Hue Shore Excursions

Hue is Thua Thien Hue Province’s capital city in the coastal region of Central Vietnam. This city is cradled by history, unique culture, and ancient architecture. The Citadel (also known as Imperial City) is the must-see tourist attractions in Hue thanks to its values and impression. Wonderful landscapes with Perfume River, Vong Canh Hill, Thien Mu Pagoda, and the busy Dong Ba Market make Hue worth visiting. Which Hue shore excursions are the best for you? From which seaport can tourists visit Hue City? What to see, do, and eat in the city of Hue? Here is the ultimate guide to Hue shore excursions.

Hue shore excursions – which seaports?

Situated at Binh An village, Loc Vinh Commune, Phu Loc District, Thua Thien Hue Province, Chan May Port is 60 km from the center of Hue City.

Located in Son Tra Peninsula, Da Nang City, Vietnam, Tien Sa Port is about 100 km from Hue City. It takes approximately 2 hours to reach the center of Hue from the seaport. Tien Sa has a wharf with a length of 1,205 meters and a navigation depth of 11 meters. This is one of the few ports in Vietnam that will be able to meet the criteria to become a world-class seaport.

There is no taxi available at the gate of these seaports so you can only book transfers by shuttle bus/private car or tours with your cruise or tour agencies in Vietnam.

Which Hue shore excursions?

Hue City Tour from Tien Sa Port

Hue City Tour from Chan May Port

Lang Co Beach and Hai Van Pass from Chan May Port/Tien Sa Port

Hue shore excursions booked with tour agencies or your cruise ships usually include transfers, meals, guides, drivers, entrance fees,…

Private transfer from Seaport to Hue

If you are confident of tourist attractions and foods in Hue, you can book a private transfer from Chan May Port or Tien Sa Port to Hue City.

Chan May Port – Hue City – tourist attractions – Chan May Port, two ways, full day, maximum 350 km

• 4-seat car: $109 USD (round trip)
• 7-seat car: $119 USD (round trip)
• 16-seat car: $137 USD (round trip)
• 29-seat car: $208 USD (round trip)
• 35-seat car: $237 USD (round trip)
• 45-seat car: $267 USD (round trip)

Tien Sa Port – Hue City – tourist attractions – Tien Sa Port, two ways, full day, maximum 390 km

• 4-seat car: $121 USD (two ways)
  
• 7-seat car: $132 USD (two ways)
  
• 16-seat car: $152 USD (two ways)
  
• 29-seat car: $231 USD (two ways)
• 35-seat car: $265 USD (two ways)
• 45-seat car: $298 USD (two ways)

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Top things to do on Hue shore excursions?

Imperial City – one of Vietnam’s seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites – the capital city of the Nguyen Dynasty from 1805 until 1945

Imperial tombs: Gia Long Tomb, Khai Dinh Tomb, Minh Mang Tomb, Thieu Tri Tomb, Tu Duc Tomb, Duc Duc Tomb, Dong Khanh Tomb

Pagodas: Thien Mu Pagoda (400-year-old), Huyen Khong Son Thuong Pagoda (1989), Truc Lam Bach Ma Zen Monastery, Tu Dam Pagoda (17th century), Bao Quoc Pagoda (1670), Tu Hieu Pagoda, Thien Lam Pagoda (1960s), Thanh Duyen Pagoda (17th century), Quoc An Pagoda (17th century), Dieu De Pagoda (1887)

Dong Ba Market (1899) – the valuable trading center of Hue City for the local

Perfume River – dragon boat ride – a romantic and poetic one that crosses Hue Old Capital City

Trang Tien Bridge (1899) – the first bridge that connects two Huong riverbanks and has a very beautiful architecture

Cyclo ride – the authentic way to discover the hidden charm of Hue

Amazing Hue dishes – All foods from royal delicacies to street foods reflect the soul of Hue

Lang Co Bay and Lang Co Beach – the top beautiful destinations in Hue

Hai Van Pass – the most majestic pass in Vietnam

What to eat on Hue shore excursions?

• Beef Noodle Soup at Bun Bo My Tam, 3 Tran Cao Van Street, Hue City
• Spicy Baby Clams with Rice or Noodles at Com Hen Thu Hien, 55 Tran Phu Street, Hue City
• Noodles with Grilled Pork at 35 Nguyen Truong To Street, Hue City
• Hue Lemongrass Pork Skewers at Banh Khoai Hong Mai, 110 Dinh Tien Hoang Street, Hue City
• Banh Khoai – Hue Crispy Rice Pancake at Banh Khoai Hong Mai, 110 Dinh Tien Hoang Street, Hue City
• Vietnamese Steamed Water Fern Rice Cakes at Banh Khoai Hanh, 11 Pho Duc Chinh Street, Hue City
• Banh Ep Hue – Thin Scallion Pancakes at Banh Ep Chi Hue, 118 Le Ngo Cat Street, Hue City
• Banh Nam – Flat Rice Dumplings at Quan 50 Bun Bo Hue, 50 Tran Thuc Nhan Street, Hue City
• Banh Bot Loc – Hue Tapioca Dumplings at Ben Ngu Market, Phan Boi Chau Street, Hue City
• Banh Uot – Steamed Rice Rolls Stuffed With Grilled Pork at Ben Ngu Market
• Banh Ram It – Fried Sticky Rice Dumplings at Quan Banh O Le, Alley 104, Kim Long, Hue
• Hue Fermented Pork Sausages at Nem Chua Ran Khang, 131 Ngo The Lan Street, Hue City
• Vietnamese Sweet Soup at Che Hem, Alley 1, 29 Hung Vuong Street, Hue

Notes: On Hue shore excursions, tour agencies will book meals with traditional Hue foods for tourists. The list of foods and eating places is for tourists that explore the city by themselves. You can ask your tour agency to be served interesting foods on the list.

Contact Tracy Do & Bill Bui at +84938314386 to customize your Hue shore excursions and enjoy the city of Hue to the fullest.