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Da Nang & Hoi An: Marble Mountains, Lady Buddha & Ancient Town Day Trip★ 4.98 (360) · 6h–8h
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Marble Mountains & Hoi An: Day Trip with Sunset, Dinner & Pickup★ 4.89 (795) · 6h
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Hoi An Ancient Town: Walking Tour & Local Food Tasting★ 5.00 (40) · 3h–4h
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Private experiences (3)
Da Nang: Marble Mountain & Hoi An Sunset Private TourYou visit a stone carving village with 600+ workshops, explore Marble Mountain's caves and pagodas with panoramic ocean views, then spend the evening in Hoi An Ancient Town walking past the Japanese Covered Bridge, Phung Hung House, and Cantonese Assembly Hall. Dinner and hotel transfers are included; the itinerary is flexible and adjusts to your pace.Is it for me?Best for travelers who want to see Marble Mountain's caves and Hoi An's UNESCO-listed streets in one afternoon without arranging separate transport, tickets, or timing — the private format and included guide handle all three, leaving you free to move at your own pace.
Danang & Hoi An from cruise port: private guide, 2 UNESCO sitesA private guide meets you at the cruise port and takes you to Marble Mountains, Linh Ung Pagoda, and Hoi An Ancient Town—a UNESCO site with 15th-century streets and wooden buildings. You walk through the historic district at your own pace, eat traditional Vietnamese lunch, and return to the ship on time. The guide handles all the timing and transport, so you don't have to coordinate between stops or worry about getting back late.Is it for me?Book this if you're docked in Danang and want to see both the city's landmarks and a UNESCO heritage site without arranging transport, tickets or timing yourself—the private guide and fixed return time are what make a full inland trip possible in the hours between ship arrivals.
Danang, Bana Hills & Hoi An: Private Tour with Local GuideYou’ll taste smoky noodles in Hoi An, glide above misty forests on the Bana Hills cable car, and wander Danang’s colorful cathedral—all with a local guide who shares stories along the way. With cruise port pickup and lunch included, you’ll get real glimpses of daily life that linger long after you leave.
2 to 5 hours (5)
Hoi An: Coconut Forest Boat & Ancient Town Night WalkYou paddle your own bamboo basket through a coconut forest, eat a proper dinner of Hoi An specialties, then walk the UNESCO-listed old town at night when lanterns light the streets and the Japanese Bridge. Pickup from your hotel in Da Nang or Hoi An is included, along with transport and all meals, so you show up and the logistics are handled.Is it for me?Book this if you want to experience three distinct sides of Hoi An—the working landscape, the food, and the old town—in one evening without arranging transport or figuring out where to eat. The free pickup and included dinner remove the planning, and the night walk timing means you see the town when it's lit and alive.
Hoi An Night Market & Street Food Walking TourYou walk the narrow lanes of Hoi An Ancient Town with a local guide who takes you to street stalls and alleyway vendors you'd miss alone, tasting local dishes as you go. You explore the Hoi An Night Market when it opens in the evening, learn how to order food confidently, and finish with dinner and a short boat ride on the Thu Bon River. The half-day format means you're back by night without the full-day commitment.Is it for me?Book this if you want to eat like a local in Hoi An without spending your whole trip figuring out where to go — the guide handles the navigation and the ordering, so you get the food experience without the trial-and-error.
Hoi An Night Market Street Food Tour & Ancient TownYou walk through Hoi An's ancient town and night market with a local guide who knows the vendors and the food. You taste white rose, bánh mì, cao lầu, spring rolls, and other Hoi An specialties at five or six stops, moving on foot between each one. Dinner and water are included, and the evening pace lets you eat slowly and ask questions without feeling rushed.Is it for me?Book this if you want to eat the foods Hoi An is actually known for without spending the morning researching which stall is which—the guide's relationships with vendors and knowledge of the night market schedule is what makes the difference between a food tour and a real meal.
Hoi An: Coconut Forest Boat & Ancient Town Night TourYou paddle a bamboo basket boat through the Bay Mau coconut forest, learning the technique from locals and watching boat racing; eat dinner with fresh local dishes; then walk through Hoi An's ancient streets at night when the lanterns are lit and the Japanese Bridge and riverside come alive. Hotel pickup from Da Nang and all entry fees are included, and you're back by evening.Is it for me?Book this if you're staying in Da Nang and want to see Hoi An's two sides—the natural forest and the historic town—in one afternoon and evening without arranging separate transport or tickets.
Hoi An Night Market & Street Food Walking TourYou get picked up from your hotel and spend four hours walking Hoi An's night market with a small group and English-speaking guide, tasting street food at local stalls, taking a river boat ride, and learning which eateries only locals know about. All food and one water bottle are included; you'll need to purchase the ancient town entrance ticket separately before the tour begins.Is it for me?Book this if you're new to Hoi An and want to eat where locals eat without spending your evening figuring out the language, the vendors, or which stall is worth your time — the guide and small group size are what make that possible in a single evening.
Half day and longer (3)
Da Nang: Marble Mountain Caves & Hoi An Ancient Town Boat RideYou're picked up from your hotel at 1:30 p.m. and driven to Marble Mountain, where you take an elevator up and walk through five limestone peaks, caves, and pagodas with an English-speaking guide. After that, you head to Hoi An Ancient Town to see the Japanese Bridge, heritage houses, and a cultural museum, then take a 20-minute sampan boat ride at dusk before visiting the night market or dining on your own. All entry fees, the boat ride, and your private transfer are included, and you're back at your hotel by evening.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to see both Marble Mountain and Hoi An in one afternoon without arranging separate transport, buying tickets at each site, or timing the boat ride yourself — the private pickup and fixed schedule handle all three, leaving you free to focus on the caves, the old town, and the river at dusk.
Da Nang: Marble Mountains, Coconut Forest & Hoi An Day TripYou climb through Marble Mountains caves and pagodas in the early morning, then basket boat through a coconut forest with local fishermen, eat a traditional Vietnamese lunch, and spend the afternoon wandering Hoi An's lantern-lit streets and visiting the Japanese Covered Bridge. Hotel pickup and air-conditioned transport are included, so you don't arrange any of it yourself.Is it for me?Pick this if you want the three main sights around Da Nang in a single day without renting a car or timing the stops yourself—the fixed route means you see Marble Mountains, the coconut forest, and Hoi An without gaps or logistics to figure out.
My Son & Hoi An: Champa Temples, Pottery Village & Ancient TownYou visit three major stops — the Champa temples at My Son, a working pottery village, and Hoi An's ancient quarter — all in one day with a private car, guide, lunch and dinner included. The fixed itinerary and transport mean you don't have to arrange tickets, timing or logistics yourself, and the evening is free to wander the lantern streets on your own terms.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see three major historical sites in one day without arranging transport, tickets or timing yourself — the private car and fixed itinerary handle all of that, leaving you free to explore Hoi An's night market and lantern streets on your own in the evening.
Hoi an Ancient Town Tours — what to know before booking
This guide compares 14 bookable options for Hoi an Ancient Town Tours, with up-to-date prices and real traveler reviews. Prices start at US$ 33. The average rating is 4.8 out of 5, based on 1,617 traveler reviews.
Most options last between 2 and 5 hours. 14 of the 14 options offer free cancellation. 3 private experiences are also available for closed groups. The verdict at the top highlights the travelers' favorite, the best price and the top-rated option, updated with live data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Hoi an Ancient Town Tours cost?
Prices start at US$ 33. There are 14 options to compare, and the final price depends on the date, group size and the option you choose.
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 14 of the 14 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last between 2 and 5 hours. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Da Nang & Hoi An: Marble Mountains, Lady Buddha & Ancient Town Day Trip is the travelers' favorite, rated 5.0 out of 5 across 360 reviews.
Are private options available?
Yes, 3 private experiences are available if you prefer a closed group.
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