Price details

$22.00 x 1 Adult$22.00

Paid at activity$7.59

Total

Private Imperial City & Pagoda

2h 30m
English

Imperial city & Boat trip: Taking a Taxi to go to Thien Mu Pagoda after Imperial City, enjoy the boat trip on Perfume River back to the center.
Private Tour
Imperial City, Pagoda : Imperial City, then moving to Thien Mu pagoda and going back city center by dragon boat.
Boat and Taxi

Travelers

Language options: English

Starting time

Price details

$79.00 x 1 Adult$79.00

Paid at activity$7.59

Total

What's included, what's not

Imperial City entrance ticket (Applied for Private tour option only)
Imperial City entrance fee: 200,000 VND/person (Applied for Group tour Option)
Meals not mention in the option
Tips for guide (optional)

Know before you book

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.

Activity itinerary

The Noon Gate (Cua Ngo Mon)

10m

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

25m

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.

Hien Lam Pavilion

10m

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.

Nine Dynastic Urns

10m

See the impressive bronze urns symbolizing the power and legacy of the Nguyen Dynasty’s nine emperors. Hear the meaning behind the urns.

The Mieu Temple

10m

Visit the ancestral temple dedicated to past Nguyen kings. Discover how royal traditions are preserved in this sacred space.

Cửa Chương Đức

10m

Chuong Duc Gate is one of the 4 gates of the Imperial City, exclusively for women

Hue Royal Palace

20m

The Forbidden Purple City is the name of the third enclosure within the Hue Imperial City, exclusively for the king's family, including his wives and children. Inside the Forbidden Purple City, there are many structures with different functions.

Kiến Trung Palace

20m

Tour the newly restored Kien Trung Palace, recently reopened after years of careful reconstruction. Experience the grandeur of imperial residence.

Thai Binh Pavilion

10m

Thai Binh Lau (Peaceful Palace) was where the king would read books and enjoy the scenery. It is an extremely beautiful structure.

Thiệu Phương Garden

10m

Thieu Phuong Garden, also known as the Royal Garden, has been restored with extremely eye-catching scenery. It was a place for the king and his family to stroll and enjoy the scenery.

Cửa Hiển Nhơn

10m

Conclude your walking tour at Hien Nhon Gate, the entrance used by mandarins, offering a final look at the world of Vietnam’s last royal dynasty.

Location

Activity location

The Noon Gate (Cua Ngo Mon)
- Imperial City, Imperial Citadel
- 520000, Hue, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

Hai Mươi Ba Tháng Tám
- Hai Mươi Ba Tháng Tám
- Thành phố Huế, Thành phố Huế, Vietnam

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