Da Nang: Hue Imperial City Full-Day Tour with Heritage Train

This was an amazing heritage tour that covered beautiful scenes - Danang Bay, coastline, lagoons, tunnels/hills and history of Vietnam royalty. Sam, our tour guide made our heritage journey all the more enjoyable with his jovial style and excellent knowledge of Vietnam royal lineage, historical dates, palaces, pagodas and tombs. Sam is from the historic city of Hue and proudly shared with us interesting facts. He easily connected with our tour group and proactively gave us tips for safety and cultural etiquette. He made us feel comfortable despite the hot humid weather. I had booked the tour only a day before and was impressed how smoothly VM Tourism made arrangements for me including 2 way transfer from my hotel in Hoi An to Danang Train Station. Excellent communication for car pickup and a great coach driver. The first leg of the tour was in a heritage train which itself was a memorable experience. I recommend visitors to Danang/ Hoi An not to miss this tour with VM. Thank you Sam!

The trip to Hue was very enjoyable and worthwhile overall. The city is beautiful and historical sites we very interesting to see and learn about. Our guide was friendly and very knowledgable about the locations and history. The train ride itself was very scenic and comfortable. Although the day was very hot and the distance is quite far to travel from Da Nang, it was a great day and I would recommend this tour.

Sam, our tour guide, was great. He made sure we were seated on the right side of the train for the sea view. He was also knowledgeable on the history of Hue. He made sure we were always comfortable throughout the whole tour. The itinerary was also followed and we were picked up and dropped off at the exact time. I highly recommend this tour!

Great itinerary covering many highlights of Hue. Train ride was quite special with performances on board and good views along the way. Went to a few historical sights and tour guide was very knowledgeable. Great job to An, our tour guide.

I usually prefer to arrange everything myself when it comes to travel, but booking the "Full-Day Tour of Hue Imperial City and Heritage Train" was definitely the right decision. We secured the promised right-side seats on the Heritage Train. We enjoyed the spectacular views from the train window until we arrived at Lang Co Bay. Afterward, we fully experienced the ancient city of Hue, visiting the Hue Imperial City, Thien Mu Pagoda, and Khai Dinh Tomb, all with detailed explanations from our guide, Sam, who clearly loves Hue. Transportation to and from the hotel and local travel was comfortable in the transporter shown in the photo. The tour lunch was also surprisingly substantial, not what you'd typically expect from a tour meal. All participants, from Australia, Germany, and Japan, were very satisfied!

We really learned a lot from Huda, our tour guide, on about the history of Hue City which is quite interesting. His explanation has been understandable all throughout the tour! We have been accomondated properly from start to finish and also takes great photos of us and for the rest of the participants of the tour. He also made sure we had seats in the right side of the train for the scenic view. Just a tip when inside the heritage train: if you havent get breakfast yet, try to queue earlier (around 7am) when you need to buy food and drinks as it takes a while to queue for food. I almost missed seeing the view of the Lang Co Bay!

Great tour and an excellent guide. I really enjoyed this tour to Hue. Everything was very well organized, and the whole experience was smooth and enjoyable from beginning to end. What I especially appreciated was our guide, Sam. He was very knowledgeable, friendly, and easy to listen to. His stories about the Vietnamese royal family, the emperors, and life in the Nguyen Dynasty were the highlight of the tour for me. He didn’t simply give us historical facts — he told the stories in such an engaging way that it was much easier to imagine what life in the Imperial City was like. I also really enjoyed the train journey and the opportunity to see the beautiful scenery along the way. Overall, it was a wonderful experience, and I would definitely recommend this tour, especially if you are lucky enough to have Sam as your guide. Thank you for such a memorable day in Hue! 💛

Literally could not recommend this tour highly enough. Huda was simply the BEST!! Not only was he extremely kind, friendly and approachable, but he was also genuinely such an incredible guide and speaker. He delivered such interesting tidbits of facts throughout the day without ever making it seem like a lecture the way it is in some group tours. He spoke succinctly and I feel like he gave us SUCH a good overview of Vietnamese monarchy and Hue's history. He was incredibly knowledgable! Next I want to highlight how the tour was structured. Everything was so smooth - there were plenty of breaks factored into the day since it was hot and involved a fair bit of walking, but not too much. We were never rushed, but the stops at each sight never felt too long either. I felt it was perfectly planned at each stop. The van was SO comfortable, clean and air conditioned. Shoutout to the driver too! And I just want to say - THE LUNCH THAT WAS INCLUDED WAS ONE OF THE BEST MEALS OF MY LIFE!

The ride on the historic train was a unique experience, and the day trip was completely worth it, especially thanks to our local guide, HUDA. He guided us expertly and entertained us engagingly in very good English. He covered Vietnamese culture, religious customs and traditions, as well as current projects concerning the Imperial City of Hue. HUDA accompanied us safely and confidently on our journey "into the past." He's the kind of guide you wish for! Thanks to the Klook team, the local provider, and HUDA for a great day. Martin

Our Hue day tour in Vietnam was an absolute highlight for the entire family. Our guide, Thor, was incredibly knowledgeable and assistive to us tourists, answering every question with a warm smile. He seamlessly navigated us through the rich imperial history. A major standout was the heritage train ride, which the family thoroughly enjoyed for its stunning views and nostalgic charm. Throughout the day, we deeply connected with Vietnam's vibrant past, learning fascinating stories about the Nguyen Dynasty emperors who ruled from this capital city. It was a perfectly organized, educational, and memorable experience that we highly recommend to anyone visiting Vietnam.