Hoi An Walking Tour, Night Market & Sampan Boat Ride

Explore the ancient town of Hoi An with a knowledgeable guide , enjoy sampan boat ride , lantern release , night market, and cultural heritage highlights.

Itinerary

Starting location:
10 Trần Hưng Äạo

Hoi An
Visit, Guided tour (2 hours)

Optional, Extra fee

Hoi An Night Market
Sightseeing (30 minutes)

Optional, Extra fee

Song Hoai Pho Co Hoi An
Sightseeing (20 minutes)

Optional, Extra fee

Finish at:
Hoi An Night Market

Highlights

  • Discover the ancient town of Hoi An on a guided tour from Hoi An or Da Nang
  • Learn about Hoi An’s history as a bustling international trading port
  • Admire well-preserved architecture dating from the 17th to the 19th century
  • See the influence of Chinese, Japanese, and French cultures throughout the town
  • Enjoy a lantern boat ride on the Hoai River and explore the lively night market

Full description

Tour time: 3:00 PM – approximately 7:00 PM

Arrive at the meeting point at 10 Trần Hưng Äạo, Hoi An by 3:00 PM to join your small-group tour. As this is a small-group experience, punctuality is important.

Spend approximately 2 hours exploring Hoi An Ancient Town on foot with your knowledgeable guide while learning about its fascinating history.

Hoi An is a remarkable example of cultural exchange between East and West. Its architecture reflects centuries of influence from Chinese, Japanese, and French merchants who once traded here. The town has preserved its rich cultural heritage and unique traditions, earning recognition as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site in 1999.

After the walking tour, enjoy a relaxing 15–20 minute sampan boat ride along the Hoai River, where you can experience the peaceful atmosphere of Hoi An at night.

Continue to the lantern streets and Hoi An Night Market, where colorful lanterns illuminate the town and create a magical evening ambiance.

The tour concludes at approximately 7:00 PM.


Includes

  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Hoi An Ancient Town walking tour
  • Evening boat ride on the Hoai River
  • Floating flower lantern experience
  • Visit to the Hoi An Night Market
  • Bottled water
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Not included

  • Ancient Town entrance ticket (120,000 VND, payable upon arrival)
  • Boat ride and floating lantern ticket on the Hoai River
  • Personal expenses

Not suitable for

  • Pregnant women
  • People over 95 years old

Meeting point

Hoi An Historic Hotel

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Camera
  • Sunscreen
  • Cash

Know before you go

  • Please have a working WhatsApp number available for communication.
  • This is a small-group tour, so punctuality is very important.
  • The Hoi An Ancient Town entrance ticket (120,000 VND) is not included and must be paid upon arrival.
  • The Hoai River boat ride and floating lantern ticket are not included.
  • Please wear comfortable walking shoes, as the tour involves walking through the Ancient Town.
  • Suitable for families, couples, and solo travelers.

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