Things to do in Hoi An
Hoi an Lantern Boat Ride30 optionsMy Son Sanctuary from Hoi an28 optionsBike Tour Hoi an27 optionsDay Trips from Hoi an19 optionsHoi an Ancient Town Tours61 optionsHoi an Food Tour66 optionsCooking Tour Hoi an35 optionsHoi an City Tour12 optionsHoi an Walking Tour44 optionsSnorkeling Hoi an8 optionsBamboo Boat Hoi an5 optionsHoi an Motorbike14 options
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Hoi An Eco Basket Boat Fishing & Cooking ClassYou start at Hoi An's market learning ingredients, move to a bamboo basket boat where you fish the traditional way in a coconut-palm forest, then spend two hours cooking four Vietnamese dishes with a chef before eating what you made. Hotel pickup, all gear, and lunch or dinner are included in the 4.5-hour morning or afternoon session.Is it for me?Book this if you want to move past watching and actually do the work — fishing, cooking, eating — without arranging transport or worrying about what's fresh or how to find the right market. The small group size is what makes the chef and guide able to teach you one-on-one instead of lecturing to twenty people.
Hoi An Countryside Jeep Tour: Rice Noodles, Weaving & WineA countryside jeep tour from Hoi An through rural villages surrounding the ancient town, with an English-speaking guide and Vietnam Army Legend Jeep. You visit Dong Ha Village to try rice-noodle making and votive-paper crafting with local farmers, then move through Tra Nhieu to see the Whale Temple, watch mat weaving, and observe rice-wine brewing in family homes. Lunch at a local restaurant is included; the tour runs three to five hours and suits all fitness levels, though it is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or cardiovascular concerns. Children from age five are welcome.Is it for me?Choose the morning departure if you want to start early and have the afternoon free after lunch; pick the afternoon tour if you'd rather explore Hoi An's Ancient Town in the morning and join the countryside villages later. Either way, the fixed schedule and included transport mean you're not coordinating rides or negotiating prices with drivers—you show up at your hotel, and the day unfolds.
Da Nang Airport to Hoi An: Private Transfer with PickupYou’ll step off your flight at Da Nang airport and spot your name on a sign—no stress about taxis or directions. A local driver helps with bags and shares small stories as you ride in comfort toward Hoi An or your Da Nang hotel. Expect cold water waiting, smooth roads, and a relaxed welcome that lingers long after drop-off.
Hoi An: Vespa Tour & Bamboo Boat Ride with LunchYou ride a Vespa through Hoi An's Old Town alleys and countryside back roads, float through a coconut forest in a bamboo basket boat, and eat lunch at a local restaurant. Hotel pickup and drop-off, an English-speaking driver, entrance fees, helmet and rain poncho are all included — you just show up and ride.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Hoi An beyond the main tourist streets and don't want to navigate the countryside or arrange your own transport — the Vespa and driver handle both, and the bamboo boat ride is something you can't do on your own.
Hoi An Countryside Vespa Tour: Rice Fields, Local Crafts & LunchA guided Vespa tour through the countryside around Hoi An that takes you to working farms, traditional craft workshops and a local family's home, with a Vietnamese-speaking guide, hotel pickup, entrance fees and lunch included. You choose between a morning or afternoon departure. The route covers roughly three to five hours of riding through back roads and villages, stopping to observe and try your hand at rice noodle-making, mat weaving, rice wine brewing and fishing techniques passed down through generations.Is it for me?Book the morning departure if you want the countryside before the midday heat settles in; the afternoon tour works better if you're arriving in Hoi An that day or prefer a later start. Either way, the guide and Vespa handle the navigation and driving, so you can focus on the stops and the people you meet rather than finding your way through unfamiliar roads.
Hoi An: Countryside Bike Tour & Basket Boat Cooking ClassYou’ll cycle quiet lanes near Hoi An with a local guide, visit riverside villages and water coconut groves, row a basket boat with real fishermen, and try your hand at planting herbs before joining a hands-on cooking class for lunch. Expect laughter, muddy fingers, and glimpses into daily life you won’t get from any window.
Hoi An Street Food Tour with Billy: Traditional DishesHoi An street food tour with Billy is an evening walking tour through the town's food scene, led by a guide born in Hoi An Ancient Town with over five years of experience leading travelers through Central Vietnam. The tour runs 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, includes dinner at multiple stops, and covers traditional dishes alongside stories about Vietnamese cuisine and local culture. Pickup from your meeting point is arranged in advance.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to eat the dishes locals actually cook and eat, guided by someone who grew up eating them — the evening timing and the walking pace mean you taste more stops without rushing through any one of them.
Hoi An: Bay Mau Cooking Class & Basket Boat Tour PickupYou’ll wander Hoi An’s bustling market with a local guide picking fresh ingredients before gliding through Bay Mau coconut forest by basket boat. Get your hands messy learning traditional cooking at a family home — pounding rice, making crepes, rolling salad rolls — then share a meal together. Expect laughter and real flavors you’ll remember long after leaving.
Hoi An: Cooking Class, Market Tour & Basket Boat RideYou’ll walk through Hoi An’s lively market picking out ingredients with a local guide before gliding through Bay Mau coconut forest in a basket boat. After a relaxing herbal foot soak, you’ll cook classic Vietnamese dishes from scratch—yes, even making your own rice paper—and share lunch together. Expect warmth, laughter, and new flavors you’ll remember long after you leave.
Hoi An Basket Boat Ride: Water Coconut Forest with Local GuideA basket boat ride through Hoi An's Cẩm Thanh water coconut forest pairs paddling a traditional bamboo boat with a local guide who teaches fishing customs and folklore. The tour runs two hours from hotel pickup in Hội An old town or beach areas, includes entrance, tea, cakes, life jacket and raincoat, and requires a minimum of two travelers per booking.Is it for me?Book this for a morning or afternoon when you want to step outside the old town without spending the whole day traveling—the two-hour window and included pickup mean you're paddling within an hour of leaving your hotel, and the local guide's presence removes the need to arrange anything yourself or wonder how the boat actually works.
Hoi An: Secret Cocktail Walk & Hidden Bars with TastingsYou’ll slip into hidden corners of Hoi An old town with a local host leading the way—tasting four unique cocktails crafted just for your group, hearing stories about French, Japanese and Chinese influences on Vietnam, sharing laughs over small snacks and learning what makes this city’s flavors so layered. It’s part history walk, part secret party—never quite what you expect.
Hai Van Pass & Son Tra Peninsula Motorbike Tour from Hoi AnA full-day motorbike tour from Hoi An through the Hai Van Pass and Son Tra Peninsula with an English-speaking Easy Rider guide or self-riding option. You ride the 21-kilometer Hai Van Pass (500 meters elevation), stop at Linh Ung Pagoda overlooking Da Nang Bay, explore Son Tra Peninsula's coastal viewpoints, swim at Suoi Mo Waterfall, and lunch at Lang Co Beach. Hotel pickup, helmets, rain ponchos, and all entrance fees are included; luggage transfers come with one-way routes.Is it for me?Choose the Easy Rider option if you want to focus on the road and the views without managing the bike yourself, or pick self-riding if you have motorbike experience and want to control the pace through the curves. The one-way route works best if you're moving between cities; the loop suits travelers based in Da Nang or Hoi An for a single day.
Hoi An Countryside Bike Tour: Family Homes & Rice Wine TastingYou’ll cycle quiet roads outside Hoi An with a local guide, stopping for fresh bánh bèo rice cakes at a family kitchen and learning about village chapels and traditions along the way. Watch boat builders work by hand, try weaving mats yourself, and taste homemade rice wine before returning to town — you might find yourself thinking about those moments long after.
Hoi An: Home Cooking Class with Jolie & Family RecipesYou’ll cook four Vietnamese dishes in Jolie’s Hoi An home kitchen, try your hand at local techniques (with plenty of laughs), and share a homemade meal with fellow travelers. Vegetarian options are available, drinks included, and you’ll leave with new recipes—and maybe even new friends.
Hoi An: Sunset Street Food Walking Tour with Local EatsYou’ll walk through Hoi An’s winding alleys as evening falls, tasting fresh banh mi from a family bakery, rolling your own BBQ pork wraps at bustling stalls, slurping unique Cao Lau noodles, and finishing with local sweets and drinks under glowing lanterns. Expect laughter over tiny stools and stories from your guide that linger long after you leave.
Hoi An: Street Food Walking Tour & Family DinnerYou’ll follow a local guide through Hoi An’s maze-like alleys tasting street food you’d never find alone, try dishes straight from family recipes, and end up sharing dinner inside a real home. Expect laughter over tricky pronunciations and small moments that stick with you long after you leave.
My Son Sanctuary Half-Day Tour from Hoi An & Cham DanceYou're picked up from your Hoi An hotel and driven to My Son Sanctuary, a 9th-century Cham temple complex 20km away. Your English-speaking guide spends two hours explaining the architecture and Hindu worship practices of the Cham people, and you watch a traditional Cham dance performance. Entry, transport, and water are included. The full experience takes about four hours, with roughly an hour of driving each way.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to understand Cham history and see temple architecture up close without arranging your own transport or entry — the private car and included guide mean you spend your time learning instead of logistics.
Hoi An & Ba Na Hills: Golden Bridge & Cable Car Day TripYou get picked up from your hotel at 8am and driven to Ba Na Hills, where you ride the cable car to 1,487 meters and walk the Golden Bridge. After visiting the Buddha statue and gardens, you have a buffet lunch and free time to explore the French Village or Fantasy Park before the cable car ride back down and return to your hotel by 5:30pm. The cable car ticket and transport are included, so you're not arranging any of that yourself.Is it for me?Pick this tour if you want to see Ba Na Hills and the Golden Bridge without arranging transport, cable car tickets, or timing yourself — the fixed schedule and included pickup mean you're not coordinating logistics on your first morning in the area.
Hoi An Countryside: Bike Tour, Tra Que Village & Basket BoatYou’ll cycle quiet country roads near Hoi An with a local guide, meet farmers in Tra Que village and join their daily work, then float through coconut palms in a round basket boat before sharing a Vietnamese lunch. It’s an easygoing day full of small surprises — you might even come home thinking about mint leaves and muddy shoes.
Hoi An: Basket Boat, Lantern Making & Cooking ClassYou're picked up from your hotel, taken to a local market to see ingredients, then board a basket boat for 45 minutes through Cam Thanh's coconut forest with a fisherman guide. Back at Phu Lanh, you craft a silk lantern to take home and cook four traditional Hoi An dishes in a hands-on class. Hotel return is included, and the group stays small throughout.Is it for me?A good fit if you want to move beyond watching — you're actually in the boat, making the lantern, cooking the meal — and you have a full day to spend doing it. The boat ride and cooking class mean you're on your feet and engaged for most of the day, which is what makes the immersion real.
