Hue · GUIDED
18 reviewed
A shortlist worth trusting: the 15 guided tours in Hue worth booking, each with its price, its traveller verdict, and the one thing to know before you commit.
Hue night food walking tour for $12 tasting 8 dishes with local stories, a Huong River south-to-north stroll, and a short scooter ride.
“Absolutely loved our food tour with Thanh! She took us to some really great spots and told us so much about the history of hue! Food was amazing too’ would definitely recommend this tour”
Hue in one full day with private transfers, an English guide, included lunch, and top stops from Thien Mu Pagoda to Khai Dinh.
“The tour included the best highlights of Hue. The King tombs, the citadel and the pagoda. All were stunningly beautiful. Our guide Tony knew all about the sites and was very accommodating and knowledgeable. Big recommendation!”
Hue Imperial City walking tour with an English guide, photo stops, emperor stories, and lunch or dinner. Entrance fees extra.
“Sue was our tour guide for this half day walking tour. If I could rate Sue for her presentation it would be 10 out of 5. She is relatively young at 22 , but has perfect English, great knowledge of the emperors city, a zany infectious sense of humour Read more”
A guided bus ride from Hue to Hoi An with 4 smart stops: Thanh Toan Bridge, Lang Co Beach, Hai Van Pass, and Marble Mountains.
“Great tour! Amazing way to get from Hue to Hoi An and take in all the great sights along the way. You can even swim in the ocean. Our Giau was a great guide, knowledgeable about the region and told us about the locals and their customs. The driver was great as well. 5 stars! :)”
Half-day Hue street food tour with an English guide: five local tastings, green tea, and 1 Huda beer, plus hotel pickup.
“Our tour guide, Fi, was very enthusiastic about sharing Hue’s food with us. We had plenty of food - come with an empty stomach as the food was plentiful. The flavorful food did not dissapoint! We understand better why Hue’s food is so famous. We also enjoyed the evening tour as it gave us the opportunity to see Hue’s night life scene.”
A private Hue guided tour covering Thien Mu Pagoda, the citadel, and two royal tombs, with hotel pickup and included lunch.
“Our guide and driver were both wonderful. Nice people and full of information about the Citadel and tombs, etc. And local lunch was delicious.”
Private Hue tombs and Thien Mu pagoda tour with pickup, flexible pacing, and a local guide, plus clear tomb-ticket costs.
“We had a wonderful day out visiting each of the tombs and temples, all very different but each unique and impressive in their own right. The day was made even more memorable by our friendly guide Lam. Her knowledge of the history surrounding each of the sights was excellent and it really helped our understanding.”
A small-group, 8-hour Hue intro with hotel pickup, a Perfume River dragon boat, major Nguyen tombs, market time, and lunch.
“This tour included all the sites I wanted to see in Hue. The tour guide was very nice and told a lot of stories about the history of Hue and significance of the sites. The booking office was easy to communicate with and helped arrange a transfer for us to the airport after the tour. However, I wished there was free time available at each site so we can take photos freely instead of as we are walking by something. I think we spent too much time for lunch and more time for people to soak their feet after lunch. Also we stopped by the incense store after lunch that…”
Hue at night by cyclo for steamed cakes, nem lui, tiny clams rice, bun bo Hue, and che dessert, plus Perfume River bridge views.
“Minh was a fantastic guide and the drivers of our cyclo were great as well. Minh is so intelligent and his love of his city/country/food comes through so strongly. He zips ahead on his motorbike to take pictures and then sent them to us which was great. The food was amazing and the organization was appreciated. I highly recommend this tour”
Mix-and-match Hue private tour with an English guide, private car, and deep local stories for 150 minutes to a full day.
“Overall it was a good experience. Austin was knowledgeable and explained well the history of the sites we visited. His communication was great and was very personable which made the trip more enjoyable.”
Scenic Hue to Hoi An guided bus with Thanh Toan Bridge, Lap An Lagoon, Hai Van Pass, and Marble Mountains for about $13.
Private Hue tour of Minh Mang, Khai Dinh, Tu Duc tombs and Thien Mu pagoda, with an English guide, car, entrances, and water included.
“When I booked the tour I was thinking that was a little bit expensive but in reality was not. I was the only person with the guide Hoa. Terrific knowledge of his country and the places that we discovered, very good English. I recommend the tour and the guide.”
Hue DMZ tour with an English-speaking war history guide: La Vang, Hiền Lương, Khe Sanh, Vinh Mốc tunnels, and peace markers.
“I was tempted to give 4 stars because of these two negatives. However I won’t because one of them I knew about ahead of time and another is personal to just me.”
Private full-day Hue tour with hotel pickup, Perfume River dragon boat, Thien Mu Pagoda, UNESCO citadel, royal tombs, lunch, and incense village.
“We toured Hue City with Long and had a lovely time! The tour is an efficient way to see all the key sights in one day. The help of a guide adds a dimension of historical context and understanding. Long shared his deep knowledge of the Hue rRead more”
Private Hue tour covering the Imperial City, Thien Mu Pagoda, Khai Dinh and Tu Duc tombs with an English-speaking guide and pickup.
“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.”
