HOI AN
The best of Hoi An, day and night.
The 15 most popular shopping tours 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.
Market shopping, bamboo basket boats, net fishing in Cam Thanh, then a hands-on Hoi An cooking class with recipes to take home.
Most Popular“It was laid back, fun, and overall a really good time. The chef/guide LyLy was great and funny. The group we were with was also good. The food was delicious and easy to make. Fun and delicious experience.”
A small-group Hoi An food day: market shopping, bamboo basket boat crab fishing in the nipa palms, then a chef-led cooking class and meal.
“Ms Suzy and Chef Tâm, An were very friendly and we had a great trip and fun with the bucket boats the cooking classes with our group Highly recommend this Gaby and Leanne”
Hoi An market-to-basket-boat-to-cooking class: bargain for ingredients, float through coconut palms, then make Bánh Xèo, phở, chè for $17.
“We had such a fantastic time on this tour! Thao was so kind and helpful, making it an experience we will remember for a long time & take the delicious recipes back to Ireland! Thank you again Thao 💗”
Hoi An cooking, market shopping, coconut basket boats, and crab fishing. Small group, pickup included, and you leave with recipes.
“Cooking class was enjoyable her hospitality was first class her English was very good recommend her class to everyone”
Hoi An eco tour blends a local market, nipa coconut forest basket-boat ride, traditional fishing, and a 2-hour cooking class for one price.
“A fantastic day Great tour guide very friendly and knowledgable Good fun Great food Very authentic Picked us up at the hotel went to a local market then on to the fishing for a fun day and good food”
Market shopping, river cruising, basket-boat riding, and a hands-on cooking class in Hoi An, with massage and vegetarian options.
“This was such a lovely way to spend a morning! The tour was just as described and both my husband and I had a great time. The food was delicious and I can’t wait to try out the recipes at home.”
Hoi An or Da Nang market tour, bamboo basket boat in coconut palms, then a hands-on cooking class and lunch or dinner you make.
A 5-hour Hoi An farm cooking class with a market tour, Bay Mau basket boat ride, and hands-on Vietnamese dishes in a calm countryside setting.
“Great afternoon, very friendly host, good experience and delicious food. Recommend to everyone with friends or family.”
Hoi An half-day cooking class with market shopping, lantern making, and basket boat rides in Cam Thanh coconut palms, plus hotel pickup.
“Hoang is a perfect Hostess. She speaks English very well and takes the time to explain every detail and answer every question you have. She makes jokes throughout the lessons and keeps you entertained. The transportation is top notch and included unlike other excursions. This was a 5 star experience. 4 activities for a small…”
Learn Vietnamese cooking in Hoi An: market tour, rice-paper prep, and a bamboo basket boat ride in Bay Mau.
“Rose is een hele lieve vrouw. Ze kookt geweldig, snel en professioneel! Mijn dochter van 7 vond het erg leuk!”
Hoi An night street-food tour with a small-group guide. Try banh mi, dumplings, coffee, beer, and more from ancient town.
“We were able to sample several Vietnamese style foods, including, rolled Icecream. It was made as we waited.”
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!”
Shop Hoi An market with a list, ride a round bamboo boat in coconut palms, then cook four Vietnamese dishes with lunch.
“Super experience with Hung sharing lots of local knowledge as he took us around the market. Basket boat ride was fun and cooking with knowledgeable and patient Lulu was fabulous. Restaurant where we cooked and ate is in tranquil garden making the experience feel restful. Excellent value for money, delicious food and wonderful memories made.”
Hoi An in 4 hours: market shopping, Cam Thanh coconut-forest basket boats, quick crab fishing, then a 5-course cooking class with the meal.
“Loved it! Caught a crab too (although the Vietnamese lady did). The basket boats were great even though it was so hot on the river. Markets, cooking the food was delicious,”
Hoi An market and Tra Que farm, cook 4 Vietnamese dishes with Chef Hai, and ride Cam Thanh basket boats for $29.
“This was a lovely way to spend half a day.”
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.
