Where to Book Vietnam Castle Tours: the 9 Best

1.Hue Customizable Tour with Imperial Citadel & Forbidden City

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 937 reviews · 150 minutes - 8 hours · from $12Our pick

Explore Hue’s Imperial Citadel and Forbidden City with a local guide or private car, with flexible routes and strong value from $12.

“Nhien has been amazing! She showed me the stunning imperial city, and being alone she tailored the experience om my necessities, adding a personal touch and we entertained pleasant conversations. She is extremely professional and dedicated, it has been more than a guided tour, it has been a full immersion in the citadel and its story, all thanks to her passion and ability to connect with people. Thank you Nihen!”

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2.Hue City and The Citadel via Hai Van Pass Daily Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 362 reviews · from $43Top rated

Review of a $43 Hue day tour from Da Nang via Hai Van Pass, with lunch, Citadel tickets, scenic stops, and an English-speaking guide.

“Well organised trip which takes in some fantastic sights with a tour guide who is very knowledgeable. A great full day. Plenty of time for photos and relaxing with a drink to cool down.”

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3.Hue Citadel tour by authentic Train via Hai Van Pass from Da Nang

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 337 reviews · from $46

Ride Vietnam’s scenic coastal train through Hai Van Pass, then explore Hue’s citadel, tombs, pagoda, and local cuisine from Da Nang.

“Interesting travel, mix of train experience and mini bus. Sky the tour guide was very informative and helpful. The city history was very interesting.”

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4.Hue Imperial City Walking Tour: Citadel & Forbidden City

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 245 reviews · 150 - 330 minutes · from $11Best value

Explore Hue’s Imperial and Forbidden Cities with a local guide, from Ngo Mon Gate to royal gardens, palaces, temples, and theaters.

“Hoa was enthusiastic and engaging and we loved our tour. Extremely informative and interesting. Highly recommended.”

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5.Official Hue: Dragon Boat, Imperial Citadel, & Market tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 32 reviews · from $72

Cruise Hue's Perfume River, explore the citadel, tombs and markets, and meet village artisans on a full-day small-group tour.

“Our tour guide Binh was extremely friendly and accommodating. We saw a lot of sights which otherwise would have been missed if we did not have a local guide. I would highly recommend the tour.”

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6.DaNang/Hoi An: Hue Citadel via Hai Van Pass Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 10 reviews · from $50

Review of a Da Nang to Hue day tour via Hai Van Pass, with the Citadel, Lap An Lagoon, royal tombs, lunch, and practical tips.

“It is absolutely worth doing this hike even if it is very hot! Our guide Quoc very knowledgeable and nice, also available x take some photos. I recommend him!”

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7.Hue: Hue Walking Tour to Imperial Citadel with Tour Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 2h 30m · from $15

Review of Hue’s 2.5-hour Imperial Citadel walking tour, with an English guide, royal sights, practical costs, and honest booking advice.

“Visite très intéressante, Nhi Tran nous a montré et expliqué l’essentiel pendant 2h30 et nous n’avons pas vu le temps passer. Et elle nous a pris en photo très gentiment et celles-ci sont très réussies.”

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8.Hue Sightseeings Royal Tombs , Citadel with Private Driver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews

Explore Hue’s Imperial Citadel, royal tombs, and Thien Mu Pagoda with a private driver, flexible hotel pickup, and practical local tips.

“Viet is very kind, and gives us a lot of information about the sites. He also takes us to great places for lunch”

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9.Hue: Dragon Boat Cruise, Imperial Citadel, & Market Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $71

Cruise Hue’s Perfume River, visit royal tombs, markets, villages, and the Imperial Citadel on a well-priced guided day trip.

“The tour guide Yang was so knowledgeable and helpful, the day was full of interesting things about the history of Hue. Madam Thu restaurant was also very good food. I would recommend this tour”

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