The Citadel (Dai Noi) Tours and Tickets

Cruising the Perfume River is a popular activity for visitors to Hue, but for an active alternative, opt to explore by bike. Cycle around Hue's UNESCO-listed Citadel and Imperial City, enjoy a delicious Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant, then bike along the Perfume River to see the Thien Mu pagoda and Royal Nguyen Tombs.

Hop on your bicycle and set out for a full day of culture and adventure. Ride to the Citadel, then on to Truc Chi Garden for a class in bamboo paper art. After lunch, cycle into the countryside to see local life in action. Visit a local market and if you like, go fishing with the villagers.

Tour the highlights of Hue on this exciting full-day motorbike trip. Riders of all skill levels can participate, as you'll have a driver operating the bike. On your route, see the countryside's rice fields, bridges, and market; visit the Imperial Citadel, home of the Nguyen Emperors of Vietnam, and its Purple Forbidden City; and stop by the 7-story Thien Mu Pagoda. Convenient hotel pickup included for a hassle-free trip.

Combine the sights of Da Nang and Hue on a private full-day tour and learn about Vietnam's royal Nguyen Dynasty. A personal guide accompanies you by private transport to the Marble Mountains to explore Huyen Khong Cave and a stone cutting village before continuing on to Hue via Hai Van pass. After lunch overlooking the Perfume River, see attractions including the royal tombs and Hue Citadel in the UNESCO-listed Imperial City plus Thien Mu Pagoda (Heavenly Lady Pagoda).

Get an in-depth look at Hue on this guided group tour. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the city sits on the Perfume River and boasts citadels, palaces, and royal tombs. The itinerary includes a dragon boat ride to the Thien Mu pagoda, the Imperial Citadel, Dong Ba Market, Khai Dinh King's Tomb, and more.

Let an informative local guide provide insight into Hue's royal past on a personalized tour of the UNESCO-listed Imperial City and Forbidden Purple City. Learn about the former home of the Nguyen Emperors who ruled Vietnam from the 18th century until the mid-20th century. You'll also visit Thien Mu Pagoda (Heavenly Lady Pagoda), considered one of Hue's best-known Buddhist landmarks.

Rent a car with an English-speaking driver and visit sites such as the Hue Imperial and Royal tombs. This tour is perfect for those who want prefer more control over how long they want to visit each attraction without the feeling of being rushed that some shared tours offer.

Spend the day touring Hue's culture, heritage and traditions on this memorable tour that showcases the best of the city's top attractions. In addition to checking out historic landmarks, religious temples and city streets, you'll savor a traditional Vietnamese lunch as part of this all-inclusive tour.

If you've only got limited time in Hue, see the best of the Imperial City on a full-day tour that includes a traditional Vietnamese lunch. Without the hassle of advance planning, you'll tick off highlights such as Dong Ba Market, the UNESCO-listed The Citadel (Dai Noi), and the Tomb of Ming Mang. Exploring with a guide means you'll be party to cultural and historical information that you may otherwise have missed, while included lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off make for a seamless experience.

Pedal your way around Hue's imperial monuments and cruise along the Perfume River on this full-day bike tour, including hotel pickup. Board a traditional dragon boat for a scenic cruise along the Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda. Then cycle to Hue's UNESCO-listed citadel, continuing over the landmark Thanh Toan Bridge, weaving through the rice fields and along the riverbank. Stopping to browse the Thanh Toan market and see the grand Khai Dinh Tomb.

Immerse yourself in the rich cultural tapestry of Hue on a full-day sightseeing tour of the city and its scenic surroundings. Pleasure your palate with exotic ingredients at the Dong Ba Market; explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Hue Imperial City on a guided walking tour; and absorb the sacred atmosphere of a local nunnery as you enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch. Conclude your tour with a tranquil cruise down the Perfume River (Huong River) and enjoy personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour, where numbers are limited to 12 people.

Dive into Vietnamese culture and history on a full-day private tour. With provided transportation, you're able to complete your comprehensive itinerary comfortably and avoid the stress of public buses. With your private guide on hand, enjoy an immersive and personalized experience not found on large group tours. Discover Thien Mu, Khai Dinh's Tomb, and more. In addition to complimentary admission to each attraction, you're also treated to a traditional Hue lunch.

On this Phong Nha Caves tour from Hue, you'll explore the UNESCO-listed complex of 14 grottoes in the limestone mountains of Ke Bang National Park. Used by the Cham people in the ninth and 10th centuries as Buddhist sanctuaries, the caves still contain the remains of altars and inscriptions. You'll receive plenty of personal attention on this small-group tour, which also includes hotel pickup and drop-off.

Vietnam is renowned for its unique cuisine and this 4-hour small-group food tour of Hue offers the ideal introduction. Soak up the atmosphere on an evening tour by Vespa; jump off to visit street vendors and local restaurants in Chinatown, the Citadel, and the modern city; and sample regional specialties such as Bún Bò Huế soup, Hue cakes, and Banh Khoai pancakes. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Immerse yourself in the history of ancient Vietnamese emperors and their one-time home, the Citadel, during this flexible-length cycling excursion in Hue. Spend your morning biking to the Citadel and then exploring this sprawling royal complex on foot, admiring its beautiful architecture and the vegetable gardens that now populate its grounds. In the afternoon you'll cycle to the ancient An Hien house, observe a prayer ceremony of monks at Thien Mu Pagoda and enjoy a sunset over the Perfume River. Your cycling trip includes a guide, round-trip hotel transport, cycling equipment and water.

If you only have time for one day trip from Hue, make it a cruise down the Perfume River. Hop aboard a traditional dragon boat for a scenic 3-hour cruise, passing the Dong Ba Market and the Truong Tien Bridge, then jumping off to explore the sacred Thien Mu Pagoda.

No visit to Hue is complete without a cruise on the Perfume River (Song Huong River). Combine a river cruise with a visit to The Citadel (Dai Noi), a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a stress-free tour that's designed with first-time visitors in mind. You'll see highlights such as the Thien Mu Pagoda, enjoy a lunch of traditional Vietnamese dishes, and benefit from the convenience of hotel pickup and drop-off.

See the UNESCO-listed Imperial City on a full-day sightseeing tour of Hue. The former imperial capital on the banks of the Perfume River offers visitors a glimpse of royal palaces and tombs. Visit Dong Ba Market; take a dragon boat ride to Thien Mu Pagoda; and tour the Hue Royal Antiquities Museum and kings' tombs with your guide. Lunch and round-trip hotel transport by minivan included.

Lovers of good food will enjoy this sightseeing tour, which includes a cooking lesson. Visit many of the must-see sights of Hue, stopping in the middle of the day to prepare and eat a meal at the Thanh Hoan Eco Restaurant. This is the ideal way to get the most out of a short time in Hue, as a variety of sights and experiences are included, from historic sights to gastronomic delights.

Travel around Huế by cycle rickshaw.  Local riders will take you from your hotel around Huế's Imperial City, the former political, religious, and cultural centre of the Nguyen Dynasty until 1945.  Once home to the Imperial Family and Emperors of Vietnam, you'll see the Citadel, Nine Holy Cannons, Nine Dynastic Urns, The Flag Tower, Ngọ Môn Gate, Thai Hoa Palace, and the Forbidden Purple City.