Top Hoi An Private Sightseeing Tours

Get off the beaten path and explore the hidden parts of the Hoi An countryside on this half-day private tour. Choose from a US military jeep, USSR army jeep, or modern car as your ride and enjoy pickup from your Hoi An hotel. Visit local villages to meet villagers and learn about their livelihoods. Take a peaceful basket boat ride and refuel with an optional lunch.

JOHN LEE TOURS – Experience Ba Na Hills & the Golden Bridge Before the Crowds Enjoy a private early-morning tour from Da Nang or Hoi An with comfortable hotel pickup, a private vehicle, and an English-speaking guide. Visit the famous Golden Bridge, French Village, Linh Ung Pagoda, and Fantasy Park. ⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTE: Cable car tickets are NOT included in the tour price (approx. USD 40 per adult). Tickets are purchased separately at Ba Na Hills, and your guide will fully assist you with the process. ✨ WHY CHOOSE JOHN LEE TOURS ✨ ✅ Early departure to avoid the crowds ✅ Private tour with English-speaking guide ✅ Hotel pickup and drop-off included ✅ Flexible and personalized experience ✅ Assistance with cable car tickets ✅ No hidden fees ✅ 209+ excellent guest reviews ⭐ Trusted by hundreds of happy travelers ⭐ ⚠️ Reminder: Cable car tickets are not included and must be purchased separately on-site. Book with confidence and enjoy a hassle-free visit to Ba Na Hills.

Explore the highlights of Central Vietnam on a private full-day tour from Da Nang or Hoi An, with a private air-conditioned vehicle and an English-speaking driver. Choose from flexible routes, each featuring a different combination of iconic attractions. The itinerary depends on the route you select, so not all attractions are visited in one day. Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge : Enjoy spectacular mountain views and the famous Golden Bridge. Marble Mountains : Discover limestone caves, Buddhist temples, and scenic viewpoints. Lady Buddha : Visit the impressive Lady Buddha Statue at Linh Ung Pagoda on Son Tra Peninsula. My Son Sanctuary : Explore ancient Champa temples at this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Travel comfortably between attractions while your English-speaking driver provides local insights, and assistance along the way.

You don’t have to spend long at My Son Sanctuary to see why it’s so popular—but exploring among big crowds can detract from your enjoyment of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. This private early morning tour transports you to the archeological wonder in the morning, before visitor numbers and humidity peaks. Plus, visiting with your own personal guide lets you set the pace, rather than trying to keep up with a large group.

As an extremely popular tourist destination, Hoi An's crowds can be overwhelming to navigate on your own. A private tour is a more efficient way to visit the charming city, especially at night. Your guide will handle the navigation and take you to your private boat ride, where you can release a lantern.

Explore Hoi An at the most magical time during an evening tour from Da Nang—an ideal introduction for first-time visitors. Rather than traveling as a large group, you’ll enjoy the undivided attention of your guide on this private tour, and overcome the language barrier as you explore a night market with a local.

- Book a private one-way transfer from Hoi An to Hue and enjoy door-to-door service with a professional driver. Choose your route and explore famous attractions along the way. You can see the price details.

Enjoy a half-day tour of some of Da Nang’s most beautiful attractions without the hassle of catching buses or haggling with taxi drivers on this private tour. Admire the views from the top of Son Tra Peak, and explore the limestone caves and temples on other nearby mountains. Learn more about the area from your guide’s commentary, and benefit from comfortable travel by SUV, suitable for the rugged roads.

Experience some of the best attractions in the Da Nang and Hoi An area on a private afternoon tour that’s timed so you can visit Hoi An’s Night Market. After a mid-afternoon pick-up, head to the Marble Mountain, where you can explore the caves, temples, and viewpoints. Continue to Hoi An, where you’ll enjoy a walking tour, cruise along the river, and shop at the lantern-lit Night Market.

Discover Vietnam’s scenic Hai Van Pass on a private motorbike tour from Hue, Da Nang, or Hoi An—with the choice to ride as a pillion passenger with an Easy Rider or drive yourself (for licensed riders). Ride with a local guide, and enjoy photo breaks at Linh Ung Pagoda, Tam Giang Lagoon, Mo Waterfall, Lang Co Beach, the Marble Mountains, the abandoned water park, and the Hai Van Pass. Along the way, refuel with stops for local food and drinks (own expense).

The traditional lives of Hoi An’s farming communities are a perfect introduction to the hidden gems of Vietnam. Travel to some of the villages that surround Hoi An deep in the countryside, and learn how farming in this area continues to be done in an environmentally-conscious and traditional way. Learn how to sow crops and pick herbs, and fish for crabs in the river too.

Explore the Ba Na Hills and the striking Golden Bridge at your own pace on a leisurely private tour from Danang or Hoi An. Avoid the hassle of haggling with taxi drivers or catching public transport in an unfamiliar place. Your private driver will transport you in a comfortable vehicle. Ride the cable car into the hills and take fun photos at the bridge, which looks like giant hands.

Explore the UNESCO-listed temples of My Son in the cool of the early morning, before the crowds arrive, on a convenient small-group half-day tour. Learn all about the Hindu temples (some of which date back to the 4th century) and the local culture from your guide. Enjoy a My Quang (Quang noodles), Local Mochi, Seasonal fruits, and a hot drink (included) after touring the historic sites.

Discover the rich rural traditions that still exist just outside bustling Hoi An on this private bicycle tour, with a guide to explain the culture and help you interact with locals. You’ll visit Kim Bong Carpentry Village, see a temple where fisherfolk worship whales, and learn how rice noodles and colorful mats are made. Your day includes coffee and a ferry ride: upgrade to add a local meal.

Take a break from Hoi An’s scorching daytime heat on an evening food tour that reveals a different side to the city. In a small group limited to 12 people, walk between hand-picked food hotspots for an intimate glimpse into Hoi An Ancient Town's culinary scene. Plus, take a boat ride on the river to see landmarks illuminated by night and receive enough restaurant recommendations to last your entire vacation.

Take the worry out of your transportation arrangements in Vietnam and pre-book a private transfer by air-conditioned vehicle from Hoi An Ancient Town to Da Nang Airport. Relax on the scenic drive through central Vietnam.

Immerse yourself in the culture and food of Hoi An with this small group walking tour. Follow your guide around the backstreets of Old Hoi An to visit local family producers of items like Cao Lau noodles and bean sprouts, and learn about the local lifestyle, markets, temples, and architecture. Afterwards, enjoy five to seven tastings of dishes that incorporate the items you saw being made earlier.

Cruising along the Thu Bon River and releasing a Chinese lantern has become a classic Hoi An experience. Avoid missing out by booking ahead, and securing your place on a private lantern cruise, for a maximum group of 12 people. You’ll cruise past the riverside sights of Hoi An’s lively old town, and release a lotus lantern on the river as you wish for good fortune.

Travel between Hue and Da Nang or Hoi An in true, local style: on a motorbike on this private Hai Van Pass tour. Take the backroads—no highways—scouting for fishing villages, waterfalls, beaches, and more while avoiding the tourist crowds. Opt for a professional driver to sit back and take in the view, or go for the adrenaline rush and ride on your own. Choose from a one-way journey between Da Nang/Hoi An and Hue, or do the full loop.

Colored lanterns are a symbol of Hoi An, where locals believe they bring happiness, luck, and wealth. Bring home a souvenir with a difference, a lantern that you made yourself, after this fascinating class. Choose from a wealth of different silks then work with your instructor to craft a bamboo frame and create your lantern, which will fold away neatly into your luggage. Your class includes a Vietnamese tea tasting.

Travelers interested in history, archaeology, and culture won’t want to miss a trip to the Hindu temples at My Son when staying in Hoi An. You’ll be picked up early so you arrive at the complex before the crowds arrive, and before the sun is strong. Take a private guided tour of the temples, watch a folklore show, and refuel with a tasty Vietnamese lunch.

Start your tour with a flexible pickup from your hotel in Da Nang or Hoi An. Your first stop is Le Duc Ha Terra Cotta Workshop near the Thu Bon River. Here you can see local artisans making bricks and terra cotta by hand. You will learn about traditional techniques and how these bricks are similar to those used in ancient temples. Then travel through the countryside by jeep or car. Enjoy a scenic ride through small villages, rice fields, and quiet rural roads. Along the way you may see farmers working and water buffalo grazing in the fields. Next, visit My Son Sanctuary, the former religious center of the Champa Kingdom. Walk through the valley to see ancient red-brick temples while your guide explains the history of the site, the temples dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva, and the impacts of the Vietnam War. The tour can include or exclude a Vietnamese meal, with different prices and durations available.

Enjoy two must-do Hoi An experiences on a half-day private tour: see the highlights of the Ancient Town, then head to a rural village for some fishing and a coracle basket boat ride. After a hotel pickup, visit Hoi An’s heritage attractions, then travel to Cam Thanh village. Benefit from the undivided attention of a private guide, glimpse local life on the river, and perhaps purchase some handmade souvenirs.