Hue sightseeing Tombs and Pagoda with private driver
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Hue sightseeing Tombs and Pagoda with private driver
By Stop & Go Tours
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The UNESCO-listed monuments of Hue include a number of ancient royal tombs and temples dotted around the outskirts of the city. On this tour, visit some of the most important sites including the tombs of Minh Mang, Khai Dinh, and Tu Duc, and the magnificent Thien Mu Pagoda. With a private driver and vehicle, you can travel at your own pace and spend longer at the sites that interest you most.
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Ages 1-75
Duration: 4–6 hours
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Highlights
- Stunning views of the Thien Mu Pagoda
- Visit the three best-preserved ancient tombs in Hue
- Hassle-free pickup and drop-off from your Hue hotel
- Enjoy the ease of traveling with an English speaking local as your driver
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Fuel, tolls, parking fees, bottled water.
- Private english speaking driver
What's not included- Private tour guide
- Meals
- Accomodations, other personal expenses.
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees
- Entry/Admission - Mausoleum of Emperor Minh Mang
- Entry/Admission - Tomb of Khai Dinh
- Entry/Admission - Tomb of Tu Duc
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- We pick you up at your hotel or somewhere, it is flexible pick-up time and pick-up location as your requests. Please tell us about it. Thank you very much.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 74593P66- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Please wear polite clothes when visit temples, tombs, palaces in Hue.
- Most travellers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 74593P66
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- David B0 contributionsPrivate tour Hoi An to HueSam picked us up from the hotel right on time and thought the whole trip he was attentive and courteous. Sam is from Hue and had extensive knowledge of the route the sights. The drive was not rushed and Sam drove very safely. After dropping us in Hue Sam gave us a number recommendations for sightseeing and food in Hue. Thanks Sam great trip.Written 10 October 2024
- primo_z1980 contributionsAmazing tourguide Sam and great tourThe tour with tourguide Sam was amazing, we saw everything as described, the tour was a good combination of all sorts of places and sights worth seeing plus the transfer was fast, smooth and comfortable. I would especially like to commend the tourguide Sam for his informative, insightful remarks and commentaries along the way - with his commentaries I have gained an understanding of Vietnamese culture, history and society I wouldn't be able to otherwise. Highly reccomend guide Sam and tour!Written 8 October 2024
- X4876SBchloew0 contributionsI Loved it!I loved it! Sam my tour guide was very informative and accommodating, learnt so much about the history and traditions of Vietnam from him. Would highly recommend.Written 28 September 2024
- EstebanM6580 contributionsGreat tourI booked the Hue perfume River sunset. It was a great experience. Hua confirmed everything shortly after I booked, he was on time picking me up at the hotel and drove me to the boat where we went to the Pagoda and then through the river. It was an overall great experience with a knowledgeable and very nice guide. Strongly recommended!Written 21 September 2024
- Daisydoody0 contributionsGreat way to see the history of HueWe enjoyed a great tour with Sam. He was on time picking us up for our tour. He was very informative on the drive to each of the locations. He leaves you at each attraction to explore in your own time and gives clear instructions on where to meet him afterwards. During the drives he gives insights into life in Vietnam. He also gave us some great local tips on where to eat in Hue and for our next stop in Hoi An. I would be happy to recommend this tour.Written 20 September 2024
- Y4249GMmarcom0 contributionsSam is the best!Sam was an impeccable driver, he speaks perfect English, super responsive and ready to resolve all our requests, he gave us valuable advice and news about our tour and Huè, Highly recommended!!!Written 24 August 2024
- 535craign0 contributionsSuper personal experience of the Tombs!Sam was a great and insightful driver. Easy to understand and great and efficient approach to see the tombs quickly on limited schedule. Would recommend!Written 22 August 2024
- B1752AEheathert0 contributionsChauffeur with a smile.I contacted stop and go travel about 6 months ago to first arrange an airport pickup and transfer. The communication was easy, the price was reasonable and they felt professional so I added a tour of hue (5 sites) and a trip not normally offered a pick up from our hotel in hue and a tour via lap a lagoon and hoi van pass with a drop off at ban na hills our next hotel. They were more than happy to arrange a different trip. Prices were easily agreed online with a small discount for booking multiple trips. Thine (our driver) was brilliant. Always there early, always smiling and a very safe driver. He looked after us, made really good recommendations but it was always our decision where we stopped and for how long. The car was a very clean Toyota fourtuner that easily fitted 5 of us with a lot of luggage. Everything you need from a pick up or tour. The driver offered change readily when I paid the previously agreed price at the end of each trip although I never acepted as a small tip felt well deserved for the service that was offered.Written 21 August 2024
- 861lip0 contributionsEuropeans discovering Central VietnamI believe this company uses multiple drivers and during our trip Hien was our driver. Hien picked me and my partner up from our hotel in Da Nang and drove us to Hai Van pass and the My Son sanctuary before finally dropping us off at our destination in Hoi An. It was a pleasure to have him for the day. He was very informative about the two locations. It was also great to exchange (in English) with him about the Vietnamese culture. In the end we were joking and laughing. We spent a very nice day enriched by Hien's tips on how to bargain and vietnamese tradition. I would wholeheartedly recommend him to any foreigners wanting to discover this region. Elizabeth and Peter (Danish guy + Luxembourgish girl)Written 19 August 2024
- Annemieke220 contributionsInteresting tour, but organization could be better.Tour is interesting to learn more about the Vietnam war. Driver picked us up at the hotel, but guide only joined half way after visiting the first two points of interest. The driver was a nice guy, but hardly spoke English so he could explain hardly anything. His irregular driving style was unfortunately not so comfortable. The English speaking female guide was excellent, which compensated a lot. Would be better if guide can join from start.Written 18 August 2024
- sebastienmauclair0 contributionsBeautiful and interestingBeautiful and interesting visit of Hue. Hao is very nice and found a good place for a local lunch (banh mi). I recommend this experience (even if it’s hot during summer) SebWritten 17 August 2024
- BackPacker3611750 contributionsA Lovely Day In Huế With My Family.We had a wonderful day with Hòa our guide. He picked us up at our accomodation and was very punctual. We felt comfortable and relaxed in his car as he took us around to the sights giving us some interesting intel ahead of arriving at each place. He also gave us a fantastic recommendation for a lunch spot where we enjoyed traditional Huế dishes. Hòa is knowledgeable and very courteous and I would love to recommend him to any of my friends that will be visiting Huế in the future. Thanks again for a seamless experience, Hòa.Written 17 August 2024
- pedroochoa15120 contributions100% recommendedIt was super good! You will go to the main turistic spots in Hue and you can take the time you need I each of them. It is a good way for sightseeing if you have limited time.Written 17 August 2024
- Cretto0 contributionsMost comfortable way to see the Hue sightsThis was the ideal way for us to see and appreciate the historic sites of Hue. The distance between each and summer heat were much easier to manage in a comfortable, air conditioned car with our informative, safe and delightful driver, Sam. We had as much time as we liked at each site, Sam really gave us a lot of flexibility to suit our interests. Sam also generously shared much of his interesting family history and provided a lot of insight into current social and cultural aspects of the local area and Vietnam generally. Thanks Sam for a fantastic day.Written 13 August 2024
- krebsigerk0 contributionsA stunning blast from the pastGreat tour with interesting sites to see, you learn a lot about the history of the Vietnam war from a different perspective. I really want to point out the polightness and driving skills and the overall quality of our driver Sam. He knows a lot of stuff and gives you good advice for your stay in Vietnam!Written 13 August 2024
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Jane K
Rome, Italy12 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Hoa was not only a great driver, he was a fabulous guide to his region and country. His English is is excellent, which made it easy for him to share his vast knowledge of Vietnam history (want to know when and why Vietnam changed its orthography? He can tell you). He was extraordinarily helpful, guiding us through the ticketing process, meeting us promptly and making sure we were comfortable throughout. If we were here longer I would definitely take another tour with him.
Written 20 January 2020
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Sammi C
16 contributions
Sept 2022 • Couples
We went on a Stop and Go tour around Hue with Mr Trung in September. We opted for a visit for 4 sites, a Buddhist Pagoda Temple and 3 tombs.
Many of these sites we would not have been able to visit without a car, and without taking g this tour we wouldn't have been able yo cover the necessary ground to see them all. We started at 8am and (because we spent a lot of time walking around the sites) we finished at 1pm.
Our driver was friendly, obliging and very knowledgeable. He was also very patient waiting for us at each stop! The car was very cool and comfortable and the trip between each stop was very smooth.
My husband and I would very much recommend the Stop and Go tour if you are in Hue, as it's the best value and least stress to be able to get around the city. Our Driver even dropped us off at our requested lunch restaurant rather than the hotel (saving us a long walk).
Thanks so much to Mr Trung!
Many of these sites we would not have been able to visit without a car, and without taking g this tour we wouldn't have been able yo cover the necessary ground to see them all. We started at 8am and (because we spent a lot of time walking around the sites) we finished at 1pm.
Our driver was friendly, obliging and very knowledgeable. He was also very patient waiting for us at each stop! The car was very cool and comfortable and the trip between each stop was very smooth.
My husband and I would very much recommend the Stop and Go tour if you are in Hue, as it's the best value and least stress to be able to get around the city. Our Driver even dropped us off at our requested lunch restaurant rather than the hotel (saving us a long walk).
Thanks so much to Mr Trung!
Written 15 September 2022
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Annemitch
48 contributions
Hoa was a very good guide and spoke excellent English. The car was clean and cool ( very important on such a hot day!) Hoa was very knowledgeable about the history of Hue and gave us a lot of information. He gave us as much time as we needed at each stop and provided water. Hoa is a very good driver and guide and we would highly recommend Hoa and Stop and Go Tours!!
Written 19 April 2023
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Clay
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Apr 2024 • Couples
We booked the trip on the stop & go tours website - to consist of a private driver to drive us to a number of the tombs around Hue, to the pagoda and to the citadel.
The tour really exceeded my expectations. Our guide was Sam. He arrived at the agreed time and met us in the lobby of our hotel. His car was clean, comfortable and nicely air conditioned - it was almost 40 degrees outside so this was great ! There was as much free bottled water as we wanted.
Sam himself was really nice, funny, and full of information about Hue and Vietnam in general. His English was fantastic so no trouble understanding. He waited outside as we visited each site on the tour and seemed to have an otherworldly ability to see when we were about to return, so had the car ready and already cooled down for us!
Thank you so much Sam.
The tour really exceeded my expectations. Our guide was Sam. He arrived at the agreed time and met us in the lobby of our hotel. His car was clean, comfortable and nicely air conditioned - it was almost 40 degrees outside so this was great ! There was as much free bottled water as we wanted.
Sam himself was really nice, funny, and full of information about Hue and Vietnam in general. His English was fantastic so no trouble understanding. He waited outside as we visited each site on the tour and seemed to have an otherworldly ability to see when we were about to return, so had the car ready and already cooled down for us!
Thank you so much Sam.
Written 24 April 2024
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todd s
4 contributions
Aug 2023 • Solo
My driver/guide was Hoa. He was on time and professional and knowledgeable and very pleasant to be with. I
Would do this again and would recommend this service. However, through no fault of Hoa, I would advise future travelers that 5hours is not really enough time. To do these sites right you need at least a day. Second, your driver is with you between sites and does not guide you at the sites. Most of these sites have limited signage in English somI suggest renting an audio guide at each site. This adds about $11 and the. Add another $23 for entry tickets to all the sites. I paid $55 for the guide/driver so my total was about $90 USD. Again, Hoa was great and did not make me feel rushed at all and was waiting for me when I wrapped up at each site. That alone was worth the price. But to anyone reading this, plan on the extra expenses and verify that you can spend all the time you need. I’d suggest the three tombs and pagoda on one day and the Imperial City on its own day.
Would do this again and would recommend this service. However, through no fault of Hoa, I would advise future travelers that 5hours is not really enough time. To do these sites right you need at least a day. Second, your driver is with you between sites and does not guide you at the sites. Most of these sites have limited signage in English somI suggest renting an audio guide at each site. This adds about $11 and the. Add another $23 for entry tickets to all the sites. I paid $55 for the guide/driver so my total was about $90 USD. Again, Hoa was great and did not make me feel rushed at all and was waiting for me when I wrapped up at each site. That alone was worth the price. But to anyone reading this, plan on the extra expenses and verify that you can spend all the time you need. I’d suggest the three tombs and pagoda on one day and the Imperial City on its own day.
Written 7 August 2023
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M L
22 contributions
We had a great day sightseeing the tombs of Hué with the amazing Mr. Trung. In addition to water and excellent chauffeuring, he provided great information and answers to our questions about the city and he was delightful company throughout the day.
Mr. Trung was attentive and very service minded and had no problem with a little change in our itinerary when we swapped out the pagoda visit for an additional tomb. Also, we felt no time-pressure and had no waiting time as he was very responsive on chat, making sure we were picked up immediately when finished.
All in all a great experience!
Mr. Trung was attentive and very service minded and had no problem with a little change in our itinerary when we swapped out the pagoda visit for an additional tomb. Also, we felt no time-pressure and had no waiting time as he was very responsive on chat, making sure we were picked up immediately when finished.
All in all a great experience!
Written 12 April 2024
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Harry W
21 contributions
Great trip with Hoa. He was very friendly, great driver, spoke English very well and was very informative about our 5 stops (3 tombs, a pagoda and the imperial citadel).
Hoa was a super nice guy, even lent us 100k dong because we were a little short on cash for the entrance ticket at one point. He gave us much more info about the sites we saw and about Vietnam more generally as we drove between stops.
Hoa was a super nice guy, even lent us 100k dong because we were a little short on cash for the entrance ticket at one point. He gave us much more info about the sites we saw and about Vietnam more generally as we drove between stops.
Written 21 March 2023
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Olivia B
Reading, UK6 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
My brother and I went on a tour of Hue's imperial City, the king's tombs and Thien Mu pagoda. This tour send a driver of a private, air conditioned, car, we were lucky enough to have Mr. Trung who is very punctual, friendly and knowledgeable. He made sure we were well looked after; offering water and umbrellas as needed, and was very polite and opened and closed the doors for us, and drove to the front of the venues to cut down on our walking if needed. The tour was also fantastic value and very flexible. We were able to add on a trip to the incense village at no extra cost. Mr. Trung also offered to drive us to the airport after the tour (extra cost), as well as recommending somewhere for lunch. I thoroughly recommend this tour and Mr. Trung in particular (also his car smells lovely, like a spa)
Written 29 October 2023
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Karly R
8 contributions
We went on a tour with Thanh who was super knowledgable, friendly and helpful. It was a wet day and he got us umbrellas to make us as comfortable as possible while we walked around the sites in hue.
Thanh told us lots about the emperors and the historic sites and knew the best times to go places to avoid the crowds. We really enjoyed our time with him as a driver/guide.
Would really recommend getting a driver and doing this tour as the sites are quite far apart and it’s a great way to learn some history.
Thanh told us lots about the emperors and the historic sites and knew the best times to go places to avoid the crowds. We really enjoyed our time with him as a driver/guide.
Would really recommend getting a driver and doing this tour as the sites are quite far apart and it’s a great way to learn some history.
Written 21 December 2022
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wayne b
15 contributions
The tour of the tombs of the emperor’s/kings of Vietnam, the Thien Mu Pagoda and the amazing citadel was a really great experience. Our driver Hoa was so knowledgeable and friendly and very attentive. Hoa was just the right balance of providing information but leaving space for us to roam around the historical buildings of Hue. I would recommend anyone travelling to Vietnam to visit Hue and make this tour. Be sure to ask for Hoa to drive you!
Written 23 February 2024
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Hi, would it be possible to start the tour at a later time from Hue city centre? Such as 11am?
Thank you!!
Written 1 June 2022
We will be staying in Huong Giang hotel in Hue. Do you offer pick up and return to hotel service ? Thanks
Written 17 December 2019
Can you pick up from Hoi an hotel la siesta ? How much please
Written 15 December 2019
Good Evening,
Would it be possible to be picked up at the cruise port at Chan May?
Thanks
Marlyn
Written 2 September 2019
We are a family of five. Is it possible to do the tour together?
We would like to do the pagoda and some tombs, but not the citadel - we will do that ourselves. And end up going back to the city by boat. Is that possible tomorrow morning (Sunday 14th) and at which prize?
Written 13 July 2019
We have 4 adults & 2 children, can we do this tour?
Also, two of the adults are elderly, is there a lot of walking on this tour?
Written 6 July 2019
Can we be picked up from Da Nang
Written 28 February 2019
Hey Katrine, yeah they can pick you up from Da Nang, you just have to tell the Tour Group which Hotel you are in and they will arrange a driver to pick you up :)
Written 1 March 2019
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