Hoi An Afternoon Walking Tour with Bamboo Circus & Lantern Boat
Approx. 4-5 hours
Walking, boat
From 2 people
Hoi An Old Town, Lune Center, Hoai River
English speaking guide
Meals excluded
Begin your afternoon with a guided heritage walk through the winding, lantern-lit streets of Hoi An’s Ancient Town. You will explore historic assembly halls and century-old merchant houses that showcase a unique fusion of architectural styles. As evening falls, immerse yourself in the Teh Dar Show, a breathtaking performance of tribal culture told through acrobatics and traditional bamboo instruments. The magic culminates on the water with a serene lantern boat ride. Gliding along the Hoai River, you can release a glowing paper lantern, making a wish as it floats into the shimmering darkness.
Note: Bamboo circus is not available on Monday or/and Friday. If can’t go on one of these days, book a tour with Memories show instead.
Highlights
See the most iconic buildings like Japanese Bridge, Fujian Temple, Tan Ky House.
Know better town’s history, culture & ways of life from local guide.
Take private wooden boat trip on river with lantern release.
Free to explore night markets, lantern streets & have dinner after tour.
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: 2/2:30 PM (local time)
Our guide will see you at entrance of Phap Bao Pagoda (near crossroad of Hai Ba Trung Street and Phan Chu Trinh 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.
Hoi An Old Town walking tour
Within your walking tour in Hoi An Ancient Town, you will visit these attractions:
(1) Japanese Covered Bridge – Symbol of Hoi An: 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 (the biggest Chinese temple): 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 (the oldest and biggest 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
(5) 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.
Teh Dar show ('Hoi An bamboo circus')
The Teh Dar Show at the Hoi An Lune Center is a mesmerizing cultural performance that uses breathtaking bamboo cirque and acrobatics to tell the stories of Vietnam’s highland tribes. Hosted in an iconic bamboo dome, the show blends high-energy stunts with the haunting melodies of traditional tribal instruments for a truly unforgettable evening. See more details
Show time: 6:00-7:00 PM
Lantern boat ride on Hoai River
As night falls, a wooden boat ride along the Hoai River offers a front-row seat to the shimmering reflections of hundreds of colorful silk lanterns. The experience concludes with the peaceful tradition of releasing your own candlelit paper lantern onto the water, a symbolic gesture meant to bring luck and peace. See more details
Tour ends & free time to explore
This tour ends at Hoi An Old Town. Before get back to the hotel by your own way (taxi, bicycle, motorbike, walking,…), we recommend seeing Hoi An Night Market – the biggest market in Hoi An and having dinner at Morning Glory Restaurant – top rated dining venue in Hoi An.
Traveler's Photos
What's Included
- English speaking guide
- Hoi An Old Town ticket
- Entry fee at Japanese Bridge, Fujian Assembly Hall, Tan Ky Old House
- Teh Dar Show at Hoi An Lune Center (Class Aah!)
- Lantern boat ride on the river
- Paper lantern to release
- Transport to the meeting point in Hoi An Old Town
- Transport from Hoi An Old Town back to the hotel
- Fee to upgrade Teh Dar show ticket
- Tipping for tour guide
- Dinner
- 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 contact us by WhatsApp number +84968009827 or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com.
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