Da Nang & Hoi An Private Tour: All Highlights in One Day

See ten landmarks across two cities without splitting the day between them

A full-day private tour of Da Nang and Hoi An with an English-speaking local guide, hotel pickup and lunch included. You visit Linh Ung Pagoda, Lady Buddha statue, Marble Mountains, Da Nang Museum of Cham Sculpture, the Dragon Bridge, Da Nang Cathedral, a stone carving village, Hoi An Ancient Town, the Japanese Covered Bridge, and the Fujian Assembly Hall. The guide adjusts the pace and timing to suit your needs, and the itinerary covers cultural landmarks, historical sites and local markets in both cities. Travel insurance and bottled water are included. Tips for the guide and driver are optional.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Linh Ung Pagoda30m · entry included
2. Lady Buddha20m · entry included
3. Dragon Bridge30m
4. Da Nang Museum of Cham Sculpture1h · entry included
5. Da Nang Cathedral20m · entry included
6. Marble Mountains1h 30m · entry included
7. Hoi An Ancient Town2h · entry included
8. Japanese Covered Bridge20m · entry included
9. Fujian Assembly Hall20m · entry included
10. Tan Ky Old House20m · entry included

Explore Da Nang and Hoi An highlights

• Pick up from Da Nang hotel
• Visit Linh Ung Pagoda
• See Lady Buddha statue
• Admire Bridge of Love and Dragon Bridge
• Explore Da Nang Museum of Cham Sculpture
• Shop at local market
• Visit Pink Cathedral
• Lunch with local specialties
• Explore Marble Mountains
• Visit Stone Carving Village
• Tour Hoi An Ancient Town
• Visit Japanese Covered Bridge
• See Fujian Assembly Hall
• Explore Tan Ky Old House
• Free time at Hoi An Night Market
• Return to Da Nang hotel

The experience

The day starts at 9am with pickup from your Da Nang hotel. Your guide takes you first to Linh Ung Pagoda, built over six years and finished in 2010, which sits on Son Tra Peninsula with views across the city and the East Sea. From there you move to the Lady Buddha statue, one of Vietnam's tallest, set in a courtyard with bonsai trees where locals come to pray. You'll see the Dragon Bridge spanning the Han River (designed after the image of a Vietnamese king and lit with colored lights at night), and stop at the Da Nang Museum of Cham Sculpture, which holds over a century's worth of carvings and statues from the ancient Cham Pa Kingdom. A local market visit follows, where you can browse fresh produce, handicrafts and souvenirs in the maze of stalls.

After lunch with Vietnamese local cuisine (vegetarian options available), you head to the pink Da Nang Cathedral, the oldest church in the city, which blends French colonial and Gothic Revival architecture. Then comes Marble Mountains, where you explore caves, pagodas and stone sculptures set among lush greenery with views of the ocean and city. A stone carving village with over 600 workshops comes next. You can watch artisans at work on rare stone pieces, Champa statues, Buddha figures and jewelry. The guide explains the techniques and cultural significance as you move through the site.

Late afternoon takes you to Hoi An Ancient Town, where lantern-lit streets and centuries-old architecture reflect Vietnamese, Japanese and Chinese influences. You visit the Japanese Covered Bridge, dating to the 17th century and featured on Vietnam's 20,000 VND banknote, then the Fujian Assembly Hall with its intricate carvings and ornate decorations. The Tan Ky Old House, over two centuries old, shows the same blend of architectural styles and furniture made by Kim Bong Carpentry artisans. You have free time to explore Hoi An Night Market and sample local food before the van returns you to your hotel by 8pm. The timing and order can be adjusted to fit your pace.

What’s included

• English-speaking local guide throughout the day.
• hotel pickup and drop-off in Da Nang city center.
• lunch with Vietnamese local cuisine and vegetarian options.
• bottled water.
• modern air-conditioned transportation with a safe driver.
• travel insurance.
• and the flexibility to adjust the itinerary and pace to suit your needs.

Options for this experience

3 options

Pickup in Da NangGuide in English · 08:00, 08:30 and 09:00Pickup and drop-off at the Da Nang city center; pickup is included

Pickup in Hoi AnGuide in English · 08:00, 08:30 and 09:00Pickup and drop-off at the Hoi An city center; pickup is included

Pickup from Tien Sa PortGuide in English · 08:00 and 08:30Pickup and drop-off at Tien Sa Port; pickup is included

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00, 08:30 and 09:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (10 to 80 years) · Youth (5 to 9 years) · Child (under 5): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditionsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Dacotours Co.,Ltd

Is this one for you?Choose the Da Nang pickup if you're staying in the city center and want to start early; pick Tien Sa Port if you're arriving by cruise ship and need to return by a set time; or select Hoi An pickup if you're based there and prefer to begin the day closer to the ancient town. Tips for the guide and driver are optional at checkout.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (5 to 9 years); Child (under 5): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the Linh Ung Pagoda like, and why is it significant to Da Nang?

Linh Ung Pagoda, completed in 2010 after six years of construction, is the largest and most beautiful of three pagodas in Da Nang. It sits on Son Tra Peninsula with panoramic views of the city and East Sea, and locals visit on full-moon days to pray for inner peace. The guide shares its history and cultural meaning as part of the city's spiritual identity.

Do I get to see the inside of the old houses and temples in Hoi An, or just the exteriors?

You enter both the Tan Ky Old House and the Fujian Assembly Hall. The Tan Ky house shows intricate wood carvings, ornate furniture and the multicultural architectural blend of Vietnamese, Japanese and Chinese styles that reflects Hoi An's past as a trading port. The assembly hall displays traditional Chinese architecture, carvings and artifacts that tell the story of the Chinese community there.

Is there time to shop or eat at the markets, or is it just a walk-through?

You have time to explore and shop at both the Da Nang local market during the day and Hoi An Night Market in the evening. You can browse stalls, haggle for souvenirs and handicrafts, and sample local food. The evening market visit includes free time to wander the lantern-lit streets and try authentic Vietnamese cuisine at your own pace.

What's included in lunch, and are there options for dietary restrictions?

Lunch features Vietnamese local cuisine and vegetarian food is available. The meal is included in the tour price, and you can request dietary preferences when you confirm your booking details with the guide.

Can I adjust the order of stops or skip any sites if I'm running short on time?

Yes. Since this is a private tour, the timing and itinerary can be customized to suit your needs. Let your guide know which sites matter most to you, and they'll adjust the schedule and pace accordingly.

How do I arrange pickup, and what if I'm staying outside Da Nang city center?

Pickup is included from Da Nang city center hotels. You can also choose pickup from Hoi An or from Tien Sa Port if you're arriving by cruise ship. Provide your WhatsApp number or phone number when you book so the guide can confirm the exact pickup time and location with you in advance.