Hoi An Ancient Town – Walking tour

Overview

Hoi An Ancient Town is one of the greatest attractions in Vietnam. With its ancient and charming old streets, famous tailoring shops, cultural attractions, nearby beaches and beautiful village landscapes, Hoi An and the surrounding area have something for everyone. A melting pot of history is reflected in the town’s architecture with a mixture of eras and styles. From wooden Chinese shop houses and places of worship, to colorful French colonial buildings, ornate Vietnamese tube houses and the iconic Japanese Covered Bridge with its pagoda.
 
Highlights
  • Hoi An, the ancient and perfectly preserved port town
  • Explore Hoi An’s picturesque countryside

Itinerary

Tour Code: HA01
Trip length: 3 hrs
Time: Trip operates any time of the day but should be completed by 5pm
Trip style: Private tour
Start / End cities:  Hoi An old town
Type of trip: Walking tour
Starting point: La Siesta Resort & Spa. Depart any time between 9 am-2 pm
 
Hoi An translates as “peaceful meeting place” and on this gentle walking tour you can enjoy this sense of peace whilst wandering the ancient streets, admiring the beautifully preserved wooden houses and shops, many with balconies or terraces and adorned with colorful climbing plants.
 
ITINERARY
 
This private tour gives great flexibility and choice of schedule allowing you to help plan the order of your walk. The timing is also flexible but note that the latest time to leave the Resort should be 2pm/2.30pm as the major sights close at 5pm. Highlights include: The Japanese covered bridge, which is the town’s iconic symbol. It was built originally to link the Japanese and Chinese communities, who lived either side of a stream. It is solidly constructed of wood with understated ornamentation and guarded at each end by a pair of statues, with monkeys on one end and the other a pair of dogs.
 
We visit one of Hoi An’s five Assembly Halls. These intricate buildings are where the merchants would gather to meet and conduct business. Each has an ornate entrance gate leading to a courtyard and temple shrines  One ancient house. Hoi An’s ancient houses date from the 17th-18th centuries. They were built mainly as grand homes for Chinese merchants and their families. A number of these properties have been preserved to retain their original style and character.A choice of visiting one of Hoi An’s three museums or watch a live performance of traditional Vietnamese folk music and dance at the Hoi An Traditional Art Performance House.Visit the Handicraft Workshop housed in a 200-year old Chinese trading house. Learn about, and watch artisans making some of the town’s traditional handicrafts such as Hoi An’s famous lanterns or embroidery.At the end of the tour you may wish to either stay in town or walk back to the Resort.

Prices & inclusions

Price in VND

No. of people 1 person 2 – 4 people 5 people or more
Price/ person 1,200,000 850,000 725,000

Price includes
  • Old town entry fees
  • English speaking guide
  • Any scheduled entertainment
Price excludes
  • Refreshments
  • Personal expenses
  • Souvenirs
Payment and Amendment
  • Full advanced payment is required
  • Cancellation/change up to 03 days before the date of arrival: no cancellation charge, full refund
  • Cancellation/change less before arrival or in case of no-show, full charge will be applied

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