Private Hoi An Ancient Town Walking Tour and Hoai River Boat Ride

Old halls, market lanes and a slow glide on the water

Walk through the old merchant town with a local guide, past the Japanese Covered Bridge and Fujian Assembly Hall, then take a 20-minute boat ride on the Hoai River. Set at your own pace, this private tour in Hoi An, Vietnam ends back where it began.

Options for this experience

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From US$ 59 per person, depending on the option and date you choose. See options & prices

No pickup; meet at our location. 19 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 16:00 Guide in English Duration: 3 hours, Hoi An Ancient Town. Meeting point: we will meet you at our designated spot, the Hoi An Post Office (06 Tran Hung Dao, Hoi An ward, Da Nang). Pickup is included.

Hotel pickup in Hoi An is included. 19 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 16:00 Guide in English Pickup and drop-off in Hoi An: Suited to guests staying in Hoi An Ancient Town or nearby beach resorts. Includes direct pickup from the hotel lobby and a smooth return. Duration: 4 hours. Pickup and drop-off at your hotel in Hoi An are included. Hotel in Hoi An: pickup is included.

Pickup in Da Nang. 19 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 16:00 Guide in English Da Nang pickup and drop-off: Designed for travelers staying in Da Nang city or along My Khe Beach. Includes a private round-trip highway transfer to Hoi An. Duration: 5 hours. Pickup and drop-off at your hotel in Da Nang city (30 minutes each way). Da Nang, Hoi An, Da Nang: pickup is included.

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Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Hoi An and Hoai River

• Meet tour guide at meeting point
• Optional: Pick up from Da Nang or Hoi An hotel
• Visit Hoi An local market
• Explore Fujian Assembly Hall
• Visit Hoi An Folklore Museum
• Watch traditional dance and games
• Taste Mot herbal tea
• Visit Japanese Covered Bridge
• Enjoy 20-minute Hoai River boat trip
• Return to meeting point and end tour

Stops and time spent at each 9 stops

1. Hoi An Ancient Town Entry included 15m
2. Hoi An Market 30m
3. Fujian Assembly Hall Entry included 30m
4. Museum of Folklore Entry included 30m
5. Hoi An Ancient Town Entry included 30m
6. Hoi An Ancient Town Entry included 30m
7. Japanese Covered Bridge Entry included 30m
8. Hoi An Ancient Town Entry included 20m
9. Hoi An Ancient Town 10m

What’s included

• Bottled water.
• Boat trip on the Hoai River.
• Snacks.
• All fees and taxes.
• Herbal tea.

Times

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• Every day 07:00 07:30 08:00 08:30 09:00 09:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 13:00 13:30 14:00 14:30 15:00 15:30 16:00

Information

You stroll Hoi An's ancient town with a local guide, step into the Japanese Covered Bridge and Fujian Assembly Hall, then float the Hoai River.

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Live guide English

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included. See the pickup points

Book up to 2h before

Ages Adult (12 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Wheelchair accessible Public transport nearby

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The experience

The first stop is the market, where lanes are lined with colorful stalls of fresh produce, aromatic spices and traditional crafts. Warm-hearted vendors go about their time-honored trading rituals, and the sights, scents and sounds blend together around you. Next is the Fujian Assembly Hall, built in 1696 by Chinese immigrants, where ornate wooden carvings and pagoda-style roofs sit beside tranquil courtyards and altars.

Inside the Folklore Museum you pass ancient ceramics, traditional costumes and musical instruments, with interactive exhibits on the region's legends. Later, the Japanese Covered Bridge, a 16th-century landmark, is yours to walk along, with ornate statues at its entrance and views of the Thu Bon River and the charming streets. A dance show and a traditional game with local people are part of the route.

Somewhere along the way you sip Mot herbal tea, with ginger, lemongrass and pandan leaves coming through. The boat trip on the Hoai River lets you see the town from the water before the walk ends back at the meeting point.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

Is the Fujian Assembly Hall visit included in the tour?

Yes, entry to the Fujian Assembly Hall is covered, and you step inside to see its carvings, courtyards and altars.

Can I try herbal tea during the walk?

Yes, you sip Mot herbal tea made with ginger, lemongrass and pandan leaves, and the tea is part of the tour.

Do I walk across the Japanese Covered Bridge?

Yes, you walk along the bridge, with views of the Thu Bon River and the nearby streets, and entry is included.

How long is the boat ride on the Hoai River?

The boat trip on the Hoai River lasts 20 minutes, and you see the town from the water.

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