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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Guided Sampan Rum Distillery Tour & Tasting in VietnamYou’ll get to taste award-winning Vietnamese rum, learn how it’s crafted from local sugarcane, and enjoy a relaxed tour with real stories and flavors. Perfect if you want something authentic and hands-on.
Hoi An Ancient Town: Walking Tour & Local Food TastingYou walk through Hoi An's ancient streets with a local guide who knows the town's history and hidden stories, visit the Japanese Bridge, Tan Ky House, and assembly halls, taste signature dishes like Cao lầu and Bánh mì at family eateries where locals eat, and move at a pace that lets you absorb details instead of rushing between stops. All admission fees and meals are included, and small group sizes mean your guide has time to answer questions.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see Hoi An's main landmarks and eat where locals do without arranging tickets, transport, or figuring out which restaurant is worth your time — the guide handles the route and the food stops are places that have been feeding the town for generations, not tourist traps.
Cham Island: Uncommon Snorkeling & Local Lunch Day TripYou’ll set out from Da Nang or Hoi An for Cham Island by speedboat with a local guide who knows every story along the way. Expect coral snorkeling off Huong Beach, a Vietnamese lunch at Ong Beach, and time to wander or rest under palms before heading back—leaving you with that salty skin feeling you’ll remember long after the trip.
Hoi An Private Cooking Class & Basket Boat Tour with ChefYou’ll shop at a bustling Hoi An market, cruise through coconut groves by basket boat, then cook (and eat!) classic Vietnamese dishes with a local chef. It’s hands-on, relaxed, and full of real flavors—perfect if you want to experience Hoi An like a local.
Kayak Cam Thanh Mangrove & Duy Vinh Craft Village TourThis kayaking activity in Hoi An takes you through the Cam Thanh mangrove forest to explore its unique Nipa palm ecosystem, then to the village of Duy Vinh to watch locals practice traditional sedge-mat weaving. Hotel pickup, kayak or stand-up paddleboard with full gear, an English-speaking guide, and a drink are included. The morning outing suits all fitness levels and works for families, couples and groups.Is it for me?Three hours on the water leaves the rest of your morning free—you're back at your hotel by midday, which works if you want to explore Hoi An's Old Town or rest before an afternoon activity. The easy pace suits all fitness levels, so it's not a workout; it's a chance to see how the ecosystem works and how people in the village live.
Hoi An Private Massage & Relaxation Hour ExperienceSink into calm with a private 1-hour massage in Hoi An’s peaceful setting. You’ll get welcome tea, gentle music, and expert care from local therapists — plus fresh linens every time. It’s a quiet break from travel noise you might remember long after leaving Vietnam.
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.
Hoi An Cooking Class & Market Tour with Tra Que Village VisitYou’ll get your hands dirty at Hoi An’s lively market, pick fresh veggies in Tra Que village, then cook (and eat!) real Vietnamese dishes you made yourself. Perfect if you want to taste local life beyond just restaurants.
Hoi An: Basket boat ride & cooking class with lunchYou’ll wander Hoi An’s bustling market with a local guide, float through coconut palms in a basket boat, try your hand at fishing village traditions, and cook authentic Vietnamese dishes before sharing lunch together — moments you’ll remember long after you leave Vietnam.
Hoi An Private Fishing Tour & Lantern Workshop with LunchGet ready for hands-on fishing in Hoi An’s coconut forest, try your skills at crab catching, taste homemade noodles, and craft your own silk lantern. This private tour blends adventure with local culture—plus you’ll learn to make real Vietnamese coffee in a peaceful riverside setting.
Hoi An Old Town: Leather Workshop with Local Artist & DrinksYou’ll join a small group in Hoi An’s old town for a relaxed leather workshop led by a local artist. Craft your own wallet or keychain using real tools and premium leather, with plenty of guidance (and laughs) along the way. Includes all materials plus a welcome drink — it’s an experience you’ll remember every time you reach for your handmade souvenir.
Hoi An to Hue: Private Car via Hai Van Pass & Scenic StopsYou’ll travel from Hoi An to Hue with a local driver who knows every curve of Hai Van Pass and every story behind Marble Mountains. Expect incense-scented caves, misty mountain views, fresh seafood by Lang Co Bay, and small surprises along the way that linger long after you arrive.
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.
Hoi An: My Son Sanctuary & Champa Food with Private GuideYou travel 50km from Hoi An to My Son Sanctuary with a private English-speaking guide who explains the Champa temples and their 1,000-year history. You watch a Cham art performance, walk through the two-square-kilometer complex of ruins, and eat traditional Champa lunch at a local restaurant. The full day, including transport and admission, takes 5.5 to 6 hours before returning to your hotel.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to understand Champa history and culture beyond just seeing ruins — the guide and the local lunch make the connection real. Plan for a full morning and early afternoon out; that's what lets you absorb the site without rushing and still eat lunch before heading back.
Hoi An to My Son: Private Day Trip & Rice Paper WorkshopYou’ll get picked up early in Hoi An and travel through quiet countryside to explore My Son’s ancient temples with a local guide. Watch an Apsara dance echo through mossy ruins, then visit a family-run rice paper workshop for hands-on fun (and coffee). Expect laughter, new flavors, and stories you’ll want to retell long after you’re back in town.
Hoi An Village Life: Farm Visit & Basket Boat River Tour + LunchYou’ll cycle through Hoi An’s peaceful villages with a local guide, try your hand at farming in Tra Que Vegetable Village, float in a traditional basket boat on the river, and share lunch made from fresh local ingredients—a day full of small surprises you’ll remember long after the trip.
Hoi An Herb Village Farming Experience & LunchSpend your day at Tra Que Herb Village near Hoi An: farm side-by-side with local growers, try riding a buffalo and rowing a basket boat, then unwind with a traditional massage before sharing an authentic Vietnamese lunch. It’s an experience you’ll feel in your hands—and remember long after you wash them clean.
Hoi An Cooking Class & Fishing Tour: Cook & Catch Your LunchA half-day cooking class and fishing tour in Hoi An that starts at the local market, moves to Cam Thanh village for traditional basket-boat fishing on the river, and ends with a two-hour hands-on cooking session where you prepare four Vietnamese dishes and eat what you made. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included; the guide speaks English and children from age 1 are welcome.Is it for me?You'll catch fish with your own hands, shop the local market for ingredients, then cook what you've gathered—leaving with skills and stories instead of just photos.
Cham Island snorkeling from Da Nang: 45 minutes underwaterA half-day snorkeling trip from Da Nang to Cham Island (Cu Lao Cham) combines 45 minutes of reef diving with visits to Hai Tang Pagoda and a local market. The speedboat cuts travel time so more of the morning stays underwater; a guide leads you through the coral and shares both marine ecology and Vietnamese cultural stories. Lunch, snorkeling gear, life jacket and all entrance fees are included; hotel pickup within Da Nang city center is part of the package.Is it for me?Small groups work best here—you'll snorkel as part of the guided group on the reef, so it's not a private experience but it's not overwhelming either. The half-day length suits travelers who want to see the island and the underwater life without committing a full day, or who have other plans in Da Nang the same afternoon.
Hoi An pottery and farming class with dinner: 500-year-old pottery villageA half-day class in Hoi An combining pottery making at Thanh Ha pottery village—over 500 years old—with hands-on farming at Tra Que organic vegetable village and Cam Thanh rice paddy farm. You work alongside local farmers, planting baby vegetables and rice, then return for a family dinner. The tour includes hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, and all entry fees.Is it for me?The five-hour window leaves room for a morning or afternoon elsewhere in Hoi An, but not both—book this if you want to work with your hands and eat what you planted, and you're willing to spend most of one half-day doing it.
