If you have limited time and already visited the Imperial Citadel or the Royal Tombs. If you would like to have a half day to visit the other part, you should book Hue City Tour Half Day with the morning or the afternoon option.
By booking the Hue Half Day Tour via Phong Nha Private Car, you will join a luxury group tour with a comfortable minivan and a knowledgeable tour guide to learn more about the Nguyen Dynasty Emperors, concubines, and eunuchs.
Besides, you can refer to some exciting Hue Tours and private car services to other lovely places in Vietnam, such as:
- Hue To Vinh Moc Tunnels Private Car – 65 USD/Sedan
- Hue To Phong Nha By Car – 95 USD/Sedan
- Private Car Hue To Da Nang Airport – 61 USD/Sedan
- Private Car Hue To Dong Hoi – 89 USD/Sedan
- Hue Buddhist Tour – 47 USD/pax
- Hue DMZ Tour – 30 USD/pax
- Sunset On Tam Giang Lagoon Tour – 31 USD/pax
HUE CITY TOUR HALF DAY
Tour Briefing
- Tour Type: Daily Group Tour
- Duration: Half Day (3.5 to 4 hours)
- Pick up/ Drop Off: Hue Hotel/ homestay in the city center.
- Dress code: Please wear proper clothes that cover your knees and chest.
Detailed Itinerary
Morning Half Day
From about 8:00 am to 8:30 am, our local guide and an A/C minivan will pick you up at your hotel or homestay in the Hue city center area and we start the Hue City Tour Half Day.
We will start our morning tour with a dragon boat trip along the Perfume River. Our local guide will give you an overview of Hue, the ancient capital of Vietnam under the Nguyen Dynasty from 1802 to 1945. Moreover, he will explain why we call it the Perfume River.
Thien Mu Pagoda
After around 40 minutes, we will visit the most sacred and beautiful Buddhist temple, which is called Thien Mu Pagoda (Heavenly Lady Pagoda). Here, you will learn more about the Fengshui setting of this UNESCO Heritage Pagoda and our local guide will tell you a lot of stories about the origin of Thien Mu Pagoda, the function of each monument, and a mysterious Love Curse.
Hue Imperial Citadel
Then, we will visit the complex of Hue Imperial Citadel, including Hue Imperial Citadel, Royal City, and Forbidden City. In addition, we will explore the main attractions in Hue Imperial Citadel, such as Hue Flag Tower, Nine Holy Cannons, Ngu Phung Palace, Thai Hoa Palace, The Mo Mieu Temple, Truong Sanh Residence, Thieu Phuong Royal Garden, and Hue Royal Theater.
Moreover, you will learn deeply about the Nguyen Dynasty formation, the function of each attraction in the Citadel, and why they chose Hue to be the capital of Vietnam. Phong Nha Private Car Travel’s tour guide will tell you some stories about the royal life of Nguyen Dynasty Emperors, concubines, and eunuchs.
Dong Ba Market
Next, we will explore Dong Ba Market, the largest market in this poetic city. This is a great chance to learn more about the local daily life and local culture. On this trip, we will have lunch at an authentic restaurant with 5 Hue specialties and take a short break. Then, we will finish the Hue Half Day Tour- Morning Option. We will transfer you back to the hotel/ homestay in Hue.
Hue Half-Day Tour – Afternoon Option
From 13:00 to 13:30, our local guide and minivan will pick you up at your hotel/ homestay in Hue city center and we start the Hue Half Day City Tour.
Minh Mang Tomb
We will start the afternoon part with the Minh Mang Royal Tomb—the burial area of the 2nd Emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty.
Additionally, this is a beautiful royal tomb built following the traditional architecture of the Nguyen Dynasty with a perfect Fengshui setting. Our knowledgeable tour guide will tell you the special setting and function of each monument and make all of them live in front of your eyes.
Plus, the royal tomb was built by the Minh Mang Emperor for his afterlife. It is like a journey of the Emperor from this life to the afterlife. Our local guide will tell you the scary secret about this beautiful royal tomb.
Khai Dinh Tomb
Keep doing the Hue City Tour Half Day; we will visit the Khai Dinh Tomb, the royal tomb of the 12th emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty. This is the royal tomb, which is out of the traditional architecture. In addition, it is known as the smallest tomb but the most beautiful royal tomb in Vietnam, which took 11 years to build from 1920 to 1931.
Furthermore, our local tour guide will show you a lot of its special architectural features, mosaic decoration, as well as beautiful angles to capture photos. Also, he will show you the burial area, the place where the actual emperor’s coffin is.
Thuy Xuan Incense Village
Last but not least in the afternoon option of Hue City Tour Half Day is the Thuy Xuan incense-making village. This is an over 200-year-old craft village. Their incense and frankincense are made from organic materials such as sawdust, cinnamon, sandalwood, lemongrass, and jasmine powder.
Moreover, you will learn how the locals make the incense and you can try to make it. This is also an ideal place where you can capture fantastic photos and buy some local souvenirs.
Around 4:30 pm, we will finish the Hue Half Day Tour and our van will transfer you back to your hotel/ homestay in Hue City. The tour ends. Phong Nha Private Car wishes you a great half-day with us.