Things to do in Hoi An
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Hoi An Walking Tour from Da Nang: Basket Boat Ride & Night MarketThis six-hour guided tour from Da Nang combines a basket boat ride and fishing net lesson in Coconut Forest with a walking tour of Hoi An's UNESCO-listed ancient town, a Sampan boat cruise along the Thu Bon River at early evening, and time at the night market. Hotel pickup in Da Nang or Hoi An, an English-speaking guide, all entrance tickets, and transport are included; children from age five are welcome.Is it for me?Pick this if you want a guide explaining the architecture and trade routes as you walk through the old town, rather than exploring on your own or reading plaques.
Hoi An Street Food Tour: Private Evening Walk with TastingsA private street food tour in Hoi An that runs from 4 to 8 PM, starting with hotel pickup and moving through the Old Town's food stalls, local cafes and markets after sunset. You taste a full menu of Vietnamese dishes—banh mi, white rose dumplings, wonton, cao lau noodles, chicken rice, rice pancake, spring roll and BBQ pork rolled in rice paper—and finish the evening playing Bai Choi, Vietnam's version of bingo, at a public forum. The tour includes entry to Hoi An Ancient Town, an English-speaking guide, water and beer, and all food and drink on the itinerary. Hotel drop-off is available on request.Is it for me?Arrive as street vendors set up at 4 PM and walk the Old Town's alleys after dark to experience how locals actually eat and gather—not in tourist restaurants, but in the deep quarters where Vietnamese food and culture reveal themselves on their own terms.
Vegetarian Cooking Class & Basket Boat Ride in Hoi AnA vegetarian cooking class in Hoi An combines a local market tour, instruction in traditional Vietnamese cuisine from a chef, a basket boat ride through water palm channels, and a meal you prepare yourself. The class runs five hours from central Hoi An with hotel pickup included; you choose between a shared group or a private session, and vegetarian options are available throughout.Is it for me?Book the shared tour if you want to meet other travelers and keep the cost lower; choose the private class if you prefer one-on-one instruction and a flexible pace with the chef. Either way, you're learning to cook and eating the food the same day, so nothing is wasted on theory.
My Son Sanctuary Early Morning Tour with Local GuideYou’ll wander ancient Cham temples at sunrise with a local guide who knows every story and stone. Enjoy quiet moments before crowds arrive, fresh morning air in the jungle, and a hot coffee on arrival — all before breakfast back at your hotel. It’s an early start you’ll remember long after the trip.
Cham Island Private Snorkeling Tour from Hoi An & Da NangYou're picked up from your Hoi An or Da Nang hotel and taken by private speedboat to two snorkeling sites on Cham Island, with about an hour in the water at each stop. Lunch is a seafood BBQ on the beach, and you're back at your hotel by mid-afternoon. The private boat means no temple visits or market detours — just snorkeling, coral, and time to float.Is it for me?Book this if you want to snorkel Cham Island without the temple visits and market stops that shared tours include — the private speedboat is what makes that possible, and it's worth the extra cost if snorkeling is all you came for.
Hoi An to Da Nang Airport: Private Transfer & PickupYou're met at Da Nang Airport or your Hoi An hotel with a nameplate, driven in a private air-conditioned vehicle to your destination, and dropped at the door. Toll fees and a 60–90 minute wait (depending on flight type) are included. The driver speaks Vietnamese; customer service is available round the clock on WhatsApp to handle changes or delays.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip the taxi queue and arrive at your hotel or airport without arranging transport on the ground — the fixed price and confirmed driver remove the negotiation and uncertainty that come with street taxis.
Hoi An: Countryside Bike Tour, Basket Boat & Old Town LanternsYou’ll pedal quiet country lanes near Hoi An, try your luck riding a water buffalo or paddling a basket boat through lush palms, taste local tea and candy with villagers, then wander Old Town’s lantern-lit streets at dusk — ending your day releasing your own lotus lantern onto the river for good luck.
Cham Islands Snorkeling Tour from Hoi An & Da NangYou're picked up from your hotel, sped out to a protected marine reserve, guided through a 150-year-old pagoda and working fishing market, then snorkel for forty-five minutes in clear water with intact coral. Lunch with fresh seafood happens on the beach before the return trip. The whole day, including transport and meals, is arranged—you just show up at your hotel at 7:30 AM.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see a protected marine reserve without arranging your own boat, guide, or meals—the fixed schedule and included transport from your hotel means you're not negotiating logistics on the beach.
Bamboo Craft Workshop in Vietnam: Make & Take Home SouvenirsA four-hour bamboo craft workshop in Vietnam where you learn how people use bamboo as a sustainable material, watch traditional techniques, and spend creative time making and decorating your own souvenir to take home. The instructor teaches in English, provides all tools and materials, and guides you through each step of the process.Is it for me?The workshop runs four hours with instruction woven through the creative time, so you're not standing around waiting—you're learning, then making, then personalizing your piece. If you want to leave with something you made yourself rather than something finished, this is the format that makes that possible.
Hoi An Food Tour & Lantern Workshop with Tailor VisitStroll through Hoi An’s historic streets with a local guide, sample signature dishes like Cao Lau and Banh Mi, craft your own silk lantern in a friendly workshop, and meet skilled tailors for custom clothing. This tour blends food, culture, and hands-on fun for a real taste of daily life in Vietnam’s most charming town.
My Son Sanctuary Sunrise or Sunset Tour from Hoi AnIf you want to see ancient temples in soft morning light or under a glowing sunset sky—and maybe send off a lantern with your wish—this tour’s for you. You’ll get real stories from a local guide and experience traditions you won’t find anywhere else.
Cham Island Snorkeling from Hoi An: Private Speedboat & Coral ReefsYou're picked up from your hotel, taken by private speedboat to two separate snorkeling sites on Cham Island, fed a seafood lunch on the beach, and back by early afternoon—all without stepping foot in a temple, market, or souvenir shop. The private boat is the thing that makes the schedule work: it means no waiting for group activities, no detours, just snorkeling and beach time on your own clock.Is it for me?Book this if you want to maximize snorkeling time without the temple visits and market stops that fill other Cham Island tours—the private speedboat is what keeps the schedule focused on the reef and the beach.
Kayaking in Hoi An: Bike and Paddle the Thu Bon RiverA full-day bike and kayak tour in Hoi An that starts with a guided cycle through traditional cottage industries, rice fields, and boat-building yards, then shifts to paddling the Thu Bon River at a gentle pace. Hotel pickup is included, and the day wraps around a lunch at a local house and a stop to watch a family make Banh Dap by hand. The guide speaks English and the route suits all fitness levels.Is it for me?Book this if you're staying in Hoi An without a car or want a structured way to see both the rural workshops and the river in one day. The guide handles the route and timing, so you move between the bike and the water without figuring out where to go next.
Hoi An Bamboo Boat Ride and Lantern Making: 4-Hour ActivityThis 4-hour activity in Hoi An combines bamboo boat riding on the Thu Bon River with hands-on lantern making in a local workshop. You'll paddle in a traditional basket boat, learn lantern-making techniques from an artisan, and share a local lunch. An English-speaking guide leads the group through both parts of the day.Is it for me?Book this if you want to do something with your hands instead of just watching—the lantern-making part is where you're building, not observing, and you leave with what you made. The boat ride and workshop together give you two different sides of Hoi An in one morning or afternoon.
Day trip to Hue from Hoi An: Citadel, tombs and pagodaA day trip from Hoi An to Hue visits Vietnam's Imperial City with an English-speaking guide, hotel pickup and lunch included. The itinerary covers the Hue Citadel (a 520-hectare fortress on the Perfume River), Khai Dinh Tomb (built 1920–1931 in Eastern and Western style), and Thien Mu Pagoda (founded 1601), plus a stop at Lap An Lagoon for photos. Pickup starts at 7:30 AM from your Hoi An hotel; return is around 7:00 PM. Bottled water is provided; vegetarian meals are available on request.Is it for me?Choose the Hoi An departure if your hotel is in Hoi An center, or the Da Nang option if you're staying in or near Da Nang—the pickup point determines your start time and return time. Either way, the guide and transport are arranged, so the eleven-hour sequence holds together without you planning the route or managing the group.
Cham Islands: Scuba Dive & Snorkel Tour with Local GuideYou’ll ride out from Hoi An by speedboat with a local guide before diving into the Cham Islands’ coral reefs—literally. Expect close-up encounters with marine life, plus time to relax on Bai Chong Beach over fresh seafood lunch. With all equipment included and easy logistics, it’s an easy way to experience both adventure and quiet moments you’ll remember long after the trip.
Bach Ma National Park hike from Hoi An: Summit and waterfallsA full-day guided nature hike in Bach Ma National Park departing from Hoi An includes a professional English-speaking guide, national park fees, lunch, and air-conditioned transport. You hike to the summit of Bach Ma Mountain for panoramic coastal views, explore waterfalls including Do Quyen Falls, spot native wildlife, and visit remnants of French colonial buildings. The park holds over 1,400 plant species and rare animals including red-shanked douc langurs.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're comfortable with a full day of hiking and want to reach the summit for coastal views — the steep terrain and 10-hour commitment suit travelers with solid fitness who can handle elevation gain. If a shorter walk or easier pace matters more, look for a half-day or less strenuous park visit instead.
Cham Islands Snorkeling: Seafood Lunch & Hoi An PickupYou’ll feel the sea breeze as you step onto Cham Islands, snorkel among bright fish at Huong Beach, explore ancient pagodas with your local guide, and share fresh seafood by the shore. With hotel pickup from Hoi An and everything arranged for you, it’s a day full of small moments you’ll remember long after you’re back on land.
Lantern and Silk Making Class in Hoi An: Make Your OwnA lantern and silk-making class in Hoi An where you construct a silk lantern on a bamboo frame, learn how silk is processed by hand, and visit the Old Town with its Japanese bridge and assembly halls. The instructor guides you through each step in English, and the finished lantern folds flat for luggage.Is it for me?The class runs one to two hours, which leaves the rest of your day open for exploring Hoi An beyond the Old Town or handling other plans. If you want a souvenir you actually made rather than bought, and time to see how it's done, this fits the morning or afternoon without eating up your whole day.
Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge: Day Trip from Hoi An & Da NangYou're picked up early from your Hoi An or Da Nang hotel and driven to Ba Na Hills, where you ride two cable cars to 1,487 meters, walk the Golden Bridge and French Village, eat a buffet lunch with a view, and spend the afternoon in Fantasy Park with rides and games included. The return cable car and hotel drop-off are part of the package, so you arrive back by late afternoon without managing logistics yourself.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you want to see Ba Na Hills, the Golden Bridge, and the mountain temples in one day without arranging cable cars, park tickets, or timing the stops yourself—the fixed schedule and included transport are what make a full mountain day possible from a coastal hotel.
