Vietnam · LANTERN & HOI AN OLD TOWN TOURS
The good lantern & hoi an old town tours go early and the cheap ones go earlier. Below: 15 to sort out ahead of time, what each includes and how they differ.
Make a foldable silk and bamboo lantern in Hoi An, learn its local meaning, and take home a handmade souvenir for about $10.
“We had an amazing time making Vietnamese lanterns! The staff were helpful, patient, and attentive, and you get a lot of choice in the structure and design of your lantern. Excellent value for money, and the lanterns fold up nicely so we are able to bring them home safely!”
Make a foldable silk lantern in Hoi An with a local instructor, choose your colors and shape, taste Vietnamese tea, and take home a useful souvenir.
“This is a MUST if you are in Hoi An! SO Much fun and a great activity. You make your own lantern from start to finish and get to customise it however you want. It’s actually quite tricky but the team help you along! Well worth the money”
Hoi An’s short night boat ride includes a private wooden boat, lantern-lit river views, and a floating paper lantern for $8.
“Beautiful night on the River! Might be worth doing twice.”
Glide along Hoi An’s lantern-lit Hoai River, release a wishing lantern, sip herbal tea, and enjoy a 20-minute evening ride for $8.
“Great organisation, was taken straight to the boat, only a couple of minutes walk from the office. Stress free experience, definitely recommend. Boat ride was magical ❤️”
Review of the $33 Marble Mountains and Hoi An sunset tour from Da Nang, with caves, lanterns, local dinner, transport, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Skylar a.k.a. Nhat was an enthusiastic tour guide. We fit a lot into the 6 hours: a marble carving store, marble mountain and Hoi An. Wish we had more time at Hội An. The dinner wasn't great, i would skip it and meet back with the group later. Overall the tour was still fantastic value!”
Taste Hoi An specialties, play Vietnamese bingo, cruise by lantern boat, and explore the Old Town on a four-hour evening food tour.
“Amazing food! You have to come hungry. Very different type of cuisine, quite special. Everything went well.”
Visit My Son Sanctuary, see a Champa dance, eat local food, and cruise the Thu Bon River back to Hoi An for $16.
“Reliable, punctual, really approachable and easy to understand guide.”
Explore Hoi An with a local guide, visiting Japanese, Cantonese, and merchant landmarks before sampling treats at the central market.
“A leisurely walk through the ancient town with June, a super friendly and knowledgeable guide. Learn about architecture, history and culture.”
Make a traditional Hoi An lantern for $6, choosing your fabric and shape in a relaxed 90-minute workshop with patient English-speaking guidance.
“We got the chance to make a 20cm lantern. We were guided through the steps on how to do it. The lady who runs it is very kind. It was very busy because of the weather, but they still tried to ensure everyone was looked after.”
Make a colorful 20 cm lantern with local instructors in Hoi An, learn its cultural story, and take home a foldable handmade souvenir for $8.
“The location was easy to get to. The variety of lantern shapes, sizes & colours was great. One of our favourite experiences in Hoi A for a great price.”
Explore Hoi An’s UNESCO old town with a local English-speaking guide, heritage houses, temples, tea, and practical food and shopping tips.
“Wonderful tour with an extremely knowledgeable and fun guide.”
Review of a Da Nang tour to Linh Ung Pagoda, Marble Mountains, and lantern-lit Hoi An, with dinner, hotel pickup, and practical advice.
“A good afternoon activity. Pictures are not what it looks like in real life, but still well worth the visit.”
Cook Vietnamese classics, ride a nipa-palm basket boat, shop a local market, and make a Hoi An lantern on this good-value half-day tour.
“Our guide was very lovely and taught us so much. The food was exciting and delicious and we can’t wait to try at home. We’re also happy to have beautiful lanterns to take home with us to remember our trip! Thank you”
See Hoi An after dark on a private tour from Da Nang, with ancient streets, lantern-lit markets, a sampan ride, and hotel pickup.
“Very friendly and knowledgeable tour guide. Took us on a walk through the streets of Hoi An and explained the history”
Hoi An by day and night: explore old-town landmarks, paddle a bamboo basket boat, eat local food, and release a lantern on the river.
“This experience was a lot of fun. We explored old city Hoi An, visiting well known sites including a silk factory which blew me away in a great way. The whole tour was made by my tour guide TinTin, she was very knowledgeable about the city, she was friendly and most importantly helpful and extremely accommodating.”
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