City Tours in Hoi An: 10 We Would Book Twice

1.Coconut Jungle Eco & Hoi An City Tour With Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 800 reviews · from $42Our pick

Spend six and a half hours with an English-speaking guide exploring Bay Mau Coconut Forest, casting fishing nets, rowing a basket boat, visiting Hoi An’s old town, eating a local dinner, and releasing a flower lantern on the Hoai River. The small group is capped at 12, with hotel pickup and drop-off included.

“Enjoyed the tour immensely! Our tour guide Son was very friendly and very informative when pointing out facts of the city of Da Nang and Hoi An. The door to door service was awesome! Would recommend tours to friends and family! Thank you.”

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2.Lady Buddha, Marble Mountains, Coconut Jungle & Hoian City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 370 reviews · from $69

This 9-hour Da Nang tour combines Lady Buddha, Marble Mountains, Cam Thanh Coconut Forest, and Hoi An. Expect an English-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport, lunch, dinner, entrance fees, and a basket-boat ride. Guides such as Michael, Kevin, Chau, Luan, and Long have been praised for clear explanations and good humor.

“An amazing day exploring Hoi An with Luan. Luan was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable and happy. Despite having some rude and difficult people on our group, Luan remained professional and calm also ensuring that their behaviour did Read more”

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3.Da Nang/Hoi An: Coconut Village Boat and Hoi An City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 277 reviews · from $40

Start with a basket boat through Cam Thanh’s coconut waterways, then tour Hoi An’s assembly hall, old houses, folklore museum, Japanese Bridge, craft shops, and night market. Your English-speaking guide, such as Chau, Lucy, Michael, or Tien, leads the way. Dinner and a Hoai River lantern ride are included.

“Our day trip was absolutely amazing. Our tour guide Mr. Cuong was extremely knowledgeable, hilarious, and thoughtful of everyone on the tour.”

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4.Basket Boat Tour, Hoi An city, boat trip and lantern release

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 138 reviews · from $39Best value

Spend about five hours seeing Hoi An’s old town, Cam Thanh’s coconut forest, and the night market. You’ll visit historic buildings, ride a bamboo basket boat, eat a local dinner, and take a 15-minute Hoai River cruise with one floating lantern. Guides such as Tin Tin, Thuy, Emma, and Harry are known for warm, helpful hosting.

“The night boat trip was something to be seen to be believed amazing . Lots of bright lights and colours”

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5.Hoi An City and Basket Boat Tour from Da Nang City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · from $39

Travel from Da Nang to Hoi An with an English-speaking guide, explore the old town for two hours, then ride a bamboo basket boat in Cam Thanh’s Bay Mau Coconut Forest. A local-house lunch, water, transfers, and life jackets are included. The group can reach 15 people, and Hoi An’s 120,000 VND entrance fee is extra.

“Ours was a group of 11 people and as Hoi An was extremely busy with tourists, it was very difficult to hear what the guide had to say. On reflection I think a private tour might have been a better option. That having been said our guide was very good and knowledgeable. We decided not to go on the boat trip so cannot comment on that part of the tour.”

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6.Da Nang and Hoi An city Private Tour ( 10 Hours)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $148

Spend 10 to 11 hours with a private guide and driver visiting Lady Buddha, Dragon Bridge, Marble Mountains, Hoi An Ancient Town, the Japanese Covered Bridge, and Bay Mau Coconut Forest. Lunch, entry fees, water, coffee, and boat rides are included. Guides named in the feedback include Mr. Bell, Mr. Ken, and Mr. Bay.

“Out of all the Viator tours we have taken, the Da Nang and Hoi An City Private Tour was incredible. All the Viator private tours have been excellent. This particular tour was full of interesting information about the country offered by our guide Read more”

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7.Hoi An City -Morning Walking or Afternoon Tour with Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $76

Spend about five hours with an English-speaking guide exploring Hoi An from Da Nang or Hoi An. Visit the Japanese Covered Bridge, a traditional house, Chinese Assembly Hall, museum, central market, and night market. A private car, entrance tickets, and a river boat ride are included. Guide Ken may lead your group.

“It was the best experience with the best Bah mi I’ve ever had. Our guide was amazing and helped us bargain for better prices. I would definitely do it again.”

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8.Guided Tour to Marble Mountain &HoiAn City-BoatRide-Night Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $88

Start at 2 p.m. with hotel pickup in Da Nang or Hoi An, then visit Marble Mountains by elevator before exploring Hoi An’s Japanese Bridge, assembly hall, museum, old quarter, and night market. A 20-minute Hoai River boat ride adds an early-evening view. Guides include Andy, Van, Vy, Le, Toni, and Mr. Khuong.

“If you’re lucky enough to have Van as a guide you’re in for a treat. Marble Mountain was amazing and more so with a detailed account of what it represents. The tour of old town was great. Having wandered around by ourselves for a day, Read more”

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9.Chan May Port /Tien Sa Port: Hoi An City & Da Nang Highlight Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · from $49

Meet your guide at Chan May or Tien Sa Port, then visit Lap An Lagoon, Hai Van Pass, Da Nang’s Dragon Bridge, Marble Mountains, and Hoi An’s lantern-lit old town. A private option can include entrance fees, lunch, bottled water, and an English-speaking guide. Guides such as Nu, Luna, Jade, and An have been praised for attentive service.

“The driver was very safe and reassuring and our guide took us to some great places that we might not have thought of ourselves. The lunch stop was excellent - we sat with locals enjoying a set menu that explored the local cuisine. We coulRead more”

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10.Private Danang City and Hoi An Ancient Town from Cruise Port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $119

This private 6 to 12-hour shore excursion links Da Nang’s Dragon Bridge, My Khe Beach, Linh Ung Pagoda, Marble Mountains, Han Market, and Hoi An Ancient Town. Guides such as Han, Tho, Tin, and Rin have led past departures. Expect private transport, a Vietnamese lunch, and a schedule shaped around your ship.

“Excellent tour with very good tour guide. We all enjoyed the day. Very informative and we were given time to shop as well as a lunch with local food.”

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