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From Da Nang/Hoian/Hue: Hue Imperial City Full-Day Tour (Hoi An)

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Activity provider: My Viet Trip
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Tour in Hoi An, taking in Lap An Lagoon, Hue Historic Citadel and Hue, Vietnam. Run by My Viet Trip, booked direct rather than through a reseller.

Highlights

  • Bus/coach
  • Lap An Lagoon
  • Hue Historic Citadel
  • Pagoda of the Celestial Lady
  • Runs 11 hours
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

From Da Nang/Hoian/Hue: Hue Imperial City Full-Day Tour (Hoi An): Key Facts

PriceFrom $40.68 per person
Duration12 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

Full description

This is a 11-hour experience in Hoi An, built around Bus/coach, Lap An Lagoon and Hue Historic Citadel. It is run by My Viet Trip, an operator we book with directly rather than through a reseller, which is why we can hold your place with them before we treat your booking as final.

The price covers Hotel pickup and drop-off, tour guide, Air-conditioned transportation, Hue Imperial City entry admission and Khai Dinh Emperor Royal Tomb entry admission. It does not cover Tips for guide, Hai Van Mountain Pass Route and Extra charge of 100,000 VND per person on public holidays, so budget for those separately. Everything included is listed in full on this page; if something is not on that list, assume it is not in the price.

Hotel pickup in Hoi An. My Viet Trip confirms your pickup time and the exact spot once the booking is in. We need at least one day's notice, and we confirm the date with My Viet Trip before treating your booking as final. If they cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.

Tour Itinerary

Itineraries are customisable as per your request

The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.

12 pickup location options

Hội An, Vỹ Dạ, Điện Dương, Ngũ Hành Sơn, Thanh Khê District, Hải Châu District, Hội An, Sơn Trà, Hue, Ngũ Hành Sơn, Sơn Trà, Trường An

Bus/coach

(1 hour)

Lap An Lagoon

Break time, Free time, Shopping, Sightseeing (15 minutes)

Bus/coach

(1.5 hours)

Hue Historic Citadel

Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing (105 minutes)

Hue, Vietnam

Lunch (1 hour)

Pagoda of the Celestial Lady

Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing (45 minutes)

Mausoleum of Emperor Khai Dinh

Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing (45 minutes)

Bus/coach

(2.5 hours)

12 drop-off locations

Thanh Khê District, Hội An, Hue, Sơn Trà, Hội An, Ngũ Hành Sơn, Trường An, Hải Châu District, Vỹ Dạ, Điện Dương, Ngũ Hành Sơn, Sơn Trà

Detailed Itinerary

12 pickup location options: Hội An, Vỹ Dạ, Điện Dương, Ngũ Hành Sơn, Thanh Khê District, Hải Châu District, Hội An, Sơn Trà, Hue, Ngũ Hành Sơn, Sơn Trà, Trường An

Bus/coach: (1 hour)

Lap An Lagoon: Break time, Free time, Shopping, Sightseeing (15 minutes)

Bus/coach: (1.5 hours)

Hue Historic Citadel: Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing (105 minutes)

Hue, Vietnam: Lunch (1 hour)

Pagoda of the Celestial Lady: Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing (45 minutes)

Mausoleum of Emperor Khai Dinh: Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing (45 minutes)

Includes

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Air-conditioned transportation
  • Hue Imperial City entry admission (if option selected)
  • Khai Dinh Emperor Royal Tomb entry admission (if option selected)
  • Vietnamese style lunch (Inform us if you request vegetarian)
  • Bottled water
  • Value-Added Tax (VAT)

Excludes

  • Tips for guide
  • Hai Van Mountain Pass Route
  • Extra charge of 100,000 VND per person on public holidays (Dec 31-Jan 1, Apr 29-30, May 1-2, Dec 24-25, Lunar New Year)

Important information

Meeting point

Hotel pickup in Hoi An. My Viet Trip confirms your pickup time and the exact spot once the booking is in.

Know before you go

  • Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Duration 12 hours
Check availability to see starting times
Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Traveler Reviews

4.8/5
based on 363 reviews
Guide
4.8/5
Value for money
4.7/5
Verified reviews from travelers on this operator’s experience
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claire
August 8, 2026

Oanh was a great tour guide, good English and full of knowledge. The tour was designed at a good pace, time to learn, take photos and rest in the car between sites. The place we stopped to eat was a beautiful building and had delicious, plentiful food.

5
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Lukas
July 10, 2026

Oahn is a nice guide and she did a great job. If you wanna visit Hue form Da Nang (one day) - for great value and less money - this tour is perfect for you.

5
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Enrique
July 9, 2026

Perfect, everything was great. The guide was very friendly and explained everything very well.

5
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Oleksandr
July 6, 2026

I joined the Hue Imperial City Full-Day Tour, and it was one of the highlights of my trip. The itinerary was very well planned. We visited the Imperial City, the royal tombs of the Nguyen Dynasty, Thien Mu Pagoda, and several other fascinating places. Our guide didn’t just show us the sights - he shared engaging stories about the history, culture, and traditions, making every stop come alive. The lunch included in the tour was delicious and was a nice addition to an already wonderful day. A huge thank you to our guide for his professionalism, fascinating explanations, positive attitude, and ge

5
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Dicken
June 19, 2026

Highly recommended. We had an amazing day and learned so much about Vietnamese history from our guide and the relevance of each of the sites we visited. The tombs and imperial city visits were all fascinating places that were made more memorable and interesting by our guide. A truly awe inspiring day.

5
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Andrea
June 16, 2026

the guide Ben was so helpful along the way, and gave very informative commentary at all the sites as well as useful tips. The day was extremely hot but our comfort was considered as best as possible. The lunch was of very high quality banquet style, but served to our table.

5
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Eleftherios
May 23, 2026

The trip was very interesting with explanations for everything we saw. Ray was absolutely amazing, being able to provide answers to all of our questions and leading us through all the best spots. Would highly recommend.

5
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Christopher
May 10, 2026

Thanh (John) was a brilliant guide. Particular highlights were the recent history of Vietnam, the Imperial City, the lunch, and the temples. It's a long day but really enjoyed it and the transport was comfortable.

5
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Morgan
May 8, 2026

Our guide was very knowledgeable about the history and shared so many stories about Hue and the Imperial City. Him and the driver were kind, attentive to every detail, and were happy to answer all our questions on the tour. The transportation was clean and they made sure we had cold water and strong AC which was appreciated in the super hot weather. Overall great experience and good value for the money as you get a full day experience. Thanks again to our tour guide and driver!

5
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Valerie
March 31, 2026

guide was excellent. mini bus too small for big Europeans

5
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Valtteri
March 30, 2026

The guided tour to Hue Imperial city had many amazing sights to see which I would definitely recommend visiting if you’re in the area. The tour started early and took most of the day because of the many sights. Schedule was tight but our guide Jeni gave us time to see the places for our selves and helped with taking pictures. She also gave good information on the history and meaning of many places and answered our touristy questions 😂 Great experience in the Da Nang area.

5
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Anthony
March 26, 2026

I would thoroughly recommend this tour. The coach ride to Hue was enjoyable, it gave us an opportunity to see some of Vietnam's magnificent countryside. Before we arrived at The Imperial Palace we had a magnificent lunch. Our guide Tam was very informative answering all the questions that I asked. I was fortunate enough to be travelling with a really friendly group of people from many parts of the world. Let's not forget about our most wonderful driver who got us there and back safely!! Thank you so much. A day that I will always remember. Anthony from Australia 🦘 🙏

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Hotel pickup in Hoi An. My Viet Trip confirms your pickup time and the exact spot once the booking is in. The collection window is usually a little wider than a fixed minute, because the driver is working a route around several hotels.
The price does not cover tips for guide, hai van mountain pass route and extra charge of 100,000 vnd per person on public holidays (dec 31-jan 1, apr 29-30, may 1-2, dec 24-25, lunar new year). Everything it does cover is listed in full on this page, so if something is not on that list, budget for it separately.
Unless the option says private, this runs as a small group. The operator caps it rather than filling a coach, and if you want it to yourselves the private option is priced separately on this page.
We confirm your booking with the operator before we treat it as final, and we need at least one day's notice. Once it is confirmed you get the meeting point, the time and a contact number for the day. If the operator cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.
Hotel pickup and drop-off, English-speaking tour guide, Air-conditioned transportation, Hue Imperial City entry admission (if option selected), Khai Dinh Emperor Royal Tomb entry admission (if option selected), Vietnamese style lunch (Inform us if you request vegetarian), Bottled water, Value-Added Tax (VAT)
The duration of the From Da Nang/Hoian/Hue: Hue Imperial City Full-Day Tour (Hoi An) is typically 12 hours. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
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