The Citadel (Dai Noi) Tours and Tickets

Vietnam's street food is famous around the world, but it can be intimidating for first-time visitors to know what, where and how to eat it. This 3-hour guided tour offers an ideal introduction to Hue's delicious street food, as you glide around the imperial capital on a cyclo and hop off to tuck into an array of local delicacies.

Relive the glory of the Imperial City and cruise the romantic Perfume River on this private 8-hour tour of Hue's best bits. Stand in awe before the UNESCO-listed monuments of Hue Citadel; learn how the Perfume River earned its evocative name as you cruise to the Thien Mu Pagoda; and put your haggling skills to use at the Dong Ba Market. After a typical Vietnamese lunch (included), explore the grand Tu Duc Tomb and visit a crafts village where conical hats and incense are made.

With private shore excursion, you will explore famous high-light pots of Hue including Hai Van Pass, Perfume River, Thien Mu Pagoda, Hue Imperial City, Dong Ba Market, Minh Mang tomb and have opportunity to enjoy local cuisine and experience local cultures and histories with an insider from Vietnam Shore Excursions.

Spend a full day exploring UNESCO-listed Hue and relive the glory of the former Imperial capital. Get a taste of local life at the buzzing Dong Ba Market; cruise along the Perfume River to the sacred Thien Mu pagoda; then marvel over historic monuments like the Forbidden Purple City and Kinh Thanh Citadel. After lunch (own expense), discover the legacy of the Nguyen Dynasty with a visit to the elaborate Tu Duc and Khai Dinh tombs.

Enjoy a journey through time on a private sightseeing tour of Hue City that includes all of the highlights. Explore the famed Hue Imperial City (known as The Citadel) and wander through Hue's Royal Tombs with an informative guide. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site before relaxing on a short but scenic cruise along the Perfume River (Huang River). Once you arrive on shore, stop at two of the Nguyen Emperors' most ornate tombs. Your guide will provide key insights into the city's royal history and regal architecture.

Add a twist to your sightseeing tour by visiting Hue's UNESCO-listed landmarks by traditional cyclo. Hop on-board with your private guide for a 4-hour tour, gliding around the serene Tinh Tam Lake and exploring the highlights of Hue Imperial City. Learn the rich history and heritage of the one-time capital as you marvel over landmarks like the Flag Tower, Noon Gate and the Nine Dynastic Urns. This private tour also includes hotel pick-up.

Get a personal introduction to a one-time imperial capital on a 4-hour, private tour of Hue by a traditional, pedal-powered cyclo. Take in the view from Tinh Tam Lake, then see the historic landmarks inside the Imperial City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This 4-hour tour includes entrance fees, as well as pickup and drop-off at your centrally-located hotel in Hue.

Ride a cyclo through the streets of Hue and get a taste of its distinctive food culture. This 4-hour private tour departs your hotel in the evening in search of Hue's traditional street food cuisine. Stop by local eateries that feature specialties such as clam noodles, 'bun' (vermicelli with grilled pork) and casava cake. Your own personal guide introduces you to traditional food customs while you slurp and savor.

The Tam Giang lagoon lure the visitors because of not only its beauty but also the local people with the customs, beliefs, which makes it a "hidden beauty" of both material and spiritual. Thus, whether you're nature lovers or you like to experience local life, this sunset tour is the perfect excursion.