Hue City Half-Day Tour: Explore Iconic Landmarks and Authentic Local Experiences
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Hue City Tour Half Day is an excellent and flexible excursion for visitors staying in Hue who want to explore the city’s highlights in a short amount of time. By booking our Hue city tour half day, you will enjoy a fantastic opportunity to visit iconic attractions such as Thien Mu Pagoda, Hue Imperial City, Dong Ba Market, and take a scenic Perfume River cruise. Along the way, you’ll also taste some of the world’s most delicious local dishes and learn about Vietnamese culture, customs, and architecture.
Highly recommended by travelers on TripAdvisor, Viator, Cruise Critic, and Private Guides, our tours come with over 15 years of experience in organizing Vietnam tours for international visitors. We guarantee a local perspective that will give you and your family a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Check out our recommended Hue city tour half day itineraries. If you don’t find one that fits your needs, contact our Vietnam travel experts – we’ll customize a unique tour exclusively for you and your group.
Hue, located on the banks of the Perfume River, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was the former capital of Vietnam under the Nguyen Dynasty. This city is the cradle of Vietnamese culture, politics, and education. Hue’s rich history, ancient temples, pagodas, tombs, and monuments attract millions of visitors each year. Despite damage during wartime, Hue retains its timeless charm and cultural significance.
Besides historic sites, Hue offers stunning beaches such as Lang Co and Thuan An, and mineral hot springs like My An and Thanh Tan, making it worth a multi-day visit.
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Hue City Tour Half Day Itinerary
At 9:00 am, your guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel to begin your Hue city tour half day with a local food experience. Enjoy beautiful landscapes along the way.
First, board a boat for a relaxing cruise along the Perfume River, soaking in the tranquil atmosphere and scenic riverbanks. Then, visit Thien Mu Pagoda, Hue’s oldest pagoda, famous in Vietnamese poetry and songs. Learn its rich history and admire the octagonal tower and bonsai gardens.
Next, explore the Hue Imperial City, the former seat of the Nguyen emperors from 1802 to 1945, featuring historic sites such as the Flag Tower, Five Phoenix Pavilion, Thai Hoa Palace, and Nine Dynastic Urns.
Afterward, visit the bustling Dong Ba Market, the city’s main market where you can shop for traditional clothing, souvenirs, and local produce. Finally, enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant before returning to your hotel, concluding your memorable Hue city tour half day.
You might also be interested in our other popular tours while in Hue, such as the Hue Street Food Tour by Cyclo, Hue Cooking Class, Hue motorbike Tour or Hue Vegetarian Food Tour.
✅ Inclusions:
- English-speaking tour guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Air-conditioned private transport
- Private dragon boat cruise
- Entrance tickets
- Lunch
- All fuel, tolls, and parking fees
- Cold water and wet tissues
❌ Exclusions:
- Tips for guides and drivers
- Travel insurance
- Any other personal expenses
💳 Terms & Conditions
We require a 60% deposit via PayPal to confirm your Hue city tour half day booking. The balance can be paid in cash (USD or VND) at the end of the tour or online in advance (PayPal, credit/debit card). Please note a 3% surcharge applies for PayPal or card payments.
Cancellation Policy:
- Cancel 40+ days before arrival: full deposit refund
- Cancel 39–30 days before arrival: 10% cancellation fee
- Cancel 29–15 days before arrival: 30% cancellation fee
- Cancel 14–7 days before arrival: 50% cancellation fee
- Cancel 6–2 days before arrival: 75% cancellation fee
- Cancel less than 2 days before arrival: 100% cancellation fee
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Are you ready to explore Hue city? Let Hue Food Tour arrange your perfect Hue city tour half day! Share your ideas and requests at chiduyencssh@gmail.com — one of our travel experts will get back to you soon.
