5 Craft Village Tours in Hoi An That Repay the Day

1.Thanh Ha Village: Pottery Workshop with Locals

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 223 reviews · 30 min · from $8Our pick

At Nguyen Sau Pottery Workshop, near Terra Cotta Homestay, you’ll meet local craftspeople and shape clay by hand with simple guidance. Make and decorate a small piece, with extra time or items available if arranged locally. The friendly family-run setting, limited English, and old village traditions make this a casual, hands-on stop rather than a formal pottery course.

“Really wholesome and fun experience. We made a pot and a whistle and got to paint them and take them with us.”

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2.Thanh Ha Village Tour with Pottery Making and Gift

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 78 reviews · 2 hours · from $23

Meet your English-speaking guide at Thanh Ha Terracotta Park for a two-hour visit to Vietnam’s largest pottery and terracotta museum. Walk the old village, visit Xuan My Temple, watch local pottery making, shape a simple piece with help, enjoy coconut coffee and cookies, then take home a terracotta gift and your own creation.

“i really liked the potery museum and the gardens where you can see pottery from everywhere :) also the pottery experience was also super nice ! it's something to do while in hoi an !”

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3.Discover Traditional Silk Process in Hoi An Silk Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 60 reviews · 50 min · from $11

Spend 50 minutes tracing silk from mulberry leaves to finished cloth at Hoi An Silk Village. An English-speaking guide introduces Quang Nam sericulture, silkworm breeding, cocoon unraveling, Champa weaving, and the difference between pure and imitation silk. Guides such as Thu and Tsu are praised for clear explanations. A cafe and silk shop are on site.

“The Traditional Silk Process tour was so interesting. Our guide was excellent. My wife and I both were really happy to have done this. Great choice for an hour in your day.”

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4.Cooking Class Hoi An – Organic Garden – Farming Tour-Handicrafts

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · from $33Top rated

At Caman Village near Hoi An, you’ll tour an organic garden, gather herbs, make a herbal drink and rice paper, then cook three or four Vietnamese dishes with a local chef. The 3 to 4-hour private experience includes a welcome drink, apron, chef’s hat, recipe book, certificate, and folk games. Transport and extra drinks cost more.

“I've done a lot of cooking classes around SE Asia, this one stood out because of the rice paper making and the location. The garden and facilities are very cute. I've never made rice paper in a cooking class, that was particularly interesting. I also liked the herbal drink making a lot, and enjoyed learning about different plants around the garden.”

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5.Experience Pottery Making With Local Craftsmen

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 54 reviews · 20 min · from $7Best value

Meet local pottery makers at their home in Thanh Ha Village, learn basic wheel techniques, and shape your own bowls, mugs, or small pieces. You can paint your work and take home a souvenir. English is limited, but patient demonstrations make this a friendly activity for families and curious beginners.

“Lovely activity to do in Hoi An! I got to make 3 pieces, and was able to paint them too! The lady showed me different shapes and taught me how to do specific styles, would highly recommend this!”

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