HOI AN
The pick of Hoi An.
The 12 most popular pottery & craft workshops 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.
Hand-build pottery in Thanh Ha Village near Hoi An. 30-minute class, paint your piece, and take home a souvenir.
Most Popular“GREAT Value for money! The best experience, would recommend to anyone.”
Morning countryside tour from Hoi An with river islands, hands-on crafts, a round basket boat ride, coffee stop, and Cua Dai Bridge views.
“Our tour guide Carol was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about the history and culture of the city. They brought the sights and stories to life, making the entire experience engaging and educational”
Hoi An Thanh Ha pottery village tour with museum, Xuan My Temple stop, pot breaking game, and hands-on terracotta making to take home. 2 hours.
“We loved the tour of the pottery village and museum. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and gave us lots of interesting information about the village and pottery making. We loved making the small pots and learning about the area.”
Try Hoi An pottery in Thanh Ha’s craft village. Make and paint your own souvenir in a family home, then explore nearby temples.
“We had a fantastic time as a family of 4 (two girls aged 12 & 14). It’s very authentic being in a family’s home. They were very patient and helped us make some amazing souvenirs and had a good old giggle at our attempts!. My husband would never normally do this but he really enjoyed…”
Hoi An pottery, coffee, coconut-forest basket boat fishing, and lantern making, all in about four hours with $13 value and handmade souvenirs.
“Mr Giang was a great guide and driver! The trip was well worth it! We enjoyed the pottery and lantern making! We had a nice lunch in the garden on return from our coconut boat ride. Recommended this trip.”
Hand-build pottery in Thanh Ha village near Hoi An. Learn clay shaping, decoration, and take home your own ceramic piece for $6.
“The ability to make our own pottery, we were able to choose out of a small variety of items.”
Hoi An town tour with a 15–20 min rickshaw ride plus optional ceramic, carpentry, lantern cruise, and a 5–6 dish foodie tasting.
“I recommend everyone to book this tour because the destinations are very interesting, the guide is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic, I will come back and book the tour again”
Handmade pottery in Thanh Ha village near Hoi An. Shape clay, paint your own piece, and leave with a small gift in about one hour.
“Had a great time, i made a vase, bowl and little turtle whistle with local people who were very friendly and kind. Amazing experience”
Private boat tour from Hoi An to Thanh Ha pottery and Kim Bong carpentry villages, with river ride, biking, and included tickets.
“We had a Great time my son and I really enjoyed the experience Making the the rice was fun and tasted great”
Choose a Hoi An rickshaw zip or a Thu Bon lantern cruise, then eat five local classics on a guided old-town walk.
“What a fabulous experience. It was a private lantern cruise with only our family members riding 45 minutes on Thu Bon River. Stop at the middle river for releasing lotus lantern that is so beautiful. The captain is very friendly and safe riding and well take care of us. Must try experience in Hoi An.”
Make your own pottery in Thanh Hà, Hoi An. Friendly local craftsmen guide a 30-minute class plus a small take-home gift.
“The handcraft family show a typical lifestyle of poor people. They are very friendly and help us TP make a turtle..”
Thanh Ha pottery workshop near Hoi An: learn centuries-old methods, shape and paint your own piece, and take home a finished souvenir.
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.
