We especially liked the traditional Vietnamese lunch with it all explained by our wonderful and caring guide Mr Chuong. The weather was very hot, that cannot be controlled. Our driver Mr Hai was an excellent driver in the somewhat chaotic traffic.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- English speaking local tour guide
- Lunch
- Dragon boat trip on the Perfume River.
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Excludes
- Personal expenses, Gratuities
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Traveler pick up offered
Itinerary
At 7 am, our basic English-speaking driver will pick you up at your hotel/homestay in Hoi An and drive you to Hue. On the way to Hue from Hoi An, he will stop at Hai Van pass for you to take beautiful panoramic photos. (Please note that drivers are not tour guides, their English is very limited, and can not explain the attraction information, upon arrival at Hue, we will pick up our local guide who is knowledgeable and speaks excellent English to do Hue city private tour).
Next, our driver will stop at the Hai Van pass foot, the ideal place for you to admire and capture some famous and fabulous photos of Lang Co beach.
Around 10 am, you will arrive in Hue city, we will pick up our local guide to start the Hue City Private Tour. First, we will take a dragon boat to go along the Perfume River to explore Thien Mu pagoda. It is the most sacred and beautiful pagoda in Vietnam built-in 1601. Our local guide will tell you some myths about this holy pagoda and the love curse.
After that, we will explore the working place, the residence of 13 emperors of the Nguyen dynasty. We will explore Hue Citadel, Hue Royal City, and Hue Forbidden city. Our local guide will tell you some interesting stories about the emperors, concubines, and eunuchs.
We will have a lovely lunch at a local food restaurant in Hue. We will enjoy all the Hue specialties. After lunch, we will explore the burial of the 12th emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty- Khai Dinh Tomb. Khai Dinh Tomb is known as the most beautiful and expensive royal tombs of the Nguyen dynasty and in the world. You will say twice "WOW WOW" because of its beauty. After all, we will say goodbye to our local guide, our driver will drive you back to your hotel in Hoi An. Tour ends.
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Reviews
Hue is an amazing, beautiful city full of history. Our guide Nhien and driver Phuoc were a fantastic team ferrying us around the city to explore the significant landmarks. It was a truly memorable experience and well worth the effort. And the lunch provided at a local restaurant was amazing. Highly recommend this as a side trip out of Hoi An or Da Nang.
A great private tour with a curated itinerary of the key historical sights of Hue. Our tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable and made the experience so memorable. The driver was friendly and professional transporting us to and from Hoi An and between various landmarks. The lunch provided at a local restaurant was superb! Would highly recommend this as a day trip out of Hoi An to explore something new.
Mr. Duc was punctual and accommodating. He gave us minimal information at each stop, but just enough for us to understand and enjoy. Ms. Fi was informative and allowed us time to explore at our pace. She also offered to take photos for us. Lunch was amazing and provided a variety of tastes. I would highly recommend Ms. Fi for any tour!
This experience was the highlight of my stay in Central Vietnam! Both the driver, Mr. Hoa, and guide, Phi, were incredible and had so much knowledge to share. I also very much appreciated how personable and accommodating they were given the heat level, rearranging the order of activities, and also providing water and an umbrella to ensure I was well taken care of. Can’t forget to mention that the included lunch was delicious - I was able to try several dishes, all amazing. This is a tour I will recommend to anyone visiting in the future. I’m excited to return to Hue again and continue learning more about the history and culture of Vietnam.
The city of Hue is amazing, and even though we only got a small taste of it, Ms. Van made such an impression on us that we’re already convinced Hue will be the centerpiece of our next trip to Vietnam. As others have mentioned, this is a LONG day whether you’re departing from Da Nang or Hoi An — but it is absolutely worth it if you have the time. Our trip from Hoi An started at 7:30 a.m. and we returned just before 6:00 p.m., made possible in large part by the fantastic driving skills of Mr. Hao. Driving in Vietnam is truly something to behold and definitely not for the faint of heart, but with Hao behind the wheel we felt completely safe the entire time. He also made the journey genuinely enjoyable with his warm personality and great company. Ms. Van was simply incredible — the perfect blend of knowledge, intelligence, and kindness. Through her storytelling and deep understanding of the history of Vietnam, Hue, and the royal family, she gave us a far richer appreciation not only of the places we visited, but also of the people and culture. Thank you both for an unforgettable day!
Long day but worth it. The Citadel and Forbidden City were beautiful. Our guide, Ms. Vân, was knowledgeable and friendly. We had a wonderful lunch proper to returning to Hoi An. Would defined recommend!
Hue the ancient capital is a must to understand the history of the country as explained by an excellent guide Lam
This is a long day but well worth it A long drive to Hue but some very scenic roads and had a couple of stops for photos and refreshments. The driver,Mr Hoang was very accommodating and thoughtful. He made the journey seem shorter, and we felt very safe with his standard of driving. Excellent. Once in Hue, we picked up our guide, Ms Trinh - Lotus She is an amazing guide and very professional and friendly and personable. She was very knowledgeable and made the day special. Dragon boat ride and lovely food. A very special day
Our guide Tony has made this experience very nice: knowledgable, kind, patient and enthusiastic, he walked us through the highlights of Hue. We would not have understood half of what we saw without him
Although a rainy day, our guide Ms. Ly (Lily) and driver Mr. Luyen, made the most of our day. We were picked up in Da Nang for approx. a 2 hour drive to Hue where we met Ms. Ly. We visited temples, the palace, the Pagoda and took a dragon boat ride on the river. Lunch was at a local restaurant and was a great experience on its own. We could not have asked for a better, more informative guide. Our driver was with us from 9am pickup until dropping us back in Da Nang around 7:30pm....great value for our day.
We had a great day visiting Hue City. Our driver, Mr. Hao, was very engaging on our trip from Hoi An and back again, answering our questions and sharing information about his country. Fi, our tour guide, was very knowledgeable and explained, very patiently, the history of the region. I would recommend this tour to anyone interested in history!
This was a great service. Mr Hau took us from Hoi An to Phong Nha with stops at the Vihn Moc tunnels and the Hue citadel along the way.
Driver Mr.Phuoc and Guide Ms. Trinh were both brilliant. Ms Trinh was knowledgeable, patient, kind, friendly and organised and the experience a total joy
We had a customized trip from Da Nang to Hue + transfer to Dong Hoi. The itinerary was a bit complicated, but everything was planned and executed very smoothly. Mr. Hao, our driver was very friendly and we had a good chat. Ms. Van was knowledgeable and gave us a very nice overview of the Hue city. Everyone involved was very professional and efficient.
Our full-day city tour from Hoi An to Hue was an exceptional experience, made truly unforgettable by our guide, Hoa. The journey itself was beautiful, especially the drive over the Hai Van Pass with its breathtaking views. Hoa's extensive knowledge of Hue's history, from the Imperial Citadel to the tombs and pagodas, brought every site to life with fascinating stories and context. He was incredibly friendly and attentive, ensuring our group was comfortable and engaged throughout the day. The perfectly timed stops and delicious local lunch demonstrated his expert planning, making the tour feel seamless. We left with a deep appreciation for Hue's culture and history, and it was all thanks to Hoa's outstanding guidance.
We had a very nice trip from Hoi An to Hue. It was a very hot day in Hue but both the guide and the driver, Mr Cuu and Mr Lan, where friendly and knowledgeable
We arrange a last minute day visit to Hue from Hoi An. Our driver Mr Luyen was a great driver; and our tour guide Ms.Ngoc was both knowledgeable and charming. Brilliant company and highly recommended.
This was a beautiful tour. It is a long ride from Hoi A but our driver Mr. Hau made sure we were comfortable at all times. Our tour guide in Hue Ms. Trinh was extremely friendly and knowledgeable of the sites and she shared with us many insights from the Buddhism and it was the perfect complement for this tour. I strongly recommend it!
Mr. Hau was super patient. With basic English, he made us feel welcomed and not rushed. He even stayed an extra hour to take us to a delicious dinner in Hue and then drop us off on a hotel in the outskirts of the city. We were able to customize our tour to our liking. He was always waiting for us at the pickup point. His driving was smooth, allowing us to rest (and sleep) on the way.
From start to finish it was a pleasure to deal with this company, everything about it was very professional, friendly and flexible. The tour guides, Ms. Trinh and Mr. Hoa were knowledgeable and very friendly and they had insightful stories to tell. We had a very safe drive with Mr. Long and it was a pleasure to deal with Ms. Le to book and personalise our trip. We had an unforgettable experience in Hue.
We had very easy communication with Culture Pham, and they tailored the tour to our needs, with a later departure and shorter tour time. Our driver Mr Hao was friendly and punctual, and again was very accommodating regarding food and rest stops. The local guide Ms Ha was friendly and knowledgeable. We had a very enjoyable day trip to Hue from Da Nang and would recommended Culture Pham.
Amazing Tour with Mr. Hoang! We had a fantastic private tour with our guide, Mr. Hoang. From start to finish, everything was well-organized, and we felt taken care of throughout the journey. Mr. Hoang was incredibly knowledgeable, sharing fascinating insights about the history and culture. He made each stop—whether at the Imperial City, Perfume River, or Thien Mu Pagoda—engaging and informative. His passion for the region really showed, and he answered all our questions with enthusiasm. The tour was smooth, comfortable, and well-paced. We never felt rushed, and Mr. Hoang ensured we had enough time to enjoy each site. Thank you for a memorable day!
We booked the private tour from Hoi An to Hue. Instead of coming back to Hoi An, we had asked them to drop us off at the Hue airport. They were very accommodating. Until we got to Hue, we just had the driver. We stopped in a few places but had no explanations. I am still rating this a 5 because there is no 4 and a half. We picked up our guide, Ms. Van in Hue. She was very pleasant and knowledgeable. It was a great tour and we truly enjoyed it.
We had a wonderful day on our trip to Hue. Both our guide Ms Ha and our driver Mr Hao were excellent and went above and beyond to make the day special for us. We saw and learnt so much about Hue and the local countryside and culture, not to mention the beautiful Hai Van Pass. Great value for money. We would definitely recommend.
This company was easy to work, very professional, and reasonable for a private tour. Our driver Mr. Tan was prompt and courteous and our tour guide Mr. Hoa was entertaining and very knowledgeable. They were also very flexible and accommodating for a custom stop on our transfer. Would highly recommend!!
We had a great day! Our guide Mr HAU was an excellent driver. He made sure we could see everything and was very attentive to us, offering water and taking photos at every stop! Thank you for making it an unforgettable experience for us! The drive from Hoi An wasn't that long as there were a few stops along the way. We were amazed by the beauty of HUE, really something you have to see if you get the chance! Highly recommended!
The guide Ms Trinh was really helpful,likeable, friendly and knowledgeable. She also took some great photos. Mr Vu the driver got us there and back safely. His English wasn't too bad either. It was a long day and I think more should be said in the advertising about how many steps you had to climb at the attractions, the only reason for not giving 5 stars. Trinh was really helpful at these places and couldn't do enough. This wouldn't be an issue to younger people but should be noted for seniors!
Trip from Hue to Hoi An . Driver Hau was very good . Stopped along the way at all the tourist sights . Marble mountains were great . Driver was very good
Absolutely fantastic day Mr Hao Driver professional & great sense of humour stopping at hai van bypass & Lan Co beach along the way! Mr Chuong tour guide very knowledgeable & professional he made the day great with lots of interesting ancient stories. Lunch at the local restaurant was absolutely delicious and by far the whole day was sensational would not hesitate to recommend this tour to many other people 😊😊
Excellent trip, very informative and interesting. Our guide TonyChuong was fantastic, very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. I would recommend it to anyone interested in understanding the history of Vietnam.
Good view, good food, good trip with good friend!! Special thanks to mr Hau for taking us from Danang- Hoi An - Hue . Good driving skill, friendly, helpfull and showing us cool local restaurant n coffee😃
Fantastic tour from Hoi An to Hue with Mr. Long (driver) and Ms. Van (tour guide). We only had 2 nights in Hoi An but we managed to make the best use of time to visit Hue whilst in Central Vietnam. Our driver Mr. Long was friendly, took us to some great spots and provided water and good service. Our tour guide Ms. Van was very knowledgeable on the tour and took us to a fantastic local restaurant to eat some Banh Beo which was delicious! I really recommend this tour if you're short on time and want to see all that Hue has to offer as well as see the beautiful Hai Van Pass on the way there. The views from the car was breath taking! Overall, fantastic trip with wonderful staff!
We had a wonderful time on this trip despite some drizzling rain. The drive from Hoi An to Hue showed us the spectacular coastline and hills expertly navigated by Mr Hau. Hue is a beautiful city and different to others in Vietnam. The imperial history is well worth learning about and our guide Ruby was very knowledgeable of her city. She organised a very special lunch as well with specialties of Hue. A long day but a good one.
Very good tour! Mr. Hao and Mr. Hoang did a great job. We learned so much. Private tour is the way to go; you’re able to move at your own pace and beat the large tour crowds. Learned so much history!!!
Hue is a superb place, and the tour was perfect organised. Even it's 2.5h away from Hoian, it's with taking it. The Imperial palace, the Buddhist pagoda, the last king/emperor tomb, and not be forgotten the picturesque pass with incredible views. Mr Liu, the driver, was very kind, attentive and discrete, found the best spots to stop fur perfect photos and for good breaks. Smoothly drive, relaxing. The local guide, Ms Ha is such a nice person, knowledgeable, cool down, having the best pace of the visit, teaching me and showing me a lot of interesting details and places in Hue. Great tour
We had a superb outing with our driver Hua. He was on time, polite and helpful (lots of cold bottled water and cold compresses on a very hot day) and an excellent driver. The car was clean, modern and very comfortable (we were two - my wife and I). We had a private tour of old Hue with a tour guide he picked up (as prearranged), and Hua met us at the designated spots to ferry us around Hue efficiently. The return to Hoi An took us to the north west of (and then through) Da Nang and we took in some beautiful vistas (the Lagoon and Pass) before descending into Da Nang proper and heading back to Hoi An. Hua is an experienced driver and it showed as he handled the mountain and city roads with ease. We could relax and enjoy all the various sites along the way.
Amazing day trip from Hoian to Hue to explore the ancient capital of Vietnam under the Nguyen Dynasty. We had a great time to visit the Citadel, KhaiDinh tomb and Thien Mu pagoda. Lunch was wonderful at a local restaurant called Hanh. It was very hot and humid but it was worth a visit
Great tour to visit Hue from Hoian and back to Hoian in a day. The car was comfortable, tour guide was knowledgeable and lunch was delicious. Thank you.
Amazing day trip to Hue from Hoi An. My guide Ms Ly was great company and very knowledgeable and my driver Mr Hau was excellent. Highly recommended!
Our driver, Dê, was amazing. First of all he was very punctual, which is very appreciable. Then he told us a lot of stories about the different stops on the road, and he even made us discover some good local adresses to eat, or have a drink, all with beautiful points of view. He also gave us good advices to visit Hué. Finally he was very very helpful, to find a place for our luggages, which saved our day, and let us free to fully enjoy the Hue touristic experience.
This was a really good tour. The drive was spectacular & Mr. Hung was an excellent driver. Our guide in Hue, Mr Tuan, was knowlegeable & interesting. Highly recommended.
We were picked up from our hotel in Hoi A yesterday, by our lovely and very careful driver Din, at 8.30am. We had the most wonderful day trip to Hue, stopping on the way at Marble Mountain, Hai Van pass to marvel at the views and Lang Co beach. We were met in Hue, by the local guide Long, who was very friendly, informative and had a true passion for showing us the wonderful places in Hue. We visited the Thien Mu Pagoda, Thuan Hoa, Tomb of Khai Dinh, Hue Imperial City and a Dragon boat trip on the Perfume River. Many thanks to both Long and Din, who made the day so wonderful. Highly recommended.
The drive to Hue from Hoi An is long 3+ hours. The driver Mr Tan was courteous, friendly and although did not speak English well he went out of his way to make the excursion pleasant. I would skip the mountain pass for it is really unnecessary with no stops and took too much time. Lang Co beach was a nice stopover and picturesque. Hue was great. The tomb, pagoda and citadel were worth the trip. The dragon boat was really unnecessary. Sue, my guide in Hue was awesome. She explained things yet gave you space and not overwhelming. 5 star for the guide and driver. 4 for the tour because of the unnecessary things like the pass and the boat.
Fantastic tour. Safe confident and very knowledgeable driver. Long drive but well worth it. The views were spectacular.
I took the tour during the Tet holidays and the tour was really beautiful, interesting and informative. My guide, Ms Trin, was extremely knowledgeable and informed me about the history of the Hue citadel and the lives of the emperors of the Nguyen dynasty. The tour also included some of their tombs and Ms Trinh informed me about the different architectural styles she adopted to build them and the materials used, in particular for the tomb of Emperor Khai Din.
We had a great day tour in Hue with Hoa, an excellent tour guide ever. He was very knowledgeable guide and so friendly. Thank you for everything
We were staying in Hoi An and as part of our travels wanted to visit Hue. It is a long trip (3 to 3.5hrs) but worth it. Our driver (Mr De) for the day was chatty and informative on the way to the city stopping off at vantage points for great photos. We met our guide Ms Van at the 1st site which was just outside the city at the mausoleum for one of the past kings. The citadel of Hue was pretty spectacular and an oasis of calm within the modern city itself. Our Guide Ms Van was so informative and knowledgeable about the history of Hue (her home town) it made for an enjoyable day. Well with a visit. Journey back was the less scenic route but a lot quicker. Included was lunch at a local restaurant serving local dishes.
A great day in Hue with our informative guide Ruby and excellent driver Mr Truong. Learned so much and enjoyed the sites and lunch at a local restaurant - tour was very well organised and the whole family enjoyed, thank you!
Gorgeous scenery , interesting History and top of those the superb hospitality of the crew. The guide, Ms.Fi, was so nice, and very knowlegble both in History and photography. She speaks very fluently in English and after many different tours we could enjoy understanding perfectly. The Driver, Mr. Hue, was super nice and caring. Thank to both of them , we had really a great time. I highly recommend this tour.
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