Overview

Step backward through a town steeped in maritime, religious, and cultural history on the Hoi An Half-Day Walking Tour. We take you around the magnificent UNESCO World Heritage site of Hoi An, along its wide boulevards and small alleys, where colorful lanterns flutter between vivid yellow and orange walls that house relics of a long and interesting trading history.

Allow our guide from Incredible Asia Journeys to take you around some of Hoi An’s 22 Old Town attractions; some fantastically preserved pieces of history from when Hoi An was a vital stop on the maritime Silk Road between Europe and China. The guide will explain the history of Hoi An through the places that you visit, many of which have very little English information and can only be fully appreciated through the use of a guide. Learn of Hoi An’s culmination of hundreds of years of multi-cultural history, dating back to the 15th century, that has left indelible marks on the town in its architecture, religion, food, and beyond.

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Places you’ll see

Hoi An

Highlights

Discovering the architectural and natural beauty of Hoi An by visiting a handful of attractions on this walking tour
Learning about the town’s long history of trading and how it was affected during the Indochina and American wars
Experiencing the culture of today, hearing of Hoi An’s current place on the world stage and its importance to Vietnam

Itinerary

Activities: Walk around Hoi An to visit Japanese Covered Bridge, the Old House of Tan Ky and Phuc Kien Assembly Hall, and see the local life in the ancient town

Wait in your hotel lobby for our tour guide, who will meet you at 08:00 am to start your Hoi An Half Day Walking Tour. We will enter the Old Town, noting immediately some of the Japanese, Chinese, French and other European influences that are evident in the houses gracing some of the wide roads and tiny alleys, lined with swaying lanterns.

There is a multitude of history-soaked attractions for us to see, the choice of which depends on your preference and the advice of our experienced guide. One of the most popular of these is the Japanese Covered Bridge, with its 400-year history marking influence from, and eventual occupation by, Japan. The Phuc Kien Assembly Hall dates from 1759 and is a resplendent worshipping place for Chinese sailors to the sea goddess of Mazu, while the Old House of Tan Ky gives a fantastic account of the personal standard of living experienced by Hoi An’s residents during its golden age of trade.

If you have time after the walking tour, we can try to find some great deals on tailored clothes or some other of the great things to buy in Hoi An. Our tour guide can take you back to your hotel or make some suggestions for restaurants where you can try some of Hoi An’s fantastic and diverse food.

We hope you enjoyed the Hoi An Half Day Walking Tour. It was a pleasure having you and we sincerely hope to see you on another one of our tours in the future!