Temple, shrine & monastery tours
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 temple tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Explore Hue’s royal tombs, Thien Mu Pagoda, Perfume River, and incense village by private dragon boat and car.
“Our guide was Duy. He was amazing and exceptionally knowledgeable. We have had many guides and he was one of the best. He went above and beyond to show us everything. We cannot recommend him enough!”
See Hue’s three finest royal tombs, Thien Mu Pagoda, and a 700-year-old incense village by private air-conditioned car.
“Our driver was great, we didn’t have a guide but he did a great job of giving us explanation of the tombs we were to see. Great insight to other matters. Kindly provided cold water and some nice bananas for our trip and ongoing. For a fair extra price he transported us to the airport at the end of our tour.”
Explore Hue’s three royal tombs and Thien Mu Pagoda by private car, with hotel pickup, flexible timing, water, and an English-speaking driver.
“The driver was excellent ! He knew the city very well and had historical knowledge of the sites visited. Way more than just a driver to lead us to the places we wanted to visit. Very courteous, excellent English.”
Explore Hue by private car or motorbike, cruise the Perfume River, visit Thien Mu Pagoda and choose royal tombs with a local guide.
“Excellent communication before and during the activity. We enjoyed the organisation of the visit. We had enough time to stay on each site. Our driver Duong Minh Duc was very friendly.”
Review of Hue’s private dragon boat, Perfume River, pagoda, royal tombs, and incense village tour, with costs, timing, and practical tips.
“I choose to visit 3 Tombs with a private driver, Our driver was very professional explained destinations. Highly recommend 100%”
Visit Hue’s three finest royal tombs, Thien Mu Pagoda, and an incense village by private car, with useful tips on cost and timing.
“Sunny provided an excellent service for the afternoon tour. He was informative and entertaining with lots of interesting stories about Vietnamese history and culture. He is also an excellent driver. Highly recommended! Thanks Sunny for a wonderful introduction to Hue's history and culture.”
Review of Hue’s private dragon boat, Thien Mu Pagoda, and royal tomb tour, with practical costs, timing, stops, and booking advice.
“The Driver Hung was very friendly and helpful! He spoke also good English!!”
Tour Hue’s three royal tombs and Thien Mu Pagoda with a private guide, hotel pickup, entrance fees, and views along the Perfume River.
“I enjoyed learning about the kings and their dynasty. It was interesting to see the mix of design, learn about what certain structures and symbols mean. Very beautiful and intriguing! My guide, Hoa was incredible. He really knows his history, answered all my questions and was patient with me as I took a ton of photos. Hoa is probably one of the best tour guides I have ever had.”
Explore Hue’s royal tombs and pagodas by private car, with an English-speaking guide, flexible stops, and practical local insight.
“David was an excelent driver. Always very attentive so we can have a wonderful experience. I recommend to book this service to visit the most important monuments in Hue as they are far one from another”
Review of Hue’s private dragon boat and royal tomb tour, with Thien Mu Pagoda, Minh Mang and Khai Dinh, practical costs and tips.
“Ottima organizzazione con il trasporto in auto privata tra un punto del tour e l’altro!”
Review of Hue’s private royal city tour with dragon boat, tombs, pagodas, flexible stops, pricing, transport, and practical tips.
“An excellent tour with great guide Anna (Anh) and driver. The vehicle was comfortable, the driving smooth, and Anna was very good commenting the sites visited. She was accommodating when we asked small extras and we couldn't have been more satisfied. Thanks”
Ride through Hue’s countryside to royal tombs, pagodas, markets, and war sites on a private motorbike tour with local guides.
“The tour was fantastic. Hung had so much knowledge of the history and best places to see. The country side was beautiful and learn so much from hung. Would recommend this tour to everyone”
See Hue’s Citadel, royal tombs, Thien Mu Pagoda, and Perfume River in one full day, with lunch, transport, and an English-speaking guide.
“Our guide (mr. Loc) was very nice and energetic even after 8 hours of the tour. The tour is very intensive and time constrained; you get around 40 min 1 hr each site except for the Citadel (1:40 mins). But overall it’s a nice experience and inclusive of all important sites in Hue. Lunch could be better, it was cold and bland. Good experience though. I would recommend to anyone who is short on time but wants to see all important places”
Review of Hue’s private Imperial City, royal tombs, Thien Mu Pagoda, and dragon boat tour, with practical advice on price, pacing, and value.
“The tour provider worked with us on an itinerary and was able to provide a great local guide, Linh, and driver who took us to the multiple local sites and patiently answered questions. We stopped at a local restaurant for lunch and tried some new dishes. Note that depending on the tour option you select, you will definitely get your steps in.”
Cruise Hue’s Perfume River by dragon boat, then visit Thien Mu Pagoda, Minh Mang Tomb, and Khai Dinh Tomb in four hours.
“Our driver was very nice. We needed help from our hotel with the guide do to language barriers The boat ride was ok . The woman on the boat barraged us with trying to sell us souvenirs etc and wouldnt let up Did not enjoy that at all”
