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 Cooking Class: Market, Basket Boats & Local MealA five-hour cooking class in Hoi An that starts with a market tour and a bamboo basket boat ride through water coconut forests, then moves to a local chef's home where you learn to prepare traditional Vietnamese dishes and eat what you've made. English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, ingredients and a recipe book are included; vegetarian options available.Is it for me?Choose the cooking class only if you want to focus on learning the dishes without the morning market and boat activities. Pick the full tour if you want the complete rural experience—the market, the boat ride and the cooking—all in one morning or afternoon.
Hoi An: Rural Cycling, Basket Boat & Organic Farm CookingYou’ll cycle quiet paths through Hoi An’s rice fields, sample fruit at a bustling market, row a basket boat under coconut palms, and cook your own lunch with local farmers at Tra Que organic farm. Expect muddy hands, plenty of laughs with your guide, and an honest slice of rural life that lingers long after you’ve left.
My Son Sanctuary Early Morning Tour from Hoi An: Beat the CrowdsAn early morning guided tour of My Son Sanctuary departing from Hoi An hotels at 5:30 am, with hotel pickup and drop-off included. You explore the ruins from 7 am while crowds are still absent, then return by mid-morning with breakfast and Vietnamese coffee. The small group size keeps the experience intimate, and the early timing means you finish before the midday heat peaks.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're staying in Hoi An without a car and want to reach My Son without arranging transport yourself—the pickup from your hotel and the fixed schedule mean you don't have to navigate the drive or coordinate timing with other travelers. The early start is what makes the quiet morning possible; if you prefer a later departure or a longer time at the ruins, a different tour may suit you better.
Hoi An: Evening food tour by bike with local dinnerPedal through Hoi An’s backstreets as dusk falls, taste home-cooked noodles in Tra Que village, share sizzling banh xeo and BBQ with locals on Cam Nam island, and end your evening with tea by the river. With hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, and plenty of real moments along the way — it’s an experience you’ll remember long after leaving Vietnam.
Hoi An to My Son Sanctuary: Bike Tour, Rural Paths & LunchYou’ll cycle quiet lanes out of Hoi An before most tourists are awake, pass through real villages with a local guide, snack on fresh fruit and coffee mid-ride, then explore My Son Sanctuary’s mossy ruins before lunch and a comfy van ride home. Expect honest moments—muddy shoes, laughter with strangers—and memories that linger longer than any photo.
Da Nang & Hoi An: Private Car Golden Bridge, My Son & Marble MountainsYou’ll ride in comfort between Da Nang and Hoi An, climbing Marble Mountains’ cool caves before wandering under Lady Buddha’s gaze and crossing Ba Na Hills’ Golden Bridge. At My Son Sanctuary, feel ancient history beneath your feet before ending among lanterns in Hoi An. Expect small moments that linger long after you leave.
Lantern Making Class in Hoi An: Paint & CreateA one-hour lantern-making class in Hoi An where you select a 20cm or 30cm lantern frame, pick fabrics and colors, glue the pieces together, and paint the finished lantern with guidance from an instructor. The class runs in three levels—making only, painting only, or both combined—and welcomes children from age one. Free cake, tea and coffee are included.Is it for me?Choose the making-and-painting combo if you want to leave with a complete lantern you built and decorated yourself; pick painting-only if you'd rather focus on the design without assembling the frame; or go making-only if you want to learn the construction and skip the painting step.
Hoi An: Cooking Class, Market & Basket Boat in Cam ThanhYou’ll wander Hoi An’s bustling market shoulder-to-shoulder with locals, float through Cam Thanh’s peaceful palms in a bamboo basket boat, and cook real Vietnamese dishes side by side with your guide. Expect laughter over spring rolls, fresh flavors you can’t quite name, and small moments that stick with you long after you’re back at your hotel.
Hai Van Pass motorbike tour from Hoi An: Ride the legendary coastA full-day private motorbike tour from Hoi An takes you to Marble Mountains, up the legendary Hai Van Pass (500 meters high, named for its ocean clouds), through fishing villages and down to Suoi Mo waterfall for a swim. You ride as a passenger or pilot an automatic motorbike yourself, with an English-speaking guide, helmet and jacket included; lunch is your choice of seafood, BBQ chicken or vegetarian.Is it for me?Book this as a private tour if you want to control the pace and decide whether to ride or sit as a passenger—the automatic bike and the guide's English mean you're not locked into one role for the whole day. The eight-hour loop suits a full morning and afternoon without an early start or a late return.
Hoi An Old Town: Private E-Car Tour & Hidden AlleysYou’ll glide through Hoi An Old Town by private electric car with a local driver, crossing the Thu Bon River for those postcard views and exploring hidden alleys most travelers miss. Visit a 200-year-old family home and soak up small moments of daily life—like market scents or lanterns glowing at dusk—that stay with you long after you leave.
Hoi An: Private Street Food Tour by Motorbike or WalkYou’ll ride or walk through Hoi An’s quieter corners with a local guide, tasting handmade Cao Lầu noodles and crispy pancakes straight from family kitchens. Meet vendors who’ve cooked here for generations and end your evening under lanterns with sweet black sesame soup or coconut ice cream—it’s not just about eating but feeling part of something local for a night.
Hoi An: Market, Basket Boat & Cooking ClassYou shop for ingredients at a working Vietnamese market, paddle a traditional bamboo basket boat through a coconut palm forest in Cam Thanh village, then cook multiple dishes with a local chef and eat lunch together. The guide speaks English, entrance fees and the boat ride are included, and you leave with the skills to make these dishes again at home.Is it for me?Book this if you want to learn to cook Vietnamese food in the place it comes from, starting with the market where locals actually shop—the small-group format and hands-on approach mean the chef has time to teach you properly, not just feed you.
Hoi An to Hue: Hai Van Pass Private Transfer & Scenic DriveYou get picked up at your Hoi An hotel and driven north across the Hai Van Pass to Hue in a private, air-conditioned car with an English-speaking driver. The three-hour transfer includes WiFi, bottled water, and the dramatic coastal-mountain scenery that makes this road famous—without the tunnel alternative most travelers take. No stops or detours; just the drive itself.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Hai Van Pass without renting a car or navigating the road yourself—the private driver and fixed route mean you get the view without the logistics.
Hoi An: Marble Mountain Caves & Monkey Mountain Private TourYou're picked up from your hotel and driven to Marble Mountain, where you explore stone-carving workshops and climb to three caves with Buddhist temples inside. After that, you head to Monkey Mountain to see the 67-meter Lady Buddha statue and panoramic views of Da Nang, with a chance to spot resident monkeys. Entry tickets and an English-speaking guide are included, and the whole day is private, so the pace is yours.Is it for me?This works well if you want to see two distinct mountain sites in one day without arranging transport or buying tickets separately — the private pickup and included entry fees mean you can focus on exploring instead of logistics.
Hoi An Lantern Making Class with Boat Ride: Craft and release your own lanternA lantern-making class in Hoi An where you build a bamboo lantern and floating candle with local artisans, then release them on the Thu Bon River at dusk. The 2-hour experience includes hotel pickup, all materials, instruction in English, and a private boat ride for your group. You choose between a bamboo lantern, a paper lantern, or both; some options include hotel drop-off as well.Is it for me?Book this if you want a souvenir you made yourself and a moment to participate in a local tradition rather than just watch it. The private boat means your group releases lanterns together without waiting for strangers or following a fixed schedule.
Da Nang: Ba Na Hills Early Tour & Golden Bridge, Marble MountainsYou’ll ride a mountain cable car before sunrise crowds reach Ba Na Hills, walk nearly alone on the Golden Hand Bridge, taste local noodles in Da Nang, and explore Marble Mountains’ caves with your guide. It’s a day of quiet views and small surprises—leaving you with memories that linger longer than you expect.
Hoi An: Basket Boat & Lantern Release with Flower ClassYou ride a bamboo basket boat through a coconut forest, try casting nets and watching local fishermen spin their boats, eat two famous Hoi An dishes, make your own flower lantern by hand, and release it onto the Hoai River at dusk while hundreds of others float past. The tour includes your guide, all materials, and transport from your hotel, leaving the evening free to explore the lantern-lit Ancient Town on your own.Is it for me?A good fit if you want to experience Hoi An's most iconic evening ritual without arranging boats, food, or timing yourself—the fixed itinerary handles the logistics, which is what leaves you free to linger in the Ancient Town afterward if you want to.
Hoi An Scooter Tour: Learn Traditional Crafts in Rural VillagesA small-group countryside experience near Hoi An where you travel by scooter or car into working villages, meet artisan families in their homes and workshops, and learn three traditional crafts hands-on: weaving mats, making rice paper, and preparing Quang noodles. The group stays under six people, a local English-speaking guide leads, and the pace is slow enough to hear stories and ask questions. Children from age 10 are welcome.Is it for me?Choose the scooter to ride between villages and feel the rhythm of rural life firsthand; choose the car if you prefer to arrive fresh and focus your energy on the hands-on activities with families.
Hoi An Food Tour: 12 Tastings Across Back Streets & MarketsA 3-hour food tour of Hoi An led by an English-speaking guide, stopping at 12+ local eateries across back streets and markets where residents actually eat. You taste dumplings from a 130-year-old family recipe, savory cakes at a school-hour market stall, and the spot Anthony Bourdain visited—places you won't find on social media or stumble into alone. Bottled water and all tastings are included; choose between a walking route or a motorbike version at checkout.Is it for me?Book the walking version if you want to move slowly through the neighborhoods and absorb the back streets; choose the motorbike tour if you prefer to cover the same stops faster and spend more time eating than walking. Either way, you're eating what residents eat, not what the main tourist drag serves.
Hoi An: Lantern Making Class with Local Family & TeaYou’ll join a local family in Hoi An to craft your own bamboo lantern from scratch, choosing colors and learning old techniques along the way. Afterward, share herbal tea or dessert with your hosts while soaking up the gentle pace of the ancient town. It’s hands-on, sometimes messy fun—and you’ll walk away with a piece of Hoi An you made yourself.
