HOI AN
The best of Hoi An, day and night.
The 15 most popular guided tours and experiences in Hoi An, from basket boats and cooking classes to the My Son ruins and the Hai Van Pass.
Hoi An market-to-basket-boat-to-cooking class: bargain for ingredients, float through coconut palms, then make Bánh Xèo, phở, chè for $17.
Most Popular“Excellent. Cooked 4 different dishes & very glad I skipped lunch tasting it all. Tried different things”
Basket boat in Cam Thanh’s coconut waters, guided Hoi An Old Town, then Hoai River lantern magic with local dinner.
“Our trip to the Coconut Jungle for a basket boat ride and a day exploring Hoi An Old Town was unforgettable, all thanks to Mr. Long! He was exceptionally friendly and shared a wealth of knowledge about the area’s history and surroundings. Read more”
8-hour Hai Van Pass private motorbike tour: Marble Mountains, lagoons, waterfall and views, start/end in Hoi An, Da Nang or Hue.
“What an amazing day! I got to see so much! My guide, Minh, was very professional and a great driver! He even took me to Lady Buddha and to see some monkeys! Worth every penny!”
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.
“Food tour is a must if you are in a country like Vietnam....loved it! Great hostess with local knowledge and an excellent variety x”
Early-morning My Son Sanctuary tour with a small-group guide, rice-paper workshop, My Quang noodle meals, and a Thu Bon river boat trip.
“Enjoyed the experience and time at My Sons tour. We had group talks along the way. Saw a cultural dance. And were taken to the sites that were still standing after the,Vietnam war”
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.
“The family who hosted our experience we’re wonderful. My 17 yo son and I really enjoyed the market visit and the cooking class. The food was awesome - very generous and more than we could consume. We took leftovers back to ouRead more”
A 3-hour Hoi An ancient town walking tour with a local guide, Japanese and Cantonese heritage stops, and a market finish for $9.89.
“Had a fantastic walking tour of Hoi An with Trang. She was a great guide, the tour was interesting and informative. Very good English. Trang provided a list of recommendations at the end of the tour which we then tried on our own.”
Hoi An small-group My Son sunset tour with UNESCO temples, Champa Apsara dance, and a Thu Bon River boat cruise with banh mi.
“Michael was a great guide who brought the My Son story to life for us. So thoughtful and fun for all the guests. Highly recommend.”
My Son Sanctuary from Hoi An includes a guided UNESCO ruins visit, a live Champa dance, and a Thu Bon River boat ride.
“Great afternoon. Very slick service. Our guide Hi was always in control and was very knowledgeable with a great sense of humour . We really enjoyed spending time with him and he taught us a lot.”
Private tour from Hoi An into Thu Bon river villages and islands with crafts, basket boat riding, coffee, and optional riverside lunch.
“This tour was a great view into life outside the big cities. Our guide Trang was fantastic! She easily answered all of our questions about life in the villages and details of life in general in Vietnam. Her English language skills were very good anRead more”
Ride a Vietnam War-era jeep through Hoi An’s countryside, meet farm families, try crafts, and eat an authentic meal on a 3–5 hour tour.
“An absolutely top notch experience! The guides created a fun, relaxing atmosphere with a perfect combination of history and local interaction. I felt like I got a chance to meet average locals in a much more real way than on other tours.”
Hands-on Vietnamese cooking in Cam Thanh: market shopping, rice paper and rice milk, plus a basket-boat ride through Bay Mau.
“Great little day trip. Trang was super friendly and knowledgable and ensured we were given just the right amount of support throughout the class. The only drawback was our driver on the coconut boats. He kept trying to pressure us into Read more”
Vintage Vespa tour from Hoi An: scenic rice fields, craft stops with locals, and a homemade meal, all in 3–5 hours.
“We booked the evening before and the communication was exceptional right from that moment. Lilla, our lovely tour leader was there waiting for us in the lobby as promised and our scooters were waiting outside. It was myself and my two adult sons so I was a bit nervous for us all but those nerves…”
Market shopping, river cruising, basket-boat riding, and a hands-on cooking class in Hoi An, with massage and vegetarian options.
“The whole day was amazing. From the wonderful informative tour of the market, to the beautiful boat trip, to the fantastic massage and cooking lesson. The staff, in particular our host Hung, were out of this world. Hung, an obviously aRead more”
Walk Hoi An Ancient Town with a local guide in a small group, enjoy indoor breaks, and stop for tea or dessert. UNESCO sites included.
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.
