Central Vietnam · EVENING EXPERIENCES

15 Evening Experiences in Hoi An, Priced and Compared

64 tours  ·  from $5 a head

The best evening experiences here fill up first in the dry months. Below: the 15 to book early, what each one includes and how they differ.

Hoi An : Hoai River Boat Trip by Night and Floating Lantern - A private wooden boat for one to five
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Hoi An : Hoai River Boat Trip by Night and Floating Lantern

1.Hoai River Boat Trip by Night and Floating Lantern

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,988 reviews · 20 min · from $8Our pick

Meet an English-speaking guide by the Kazimierz Kwiatkowski bust on Tran Phu Street, collect your paper lantern, and walk about five minutes to the dock. Your group of up to five gets its own wooden boat for a 10-to-15-minute ride on the Hoai River. The rower helps light and release your lantern; expect scenery, not guided commentary.

“the guide Mr Linh was on time to give us tickets and guided us to the river. we skipped the queu . perfect 🙂”

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Evening Walking Food Tour, folk game and lantern boat - Ask about ingredients before the first bite
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Evening Walking Food Tour, folk game and lantern boat

2.Evening Walking Food Tour, folk game and lantern boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 665 reviews · from $39Top rated

Starting at White Rose Restaurant at 4:30 pm, this four-hour walk pairs Hoi An dishes such as banh mi, white rose dumplings, and cao lau with a 15-minute boat ride and a floating lantern. Groups are capped at 12. Guides include Jackie, Emma, Nancy, Vu, and Quin; tell the operator about dietary needs when booking.

“Amazing food! You have to come hungry. Very different type of cuisine, quite special. Everything went well.”

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Amazing My Son Sunset Deluxe Small Group tour - Two hours among My Son’s Champa temples
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Amazing My Son Sunset Deluxe Small Group tour

3.Amazing My Son Sunset Deluxe Small Group tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 508 reviews · from $22

Spend about five hours on a small-group trip from Hoi An to UNESCO-listed My Son Sanctuary, with an English-speaking guide, time among the Champa temples and an Apsara dance. The return includes a short Thu Bon River cruise and banh mi. Guides have included Michael, Thien and Luan, though your guide will depend on the day.

“My Son is in a very pretty locale, and the ruins are interesting, though not overly abundant. Much of the ruins are reconstructed, though there are several pieces that are ancient and original. Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable, though I found he was trying too hard to be funny to cater to tourists, which is unnecessary. This trip might have been better with a private car and guide, as the time at the ruins was relatively limited. Additionally, the timing was delayed from the get-go — we were picked up 25 minutes later than expected (the apologetic guide kept us informed about the delay), then the ruins felt…”

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Hoi An: My Son Sanctuary & Sunset River Cruise BBQ or Banhmi - My Son: sacred towers, Cham history and a performance
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Hoi An: My Son Sanctuary & Sunset River Cruise BBQ or Banhmi

4.My Son Sanctuary & Sunset River Cruise BBQ or Banhmi

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 345 reviews · 5 hours - 330 minutes · from $18

Leave Hoi An around 12:30 for My Son Sanctuary, where an English-speaking guide explains Cham history, Hindu temples and local life. After about two hours at the ruins and a traditional Cham performance, drive to the Thu Bồn River for a sunset cruise with your choice of BBQ or banh mi. The entry ticket costs extra, and the BBQ option includes Vietnamese coffee.

“Great tour and boat trip! Our guide, Tao, was exceptionally knowledgeable and helpful. Highly recommended!”

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Hoi An at Sunset: Authentic Local Street Food Tour - Dessert, drinks, and a final Old Town pause
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Hoi An at Sunset: Authentic Local Street Food Tour

5.Hoi An at Sunset: Authentic Local Street Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 329 reviews · from $39

Join a local English-speaking guide at 4:30 pm for a 2.5-hour walk through Hoi An’s Old Town, stopping for banh mi, grilled pork in rice paper, cao lau or chicken rice, sweets, and drinks. Groups are capped at 12. Guides such as Bong and Nam have been praised for sharing food and cultural insights, but dietary needs cannot be guaranteed.

“The tourguide was really friendly and showed us a lots of local food. She answered to all of our questions :)”

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Hoi An/Da Nang: My Son Sunset Tour, Boat Trip with Brunch - The afternoon schedule, from Hoi An to the ruins
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Hoi An/Da Nang: My Son Sunset Tour, Boat Trip with Brunch

6.My Son Sunset Tour, Boat Trip with Brunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 322 reviews · 5 - 6 hours · from $18

This five-to-six-hour afternoon trip pairs a guided walk among My Son Sanctuary’s Cham temples with a Thu Bon River boat ride back to Hoi An. Expect hotel pickup, a group of up to 12, an English-speaking guide, and banh mi on board. The 150,000 VND entrance fee is extra; sunset color depends on the weather.

“My Son is very interesting Sanctuary. Well worth the visit. The boat rip takes you back to the island in Hoi An. great ending to afternoon trip. snack was delicious. Really good value and Tony the guide so knowledgeable.”

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My Son Sunset Tour With Boat Trip - Cham dance adds a living cultural note
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My Son Sunset Tour With Boat Trip

7.My Son Sunset Tour With Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 200 reviews · from $37

Leave Hoi An at 1 pm for a guided visit to My Son Sanctuary, where you’ll see 13th-century Champa ruins, a notable brick tower, and traditional Cham dance. Then return by boat for a riverside sunset trip. The tour lasts about five hours, includes hotel pickup in Hoi An, and is limited to 15 people. Thuy is one guide associated with the tour.

“Thuy was a great guide and told a lot about the history of the place and Vietnam. The whole organization was perfect.Auto-translated”

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Hoi An Night Market - Ancient Town street food tours by Night - The market and the old town after dark
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Hoi An Night Market – Ancient Town street food tours by Night

8.Hoi An Night Market – Ancient Town street food tours by Night

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 165 reviews · from $45

Meet a local guide at 6 pm for an evening walk through Hoi An Ancient Town, with stops for banh mi, Vietnamese specialties, and the night market. Guides including Jackie and Jun have led the tour. Expect a small group, roughly two to three hours, and a changing mix of dishes rather than a fixed menu.

“Got to try a lot of amazing different food and drinks. Our guide was amazing, she showed us around all the different spots and educated us on some of the history as well. Would highly recommend!!”

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Hoi An Ancient Town - Night Market Street Food Tours By Night - Stop two: the Night Market on Nguyen Hoang Street
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Hoi An Ancient Town – Night Market Street Food Tours By Night

9.Hoi An Ancient Town – Night Market Street Food Tours By Night

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 161 reviews · from $55

Meet at 6 pm in Hoi An for a private, four-hour evening food walk through the Ancient Town and Night Market. Your guide leads you to local stalls and introduces regional dishes, including Cao Lau and white rose dumplings. Dinner and an entrance fee are included, though the exact route and fee coverage are not specified.

“I just arrived in Da Nang yesterday and today I'm exploring Hoi An. It’s truly amazing, and I feel great here! The atmosphere, the food, and the people are fantastic. I also attended a show here, and it was incredible. Such a meaningful experience!”

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Private Hoi An Evening Food Tastings Tour by Bike - Cam Nam Island: banh xeo and Hoi An-style barbecue
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Private Hoi An Evening Food Tastings Tour by Bike

10.Private Hoi An Evening Food Tastings Tour by Bike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 145 reviews · from $65

At 4 p.m., meet near Hoi An’s historic district for a guided, 15-kilometer evening bike ride. You’ll sample a local noodle dish at Tra Que, try banh xeo and Hoi An-style barbecue on Cam Nam Island, and finish with grilled food beside the river. Guides such as Khanh and Yen have led rides, but assignments vary.

“And what an adventure it was!! I was fortunate enough to have a solo tour with the wonderful Yen, who made the tour all that better. From in the middle of Hoi An, to riding through the outskirts of the town - even spotting a buffalo! Yen was inRead more”

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Hoi An Night Market with Hoi an walking Tour , Colourful Lanterns, Boat Ride - What $85 per person buys
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Hoi An Night Market with Hoi an walking Tour , Colourful Lanterns, Boat Ride

11.Hoi An Night Market with Hoi an walking Tour , Colourful Lanterns, Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 142 reviews · from $85

Leave Da Nang at 3 pm for a private, five-hour Hoi An evening with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, ancient-town entry, and a roughly 30-minute sampan ride on the Hoai River. Walk the lantern-lit market and enjoy free time for food and shopping. Guides praised by name include Chang, Ken, Minh, and Stella, though assignments vary.

“What an amazing trip. Our guide was superb and very knowledgable. He took us to lots of interesting places and gave us good advice of where to dine as well. The trip down the river was brilliant. Have lots of photos of us together that he kindly took. The best thing though was his personal stories of his education and his time in Vietnam during the war. It was all so interesting.”

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Romantic Sunset Dinner Cruise in Hoi An - A welcome drink before the river opens up
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Romantic Sunset Dinner Cruise in Hoi An

12.Romantic Sunset Dinner Cruise in Hoi An

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 108 reviews · from $39

Meet the Cinnamon Cruises crew at the Thu Bon River pier for a two-hour sunset cruise along the Thu Bon and Hoai rivers. You’ll have a private table, a welcome cocktail and snack, dinner featuring seafood, music, and a floating lantern. Staff members named Khoy and Vinh have helped make special occasions memorable, though your crew may vary.

“The crew and the food were wonderful. As the sun set, the river came to life with many small boats festively lighted. A good value and a worthwhile two hours spent.”

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Hoi An: Sunset Food Tasting Tour - Banh mi from a long-running bakery
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Hoi An: Sunset Food Tasting Tour

13.Sunset Food Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 87 reviews · from $39

Meet an English-speaking guide at Hoi An Post Office for a 2.5-hour walk through Old Town cafes, stalls, markets, and tucked-away eateries. Expect banh mi, BBQ pork with rice paper and herbs, Cao Lau or chicken rice, local sweets, and a drink. Groups are limited to 12, with a private option available. Guide names have included Bong, Vu, Flora, and Nam.

“We had a very tasty and informative late afternoon walk with Bon/Flora, our fun and friendly guide, who took us to taste some great local bites in the alleys of Hoi An. I recommend to arrive with an empty stomach since all the food you taste is delicious. Definitely recommended!”

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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

14.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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PRIVATE Hoi An Ancient Town - Night Market Street Food By Night - Making sense of the night market stop
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PRIVATE Hoi An Ancient Town – Night Market Street Food By Night

15.PRIVATE Hoi An Ancient Town – Night Market Street Food By Night

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · from $45

Spend about four hours exploring Hoi An Ancient Town and its night market with a private English-speaking guide. Travel on foot and by taxi, sample local dishes such as white rose, wonton, and bánh mì, and enjoy dinner plus a bottle of water. No guide name is provided, and the Hanoi wording in the tour details is worth checking before you book.

“Decent introduction to some of Hoi An’s signature and local street-style dishes, although we missed a few of the listed dishes. A pleasant guide if a bit rushed.”

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★ 5.0Private HoiAn Ancient Town Night Market Street food tour by NightFrom $696 reviews
★ 4.0Hoi An Sunset Dining CruiseFrom $805 reviews
★ 4.5Hoi An Night Heritage And Lantern ExperienceFrom $527 reviews
★ 5.0Hoi An Food Trail by Night with Boat TripFrom $424 reviews
★ 5.0Hoi An Foldable Bamboo Silk Lantern and Evening Street Food TourFrom $293 reviews
★ 5.0Hoi An Lantern Shop & Boat Photoshoot – Night ExperienceFrom $498 reviews
★ 4.5Half-day Hoi An Sunrise Or Sunset Photo TourFrom $593 reviews
★ 5.0Golden Hand Bridge Afternoon and Evening TourFrom $1083 reviews
★ 4.55 Hours Tour with Cruise in My Son Sanctuary Sunset , VietnamFrom $353 reviews
★ 4.5Experience Night Boat Trip and Floating Lantern on Hoai RiverFrom $98 reviews
★ 4.0Da Nang by Night from Hoi An: Seafood dinner, night market and cruise tripFrom $474 reviews
★ 5.0Hoi An Night Food Tour Motorbike & Lantern Cruise by Lady RiderFrom $398 reviews
★ 4.5Hoi An Night Market Walking Street Food ToursFrom $4713 reviews

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