Private Shore Excursion to Hue Imperial City from Da Nang Port
See Hue's walled Imperial City, dragon-boat the Perfume River, and visit a 1920 royal tomb in one port day
A private shore excursion from Chanmay or Tien Sa Port takes you by car and boat through Hue city, Vietnam's last royal capital. You'll tour the walled Imperial City (a UNESCO site), cruise the Perfume River on a dragon boat, and visit Khai Dinh Tomb, built in 1920. The route includes stops at Hai Van Quan and Lang Co Bay if you depart from Tien Sa. A professional English-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport and bottled water are included. Lunch is your own cost.
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Step-by-step itinerary
Private Shore Excursion to Hue Imperial City
- Pickup from Tiensa or Chan May Port
- Pass Hai Van Pass and stop at Hai Van Quan
- View Lang Co Bay
- Arrive in Hue city
- Visit The Citadel
- Enjoy local lunch break
- Visit Thien Mu Pagoda
- Cruise Perfume River on Dragon boat
- Visit Khai Dinh Tomb
- Return to car and drop off at hotel
The experience
Your ship's port call gives you 5 to 7 hours to reach Hue city, 140 kilometers from Da Nang. If you board at Tien Sa Port, the drive crosses the Hai Van Pass (the coastal road Jeremy Clarkson called "one of the best coastal roads in the world"), with a stop at Hai Van Quan, the highest point between Da Nang and Hue, for photos of Lang Co Bay. From Chanmay Port the route is shorter. Your guide meets you at the dock and drives you directly to the city.
The Citadel is the centerpiece: a walled fortress that served as the capital of the Nguyen Dynasty for 140 years, from 1805 to 1945, and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After time inside the walls, you break for lunch (not included), then head to Thien Mu Pagoda, a Buddhist monastery founded in 1601. The Perfume River cruise follows. You board a dragon boat and drift downriver, watching the city recede. The final stop is Khai Dinh Tomb, built in 1920 on feng shui principles for an emperor. Your driver returns you to the port in time for the ship.
What’s included
- Private transportation from the port.
- air-conditioned vehicle.
- professional English-speaking guide.
- bottled water.
- dragon-boat cruise on the Perfume River.
Before you book
Prices and times updated 9 days ago
Operated by Happy Holiday Private Tours
Is this one for you?Book this private excursion if your ship docks for a full afternoon and you want to see Hue's Imperial City without splitting your group. The fixed 5 to 7 hour window is built to fit a single port call, and the private guide means you move at your own pace through each stop.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 10 years); Infant (under 5): free.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What is the Hue Citadel and why do people visit it?
The Hue Citadel is a walled fortress and palace that was the capital of the Nguyen Dynasty for 140 years, from 1805 until 1945. It's one of Vietnam's seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites and contains the Imperial City, the last royal city in Vietnam.
Do I need to arrange my own lunch, or is it included?
Lunch is not included in this excursion. You'll have a break in Hue city to eat on your own before visiting Thien Mu Pagoda.
What happens if I board at Tien Sa Port instead of Chanmay?
If you depart from Tien Sa Port, your route crosses the Hai Van Pass and includes stops at Hai Van Quan (the highest point between Da Nang and Hue) and a view of Lang Co Bay. The Chanmay route is more direct.
How long is the Perfume River cruise?
The Perfume River cruise is part of the 5 to 7 hour excursion, but the exact duration of the boat portion isn't specified separately. You'll travel by dragon boat from the city center and return before heading to Khai Dinh Tomb.
Is a guide included, and what language do they speak?
Yes, a private professional tour guide is included and speaks English. They pick you up at the port and accompany you through all stops.
Private Shore Excursion to Hue Imperial City from Da Nang Port
5h–7h · EN · at your hotel
from US$ 145 per person
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