Hoi An Ancient Town Walking Tour with a Local Guide

The Japanese Covered Bridge and Cantonese Assembly Hall stand on the same street where East and West once traded.

A three-hour walking tour of Hoi An's ancient town led by a local English-speaking guide, moving through six stops—the Japanese Culture Gallery, Covered Bridge, Cantonese Assembly Hall, Quan Thang Ancient House, Traditional Art Performance House, and Central Market. The tour includes a PDF guide with local recommendations and a voucher; children from age 8 are welcome, and the pace suits all fitness levels.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Hoi An Ancient Town on Foot

• Begin at Japanese Culture Gallery
• Visit Japanese Covered Bridge
• Explore Cantonese Assembly Hall
• Tour Quan Thang Ancient House
• Watch Traditional Art Performance
• Conclude at Hoi An Central Market

The Experience

The tour starts at the Japanese Culture Gallery, where your guide lays out why the Japanese settled here and how Hoi An grew into a trading port. From there you walk to the Japanese Covered Bridge, the town's most recognizable landmark, then move through the Cantonese Assembly Hall—a structure layered with the cultural influences of merchants who made this place home. The route is built around what remains: the Quan Thang Ancient House shows how a prosperous merchant family lived, preserved enough that you can read the layout of their daily life.

The Traditional Art Performance House breaks the walking rhythm with live music and dance using instruments you won't see elsewhere. Your guide explains what you're watching and why these performances matter to the town's identity. Then the tour ends at the Central Market, where the guide walks you through the stalls and explains the everyday details—why there are so many tailor shops, what the locals eat, what keeps people here. You get a PDF with recommendations and a voucher to use at local businesses.

What’s included

• English-speaking local guide.
• PDF guide with local recommendations.
• voucher for local businesses.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomeNot for heart conditionsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Momo Travel

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want a guide who knows the town's everyday rhythms and can explain why the streets look the way they do—the three-hour pace gives you time at each stop without rushing, and the route covers the landmarks most visitors search for without needing to plan the sequence yourself.

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Top questions

What are the main stops on the Hoi An walking tour?

The tour moves through six sites: the Japanese Culture Gallery, Japanese Covered Bridge, Cantonese Assembly Hall, Quan Thang Ancient House, Traditional Art Performance House, and Hoi An Central Market. Each stop reveals a different layer of the town's trading history and multicultural past.

How long does the walking tour take?

The tour runs three hours total, including time at each stop and the walk between them.

What is the Quan Thang Ancient House?

Quan Thang Ancient House is a well-preserved merchant home that shows how a prosperous family lived in the old town, giving a direct look at the architecture and layout of daily life in that era.

Does the tour include entry to Hoi An's UNESCO site?

The walking tour does not include the UNESCO entrance ticket; you book that separately if you want it. The guide takes you through the ancient town streets and to the major landmarks, but some sites may require separate admission.

Can children join this tour?

Children from age 8 are welcome on the tour. Younger children can come if they ride in a pram or stroller and sit on an adult's lap.

What does the tour include besides the walk?

The tour includes an English-speaking local guide, a PDF file with local recommendations, and a voucher to use at participating businesses in town.