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Hoi An, Vietnam

Things to Do in Hoi An

Top sights, the tours and tickets travellers book most, hidden gems and day trips.

Most booked:Cooking Class Hoi An:Local Market, Basket Boat, Fishing & Cooking

Most booked tours and tickets in Hoi An

Cooking Class Hoi An:Local Market, Basket Boat, Fishing & Cooking

Cooking Class Hoi An:Local Market, Basket Boat, Fishing & Cooking

5.04,828 reviews4h 30m
Bana Hills - Golden Bridge Deluxe Small group from Hoian/ Danang

Bana Hills - Golden Bridge Deluxe Small group from Hoian/ Danang

4.83,654 reviews9h
Hoi An Full Lantern Making Class- A special Foldable lantern

Hoi An Full Lantern Making Class- A special Foldable lantern

5.02,082 reviews2h
Hidden Gems of Old Hoi An – Food & Cultural Walking Tour

Hidden Gems of Old Hoi An – Food & Cultural Walking Tour

5.01,199 reviews3h
Hoi An: Coconut Basket Boat Ride in the Coconut Forest

Hoi An: Coconut Basket Boat Ride in the Coconut Forest

4.91,167 reviews2h
Hai Van Pass Motorbike Private Tour with Mister T Easy Rider

Hai Van Pass Motorbike Private Tour with Mister T Easy Rider

5.0969 reviews8h 30m
Early or Morning My Son Sanctuary & Boat Trip w. Traditional Food

Early or Morning My Son Sanctuary & Boat Trip w. Traditional Food

4.9893 reviews6h
Marble Mountain, Monkey Mountain, Lady Buddha Statue PRIVATE TOUR

Marble Mountain, Monkey Mountain, Lady Buddha Statue PRIVATE TOUR

5.0738 reviews4h

Tickets and tours by attraction

The best options for each of Hoi An's top sights, compared.

Top sights in Hoi An

  1. 1Ancient Town Walking
  2. 2Japanese Covered Bridge
  3. 3Lantern-Lit Streets
  4. 4Custom Tailoring
  5. 5An Bang Beach
  6. 6Cooking Classes
  • A UNESCO World Heritage Site That's Alive: Unlike static ruins, Hoi An's Ancient Town is a vibrant, working community. Wander past the 18th-century Tan Ky Merchant House with its fusion architecture, see tailors at work in historic shopfronts, and witness daily rituals at the Fujian Assembly Hall. The preservation is so complete that even new buildings must follow traditional design codes.
  • The Legendary Lantern Culture: Hoi An is synonymous with silk lanterns. Visit a family workshop in Cam Nam village to see them being made, then experience the town illuminated by thousands of them each night. The monthly Full Moon Festival is pure enchantment, with floating candle offerings, traditional games, and folk music filling the lantern-lit streets.
  • World-Class Custom Tailoring at Unbeatable Prices: Bring a picture or design, and within 24-48 hours, expert tailors can create custom suits, dresses, and leather goods. Renowned shops like Yaly Couture and A Dong Silk offer exceptional quality, with fittings to ensure perfect results—all for a fraction of Western prices.

Tickets and passes in Hoi An

HOI AN Hidden Gems in Rural Villages & River Islands PRIVATE TOUR

HOI AN Hidden Gems in Rural Villages & River Islands PRIVATE TOUR

5.0598 reviews4h
Hoi An Countryside Jeep Tour: Food, Culture & Daily Life

Hoi An Countryside Jeep Tour: Food, Culture & Daily Life

5.0588 reviews3h
Hoi An Vespa Tours: Hoi An Highlights and Hidden Gems

Hoi An Vespa Tours: Hoi An Highlights and Hidden Gems

5.0513 reviews3h
Hoi An Countryside Vespa Tour: Food, Culture & Daily Life

Hoi An Countryside Vespa Tour: Food, Culture & Daily Life

5.0496 reviews3h

Food and drink experiences in Hoi An

Hoi An Cooking Class(Market,BasketBoat Crabfishing&Cooking Class)

Hoi An Cooking Class(Market,BasketBoat Crabfishing&Cooking Class)

4.93,553 reviews4h
Hoi An Cooking Class(Local Market, Basket Boat,Fishing &Cooking)

Hoi An Cooking Class(Local Market, Basket Boat,Fishing &Cooking)

5.01,654 reviews4h 30m
Cocolocal Farm Cooking Class with market tour and basket boat

Cocolocal Farm Cooking Class with market tour and basket boat

5.0651 reviews5h

Day trips and outdoor activities from Hoi An

Coconut Jungle Eco & Hoi An City Tour With Boat Ride

Coconut Jungle Eco & Hoi An City Tour With Boat Ride

5.01,919 reviews6h 30m
Hai Van Pass Back Roads Motorbike Tour with Mister T Easy Rider

Hai Van Pass Back Roads Motorbike Tour with Mister T Easy Rider

5.0914 reviews8h

Hidden gems in Hoi An

Places most visitors miss, many of them free.

Cam Thanh Coconut Village (Bay Mau Coconut Forest)

A vast water coconut palm forest just outside town, where you can glide through serene waterways in traditional bamboo basket boats.

Reaching Out Teahouse

A beautiful, tranquil teahouse in the Ancient Town run by speech- and hearing-impaired staff, promoting social enterprise.

Kim Bong Carpentry Village

A centuries-old woodworking village on Cam Kim Island, across the Thu Bon River from the Ancient Town.

The Precious Heritage Art Gallery Museum

A stunning museum and gallery founded by French photographer Réhahn, dedicated to Vietnam's ethnic minority cultures.

Cua Dai Fishing Village at Sunrise

The active fishing harbor near Cua Dai Beach, best visited in the very early morning.

Day trips from Hoi An

My Son Sanctuary

1 hour by car or organized tour

A UNESCO World Heritage site, this is the ancient capital of the Champa Kingdom, featuring a stunning complex of Hindu temple ruins dating from the 4th to 13th centuries, set in a lush jungle valley.

The Marble Mountains (Ngu Hanh Son)

40 minutes by car or motorbike

A cluster of five limestone and marble hills near Da Nang, each named after an element. They are dotted with caves, tunnels, Buddhist pagodas, and offer panoramic views of the coastline.

Da Nang City

45 minutes by car or taxi

Vietnam's dynamic coastal city offers a modern contrast to Hoi An's ancient charm. Known for its spectacular bridges, expansive beaches, and contemporary attractions.

Plan your Hoi An trip

Things to do in Hoi An: FAQ

What are the best things to do in Hoi An?+

Top sights include Ancient Town Walking, Japanese Covered Bridge, Lantern-Lit Streets and Custom Tailoring. Away from the crowds, try Cam Thanh Coconut Village (Bay Mau Coconut Forest) and Reaching Out Teahouse.

What are the most popular tours in Hoi An?+

The most booked experiences on Viator are Cooking Class Hoi An:Local Market, Basket Boat, Fishing & Cooking (5.0 stars, 4,828 reviews); Bana Hills - Golden Bridge Deluxe Small group from Hoian/ Danang (4.8 stars, 3,654 reviews); Hoi An Cooking Class(Market,BasketBoat Crabfishing&Cooking Class) (4.9 stars, 3,553 reviews).

How much do tours in Hoi An cost?+

The tours and tickets on this page start between €5 and €65 per person, depending on length and what is included.

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