Hue is not just my home; it’s my inspiration. With over a decade of experience, I bring the city’s culture, history, architecture, cuisine, and the Nguyen dynasty’s legacy to life. I help travelers uncover the true soul of Hue through vivid stories and local insights.
To help protect your payment, always use Airbnb to send money and communicate with hosts.
4.98, · 494 reviews
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, · 6 days ago
We thoroughly enjoyed our experience with Matthew. He is so knowledgeable about the history of the Nguyen Dynasty and able to make the experience so interesting and interactive. Would recommend this tour a million times over. Thank you, Matthew for all your guidance. It was invaluable to our understanding of Hue’s amazing and painful history. Thank you, thank you! You are wonderful ☺️🙌🏼🩵
Zoe
, · 2 weeks ago
A brilliant way to explore Hue’s Imperial City. Matthew was knowledgeable, passionate, and brought the history to life with great stories and insights. It was engaging from start to finish and a real highlight of our trip. Would absolutely recommend!
Isabel
, · May 2025
Awesome tour and provides an immersive history lesson with fantastic storytelling. Def not to miss.
Pennie
Seattle, WA
, · May 2025
Sue was a great guide. Was very considerate of needing time in the shade etc and fanning us as it was warm on our tour.
Sara
, · May 2025
Really great tour with Matthew - so informative and interesting. Helped us get a better sense of Vietnamese history in general as well as understanding Wue specifically.
Ruth
Cape Town, South Africa
, · May 2025
Matthew is an excellent guide, very friendly. He taught us a lot and always with a smile! We can feel the interest and passion he has for the city of Hue. I recommend it 100%:)
Angéla
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Things to know
Guest requirements
Guests aged 2 and up can attend.
Activity level
The activity level for this experience is light and the skill level is beginner.
What to bring
Please bring some water during the summer days, Please bring an umbrella for the rainy day or wide-round hat for the hot day
Cancel at least 1 day before the start time for a full refund.
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Hue Imperial and Forbidden City Walking Tour
4.98 · 494 reviews
From £79 / group
From £79 per group
Free cancellation
What you’ll do
Thai Hoa Palace
See the grand throne hall where emperors ruled Vietnam.
The Mieu Temple
Hear tales honored in the Nguyen dynasty’s sacred temple.
Inside Forbidden City
Know more about the royal life inside Forbidden City
Admire Kien Trung Palace
Spot French touches on the emperor’s rebuilt palace.
Royal Garden
Admire beautiful royal garden Thieu Phuong
Royal Library
Visiting the Emperor's reading space - the royal Library Thai Binh Lau
Royal Theater
Enjoy the royal theater Duyet Thi Duong
Hien Nhon gate
Admire Hien Nhon gate and end the walking tour
Hosted in English
Where we’ll meet
Ngo Mon Gate of Imperial city
Thị xã Hương Trà, Thành phố Huế, 530000, Vietnam
About me
Heritage and cuisine host
Hue is not just my home; it’s my inspiration. With over a decade of experience, I bring the city’s culture, history, architecture, cuisine, and the Nguyen dynasty’s legacy to life. I help travelers uncover the true soul of Hue through vivid stories and local insights.
To help protect your payment, always use Airbnb to send money and communicate with hosts.
Hue Imperial and Forbidden City Walking Tour
See palaces, temples, gardens, and pavilions across Hue Imperial & Forbidden City on foot.
We thoroughly enjoyed our experience with Matthew. He is so knowledgeable about the history of the Nguyen Dynasty and able to make the experience so interesting and interactive. Would recommend this tour a million times over. Thank you, Matthew for all your guidance. It was invaluable to our understanding of Hue’s amazing and painful history. Thank you, thank you! You are wonderful ☺️🙌🏼🩵
Zoe
, · 2 weeks ago
A brilliant way to explore Hue’s Imperial City. Matthew was knowledgeable, passionate, and brought the history to life with great stories and insights. It was engaging from start to finish and a real highlight of our trip. Would absolutely recommend!
Isabel
, · May 2025
Awesome tour and provides an immersive history lesson with fantastic storytelling. Def not to miss.
Pennie
Seattle, WA
, · May 2025
Sue was a great guide. Was very considerate of needing time in the shade etc and fanning us as it was warm on our tour.
Sara
, · May 2025
Really great tour with Matthew - so informative and interesting. Helped us get a better sense of Vietnamese history in general as well as understanding Wue specifically.
Ruth
Cape Town, South Africa
, · May 2025
Matthew is an excellent guide, very friendly. He taught us a lot and always with a smile! We can feel the interest and passion he has for the city of Hue. I recommend it 100%:)
Angéla
Some reviews have been automatically translated.
Things to know
Guest requirements
Guests aged 2 and up can attend.
Activity level
The activity level for this experience is light and the skill level is beginner.
What to bring
Please bring some water during the summer days, Please bring an umbrella for the rainy day or wide-round hat for the hot day