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“Guide met us on time and escorted us to the boat which meant we were not pestered by many operators Very relaxing and enjoyable experience”
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.
“nancy was a great guide! she is so funny and really does a great job explaining the origins of different foods and customs. we had so much food they really are not kidding when they say come hungry! the boat ride with the lanterns and the bingo game were a fun way to close out…”
Hoi An small-group My Son sunset tour with UNESCO temples, Champa Apsara dance, and a Thu Bon River boat cruise with banh mi.
“Very interesting , if you enjoy history this is a good excursion. Nice ride back on the River . Nice tour that doesn’t take tons of time .”
See My Son with an English guide, then unwind on a Thu Bon sunset cruise with BBQ or banhmi boat food in Hoi An.
“I had a great time. Lindt was an excellent guide, very friendly. My Son is an amazing sight.”
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.
“Thank you Vam for an amazing experience. This food tour was awesome, Vam choose places based on what food we have already tried. He took us through less touristy local shops and he knew the owners and the family history of most of the places we ate. He explained how the food was prepared which…”
My Son Sanctuary, Cham dance, and a private sunset boat trip from Hoi An with pickup, snack, and an English guide.
“Thuy our tour guide was absolutely amazing. She was friendly, very attentive, provided lots of knowledge and facts. Was very hot the day we travelled but were supplied with water for the shuttle bus ride. Would definitely recommend this trip.”
Hoi An night street-food tour with a small-group guide. Try banh mi, dumplings, coffee, beer, and more from ancient town.
“A good introduction to Hoi An palate. This tour brings you to the top joint of each of the dishes to sample.”
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.
“We loved this tour! We enjoyed the ride and the food so much. We would never have figured out all these wonderful places and meals. It was really delightful. A wonderful surprise at every stop. The ride is for confident street cyclists as you are riding close to cars. I felt very safe and enjoyed…”
Romantic 2-hour sunset dinner cruise on Hoi An’s Thu Bon River with seafood, cocktails, and floating lanterns. From $39.
“Absolutely fantastic- we were never only 3 couple aboard so felt very Private, meal was wonderful, cocktails were delicious and we even got to release a latern into the river - would definitely recommend”
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.
“Very enjoyable even in the torrential rain! ☔️ We have learned a lot. Our guide Flora was lovely. I”
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.
“Everything perfectly prepared. Our Kayak guide was very friendly and polite. We had enough time for fotos. It was amazing experience.”
Private 4-hour Hoi An night food tour: guide-led street eats, Night Market walk, Thu Bon River boat ride, and dinner.
“Our tour guide was very nice and spoke excellent English. She chose tasty spots to try and made sure we had more than enough to eat. However, we didn’t actually walk the ancient city because tickets were not bought. The tour price could have been lower if we had known that we were not able…”
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.
