The 15 Best Hoi An Ancient Town & Lantern Tours

1.Hoi An Ancient Town Sunset Daily Ingroup Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 690 reviews · from $33Our pick

Join an afternoon small-group trip from Da Nang to Marble Mountains and Hoi An. Guides such as Châu, Oanh, Coco, and Phuc lead you through Buddhist caves, old Chinese and Japanese landmarks, the night market, and a Vietnamese dinner.

“We did the Marble Mountain/Hoi An night tour with Duyen (Banana). She was very accommodating and knowledgeable, with a great sense of humour. We highly recommend this tour. Thank you for an enjoyable afternoon/evening.”

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2.Linh Ung Pagoda – Marble Mountains – Hoi An Ancient Town Daily Ingroup Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 299 reviews · from $39

Leave Da Nang at 1 p.m. for Linh Ung Pagoda, the Lady Buddha, Nuoc Stone Carving Village, Marble Mountains, and Hoi An’s old quarter. An English-speaking guide, hotel transfers, bottled water, and a Vietnamese dinner are included. Groups are limited to 21 people.

“Couldn’t recall the tour guide name (skinny with spec) but we were not happy with his services. We were the only couple when we booked the trip on that day. The entire trip like rushing and rushing. We were thinking why rush????? What upsRead more”

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3.Lantern Making, Basket Boat, and Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 233 reviews · from $15Best value

Spend about five to six hours with an English-speaking guide such as Anna, Linh, or Thao. Shop for ingredients, ride a bamboo basket boat in the nipa forest, cook four Vietnamese dishes, then make a fabric lantern. Hotel pickup is not included.

“Our guide was very lovely and taught us so much. The food was exciting and delicious and we can’t wait to try at home. We’re also happy to have beautiful lanterns to take home with us to remember our trip! Thank you”

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4.Hoi An Ancient Town Afternoon Tours FROM DANANG(15H30-21H)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 162 reviews · from $37

Start with hotel pickup in Da Nang, climb through Marble Mountains caves and pagodas, then enjoy a Vietnamese dinner before exploring Hoi An by night. Guides such as Tim and Quik have been praised for friendly, clear service. Expect stone stairs, crowds, and a busy seven-hour schedule.

“The bus was old and the sound system did not work well when sitting at the back of the bus...the only seats available when I boarded the bus. The group and guide disappeared from my site after climbing the stairs. I waited 25 to 30 minutes hoping the guide would notice I was not with the group. The guide did not notice I was missing from the group. I did not know where to go to continue the tour. After 30 minutes I figured I should go back to the bus so as not to be left behind. I waited over an hour for the tour to return to the…”

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5.Hoi An Night Market with Hoi an walking Tour , Colourful Lanterns, Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 142 reviews · from $85

Travel from Da Nang to Hoi An for a private afternoon and evening tour with an English-speaking guide. Walk the old town, see historic houses and the Japanese Covered Bridge, browse the lantern market, and take a 30-minute sampan ride on the Hoai River.

“Mr. Hung was one of the best tour guides we have had in Vietnam. His English was leagues above the rest, and he was able to explain everywhere we went and answer any questions perfectly. The tour being at night was great as well and did a wonderful job of showcasing Hoi An’s beauty. Definitely one of the better experiences we have had.”

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6.Hoi an Coconut Boat & Hoi an Ancient Town(Option Marble Mountain)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 86 reviews · from $48

This 4.5-hour group tour links Bay Mau Coconut Forest, Hoi An Ancient Town, and a local-style dinner. You can add Marble Mountain, where guides such as Trinh, Ana, or Thaot have led engaging visits. Expect easy transport, a lively boat ride, and limited free time.

“We did the adds on Marble mountain and it was very good. Got to ask Adam our tour guide lot of questions and he is very knowledgable. The coconut boat ride is very nice and interesting. The Hoi An ancient village tour is beautiful though Read more”

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7.Hoi An Ancient town -Marble Mountains Tours FROM DANANG(15H30-21H

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 84 reviews · from $38

Leave Da Nang at about 3:30 p.m. with an English-speaking guide and visit Marble Mountains before dinner and an evening walk through Hoi An. See caves, pagodas, the Japanese Bridge, and Hoai River, with hotel pickup, water, transport, and dinner included. Guide Tuan has earned praise for his friendly manner and clear English.

“A nightmare. They came to my hotel on late, big late canaglie, the guide start to shout against me no reason why I hide in the last seat and i kept going to swear against me. So at the first stop i got down and I fleed. It's unacceptable i want my money back”

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8.Marble Mountain – Hoi An Colour Lanterns & Night Market from DN

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · from $38

Travel from Da Nang to Marble Mountain and Hoi An with an English-speaking guide such as Tim, Thao, Long, or Anna. Explore Buddhist caves and pagodas, eat local dishes, then walk beneath Hoi An’s lanterns and visit the Japanese Bridge and night market.

“Excelente final de dia! Permitiu nos saber mais um pouco sobre o Vietname! Belo jantar! Um abraço ao nosso guia!”

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9.Marble Mountain – Hoi An Ancient Town Sunset Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · from $78

Leave central Da Nang at 3 p.m. for Marble Mountains, a stone-carving village, and Hoi An Ancient Town. Your private guide, possibly Sky, Chau, or Khan, leads you to caves, pagodas, old houses, assembly halls, the Japanese Covered Bridge, and the night market, with Vietnamese dinner included.

“Busy day with lots to see. Sky is an excellent guide, he even sorted us a boat for lantern lighting. The Vietnamese food was good with plenty of choice”

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10.Da Nang to Hoi An ancient town by private transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews

Travel privately from Da Nang Airport, the train station, or a Da Nang hotel to Hoi An in an air-conditioned car. Your driver waits with your name, helps with luggage, and drops you at hotels within 5 kilometers of the Night Market. Return service costs the same.

“Very good pickup, we found meeting place easy to find, great service. Driver was very helpful with our luggage”

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11.Hoi An Old Town Tour, Night Market & Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 35 reviews · from $45

Travel from Da Nang to Cam Thanh Coconut Village and Hoi An with a guide such as Lucy or Sunny. Expect a basket boat ride, traditional fishing, historic houses, assembly halls, a local dinner, a Hoai River lantern ride, and night-market time. The pace is full and can feel rushed.

“It was a lot of fun. Our tour guide was Lucy and she was absolutely amazing.”

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12.RoundTrip transfer to Hoi An ancient town by private car

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews

Book a private car from central Da Nang to Hoi An for up to eight hours. Your driver handles the road and luggage while you explore independently, then collects you for the return ride. Confirm the destination details before booking, since some service notes refer to Ba Na Hills and cable cars.

“Friend and I got picked up at our hotel right on time and delivered to Ba Na Hills. It was simple to text the driver 45 min before we wanted to be picked up and he found us right as we stepped off the park bus to the parking area. It was a good ride both ways.”

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13.Hoi an Coconut Boat & Hoian ancient Town Tour From Danang orHoian

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $48

Leave your Da Nang or Hoi An hotel around 3:30 p.m. for a bamboo basket-boat ride through Bay Mau Coconut Forest, followed by local dishes and an evening walk through Hoi An Ancient Town. A professional guide, air-conditioned transport, dinner, and boat ride are included.

“It was a wonderful trip. We enjoyed every minute. We will recommend it. I would say it's value for money and with a great guide! Do not miss it for anything in the world. It is informative, relaxing and an icebreaker as you meet fellow tourists froRead more”

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14.MARBLE MOUNTAIN-AM PHU Cave & HOI AN -Colourful Lantern Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $85

Start at 1:30 p.m. with hotel pickup in Da Nang or Hoi An, then visit Marble Mountains, Huyen Khong Cave, and Am Phu Cave before exploring Hoi An. Guides such as Ms. Chang, Ms. Bee, and Mr. Ken are noted for clear English and strong local insight. Dinner is not included.

“If you are debating whether you should take this tour or not…. You have to!!! It is absolutely beautiful, the The Marble Mountains had views that will blow your mind. The caves, the sculptures, everything !!!! I can’t emphasize enough how beRead more”

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15.Hoi an Coconut Boat & Hoi an Ancient Town From Da nang or Hoi an

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $48

Spend about five hours paddling a traditional bamboo basket boat through Bay Mau Coconut Forest, then eat dinner and walk Hoi An Ancient Town after dark. Guide Tony may lead the outing, which includes transport, boat fees, dinner, and a small group of up to 20 people.

“unique boat, worth the price, mingled with mixed nationalities, locals are friendly, singing while surfing, happy momentum. tour guide Tony informative, good guy, taking photos of us though we missed taking photos with the group , Read more”

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