HOI AN
The pick of Hoi An.
The 15 most popular guided tours in Hoi An, with prices, run times and who you book with. The ones worth clearing space in the itinerary for, and what each one actually gets you.
Small-group walking tour of Hoi An’s UNESCO sights with a local English guide, indoor breaks, and tea or dessert. Skip the line.
Most Popular“Our guide really made our first visit to the old town a great experience . He explained everything clearly and we were able to get around and see places that we may have missed without his help . I would recommend this walking tour.”
From Hoi An, tour My Son Sanctuary and Marble Mountains with local mì Quảng, caves, pagodas, and an English-speaking guide in a small group.
“Lin was excellent, fluent in English, spoke more about the place, interactive. Highly recommended :)”
Early private tour from Hoi An to My Son Sanctuary with hotel pickup, English guide, entry ticket, water, and time before heat and crowds.
“This is the best way to see My Son. Our guide slowly took us through the entire region, explaining as we went. Had we just been set free ( as the large bus tours were), we would not have learnt so much about these temples and the Cham people.”
Enjoy guided Ba Na Hills from Hoi An or Da Nang with roundtrip transport, photo help, key gardens, Golden Hand Bridge, and French Village dinner.
“Our guide Cham Cham was the most kind spirited person we have met in Vietnam. He was also extremely helpful navigating the park and an undercover photographer! He is so dedicated to making sure you enjoy the trip and the time is well spent. Couldn’t have asked for anyone better.”
Half-day 4 pm guided street food walk in Hoi An with 10 tastings, a small group, and local stories over about 4 hours.
“Had the best night eating food from some of the oldest restaurants in Hoi An. The food was sensational and we had the pleasure of meeting a Grand old lady of 100 years old who invented the famous black sesame pudding. Big shout out to our tour guide Rosie who was amazing , very knowledgeable…”
Private My Son Sanctuary tour from Hoi An with a local English guide, multi-language audio, and round-trip transport for $28pp.
“Ourr Guide was very knowledgeable about the history of myson sanctuary . It was a rainy day however he helped take lots of po photos for us and guided us throughout the tour.”
My Son sunset in a small group with an English guide, Cham performance, and a BBQ boat cruise on Thu Bon from Hoi An.
“Fantastic tour. My Son is well worth visiting and this is a great way to do it. Our guide spoke excellent English and walked with us through the whole site and was able to explain everything, both the historical aspects and the recent efforts to rRead more”
Sampan distillery tour in Hoi An: welcome cocktail, agricultural rum tour, and tasting of 3 rums in ~45 minutes.
“Great Way To Kill a Hour or Two, Run By Very Nice Couple Of French Guys Who Are Friendly And Very Talented Having Started Off The Distillery Themselves, And You Do a Rhum Tasting At The End. So Don't Ride Your Bike There haha, Highly Recommended”
A 6-hour Hoi An day trip to My Son: guided ruins, cultural shows, brocade weaving, rice paper making, lunch, and a Thu Bon River boat ride.
“It was a wonderful day with our guide „Mr Power“. He shows up his knowlodge with energie to represent My Son in a expressive way. Don‘t miss the UNESCO place. The bootstour was nice and to see local people with the ricepaper fabrication on top. The car was clean and have enough space for my…”
Cycle old-town Hoi An, meet rural families, then kayak the Thu Bon delta with lunch included on a small-group guided day tour.
“This was a really nice tour with a great guide. It was wonderful to get out into the countryside. There were several stops along the way to visit local families and their family businesses. the company was great about accommodating me as a sRead more”
A private guided day from Hoi An to My Son and Marble Mountains, with lunch, key tickets, and English-speaking guidance.
“We had a very enjoyable day out. Our guide Mr Viet was friendly & informative & spoke good English. There was plenty of time to see everything & not feel rushed.”
Private My Son Sanctuary tour with an on-site English guide. Includes A/C transport, water, coffee, and Champa stories for $45.
“Having a guide when visiting My Son was a great help in learning about the story of the site.”
Cycle from Hoi An countryside to UNESCO Mỹ Sơn with a private guide, food stops, and an easy bike route plus shuttle access to the ruins.
“Great tour! I was the only one but they still ran the tour. Great bike Great, scenic landscapes and villages. Had an amazing Salted Coffee at the end and then explored My Son. Tam my guide was very knowledgeable.”
Guided Ba Na Hills and Golden Bridge day tour from Hoi An/Da Nang with cable car, lunch, small-group pacing, and French-colonial sights.
“Wonderful trip with Vu to Ba na Hills. She made our day beyond special and the day exceeded our expectations. The Golden bridge is glorious and the facilities around it amazing. Lots to do for everyone.”
Half-day from Hoi An to My Son ruins for Cham history, a Champa show, lunch, then a scenic boat back on the Thu Bon River.
“The guide was fun and explained everything very well. He was open to answer any question that arised. His English was really good and easy to follow. The meal (Pho, salad, bread and banana) offered at lunch time was delicious and sufficient.”
From the lantern-lit lanes of the Ancient Town to the coconut palms, the cooking pots and the day trips out to My Son and Da Nang.
