Hoi An History & Food Tour – Hoi An Best Walking Tour with Guide
Approx. 3-4 hours
Walking
From 2 people
Hoi An Old Town
English speaking guide
Food samplings included
Hoi An is a breathtaking living museum where remarkably preserved timber-frame buildings and ornate assembly halls reflect its legacy as a vibrant 15th-century global trading port. This UNESCO World Heritage site seamlessly blends diverse architectural influences with a rich culinary heritage rooted in centuries of cultural exchange. History enthusiasts and food lovers alike will find an atmospheric destination where every street corner offers deep cultural immersion.
Highlights
Visit the largest Chinese assembly hall
Visit the largest local market in Hoi An
Try beverage & foods that are unique to Hoi An
Learn about history & culture in Hoi An
Contact for reservation/support
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Hotline/WhatsApp/WeChat/Zalo+84968009827
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Emailhoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com
Itinerary
Meet up
Meet up time: 9:00 AM or 2:00 PM (local time)
Our guide will see you at entrance of Phap Bao Pagoda on Hai Ba Trung Street.
If you go from Da Nang, you can contact us for a transport arrangement, by WhatsApp number +84968009827 or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com. An extra fee is required.
Visiting historical places
Within your walking tour in Hoi An Ancient Town, you will come and learn about these attractions:
(1) Japanese Covered Bridge: an iconic 16th-century pink stone bridge featuring a small pagoda, blending Japanese, Vietnamese, and Chinese styles over a peaceful canal. See more details
(2) Old House of Tan Ky: a beautifully preserved 18th-century merchant’s residence showcasing intricate wood carvings, mother-of-pearl inlays, and fascinating historical flood marks on walls. See more details
(3) Fujian Assembly Hall: a grand spiritual site dedicated to Thien Hau Goddess (the Goddess of the Sea), featuring ornate gates, colorful murals, and impressive dragon statues. See more details
(4) Hoi An Central Market: a vibrant riverside hub filled with fresh local produce, fragrant spices, handmade crafts, and authentic street food in a lively setting. See more details
(6) Kazik Park: a memorial park honors Polish architect Kazimierz Kwiatkowski, who is credited with the preservation and global recognition of Hoi An Ancient Town. See more details
(7) Famous tailor in Hoi An: visit a famous tailor shop with 20+ year business and +6000 good reviews on TripAdvisor, where you can talk with local experts for making your own suit, dress, or any other fashion items.
(8) Ba Le Well: This ancient Champa-era well has served the community for over a millennium, remaining a vital historical link as the only water source capable of producing the specific alkalinity required for traditional local recipes. See more details
Hoi An's local specialty food tasting
(8) Mot Hoi An: This charming herbal tea stall offers a refreshing, signature lotus-infused drink garnished with a flower petal, serving as the perfect cooling tonic while you stroll through the Ancient Town. See more details
(9) Banh Mi Phuong: Once famously dubbed the best in the world by Anthony Bourdain, this iconic shop serves up packed baguettes known for their rich pate, variety of meats, and a legendary secret sauce. See more details
(10) Black Sesame Soup Museum: home of the late Mr. Ngo Thieu’s family in the Ba Le Well alley, where visitors can see the traditional stone grinding process and learn how local medicinal herbs and well water are used to create this iconic Hoi An dessert. See more details
Tour ends
Your tour will end in Hoi An Old Town. Thank you so much!
Traveler's Photos
What's Included
- English speaking guide
- Entry fee to Hoi An Old Town
- Entry fee to Japanese Covered Bridge
- Entry fee to Old House of Tan Ky
- Entry fee to Fujian Assembly Hall
- All foods & beverage samplings (mentioned in the itinerary)
- Traditional handicrafts demonstration
- Transport to the meeting point in Hoi An Old Town
- Transport from Hoi An Old Town to the hotel
- Tipping for tour guide
- Additional activities (shows, boat trips, trishaw riding, etc)
- Personal expenses (shopping, etc)
Additional Information
– Our driver & guide will pick you at your hotel in Da Nang city center (including Hai Chau District, Son Tra District except Nai Hien Dong ward & Tho Quang ward, Ngu Hanh Son District except Hoa Hai ward & Hoa Quy ward) or Hoi An city center.
– In the end of the tour, our driver & guide will drop you off at your hotel.
– Pickup surcharge is required to visitors staying NOT in Da Nang city center or Hoi An city center.
– All surcharges are payable in cash directly to your tour guide.
– No pick up & drop off service in Tan Hiep area of Hoi An (Cham Island).
– Children above 1,4 meters height OR 10 years old will be charged same to adults.
– Children from 1 to 1,4 meters height OR from 5 to 10 years old, will have a discount.
– Children under 5 years old OR 1 meter height, will be free of charge.
– On your day of travel, if your kid is 1,4 meters and above (and you booked a children ticket previously), please pay the surcharge of 350,000 VND in cash.
– On your day of travel, if your kid is 1 meter and above (and you booked a free ticket previously), please pay the surcharge of 350,000 VND in cash.
If you are a group of 4 people and bigger, please contact us directly by WhatsApp number +84968009827 to have better price and better support. We kindly provide free tourist information to make your trip easier and smarter.
For daily tours:
– Any cancellation before 7 days of departure date will be free of charge.
– Any cancellation before 6 days of departure date will be charged 30% selling price.
– Any cancellation before 5 – 4 days of departure date will be charged 50% selling price.
– Any cancellation before 3 – 2 days of departure date will be charged 75% selling price.
– Any cancellation within 24 hours or no-show: non-refundable.
For others tour:
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What to bring/wear
Visitors should wear comfortable walking shoes, hat/cap, sunglasses, sunscreen, rain poncho/jacket (from October to January), cash.
To visit the temples, please wear respectively. In other words, make sure that the pants cover the upper knees and the shirt covers the navel, shoulders, armpits.
Contact for reservation/support
If you can not book/pay online OR want to reserve first and pay later OR process a cancellation. Please WhatsApp us by number +84968009827 or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com
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