HUE · VIETNAM
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The 10 most popular royal tombs & pagoda in Hue. Here's what each one actually delivers, who runs it, and what it costs.
Private Hue tour with hotel pickup, an English-speaking driver, flexible time at the royal tombs and Thien Mu Pagoda. Entrance fees extra.
“We only had a few hours in Hue and this was a great way to get a sense of the incredible history and architecture there. The driver was very friendly and flexible, adapting the tour to our needs. The temples and Hue citadel are unique and very beautiful.”
See Hue’s Minh Mang, Tu Duc, and Khai Dinh tombs in one half-day private ride with an English-speaking driver and hotel pickup.
“Trip states entry free to tombs. When we arrived at first tomb driver told us had to pay. We didn’t bring enough cash so had to go back to city to get cash out of ATM. We could have paid less using hotels private driver”
Private 4–5 hour Hue tour covering Minh Mang, Tu Duc, Khai Dinh tombs and Thien Mu Pagoda with a local guide and pickup.
“If I could give this tour more than 5 stars I would. Not only were we taken to many iconic sites in comfort but our guide Nhien and driver Hoa were kind, considerate and extremely knowlegeable, filling in many small and fascinating details thaRead more”
Hue Royal Tombs tour with a local guide to Khai Dinh, Minh Mang, Tu Duc mausoleums and pagodas. Pickup and mobile ticket.
“Excellent tour, good highlights by visiting 3 most interesting tombs. We didn’t want to do a full day, half day was plenty. Hung our guide was v knowledgeable and kept our interest despite the heat. Highly recommend.”
Cycle Hue’s Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda and royal tombs, then cruise by dragon boat. 6-7 hours, pickup included.
“We had a brilliant trip with Hung. Such a well organised trip. We felt so safe with Hung at the front, and his colleague, Khue, at the back. Great information from Hung - we learnt such a lot about Vietnamese culture and history. Thanks for such a great trip.”
A private Hue day tour with Minh Mang, Khai Dinh, and Tu Duc tombs plus incense village and Thien Mu Pagoda, about 5 hours.
“For our group of 4 people this was a great 5 hours. Lots to see. The driver was very nice and helpful.”
Private Hue guided tour covering Imperial City, Thien Mu Pagoda, and royal tombs, with a smooth driver, English guide, and flexible timing.
“Belated review. I took this tour in spring 2024. It was very good. The guide was knowledgeable, friendly, accommodating, and fluent in English. I enjoyed the experience; it was interesting and added perspective to the story of Hue.”
Private Hue dragon boat on the Perfume River, Thien Mu Pagoda, Hon Chen Temple, and imperial tombs with pickup and guide.
“It had been a very nice trip. Our guide Anna was very friendly, helpful and explained everything to us in detail . It was nice to see the landscape from the river. We visited the pagoda, a temple and 2 imperial tombs. Very worth seeing and impreRead moreAuto-translated”
Private Hue tour by car and boat: Minh Mang, Khai Dinh, Tu Duc, then Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda. Pickup and guide included.
“Our guide, Hoa, was amazing! Very informative and personable, offering many helpful suggestions. Our lunch stop was romantic & delicious. We highly recommend booking a tour with him!”
Small-group afternoon Hue tour to Khai Dinh and Tu Duc tombs, plus Thuy Xuan incense and conical hat village, with hotel pickup.
“Our guide took us to the two tombs that are included and explained everything related. He was friendly anf helpful.”
