Hoi An by Night: Boat Trip, Market & Foot Massage

See Hoi An lit up after dark, from the water and the street

An evening tour of Hoi An's Ancient Town starting at 4pm, with sunset views, a short boat trip on Bach Dang River, and time at the night market among thousands of lanterns. The itinerary includes a local dinner, Vietnamese coffee, a 15-minute foot massage and a traditional game, ending at 8pm. Children from age 5 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Evening tour of Hoi An highlights

• Meet tour guide at meeting point
• Enjoy authentic Hoi An local speciality
• Watch sunset and drink Vietnamese coffee
• Take short boat trip on Bach Dang River
• Explore Hoi An night market and street food
• Relax with a foot massage
• Play local traditional game
• Tour ends at 8 PM

What’s included

• Boat trip on Bach Dang River.
• 15-minute foot massage.
• local speciality dinner.
• Vietnamese coffee and one beer.
• bottle of water.
• English-speaking guide.
• entry to the night market and time to explore street food stalls.
• a local traditional game.

Times

• Every day 16:00

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Before you book

Group Up to 15

Live guide English Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup No hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point. 3 with pickup ›

Book up to 12h before

Ages Adult (11 to 80 years) · Child (5 to 10 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

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

Good to know

Low physical effort Wheelchair accessible

Operated by Hoi An Food Tour - Private Day Tours

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The experience

Hoi An transforms after sunset. The tour picks you up at your hotel at 4pm and heads straight into the old town to catch the light fading over the rooftops while you eat an authentic local speciality and drink Vietnamese coffee. The timing is built around that window: on clear days you'll see the full panorama. On rainy or overcast days the guide will take you through the same stops without the sunset backdrop.

The Bach Dang River boat ride is short but it reframes the town: you see the lantern-lit buildings from the water, their reflections doubling in the dark. After that comes the night market, where more than a thousand lanterns hang overhead and the stalls sell street food: banh mi, cao lau noodles, Vietnamese pancakes, fried spring rolls and grilled meat skewers. You walk through and eat as you go, not as a spectator. The tour wraps with a foot massage (15 minutes) and a chance to play a local traditional game before heading back around 8pm.

Your guide speaks English throughout. The inclusions cover the main expenses: the boat, the massage, a beer, coffee, water and the dinner, so you're not hunting for cash at each stop. If you have food allergies or follow a vegetarian diet, let the guide know when you meet. The kitchen can adjust. The tour is wheelchair accessible and suited to all fitness levels, though the night market involves standing and walking at a relaxed pace.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 10 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.

What's the night market like when we get there?

Hoi An night market fills with over a thousand lanterns after dark, and the stalls sell street food like banh mi, cao lau noodles, Vietnamese pancakes, fried spring rolls and grilled meat skewers. You explore and eat as you walk, not on a fixed schedule.

Will we definitely see the sunset?

The tour is timed for sunset, but you'll only see it on clear, sunny days. During monsoon, rainy or overcast weather, the guide takes you through the same stops without the sunset view. The boat trip and night market happen either way.

Is the foot massage included, or do we pay extra?

A 15-minute foot massage is included in the tour price. It happens after the night market, before the tour ends at 8pm.

What does the local speciality dinner include?

You'll eat an authentic Hoi An local speciality as part of the tour, along with Vietnamese coffee and a beer. If you're vegetarian or have food allergies, tell your guide at the start so the kitchen can prepare something suitable.