Hoi An · HOI AN ANCIENT TOWN TOURS
The old town is free to walk and the heritage coupon covers five buildings inside it, so a guided walk is really buying you the stories. These 15 compare morning walks, evening walks and the ones that add a boat, with prices and how much ground each covers.
Explore Hoi An with a local guide, visiting historic houses, the Japanese bridge, a traditional theatre, and the central market for $9.89.
“Highly recommend. Anh was an engaging and energetic guide on this informative tour. Definitely worth taking time to learn about the history and culture of Hoi An while you’re in town”
Make a foldable Vietnamese silk lantern in Hoi An for $6, with patient guidance, fabric choices, and a paper lantern river option.
“Such a great experience and everyone was so helpful and knowledgeable made a lovely lantern and it folden down great to fit in my backpack :)”
Explore Hoi An’s key sights with a local English-speaking guide, small groups, heritage houses, tea, dessert, and useful dining tips.
“Trung was the most wonderful guide. We had walked around the town somewhat aimlessly ourselves the day before and I wished we had done this tour first!! Trung gave us great historical and cultural insights as well as a great opportunity to get our bearings in the old town (vs new town). Highly recommended. We saw so much and Trung is a lovely person who looked after our group perfectly!”
Taste Hoi An after dark with banh mi, white rose dumplings, cao lau, coffee, beer, and a local guide in a small evening food tour.
“Despite the rain, I had a wonderful Hoi A local food tour with Jackie (on a scooter) and a visit to the night market. Not only was Jackie friendly and knowledgeable, she was engaging and fun! Food consisted of White Rose Dumpling, Fried wonton, Banh Mi- BBQ pork, Cao Lau, Rice pancake, Mot herb drink, Chicken Rice, Beef w/La Lot Leaf, and Banana pancake w/chocolate sauce. OMG, I was sooo full and happy by the end of the night.”
Explore Hoi An by lantern light with a private street-food walk, local tastings, dinner, and the lively Nguyen Hoang Night Market.
“This was a good discovery when we visited Hoi An. The town itself is so quiet and locals are really nice. This was about 15-20 motorbike ride. The area is beautiful - best to go there at night so you can see all lanterns are lit up.”
Make a foldable Hoi An silk lantern in one hour, learn its local meaning, and take home a handmade 20-centimeter souvenir for $8.
“It was a fun activity with something special to take home”
Sample Hoi An street food, visit the Ancient Town and night market, and enjoy a private four-hour evening tour with dinner included.
“Decent introduction to some of Hoi An’s signature and local street-style dishes, although we missed a few of the listed dishes. A pleasant guide if a bit rushed.”
Taste Hoi An street food, explore its night market, and cruise the Thu Bon River with a private guide on this four-hour evening tour.
“My guide Jackie was very nice and showed me around the old quarter of Hoi An by foot and scooter. We had nice food and she was very sweet.”
Walk Hoi An Ancient Town, visit the Japanese Covered Bridge, and taste local food with a private guide for $39 per person.
“Have you experienced Vietnam bingo? I have and you must. Just one of the great experiences with Kim on this great tour to see all the sights if you are not based in Hoi An. Kim was a great host and helped me get from Danang and back.”
Review of a private Hoi An day tour with crab fishing, cooking, lantern making, Ancient Town sights, lunch, and private transfers.
“The tour we had with Mr. Tran was wonderful - we learnt so much from him about the history and culture around Hoi An, and was so welcoming of questions. We had a bike tour and cooking class with this company, which was an amazing experience, and let me see Hoi An in a whole new light. A truly wonderful experience, helped by the wonderful guide.”
Make a finished leather good in a quiet Hoi An studio, learning cutting, punching, shaping, and stitching with personal guidance.
“Fantastic experience - very patient and supportive through the process - there were 2 others doing the longer session but Anton was able to float between us all, guiding and helping exactly as and when was needed. Love the item I have come away with!”
Taste Hoi An after dark on a four-hour private food walk with local guides, night-market stops, ancient-town sights, and a short river ride.
“Be very hungry. So much to eat and see Very flexible guide Loved the fruit drink so much flavour too”
Explore Marble Mountain, ride a coconut basket boat, and discover Hoi An Old Town on a private, lunch-included day tour.
“We had such an amazing day with Vu as our tour guide! We toured Marble Mountain, did the coconut boat experience, and explored Hoi An Old Town; everything was so well organized and smooth. Vu went above and beyond by adding locRead more”
Sip Vietnamese-inspired cocktails, sample local bites, and explore Hoi An’s old town with a local storyteller in intimate evening stops.
“La qualité des cocktails et l’originalité des endroits choisis, de même que le partage d’expériences de notre guide”
Explore Hoi An’s backstreets, Cao Lau making, bean sprouts, local markets, coffee, and breakfast on a small-group food walk.
“Hong was such a great tour guide! If you are looking for an authentic food tour that makes you feel like a local - this is the tour for you! We got to stop by the local stores and see how each ingredient is made. Then, we tasted how they all cRead more”
Pick a boat, a kitchen or a road out of town.
