HOI AN
The best of Hoi An, day and night.
The 15 most popular evening experiences in Hoi An, with prices, run times and who you book with. The ones worth planning a day around, and what each is actually like once you turn up.
Private Hoai River night lantern boat in Hoi An. One lantern per person, traditional wooden boat, guide escort, about 20 minutes for $8.
Most Popular“It was a beautiful experience. The guide and boatman were very helpful.”
A small-group Hoi An evening food walk with White Rose dumplings, cao lau, a lantern boat ride, and folk bingo, plus lots of local tips.
“This was such a fun tour and great way to try alot of the special foods unique to Hoi An I’m one evening. Jackie took great care of us! I especially appreciate her being able to facilitate my shellfish allergy so I could try the white roses dumplings.”
Hoi An small-group My Son sunset tour with UNESCO temples, Champa Apsara dance, and a Thu Bon River boat cruise with banh mi.
“A good trip. We were taken around the site with explanations & then given time to wander & take photos on our own. More to see than expected - expected only a few ruins but its all spread over quite a wide area - something like Bagan in Myanmar! Sunscreen & insect repellant recommended.”
See My Son with an English guide, then unwind on a Thu Bon sunset cruise with BBQ or banhmi boat food in Hoi An.
“Our guide Thao was really knowledgable. He not only gave us info about the history of My Son, he told us stories of his youth and what it was like to grow up in the area. That was appreciated by us all.”
A 2.5-hour sunset walk through Hoi An’s back alleys for banh mi, cao lau, BBQ pork, sweets, and a local beer or coffee.
“Bong took us on a delicious adventure through Hoi An, walking through alleys and places I wouldn't have thought to look for food. Bong was very informative and friendly and the food was very yummy.”
My Son Sanctuary, Cham dance, and a private sunset boat trip from Hoi An with pickup, snack, and an English guide.
“Thuy was a great guide and told a lot about the history of the place and Vietnam. The whole organization was perfect.Auto-translated”
Hoi An night street-food tour with a small-group guide. Try banh mi, dumplings, coffee, beer, and more from ancient town.
“It’s a high end bar crawl where one visits 4 beautiful places where you will have their signature drinks and appetizer. It was a nice experience.”
A 4-hour guided walk in Hoi An’s Ancient Town and Night Market with street-food tastings and dinner, timed for lantern season.
“I just arrived in Da Nang yesterday and today I'm exploring Hoi An. It’s truly amazing, and I feel great here! The atmosphere, the food, and the people are fantastic. I also attended a show here, and it was incredible. Such a meaningful experience!”
Cycle Hoi An at twilight on a small-group food tour with organic-farm stops, banh xeo, BBQ, and a riverfront dinner included.
“Wonderful experience! Khanh and the owner of the bicycle shop(I forgot his name) accompanied us! They were both fantastic. The ride was gorgeous and a bit exciting at times bc the city streets are chaotic! The scenery was gorgeous aRead more”
Romantic 2-hour sunset dinner cruise on Hoi An’s Thu Bon River with seafood, cocktails, and floating lanterns. From $39.
“My partner and I took the cruise to celebrate my 45th birthday. We had the best time. The guide was lovely, the food was delicious and value for money. We released lanterns, shared birthday cake with the whole cruise, enjoyed a bottle of wine and even had fireworks. Highly recommend this dinner cruise.”
Sunset street-food walk in Hoi An Old Town with a local guide, 20+ year banh mi, Cao Lau, sweets, and a drink, small group.
“Lovely evening wander Hoi An with Vu, food was delicious, felt like we experienced some hidden gems as well classic and typical Hoi An food. Vu was knowledgeable and friendly, very relaxing and enjoyable experience.”
Private Da Nang food-and-city tour with hotel pickup, admissions, local lunch, and a Han River sunset boat trip plus included snorkeling gear.
“We had a great time with Pacific Boat team to visit all most beautiful destinations of the city.Long is a superb guide who is helpful and smart.The place was well worth to visit and very comfortable with group only 8 persons.Highly recommend”
A private 4-hour night street-food tour in Hoi An with a guide, dinner, and tastings around Ancient Town and the night market.
“Decent introduction to some of Hoi An’s signature and local street-style dishes, although we missed a few of the listed dishes. A pleasant guide if a bit rushed.”
Small-group sunset paddle in Hoi An with hotel pickup, drybag gear, mangrove waterways, and lantern reflections for about $32.
“A beautiful way to see Hoi An and our guide was excellent. We also had the whole tour to ourselves. Would highly recommend this kayaking trip.”
Private 4-hour Hoi An night food tour: guide-led street eats, Night Market walk, Thu Bon River boat ride, and dinner.
“My guide Jackie was very nice and showed me around the old quarter of Hoi An by foot and scooter. We had nice food and she was very sweet.”
From the lantern-lit old town to the basket boats, the cooking classes and the day trips up the coast, every way to spend your time in Hoi An.
