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15 City Tours in Hoi An We Would Book Again

44 tours  ·  from $9 a head

Hoi An days are short once the heat and the rain are counted. These 15 city tours are worth one of them, priced and timed so the choice takes minutes.

Imperial City, Hue: Day Tour from Hoi An and Da Nang - Khai Dinh Tomb’s unexpected mix of styles
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Imperial City, Hue: Day Tour from Hoi An and Da Nang

1.Imperial City, Hue: Day Tour from Hoi An and Da Nang

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 830 reviews · from $47Our pick

Ride from Hoi An or Da Nang to Hue in a comfortable van with an English-speaking guide and no more than 12 participants. The day covers the Imperial City, Khai Dinh Tomb and 1601 Thien Mu Pagoda, with Hue-style lunch and scenic stops at Hai Van Pass and Lap An Lagoon. Guides vary, with names including Cong, Mian and Tom.

“Last minute booking but I’m so glad I did. Polite, friendly driver negotiated the traffics while our guide took us through the various stops. She was so knowledgeable I learned so much about the old Imperial city and the family who lived there. I would 100% recommend this trip. Enjoyed every minute. Thankyou for a great day”

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Coconut Jungle Eco & Hoi An City Tour With Boat Ride - An evening boat ride and lantern release
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Coconut Jungle Eco & Hoi An City Tour With Boat Ride

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 800 reviews · from $42Top rated

Spend about six and a half hours between Cam Thanh’s water coconut forest and Hoi An Ancient Town. Try traditional net fishing and a basket boat ride, see historic buildings with an English-speaking guide, then have a local dinner and take a short Hoai River boat ride with a flower lantern release. Hotel pickup, drop-off and entrance fees are included.

“Chau was great guide. We visit amazing places, took a lot of photos and fixed unforgettable memories. Highly recommend this guide. Thank you for trip.”

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Da Nang/Hoi An: Hue Imperial City via Hai Van Pass & Lunch - Inside the Hue Imperial Citadel
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Da Nang/Hoi An: Hue Imperial City via Hai Van Pass & Lunch

3.Hue Imperial City via Hai Van Pass & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 753 reviews · 270 minutes - 12 hours · from $9Best value

This full-day group or private tour links the Hai Van Pass and Lap An Lagoon with Hue’s Imperial Citadel, Thien Mu Pagoda and Khai Dinh Tomb. An English-speaking guide explains the Nguyen dynasty, and lunch features Hue specialties with vegetarian dishes available on request. Ticket-inclusive and ticket-free options are offered, so check what your fare covers before booking.

“Wonderful day trip. Thanks to Mian, our tourguide, who gave brief insights about the city and ensured to check on all guests’ comfort from time to time.”

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From Hoi An/Da Nang: Hue Imperial City Tour via Hai Van Pass - Lap An Lagoon: a brief pause by the water
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From Hoi An/Da Nang: Hue Imperial City Tour via Hai Van Pass

4.Hue Imperial City Tour via Hai Van Pass

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 156 reviews · from $45

Spend a long day traveling from Hoi An or Da Nang to Hue, with stops at Hai Van Pass, Lap An Lagoon, the Imperial City, Thien Mu Pagoda, and Khai Dinh Tomb. A local guide leads the visits, and lunch at Madam Thu includes Hue dishes and a footbath. Guides have included Cong, also called Ray, and Mian, but assignments can vary.

“It was a very nice journey for us as a familiy of 4, perfect organization, thank you for the day, we can absolutely recommend this tour (despite it takes 12h in total from Hoi An)”

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Basket Boat Tour, Hoi An city, boat trip and lantern release - Cam Thanh: a basket boat on the Coconut Forest waterways
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Basket Boat Tour, Hoi An city, boat trip and lantern release

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

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

This five-hour Hoi An tour pairs Old Town landmarks with a basket-boat ride at Cam Thanh Coconut Village, dinner, and a short lantern boat trip on the Hoai River. Expect a small group of up to 12, hotel pickup in central Hoi An, and guides such as Tin Tin, Emma, or Thuy, though your guide may vary.

“A must do activity! An incredible day in this city that i next time i intend to spend at least a night there!”

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Hoi An/Da Nang : Private Day Trip to Imperial City - Hue - Lang Co and Lap An Lagoon offer a slower coastal pause
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Hoi An/Da Nang : Private Day Trip to Imperial City – Hue

6.Private Day Trip to Imperial City – Hue

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 125 reviews · 10 hours · from $19

Travel by private car from Da Nang or Hoi An to Hue with an English-speaking driver. Stop at Hai Van Pass, Lang Co and Lap An Lagoon, then visit Khai Dinh Tomb, Thien Mu Pagoda and the Imperial City. Drivers such as Vy, Trung and Johny are often praised for safe driving, local tips and flexibility. Entry tickets, lunch and a formal tour guide are not included.

“This was one of the best days we’ve had in Vietnam so far. Driver: 12/10. Johny was an exceptional driver and guide. He was incredibly kind, warm, and welcoming, and we loved chatting with him during the drive and learning about life here. He also gave us space to relax and even nap when we needed it. He brought us coconut water, was so accommodating throughout the day, and never once made us feel rushed. His energy truly made the experience even better. He was also a great and cautious driver. Made us feel safe. The itinerary: 10/10. The pacing was perfect. We visited Hai Van Pass, Lap An Lagoon,…”

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From Hoian & Danang: Hue City Tour with HaiVan Pass - Hai Van Pass and Lap An Lagoon
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From Hoian & Danang: Hue City Tour with HaiVan Pass

7.From Hoian & Danang: Hue City Tour with HaiVan Pass

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 98 reviews · from $40

Travel from Hoi An or Da Nang to Hue in a group of up to 12, with stops at Hai Van Pass, Lap An Lagoon, the Imperial City, Thien Mu Pagoda and Khai Dinh Tomb. Expect a full day on the road, an included local lunch and an English-speaking guide. Past guides praised by name include Ryan, Celina, Sherlock and Xi, though your guide may differ.

“Excellent day. Very knowledgeable tour guide, Ryan, who gave special care and attention to, helping me to negotiate steps. We learned so much about Nguyen dynasty. Lunch was delicious. The only downside was the bus. The air conditioner dripped on me through the whole trip and the suspension seemed so bad, we were flung around in the back seat, hitting our heads on the roof when we went over bumps.”

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Hue City Tour From Hoi An- Hue Day Tour From Hoi An - A dragon boat ride sets up the visit to Thien Mu
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Hue City Tour From Hoi An- Hue Day Tour From Hoi An

8.Hue City Tour From Hoi An- Hue Day Tour From Hoi An

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · from $115

Leave Hoi An around 7 am in an air-conditioned vehicle, pause at Hai Van Pass and Lang Co Beach, then meet an English-speaking Hue guide. The day includes a dragon boat ride to Thien Mu Pagoda, two hours at the Imperial City, a Hue-style lunch, and Khai Dinh Tomb. The drive is long, so check the expected return time.

“This is an excellent trip worth recommending if you are in Da Nang or Hoi An area and are still looking for another quality experience. In our case, we were picked up from our Hoi An hotel by a courteous driver who drove us to Hue (3 hours). AlRead more”

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Hue city tour 1 day from Da Nang / Hoi An - Khai Dinh’s tomb: compact, elaborate and memorable
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Hue city tour 1 day from Da Nang / Hoi An

9.Hue city tour 1 day from Da Nang / Hoi An

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 92 reviews · from $69

Travel from Hoi An or Da Nang to Hue in a small group of up to 15, with hotel pickup, a guide and lunch included. The day features Hai Van Pass, Lap An Lagoon, Thien Mu Pagoda, Khai Dinh’s tomb and Hue’s Imperial City. Guides have included Loan, Ray, Gom and Kong, though your guide may differ.

“I had a blast today on the tour! The first stop really is to sell you pearls but after that it is good. You can skip the pearl presentation and get food/coffee outside or use the restroom. Loan (Pea) was such a delight and had some good jokes during the briefings. She did a great job keeping the large group together even towards the end of the day.”

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Private Hoi An City tour -Basket Boat Ride in the Coconut forest - Hoi An Ancient Town beyond a photo stop
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Private Hoi An City tour -Basket Boat Ride in the Coconut forest

10.Private Hoi An City tour -Basket Boat Ride in the Coconut forest

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 65 reviews · from $55

This private Hoi An tour combines a visit to the Ancient Town with a trip to Cam Thanh’s water coconut forest for a coracle basket boat ride, fishing activities, and a glimpse of village life. Hotel pickup, drop-off, entrance, bottled water, and local food are included. Henry is the tour owner, and one boat outing was led by local rower Thu.

“It was a great short trip out to the coconut village. Our tour guide hired a driver from our hotel to his local house. From his house he introduced us to Thu who rowed us around on a little basket boat - and we were welcomed with passionfruit cRead more”

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PRIAVATE DaNang CITY TOUR-FOOD TOUR-Sunset BOAT TRIP on Han river - Stone carving at Non Nuoc
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PRIAVATE DaNang CITY TOUR-FOOD TOUR-Sunset BOAT TRIP on Han river

11.PRIAVATE DaNang CITY TOUR-FOOD TOUR-Sunset BOAT TRIP on Han river

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · from $100

Spend about six hours exploring Da Nang with a private English-speaking guide, hotel pickup from Da Nang or Hoi An, local food, fruit and a one-hour Han River boat trip. Stops include the Marble Mountains, Am Phu Cave, My Khe Beach, Linh Ung Pagoda and Han Market. One past guest praised guide Long, but your guide is not guaranteed to be the same.

“We had a great time with Pacific Boat team to visit all most beautiful destinations of the city.Long is a superb guide who is helpful and smart.The place was well worth to visit and very comfortable with group only 8 persons.Highly recommend”

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Da Nang/Hoi An: Hue City Full Day tour - Khai Dinh Tomb: A Different Look at Imperial Hue
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Da Nang/Hoi An: Hue City Full Day tour

12.Hue City Full Day tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 59 reviews · 10 - 12 hours · from $30

This 10 to 12-hour Hue day trip includes hotel pickup in central Da Nang or Hoi An, an English-speaking guide, lunch, and visits to Lap An Lagoon, Khai Dinh Tomb, the Imperial City, and Thien Mu Pagoda. Guide names on some departures include Vi and Jeni. Entrance fees cost extra, and the Hai Van route can vary.

“Good balance of information and guidance and free time to explore and take photos. Vi provided a fun and engaging tour, she had a great sense of humour and was also very helpful taking some photos for us. Thank you!”

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Private Transfer: Da Nang Airport/City - Hoi An City (vice versa) - Choosing a vehicle that fits your group and bags
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Private Transfer: Da Nang Airport/City – Hoi An City (vice versa)

13.Private Transfer: Da Nang Airport/City – Hoi An City (vice versa)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 47 reviews

A private, one-way transfer connects Da Nang Airport or the city with your Hoi An hotel in about 45 minutes. Your driver meets you with a name sign, helps with luggage, and takes your group in an air-conditioned vehicle. Choose a car or minibus to fit your party, and check the Hoi An city-center limits before booking the largest option.

“Excellent communication with the driver from the start, he was flexible and very understanding. My kids had plenty of room to relax. He was outside the baggage collection before we arrived. I highly recommend the company as they made our trip very easy and enjoyable”

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Discover Marble Mountains - Monkey Mountains in Da Nang City - Tam Thai Pagoda and a pause in the route
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Discover Marble Mountains – Monkey Mountains in Da Nang City

14.Discover Marble Mountains – Monkey Mountains in Da Nang City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · from $40

This private, roughly four-hour tour from Hoi An focuses on Thuy Son in the Marble Mountains, its caves and shrines, Tam Thai Pagoda, and a cave stop described as Huyen Khong Cave. Guides named Billy and Mr Tam have led the experience. The advertised Monkey Mountains visit is not clearly shown in the route details, so confirm it before booking.

“Our first stop was mountain marble mountain at around 7:30am which was a great time to avoid the heat & crowds. Billy our guide was very knowledgeable and provided a lot of detail on each section including the history and the importance Read more”

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MY SON SUNRISE - EARLY MORNING TOUR From HOI AN or DA NANG CITY - What a private guide adds
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MY SON SUNRISE – EARLY MORNING TOUR From HOI AN or DA NANG CITY

15.MY SON SUNRISE – EARLY MORNING TOUR From HOI AN or DA NANG CITY

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · from $65

Leave at 5:00 am from Hoi An or Da Nang for a private visit to My Son Sanctuary, where Cham tower-temples rise in a jungle-ringed valley. A guide explains the Champa Kingdom, Hindu carvings, and the temples’ unusual construction. Transport, water, and admission are included. Sunrise depends on the weather; guides praised by name include Ken, Binh, and Sue.

“Great transportation and tour of My Son Sancturary from Da Nang! We were picked up at our hotel in a private clean van. It was raining the day we went so we did not see the sunrise but we still had a great time seeing the buildings on the touRead more”

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