Da Nang and Hoi An Private Tour: Marble Mountains to Ancient Town

Marble Mountains hold caves, tunnels and temples built into five limestone peaks above the city.

A full-day private tour of Da Nang and Hoi An Ancient Town with a professional English-speaking guide, departing from either Tien Sa or Chan May cruise port. The itinerary covers Marble Mountains (a cluster of five limestone and marble hills with caves, Buddhist sanctuaries and panoramic views), then moves to Hoi An Ancient Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site where you walk through preserved merchant houses, the Japanese Covered Bridge and a Chinese Assembly Hall. Lunch, all entry fees, mineral water and private vehicle transport are included. The tour suits all fitness levels.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Linh Ung Pagoda45m · entry included
2. Dragon Bridge30m
3. Han River Bridge
4. My Khe Beach15m
5. Hoi An Ancient Town2h · entry included
6. Marble Mountains45m · entry included

Explore Da Nang and Hoi An highlights

• Visit Linh Ung Pagoda
• See Dragon Bridge
• View Han River Bridge
• Stop at My Khe Beach
• Tour Marble Mountains
• Explore Han Market
• Walk through Hoi An Ancient Town

The experience

Eight to twelve hours gives you time to climb through Marble Mountains and explore Hoi An's historic district without rushing. You start at your cruise port (either Tien Sa or Chan May), where a private vehicle and guide meet you. The route takes you through Da Nang's modern landmarks: the Dragon Bridge, which crosses the Han River and breathes fire and water on weekend nights, and the Han River Bridge, a symbol of the city's rapid development. You'll also pass My Khe Beach, a 20-mile white sand stretch named by American troops during the Vietnam War.

At Marble Mountains, you enter a spiritual site that has drawn pilgrims for centuries. The five hills (named after the elements metal, wood, water, fire and earth) contain caves, tunnels, and Buddhist temples carved into the stone. A circular cave leads to the summit, where you get panoramic views of the coast and the city below. The caves themselves hold historical traces: bullet holes from troops who once used them to watch My Khe Beach during the war, and small buildings and shrines tucked into the grottoes.

The second half moves to Hoi An Ancient Town, a 15th-to-19th-century trading port that remains exceptionally well preserved. Your guide leads a walking tour through the old merchant houses, the Hoi An Museum, and the Japanese Covered Bridge: the iconic structure that defines the town's skyline. You'll see how indigenous and foreign influences shaped the street plan and architecture. A traditional Vietnamese lunch is included, and you have time to explore the narrow alleyways and local shops before returning to your port.

What’s included

• Private professional English-speaking guide.
• private vehicle transport with pickup and drop-off at your cruise port.
• entry to Marble Mountains and Hoi An Ancient Town.
• traditional Vietnamese lunch.
• mineral water.
• all fees and taxes.

Options for this experience

2 options

Pickup at Tien Sa PortGuide in English · 11 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 14:00Includes pickup at Tien Sa Port

Pickup at Chan May PortGuide in English · 11 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 14:00Includes pickup at Chan May Port

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day11 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 14:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (12 to 90 years) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 4 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical level

Operated by Maximus Travel Vietnam

Is this one for you?Choose the Tien Sa or Chan May port option based on where your ship docks. The tour departs from whichever port you select, so you avoid the cost and hassle of arranging separate transport to a different location.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What are the Marble Mountains and what can you do there?

Marble Mountains are five limestone and marble hills about 9km south of Da Nang, named after the elements metal, wood, water, fire and earth. You can climb through caves and tunnels, visit Buddhist temples and sanctuaries built into the stone, and reach the summit via a circular cave for panoramic views of the coast and city.

Is Hoi An Ancient Town really a UNESCO World Heritage site?

Yes, Hoi An Ancient Town is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Southeast Asia's best-preserved examples of a trading port from the 15th to 19th century. The walking tour includes an old merchant house, the Hoi An Museum, a Chinese Assembly Hall and the Japanese Covered Bridge.

What happens at the Dragon Bridge on weekends?

The Dragon Bridge, which opened in 2013 and crosses the Han River, is designed in the shape of a dragon and breathes fire and water each Saturday and Sunday night at 9pm. It's one of Da Nang's modern landmarks and provides the main route from the airport to My Khe Beach.

Is lunch included in this tour?

Yes, a traditional Vietnamese lunch is included in the tour price, along with mineral water, all entry fees and taxes, and private vehicle transport from your cruise port.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to and from the port?

No, pickup and drop-off at either Tien Sa Port or Chan May Port are included with a private, comfortable vehicle. You choose your port when you book.