Hoi An Ancient Town Walking Tour

Hoi An, Quang Nam Departing from Hoi An Ancient Town — Destination: Hoi An, Quang Nam

Hoi An Ancient Town – Japanese Covered Bridge – Old Houses – Assembly Halls – Thu Bon River – Night Market

Walking tour Cultural heritage Lantern street Local history Culture Sightseeing
Duration
2.5–3.5 hours
Departure
Hoi An Ancient Town
Destination
Hoi An, Quang Nam
Guests
1–20 people
Book before
3 days

Overview

Hoi An Ancient Town Walking Tour is a walking journey to explore Hoi An Ancient Town with a local guide. The tour takes guests through ancient streets, old houses, assembly halls, the Japanese Covered Bridge, Hoai River, local markets, and the lantern street to better understand the history of Hoi An as a trading port, the Vietnamese-Chinese-Japanese architectural fusion, and local life.

Hoi An Ancient Town Walking Tour is a walking journey to explore Hoi An Ancient Town with a local guide. The tour takes guests through ancient streets, old houses, assembly halls, the Japanese Covered Bridge, Hoai River, local markets, and the lantern street to better understand the history of Hoi An as a trading port, the Vietnamese-Chinese-Japanese architectural fusion, and local life.

This is a very important foundational tour when selling Hoi An products. Guests can go during the day to understand more about history and architecture, or go in the afternoon/evening to feel the atmosphere of lanterns, the Hoai River, night markets, and the ancient town lit up.

The tour can operate separately from Hoi An, or be combined with Marble Mountain & Hoi An Ancient Town, Hoi An Street Food Tour, Lantern Making Class, Basket Boat Experience, or Da Nang private transfer.

Highlights

Walk to explore the most beautiful ancient streets of Hoi An

Visit the Japanese Covered Bridge – the symbol of Hoi An

Stop by old houses, assembly halls, museums, or heritage sites depending on tickets and opening hours

Learn about the history of Hoi An as a trading port and the Vietnamese-Chinese-Japanese cultural fusion

Stroll along the Hoai River, lantern street, night market, or local market depending on the time

Can add a boat ride, flower lantern release, lantern making, or extend with a food tour

Light itinerary, suitable for all ages and easy to sell to international guests

Detailed Itinerary

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Day 1

Hoi An Ancient Town Walking Tour

08:30
Meet at the hotel or meeting point in Hoi An Ancient Town. Visit the Japanese Covered Bridge, old houses and assembly halls while learning about the former trading port. Walk along Hoai River, the local market and lantern streets; boat or flower-lantern activities can be added. Finish around 11:30 or 20:00 depending on the selected option.

Included / Not Included

Included

  • English or Vietnamese guide depending on the package
  • Walking tour in Hoi An Ancient Town
  • Ancient town entrance ticket if selected package includes it
  • Local drinks/snacks if choosing the Deluxe package
  • Boat ride/flower lantern release if choosing the corresponding package
  • Pickup at central Hoi An hotel or a suitable meeting point
  • Operational support during the tour

Not included

  • Ancient town ticket if the selected package does not include it
  • Transfer from Da Nang if not selected the package from Da Nang
  • Main meals if not selected the meal/dinner extension
  • Boat ride, flower lantern release, lantern making if not included
  • Drinks outside the program
  • Personal expenses, shopping, tailoring, souvenirs
  • Tips for the guide
  • Surcharge for Korean/Chinese/Japanese guide if requested
  • Photographer, ao dai, makeup, or private photo setup
  • Personal travel insurance

Options

Boat ride on Hoai River and flower lantern release Contact us
Lantern making class +13$/person
Hoi An street food extension +25$/person
Local dinner +9$/person
Ao dai rental / photo setup Contact us
Photographer for 2–3 hours +57$/person
Private car from Da Nang Contact us
Korean/Chinese/Japanese guide Contact us

Policies

Booking Policy
Booking is confirmed after a 30-50% deposit payment (varies by tour). Remaining balance is due 7-14 days before departure. For last-minute bookings (under 7 days), 100% payment is required upon confirmation.
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Cancellation policy: 14+ days before departure — 100% refund of deposit. 7-13 days — 50% refund. 3-6 days — 30% refund. Within 72 hours — no refund. Third-party services (flights, trains, hotels) follow the provider's own cancellation policy.
Itinerary Changes
Vibe Vietnam Tour reserves the right to adjust the itinerary when necessary due to weather, safety, or force majeure. Any changes will be communicated in advance, always prioritizing the best experience for our guests. Some attractions may close on holidays or for maintenance — we will substitute with equivalent alternatives.
Weather & Force Majeure
Outdoor tours may be affected by weather. In case of extreme weather (typhoons, floods, prolonged heavy rain), safety is our priority. We may reschedule, reroute, or cancel the tour with a flexible refund policy.
Health & Safety
Guests must inform us in advance of any special health conditions, food allergies, dietary requirements, or physical limitations. For tours involving physical activities (trekking, cycling, water sports), guests are responsible for assessing their own fitness to participate. Vibe Vietnam Tour strongly recommends comprehensive travel insurance.
Children Policy
Children under 5 are usually free or discounted (varies by tour). Ages 6-11 are charged 50-75% of adult price. Ages 12+ are charged as adults. Please confirm the specific child policy for each tour when booking.
Liability & Insurance
Vibe Vietnam Tour is not liable for any loss, damage, or expense arising from events beyond our control, including but not limited to: natural disasters, strikes, riots, epidemics, or local government decisions.
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28$ /person

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