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Highlights

  • Glide along Hue's Perfume River on a dragon boat while musicians play live evening Ca Hue pieces, a royal music tradition of the city.
  • Use included transportation to reach the Perfume River, then board the dragon boat, take your seat, and get ready for the Ca Hue show.
  • Sail the Perfume River on a dragon boat as singers and instrumentalists perform Ca Hue suites, turning your cruise into a concert too.
  • Watch city lights and riverside life drift past as you listen to Ca Hue melodies in an open-air performance set right on the water.
  • Upgrade to add a private guide and Hue street food tastings of bánh canh cá lóc, bánh ướt, bún thịt nướng, nem lụi, and chè Huế too.
  • Select your guide language when booking, with private Hue food tours led by expert English speaking guides or French speaking guides.

Your Experience

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Explore Hue on a private food tour capped with royal Ca Huế music on a dragon boat along the Perfume River.

Getting started

Begin your experience in Hue with your pre-arranged transportation, which takes you from the city to your first tasting stop. Settle in as your driver brings you into the local neighborhoods where the tour unfolds. Depending on the option selected, you then either meet your English- or French-speaking guide or continue with private transfers only.

What to expect

Hue food tour

This experience starts on land as you move between local eateries in Hue, sampling a sequence of savory dishes followed by a sweet finish. The focus is on everyday spots that locals frequent rather than formal restaurants.

Features

  • Local food tastings of 5 Hue dishes are included with the guided options, giving you a structured way to try a variety of specialties in one evening.
  • Expect to taste bánh canh cá lóc, bánh ướt, bún thịt nướng, nem lụi, and chè Huế, which together cover noodles, grilled meats, skewers, and traditional sweet soup.
  • On the guided variants, your private guided tour in English or French, as per option selected, helps you navigate hidden gems and local eateries while explaining what you are eating and how Hue cuisine differs from other Vietnamese regions.

Perfume River dragon boat

After your tastings, your transportation brings you to the Perfume River where you switch from street food to the water. Here, you step aboard a traditional dragon boat for the river portion of your evening.

Features

  • A dragon boat ticket on Perfume River is included in all variants, so you can focus on the experience while logistics are handled for you.
  • As the boat moves along the river, you can take in the changing city lights from the water while you relax after the food portion of the tour.

Traditional Ca Huế performance

While the dragon boat cruise continues, the focus shifts from food and views to live performance rooted in Hue's courtly traditions.

Features

  • A traditional Ca Huế performance is included, with live music on board that connects you to Hue's royal heritage during the river journey.
  • All variants include transportation that links your land-based food stops or pickup point to the Perfume River and then back again, so the evening flows as a continuous experience without needing to arrange your own transfers.

Wrapping up

When booking, choose between three formats: a Private English-Guided Tour, a Private French-Guided Tour, or Private Transfers Only, No Guide or Meal, so you can match the level of guidance and inclusions to how independently you prefer to explore.

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • Dragon boat ticket on Perfume River
  • Traditional Ca Hue performance
  • Transportation
  • Private guided tour in English or French [as per option selected]
  • Local food tastings of 5 Hue dishes [as per option selected]
  • Gratuities
  • Drinks during meal

This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.

Ticket Delivery

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
  • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.

Frequently asked questions

Clear answers to the most common questions travelers ask before booking this experience.

Booking FAQs

Guide language options: Your private tour can be guided in English or French, depending on the option you select. Food tastings: Local tastings of five Hue dishes are included only if you select a guided tour option. Transfers-only option: If you select the private transfers-only option, there is no guide and no meal included. Live performance: A traditional Ca Huế music performance is included during the dragon boat ride on the Perfume River. Drinks: Drinks during the meal are not included in the experience and must be purchased separately. Personal expenses: Other personal expenses and gratuities are not included, so you can choose how much to spend and tip.

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