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“Really enjoyed the River Boat Trip. Was very busy waiting to get on boat but once on was lovely. Would recommend”
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.
“Emma was incredible and the food was beyond our expectations. We had such a lovely evening getting to experience the food and culture of Hoi An!”
Hoi An small-group My Son sunset tour with UNESCO temples, Champa Apsara dance, and a Thu Bon River boat cruise with banh mi.
“It was excellent. The guide was very knowledgeable and we were able to do a lot in just a few hours.”
See My Son with an English guide, then unwind on a Thu Bon sunset cruise with BBQ or banhmi boat food in Hoi An.
“We loved every bit of it , even though it was very hot and humid we thoroughly enjoyed our trip. The pick up was on time. Our guide was very knowledgeable and very helpful in assisting all of us. The coffee to the Boat ride to banh mi excellent”
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.
“We have done this tour before in a larger group, but found that this time the food quality and quantity was not as good. Our tour guide Bong was very informative and friendly, but the food overall was not as good as last time. This time we visRead more”
My Son Sanctuary, Cham dance, and a private sunset boat trip from Hoi An with pickup, snack, and an English guide.
“I found the tour to be rather boring and quite average, at best. The guide was nice and friendly, so maybe it's just me because I'm not much of a history buff. The boat ride was uneventful because that area of the river isn't particularly scenRead more”
Hoi An night street-food tour with a small-group guide. Try banh mi, dumplings, coffee, beer, and more from ancient town.
“The tour was arranged and confirmed the day before. I was even willing to pay a higher price than most tours, hoping for a a great experience. Disappointingly, the guide was a no show. Try another vendor's offering.”
A 4-hour guided walk in Hoi An’s Ancient Town and Night Market with street-food tastings and dinner, timed for lantern season.
“Such a small place yet so BEAUTIFUL at night. A lot of great stuff to buy, in a very cheap price, with friendly sellers (they even give freebies) so amazing people! As we continue to enjoy the night, while walking, we saw a girl selling colorful floRead more”
Cycle Hoi An at twilight on a small-group food tour with organic-farm stops, banh xeo, BBQ, and a riverfront dinner included.
“And what an adventure it was!! I was fortunate enough to have a solo tour with the wonderful Yen, who made the tour all that better. From in the middle of Hoi An, to riding through the outskirts of the town - even spotting a buffalo! Yen was inRead 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.
“This food tour is brilliant. Our tour guide Bông was lovely and very knowledgeable of the area, she took us to places we wouldn’t have found otherwise and we tried many local delicacies! Brilliant tour, would definitely recommend. THANK YOU BÔNG FOR A GREAT EVENING!”
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.
“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.
