Excellent experience. Ryan, our tour guide, really made the trip personable and interesting. He was very engaging and funny, as well as incredibly knowledgeable on Vietnam history. As a local, he gave a very personal insight into the local history and culture, which was very refreshing and informative. 10/10 from start to finish. Would highly recommend
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Travel insurance
- Lunch at the beautiful restaurant in Hue with Hue Cuisine ( If your select the option with lunch)
- Friendly, enthusiastic and professional English speaking tour guide
- Mineral water
- Entrance fees in the itinerary as mentioned (If you select the option with entrance fee tickets)
- A two ways high quality transportation and experienced driver from Hoi An/Da Nang ( 290 Km)
Excludes
- Personal expense not mentioned above.
- Tips & gratuities for guides and drivers
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Traveler pick up offered
Itinerary
07:00 – 7:30 am: Our car and tour guide will pick you up at your hotel reception in Hoi An and collect visitors in Da Nang from 08:00 – 08:30 am. Start your journey to Hue by crossing one of the most beautiful coastal roads in the world, the Hai Van Pass or the Hai Van Tunnel. You will have 30 minutes to stop at the peak and 5-10 minutes to take photos at Lap An Lagoon, which is the highlight of the beautiful view of Lang Co beach.
Lap An Lagoon and Lang Co Beach are the highlights not to be missed in your trip
11:00 am: Visit the Khai Dinh Tomb - the tomb had elements of eastern art mixed with western designs.
In the afternoon 1:30 pm: Continue to Hue’s main attraction, The Imperial Citadel - the palace of 13 Nguyen Kings with Ngo Mon Gate, Library, Thai Hoa palace, Nine Dynastic Urns. That is also the palace of the last feudal dynasty in Viet Nam.
3:00 pm: Explore Thien Mu Pagoda, Hue’s largest pagoda. It is a unique symbol of Vietnamese history and culture. 4:00 pm: Return to Da Nang / Hoi An Finish your Hue Imperial Tour and arrive in Da Nang at approximately 6:00 pm / Hoi An at 7:00 pm End of services!
The lucnh time 30 -45 minutes The driving time from Hoi An to Da Nang to Hue and return takes about 5,5 hours totally
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We had the most wonderful day exploring Hue city and surrounds with our guide, Ryan. He has extensive knowledge of Vietnamese history and culture which made every stop genuinely fascinating. Ryan has a great sense of humour—he balanced deep historical insights with fun, engaging storytelling that kept us entertained all day. Thank you, Ryan. We had a great day.
Hue imperial City is a must visit if you find yourself in Central Vietnam. Too many historical treasures to list. We booked a guided tour, the highlight being dinner on a stilted restaurant on the lagoon. Freshest fish I’ve ever eaten.
It was a good and informative tour. Our guide Ryan was enthusiastic and happy to help with any questions!
Loved Ryan's energy on thr trip! He was very informative and helped us understand even the smaller cultural nuances. Highly recommended!
Amazing experience, smooth no rush!
Very good experience and learned a lot about
The guide Ryan was brilliant. The trip was fab and well paced.
Interesting tour with a nice guide talking great English and good driving and pick up service
We had a good time, thank you! Our tour guide was knowledgeable and made things interesting.
Ryan was a lovely tour guide. He was very knowledge and very accomodating.
Very informative and interesting tour. A lot of history to learn from. Lunch was delicious with a lot of options. Ryan was extremely kind and knowledgeable and made the trip fun.
Great experience, Ryan was friendly very knowledgeable and also happy to answer questions. Lunch was delicious with many options to choose from. Highly recommend
Very informative and learnt a lot about history. Well planned out, everything on time. Lunch was delicious.
Ryan is a wonderful guide, gave us history knowledge , shares stories and most of all guides/helps us for the things we’re looking for…
Getting know more the history of Vietnam, unfortunately some buildings under construction and have no chance to visit this time. Our tour guide Ryan is a nice guy, picking up all the people from hotels and telling many interesting stories.
Ryan was amazing. Detailed about the history.
Ryan was a great and informative guide and taught us a lot about the history and background of the places we were visiting
Friendly, Informative guide.
Ryan was extremely sweet and knowledgeable about the tour explained a lot about the small small details over the day tour.
Trip was fun, but long (11 hours). The emperors tomb and hue are must see should. Our tour guide Ryan was great. Recommended.
10/10 tour so nice, Weather, Imperial City, food... a very comprehensive tour
Excellent knowledgeably, funny Sherlock is the best guide
这次由越南导游Ryan带领的顺化古城之行,体验远超预期! 导游对阮朝的历史和皇家文化如数家珍。漫步在顺化皇城与紫禁城之间,每一处红墙绿瓦、飞檐雕梁,都在导游生动形象的讲解下焕发了生命力。从历代帝王的传奇故事,到古建筑背后的风水细节,导游把枯燥的历史讲得引人入胜。 除了专业知识过硬,导游的服务细节也十分贴心。行程安排得张弛有度,不仅主动帮我们找绝佳的角度拍照,还避开了人流拥挤的时段;游览结束后,更是推荐了正宗的顺化牛肉粉(Bún Bò Huế)和皇家糕点,让我们全方位感受到了这座千年的古都风情。非常感谢导游的专业与热情,让这场顺化文化之旅变得深刻而难忘! This Hue Imperial City tour led by our Vietnamese guide Mr Ryan far exceeded our expectations! Our guide was not only fluent in English, but also deeply knowledgeable about the history of the Nguyen Dynasty and royal culture. Walking through the Imperial City and the Forbidden Purple City, every red wall, green tile, and intricate eave came alive through their vivid storytelling. From the legends of past emperors to the subtle feng shui details behind the ancient architecture, they made dry history genuinely captivating. Beyond top-notch expertise, the guide's attention to detail was exceptionally thoughtful. The itinerary was perfectly paced—they proactively helped us find the best photo spots while steering us away from peak crowds. After the tour, they even recommended authentic Hue beef noodle soup (Bún Bò Huế) and traditional royal pastries, allowing us to fully immerse ourselves in the charm of this ancient capital. We are immensely grateful for the guide's professionalism and warmth, which made this cultural trip to Hue truly profound and unforgettable!
Great tour! Ryan is an excellent guide, and food was great. Highly recommend.
We had a great tour. Our tour guide, Ryan was very friendly and knowledgeable. It was so interesting to hear about the many cultures influencing Vietnamese culture and architecture. The food at the restaurant was very tasty and the air conditioning in the bus was much appreciated.
Ryan good guy.. having a great time with him..he helped us to take lots of photos
Really enjoyed this tour with Ryan. He was friendly, easygoing and very knowledgeable, and gave plenty of background on the places we visited without overloading us with information. There was a good mix of sightseeing throughout the day and the tour felt well organised and relaxed. Ryan was engaging, happy to answer questions and made the whole experience enjoyable from start to finish. Overall, a really good way to see the Hai Van Pass and explore Hue. I’d definitely recommend both Ryan and the tour.
Josh was wonderful guide with his attitue for sharing history of Vietnam
Interesting and varied tour. The tomb and the imperial city were highlights well worth a visit. Ryan was a very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable guide who increased our interest in his country’s history and heritage.
Really great tour. Incredible history and architecture. Ryan our guide was very nice and knowledgeable.
Ryan was lovely and informative.
The guide was very thoughtful and kind. The explanations were easy to understand, and we really enjoyed the tour. Thank you very much.
We had a grest experiencia. Otra guide, Bryan answer every question. The time in each stop was perfect. Time to see, to learn, to take photos. Highly recommendable!
Nice experience! Learned a lots of new things and discovered really beautiful places on the way to Hue and in the city ! Great day with Ryan as a guide, he is really kind ~
Our tour guide was spectacular. His knowledge and sense of humor made the whole experience. Highly recommended Ryan if you’re looking for a unique experience that will last a lifetime
The spots we visited are beautiful. The tour was very well organized and our guide Ryan was really helpful and friendly.
Excelent guide and tour! Thanks Bryan
Very good tour guide, very good english, explains everything patiently and with passion. Really enjoyed the tour
Great short trip to Hué. Ryan is a great guide, much information with a funny twist.
Ryan was nice guide and imperial palace in Hue is amazing, but tour would be much better if we pearl farm was skipped because all that time could be spent exploring Forbidden City.
Good day Brilliant guide Ryan
Ryan was great - knowledgeable, professional, helpful
Our tour guide Ryan was PHENOMENAL! He knew so much about Vietnemese history, and he was very good about taking photos. From the minute I was picked up, I was greeted with a smile:)
Thank you so much for being such a wonderful guide! Your passion and knowledge made this trip unforgettable.
"Highly recommend Mr Ryan for anyone visiting Hue. They organized a seamless day covering the Imperial City, Thien Mu Pagoda, and Khai Dinh Tomb. Their storytelling brought the historic sites to life without feeling overwhelming, and they kept our group comfortable despite the heat. An exceptional local guide who truly cares about providing a memorable experience."
Ryan made it a very fun and informative day. He was very knowledgeable and nice. Would definitely book with him again
Good tour very interesting and enjoyable.
Lovely tour with beautiful scenery and lots of interesting history! Ryan was a great guide and made the experience so enjoyable. The tour was about 5–6 hours, not too crowded, and lunch was included with a great variety of dishes to try. 100/10 experience—highly recommend!
Ryan was a great tour guide and always made time for a joke in between historical explanations.
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