Full day Visit To The Forbidden Purple City Private

Overview

Most people who come into Hue are impressed by the quiet and peacefulness of this city. As a former capital of Vietnam, Hue has so many historic sites and we decided to offer a la carte tour so you can choose to do the best one of your personal interest with a travel mate’s consultation.

Itinerary

Your Travelmates guide will meet you at the hotel at 8am for a personalised half day tour of Hue by your knowledgeable and experienced local guide. Hue is a quiet city with Vietnam’s most impressive historic sites including the Citadel and emperors’ tombs, as well as pagodas and a half day trip. 

You will visit the Forbidden Purple City, constructed under the Emperor Gia Long's, in the early 19th century. It is located in the Citadel of Hue, which was badly damaged during the Tet offensive of 1968. Established as the capital of unified Viet Nam in 1802, Hue was not only the political but also the cultural and religious center under the Nguyen dynasty until 1945. Hue was declared a UNESCO World Heritage in 1993. At noon, we will stop for lunch at a local restaurant.

Later, you will board a dragon boat for a pleasant boat trip on the Perfume River to visit the characteristic Thien Mu Pagoda. Then, you will visit the tombs of the emperors Tu Duc and Khai Dinh. Tu Duc was Vietnam's fourth emperor and lived from 1829 until 1883. During his reign, Vietnam lost its independence to France. Tu Duc is said to have had 104 concubines.  Khai Dinh King was Vietnam’s Emperor from 1916 to 1925. His tomb represents a fusion of traditional Vietnamese style and modern influence, as it is almost entirely made of concrete and includes many European architectural details. You will return to your hotel mid-day.

• Pick-up Point: Hotels in Hue.
• Address: Hotels in Hue.

Inclusions: 

• Drinking water on transfer,
• A local lunch
• Transport in air-conditioned vehicles,
• Boat trip,
• Cyclo ride,
• Entrance fees,
• Experienced English-speaking guide,
• Private touring.

Exclusions:

• Personal expenses, meals other than stated in the itinerary, or tips for local guide and driver.

Important notes: 

• Instant Confirmation is available for requests outside 7 days.
• The price featured on this page is a per person price in USD and based on 2 travellers.
• Please contact sales@Travelmates.asia for other special requests or a customised itinerary. 
• Cancellations within 7 days of the service or no show will incur a 100% cancellation fee.