Hue Half Day Tour- 4 Hours Hue City Tour

Description

Welcome to the Hue half day tour, where you can explore the best highlights of Hue City in only a few hours. On the Hue city tour half day, a knowledgeable, passionate tour guide will show you the magical charms behind Hue’s UNESCO Heritage Sites, such as the Imperial City, Thien Mu Pagoda, and royal tombs.

Hue City Tour Half Day Overview

Tour type: private, flexible customization
Language: English
Starting time: upon request, two options: morning at 08:00 AM or afternoon at 01:30 PM
Duration: up to 4 hours
Meeting point: your hotel in Hue city center
Ending point: your hotel in Hue city center
Transportation: chauffeured private car
Age limit: everyone can join this tour
Inclusions: round-trip transfer by car, tour guide, entrance tickets, bottled water

What To Expect From This Tour?

The Hue half day tour lets travelers experience the best of Hue’s history and culture. Indeed, on our comprehensive private half day tours Hue, you will admire and learn about significant constructions of this heritage city.

Whether you’re short on time or want to maximize your sightseeing, our private transport service and knowledgeable guides will cover you.

Morning and afternoon options are supported and can be tailored to your preferences. Therefore, you can choose between the Hue Citadel and Thien Mu Pagoda option (morning) OR the Hue Royal Tomb Tour (afternoon).

Furthermore, your personal tour guide and private transportation help you skip the lines and enjoy the trip at your own pace. Our half day tour Hue can flexibly start at any time during the day. Also, it includes a door-to-door two-way transfer and entrance fees.

HUE HALF DAY TOUR TO DISCOVER HUE CITY: ITINERARY OPTIONS

As mentioned, we can provide two Hue half day tour options. And you can change their time and attractions as you wish. The below descriptions are referential only. In short:

Morning option: Dragon boat tour to Thien Mu Pagoda and Hue Imperial Citadel (bonus Dong Ba Market if time allows)
Afternoon option: Minh Mang Tomb, Khai Dinh Tomb, and Thuy Xuan Incense-Making Village

If you want to discover all these places, check out the Hue City Tour Full Day. The detailed sample itinerary for each option is as follows:

Hue Half Day Tour Morning

08:00 AM

The tour guide and a chauffeured car will pick you up at your hotel in Hue city center. After meeting and greeting, the Hue half day tour starts.

08:30 AM

You will arrive at Toa Kham Wharf, where you take a dragon boat trip on the Perfume River. The serene river and its scenic banks will bring to your trip great relaxation.

09:00 AM

The boat docks in front of Thien Mu Pagoda. Our tour guide will lead you through this sacred Buddhist site.

Thien Mu Pagoda is an ancient religious venue in Hue City, dating back to the 17th century. It boasts tranquil landscapes and valuable historic relics. The Phuoc Duyen Tower placed in this pagoda is so iconic that it’s considered one of Hue’s symbols.

10:30 AM

Your team will enter Hue Imperial City, the main monument of the UNESCO Complex of Hue Monuments. It was the heart of Vietnam’s capital city during the Nguyen Dynasty. Many precious buildings and antiques remain on this massive site, offering visitors a profound insight into Vietnam’s history.

12:00 PM

It basically ends the Hue City tour half day. If you have time and aren’t too tired, we can offer a 30-minute visit to Dong Ba Market. Otherwise, our driver will take you back to your hotel.

Hue Half Day Tour Afternoon

01:30 PM

Our driver and tour guide will meet you at your accommodation in the city center. Then, they welcome you and begin the Hue half day tour focusing on Hue royal tombs.

02:00 PM

You arrive at the first mausoleum, Minh Mang Tomb. Its location on a mountain facing the dreamy Perfume River gives off a vintage vibe. Moreover, its architecture are imbued with royal traditional charms and Confucian influences.

03:30 PM

Then, the tour guide will introduce you to another Nguyen Emperor through the visit to Khai Dinh Tomb. Among seven Hue royal tombs, the mausoleum of Khai Dinh is the most different. It didn’t follow conventional architectural styles but mixed with Western elements. Therefore, it promises to give tourists a unique experience.

05:00 PM

Finally, you visit Thuy Xuan Incense-Making Village, a long-established local guild. When tourism developed, colorful incense shops were set up here by friendly locals to show off their products. Tourists can come to learn about this special offering, take impressive pictures, buy souvenirs, and even try making incense.

05:30 PM

The car takes you back to your hotel in the city center. The Hue City tour half day finishes. Bee Bee Travel wishes you a wonderful time in Hue.

Travel Tips

Hue half day tour dress code: Please wear proper clothes without knees or chests revealed, as you will visit religious places.
Baby seats are available if you request them in advance. Free for one.
This tour involves lots of walking. Thus, we recommend wearing comfortable footwear.

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