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Da Nang to Hue | 1-Day Hue City Tour with Imperial Highlights

Da Nang to Hue | 1-Day Hue City Tour with Imperial Highlights

$41.00 USD
$41.00 USD
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💵 The total cost of the group tour is as above

Love a good story steeped in history? This 1-day Hue City Tour from Da Nang is your gateway to Vietnam’s imperial past—minus the history lecture vibes.

We’ll cruise over the scenic Hai Van Pass (seriously, bring your camera 📸), then spend the day wandering through the grand courtyards and mossy walls of the Imperial City. Picture dragons carved in stone, echoey throne rooms, and ancient gates that seem to whisper secrets.

You’ll visit royal tombs tucked away in peaceful gardens and pause at Thien Mu Pagoda, Hue’s beloved riverside guardian. 

It’s perfect for curious souls, history lovers, and anyone who thinks travel should feel like time travel - with a guide who knows just where to pause and say, “This is where it gets really interesting.”

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✨ Tour Highlights

✔️ Visit Hue Imperial Citadel – Vietnam’s first UNESCO World Heritage site

✔️ Explore the Tombs of Tu Duc and Khai Dinh Kings

✔️ Discover Thien Mu Pagoda – the oldest pagoda in Hue

✔️ Enjoy authentic Hue cuisine for lunch

✔️ Shop local specialties at Dong Ba Market

7:30 AM | Pick-up from your hotel in Da Nang

Your adventure starts with a comfortable drive north to Hue City. Relax and watch the stunning scenery as we pass through the famous Hai Van Tunnel, the longest tunnel in Southeast Asia.

🏰 10:30 AM | Explore Royal Tombs

Arrive in Hue and visit the Tomb of Tu Duc or Khai Dinh King’s Tomb — both beautiful examples of royal architecture. These tombs tell romantic, dramatic stories about Vietnam’s emperors and their times of peace and struggle.

🍲 11:40 AM | Local Lunch

Take a break and enjoy tasty Hue specialties at a local restaurant.

🏯 12:30 PM | Imperial Citadel & Ancient Palace

Next, step inside the historic Imperial Citadel, home to 13 kings of the Nguyen Dynasty. Visit iconic landmarks:

  • Ngo Mon Gate
  • Thai Hoa Palace
  • The Royal Temple
  • Hien Lam Pavilion
  • The Nine Dynastic Urns

Don’t miss the special “Finding the Lost Palace” virtual 3D experience — a fun way to see how the old palaces once looked!

🕉️ 3:00 PM | Thien Mu Pagoda & Local Market

Continue to the Thien Mu Pagoda, one of the oldest and most beautiful in Vietnam, built in the 17th century. Feel the peaceful atmosphere by the Perfume River.

Before heading back, you can stop by Dong Ba Market (optional) to pick up local specialties and souvenirs.

🛣️ 4:00 PM | Return to Da Nang

We’ll drive you back to Da Nang. Along the way, stop for quick shopping for local treats if you’d like. The tour ends back at your hotel with your head full of royal stories and new memories.

💡 Why Choose This Hue City Tour?

✔️ Visit Vietnam’s first UNESCO World Heritage site

✔️ See ancient tombs, citadels, and pagodas in one day

✔️ Learn hidden royal stories with expert guides

✔️ Enjoy local cuisine and culture

✔️ Hassle-free travel from Da Nang

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🇻🇳 Deeply local, beautifully curated.
Whether it’s the bustling markets of the delta, serene rice fields in hidden valleys, ancient temples whispering old tales, or narrow streets echoing with motorbike hums, our journeys are crafted to let you live each place – not just pass through.

🍲 Flavors with a story.
You won’t just eat Vietnamese food; you’ll taste its history, landscape, and traditions – whether it’s a rustic countryside lunch, a market-fresh seafood feast, or a humble bowl of noodles with locals.

🏞️ Nature, history, and culture – seamlessly woven.
Rowing through cave systems, strolling under golden bridges, cycling past water buffalo, crawling through historical tunnels, or wandering lantern-lit towns – each activity flows into the next with purpose and meaning.

💆 Care beyond logistics.
We know travel is more than an itinerary. It’s the comfort of knowing someone is looking out for you every step of the way. That’s why our team is there – to handle details, share stories, and make sure you’re experiencing the best of each place, stress-free.

🎁 Little extras that make a big difference.
Perhaps it’s a rejuvenating massage after a trek, a thoughtfully chosen keepsake to take home, or a quiet moment with tea overlooking rippling rice terraces – small surprises that linger long after you’ve unpacked.

🧭 Travel that feels human.
At the heart of it all are the people you’ll meet – from your guides and drivers to the villagers, chefs, and artisans who welcome you into their world with genuine warmth and openness.

🌏 This is Vietnam, through Truly Voyage eyes.
Authentic. Immersive. Crafted with care. Every tour is designed to help you connect deeply, travel mindfully, and return home with stories worth sharing.

INCLUDE & NOT INCLUDE

🔹 INCLUDE

  • All activities on the itinerary
  • 24/7 hotline support guaranteed;
  • Meals (not drink) as stated in the itinerary: Lunch
  • Experienced English-speaking guide;
  • Entrance fees for all visits as mentioned in the itinerary;
  • Bottle of water on the coach (1bottle/1 person/1 day)

🔸NOT INCLUDE

  • Drinks
  • Early check-in & late check-out room (available upon request and depend on room availability)
  • Travel insurance (we highly recommend that you purchase adequate insurance).
  • International or Domestic flight tickets
  • Vietnam Visa 
  • Tipping for guides, drivers, hotel staff, restaurant staff, boat riders, etc.
  • Personal expenses, such as laundry, telephone, drinks, etc.
  • Meals, if not specified in the itinerary
  • Accommodation as mentioned above. Check in: 2 pm. Check out: 11 am
  • All other services not specified in the itinerary Surcharge for Peak season, Tet Lunar New Year holidays, and compulsory dinner at some hotel & resort on Xmas and New Year’s Eve.