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Top 15 Half-Day Tours in Hoi An

25 tours  ·  from $18 a head

These are the 15 half-day tours that earn their slot in a Hoi An week, each with its price per person, how long it takes and who it suits best. The first on the list is where most people should start.

My Son Sanctuary Half-Day Private Guided Tour- Early Tour - The early pickup and private ride
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My Son Sanctuary Half-Day Private Guided Tour- Early Tour

1.My Son Sanctuary Half-Day Private Guided Tour- Early Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 222 reviews · from $55Our pick

Travel from Hoi An to Mỹ Sơn Sanctuary in a private car, then explore the Cham temple complex with an English-speaking guide. The early start helps you avoid the busiest hours and some of the heat. Admission, water, and round-trip transport are included, and you may catch a traditional Cham dance performance during the visit.

“We highly recommend going on the private tour if able as we got there by 8am and had the ribs nearly to ourselves. We even got to see one of the two large monkeys (which they said it very rare occurrence)! On our way out of the ribs at 10, the line to get in was like a Disney ride. Our guide Emma taught us so much & was a delight as well!”

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Hoi An: Half-day Excursion To My Son Sanctuary Tour - Reading the temples at My Son
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Hoi An: Half-day Excursion To My Son Sanctuary Tour

2.Half-day Excursion To My Son Sanctuary Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 130 reviews · from $43

Travel from Hoi An to My Son Sanctuary, a UNESCO site of Cham tower-temples dating from the 4th to 13th centuries. An English-speaking guide leads your visit through the ruins and their Hindu influences, with time for a traditional dance show. Hotel pickup, entrance fees, and bottled water are included; guide assignments vary.

“The transport was cool and comfortable. Our guide was funny, informative and interesting. It was a splendid way to visit the spectacular My Son.”

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My Son Sanctuary Half-day Journey - Walking among the tower-temples
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My Son Sanctuary Half-day Journey

3.My Son Sanctuary Half-day Journey

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 97 reviews · from $43

Travel from Hoi An to My Son Sanctuary by air-conditioned minivan, then walk among Champa tower-temples and sandstone carvings with an English-speaking guide. The tour lasts about 4.5 hours, includes admission and hotel pickup in central Hoi An, and caps the group at 15. Morning and afternoon departures are available.

“It was like a private guide tour because the guests were just two of us. It was slow pace. The guide Helen was very kind and thoughtful for us.”

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Hoi An Half-Day Street Food Guided Tour - HFE - What the $37 price covers
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Hoi An Half-Day Street Food Guided Tour – HFE

4.Hoi An Half-Day Street Food Guided Tour – HFE

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · from $37

At 4 p.m., join a guide for a four-hour walk through Hoi An’s food scene, stopping at 10 local street-food spots. Meals, bottled water, and coffee or tea are included. Rosie was praised for her guiding, though the guide may vary. The group is capped at 10, and the tour returns to its starting point.

“Had the best night eating food from some of the oldest restaurants in Hoi An. The food was sensational and we had the pleasure of meeting a Grand old lady of 100 years old who invented the famous black sesame pudding. Big shout out to our tour guide Rosie who was amazing , very knowledgeable and informative. Not to mention lovely.”

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Half-day Electric Scooter Countryside Adventure In Hoi An - Tra Que: herbs, garden methods and rice crackers
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Half-day Electric Scooter Countryside Adventure In Hoi An

5.Half-day Electric Scooter Countryside Adventure In Hoi An

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · from $69

Spend about four hours exploring Hoi An’s countryside by self-driven or guide-driven electric scooter. After hotel pickup and riding practice, visit Cam Nam Island and Tra Que Vegetable Village, where you can try making rice crackers, then relax with a drink at an An Bang Beach lounge. Morning and afternoon departures are available.

“Overall a great way to experience Hoi An and surrounding area from a more local perspective. Our guide Tin was lovely and very informative...needs to work on his jokes though. Only downside was 3 scooters out of 5 lost charge and didn’t last the trip. So some investment in new scooters/batteries is needed. Overall a fun experience”

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Hoi An: Half-day Electric Scooter Countryside Adventure - Cam Nam’s boats, chapel and workshops
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Hoi An: Half-day Electric Scooter Countryside Adventure

6.Half-day Electric Scooter Countryside Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 37 reviews · from $69

Spend 4.5 hours riding an electric scooter from Hoi An into Cam Nam and Tra Que. An English-speaking guide leads you to a boat repair yard, family chapel, lantern and leather workshops, a riverside brunch stop and An Bang Beach. You also get a chance to make rice crackers and finish with a drink at a beach lounge.

“We had a great time on this tour. We had never driven scooters before but we really wanted to try it out and explore Hoi An at the same time so this was perfect! We had a 50cc scooter each (no license required for these) and our guide showed us how to ride them in their parking lot, once he was satisfied we were confident, off we went! It was definitely a shock riding these straight through the busy streets of Hoi An to get to the countryside but we felt safe (there was one guide in front and another at the back). One of the highlights was visiting the…”

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My Son Sanctuary Half-day Journey - Walking among the tower-temples
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My Son Sanctuary Half-day Journey

7.My Son Sanctuary Half-day Journey

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 37 reviews · from $43

Travel about 40 kilometers from Hoi An to My Son Sanctuary with an English-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport, and central hotel pickup. You’ll explore Hindu tower-temples in a mountain-ringed valley and hear about the Champa kingdom. Small-group trips are capped at 15, and a private option is available.

“Emily was fantastic today - we had a great afternoon. She was very knowledgeable and ensured we all had a good time visiting the My Son Sanctuary.”

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Marble Mountains And Son Tra Peninsula Half-day Tour - Seeing artisans at the stone village
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Marble Mountains And Son Tra Peninsula Half-day Tour

8.Marble Mountains And Son Tra Peninsula Half-day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · from $43

From Hoi An, travel by air-conditioned vehicle to Marble Mountains for stone steps, pagodas, caves and a nearby carving village, then visit Linh Ung Pagoda on Son Tra Peninsula. An English-speaking guide leads this small-group tour, capped at 15 people. Vinh and Mr. Tran Huu Thanh are among the guides named by past participants, but guide assignments can vary.

“Vinh was a great guide and driver and we had a lovely time. He went above and beyond to make sure we had the best experience! See you next time. :)”

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Hoi An: Half-Day Heritage Walking Tour - Hoi An Market: a quick look at everyday life
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Hoi An: Half-Day Heritage Walking Tour

9.Half-Day Heritage Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 19 reviews · 4 hours · from $33

Spend a scheduled four hours exploring Hoi An with an English-speaking guide, from the local market and Fujian Assembly Hall to Tan Ky House and the Japanese Covered Bridge. The route also includes a traditional art performance and a stop for a local herbal drink. Hotel pickup is available in central Hoi An, but the advertised duration is worth confirming before you book.

“Even though it was raining, we enjoyed the tour very much. Emily, our tour guide, was wonderful and very attentive with my elderly mom. Thank you so much. We definitely recommend this tour.”

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Half-day Hoi An Photo Tour with Lantern Release at Hoai River - Old-town details made for a camera
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Half-day Hoi An Photo Tour with Lantern Release at Hoai River

10.Half-day Hoi An Photo Tour with Lantern Release at Hoai River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $81

Spend an afternoon walking Hoi An’s old town with an English-speaking guide, learning about its history and pausing at photo spots such as Cau Pagoda, narrow lanes and bougainvillea-covered houses. A photographer is included for two hours. Finish with a short Hoai River boat ride and one floating lantern per person.

“Excellent tour in Hoi An - This is my fantastic experience! the lantern release at Hoai River offered beautiful photo opportunities. A must‑do for photography lovers in Hoi An”

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Da Nang: Half-day Hoi An Heritage Walk - Fujian Assembly Hall and Chinese influence
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Da Nang: Half-day Hoi An Heritage Walk

11.Half-day Hoi An Heritage Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 14 reviews · from $42

Travel from central Da Nang for a five-hour guided walk through Hoi An’s old town. Visit the market, Fujian Assembly Hall, folk museum, Tan Ky Old House and Japanese Covered Bridge, with entrance fees and transport included. Hung is one guide named in feedback, but your guide may vary.

“Very touristy area. having a guide was a good idea.”

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My Son Sanctuary: A Half-Day Cultural Escape /Tour or Private Car - The Cham performance is part of the visit
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My Son Sanctuary: A Half-Day Cultural Escape /Tour or Private Car

12.My Son Sanctuary: A Half-Day Cultural Escape /Tour or Private Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · from $17Best value

Travel from Hoi An to My Son Sanctuary, the former religious centre of the Champa Kingdom, for a guided visit among ancient brick towers and a traditional Cham performance. Group tours include an English-speaking guide, a meal and a Thu Bon River boat ride. You can also book a private car, but that option covers transportation only.

“Wow great value for money there were o ly 3 of us on the trip, the guide was lovely her English was excellent and happy to answer all our questions , great boat ride as well”

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Hoi An: Half-Day Countryside Tour on Vietnam Army Jeep - At a Cam Kim household, farming becomes hands-on
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Hoi An: Half-Day Countryside Tour on Vietnam Army Jeep

13.Half-Day Countryside Tour on Vietnam Army Jeep

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $68

Ride a Vietnam Army Legend Jeep through Hoi An’s rice-growing villages with an English-speaking guide and licensed driver. Visit local homes to try rice-noodle making, learn about votive paper and mat weaving, see a Whale Temple, and finish with a home-cooked meal. The route may be flexible, but check which craft stops are planned for your date.

“Absolutely brilliant. I really can’t recommend this highly enough. Get out of the city (not far to travel) and truly imagine village life. We saw and experienced so so so much with this tour. Our guide, Phi Phi, and drivers made the experience so wonderful.”

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Half-day Private Street Food Tour in Hoi An - Balut: an optional test of nerve
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Half-day Private Street Food Tour in Hoi An

14.Half-day Private Street Food Tour in Hoi An

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $38

Walk Hoi An’s alleyways with a private English-speaking guide, tasting local dishes from bánh căn and a 50-year bánh mì shop to cao lầu, white rose dumplings and herbal nước mót. Balut is an optional challenge. The 3.5-hour tour starts at Confucius Temple at 3:30 pm and ends by the Japanese Covered Bridge.

“Booking this experience was probably our best decision for the trip. Win is a great host, friendly, knowledgeable and very passionate about sharing his love for his town with visitors.”

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Hoi An: Half-day Cultural Journey Through Hoi An's Crafts - First stop: Kim Bong Carpentry Village
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Hoi An: Half-day Cultural Journey Through Hoi An’s Crafts

15.Half-day Cultural Journey Through Hoi An’s Crafts

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 9 reviews · from $40

Spend 4.5 hours traveling by boat and road from Hoi An to Kim Bong Carpentry Village and Thanh Ha Pottery Village. Watch craftspeople build wooden boats, shape pottery, carve wood, and make lanterns, then see clay models of world landmarks at Terra Cotta Park Museum. An English-speaking guide leads the tour, with private groups available.

“Excellent! Perfect English, historical facts well known, and a very kind man! Thank you, I highly recommend!”

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