Hoi An · ANCIENT TOWN WALKING TOURS
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Hoi An’s old town rewards a guide who can read its walls, from the Japanese Covered Bridge to the Phuc Kien assembly hall and the merchant houses between. Below are the best Ancient Town walking tours, best first, with prices, which start early to beat the heat, and which fold in street food or a tailor visit.
A 3-hour Hoi An Old Town walk with a local English-speaking guide, Japan-linked sights, market finish, and a PDF of food picks.
“Vinh our guide was excellent. He was very passionate and informative about all we saw and learnt on the tour. I would highly recommend this tour.”
A guided 3-hour walk through Hoi An’s UNESCO lanes, Japanese heritage stops, ancient houses, and the central market, with tea included.
“Kun was very warm and encouraging from the moment she met us. She has so much knowledge and shared with us with such enthusiasm. Highly recommend taking this tour if you are interested in finding out more about the history of the old town. Thank you Kun!”
Make a traditional Vietnamese lantern in Hoi An’s Old Town. Pick fabrics, craft at your pace, and take it home folded.
“Really fun experience making lanterns. The staff are the friendliest people ever and extremely patient!”
Small-group walking tour of Hoi An’s Ancient Town with a local English guide, indoor breaks, heritage sites, and local tea or dessert.
“Loved this walking tour! It provided the perfect introduction to Hoi An on my first day in the city. Trung, our guide, was friendly and knowledgeable, and provided a lot of recommendations for ways to fully enjoy his hometown after the tour. Would absolutely recommend!”
Hoi An street food walk with tastings, drink and dinner. Small group, off-the-beaten lanes, easy 3pm start for $35.
“We had a great time with Nancy! This is a great way to see Hoi An and the best way to find delicious authentic food. For some reason I wasn't that hungry that day so unfortunately I couldn't eat huge amounts. Make sure you're hungry!”
Hoi An walking tour with English guide, hotel pickup, Chùa Cầu bridge, Phúc Kiến assembly hall, and included admissions for $69.
“Very good private walking tour. Tour guide was helpful to getting us acquainted to the city and giving us some good information. She did rely heavily on the guides at each site (silk place, ancient home, etc) which was mediocre information. Would have like more history and depth at each stopping point.”
Hoi An night market street food tour with banh mi, dumplings, coffee, and beer in a small group, plus a guided stroll through Ancient Town.
“We had friends that did this tour the night before. They visited 4-5 locations. We only visited three 👎🏽? I know we skipped at least one location because they were busy. I assumed we would circle back, but never did. Even when I questRead more”
Hoi An lantern-lit night market street food tour with guide-led tastings, dinner, and optional pickup/airport transfer.
“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”
Private photoshoot in Hoi An with an Ao Dai option and guided walk, plus 25–40 edited photos delivered next day.
“We love every minute of it. We felt like royalty with their treatment. They went above and beyond: they truly made my birthday so special.”
Make a foldable garlic-shaped lantern in Hoi An’s Old Town with an English-speaking instructor for $8. Quiet, creative, take-home fun.
“We had a really nice workshop. The couple who teached us were really patient and calm and helped us a lot. The place was great, it is in the center but also quiet at the river side. Would really recommend”
Private 2–3 hour Hoi An walking tour with pickup. See Hoi An History Museum, Quan Thang House, Chùa Cầu and Tan Ky.
“I’ve had a very enjoyable walking tour with Hai this afternoon very informative. I would recommend Hai very interesting tour. Thank you Hai”
Hoi An night street-food tour in Ancient Town: private guide, night market tastings, dinner, pickup, and mobile ticket in ~4 hours.
“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.”
Private evening street food walk in Hoi An with night market time and an after-dark Thu Bon River boat ride, plus enough food for 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.”
Early private tour from Hoi An to Marble Mountains and Hoi An Ancient Town, with lunch and a 5 km countryside bike ride.
“The tour operator organised it well, prompt and friendly and ensured we had a good time despite language difficulties”
Join a guided walk through UNESCO Hoi An Old Town plus market tastings. Private 3–4 hour tour with pickup, meals, and local drinks.
“Great introduction to Hoi An. Kim is an excellent guide and very knowledgeable! She will go out of her way to make the tour interesting - would highly recommend.”
