Experience Hoi An: Walking Tour and Lantern Making Class

Duration: Half day (approximately 4 hours)
Pick-up time: Morning (8:00 a.m.) or Afternoon (2:00 p.m.)

Discover the charm of Hoi An Ancient Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a relaxing half-day walking tour that combines history, culture, and creativity. Stroll through narrow streets lined with centuries-old shophouses, vibrant markets, and temples that reflect a blend of Vietnamese, Chinese, and Japanese architecture.

After exploring the highlights of the old town, you’ll join a hands-on lantern making class — one of Hoi An’s most iconic cultural activities. Guided by a local artisan, you’ll learn how to create your own foldable silk lantern, a beautiful and meaningful souvenir symbolizing luck, happiness, and warmth in Vietnamese culture.

Tour Highlights

• 🏮 Explore the charming streets of Hoi An Ancient Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

• 🕍 Visit ancient assembly halls, old houses, temples, and the Japanese Covered Bridge.

• 👣 Enjoy a relaxed guided walking tour through the town’s colorful alleys and riverside.

• ✨ Join a foldable lantern making class with a skilled local artisan.

• 🎁 Bring home your handmade lantern as a special keepsake.

• 🍵 Learn about Hoi An’s culture, craftsmanship, and traditional lifestyle.

Itinerary (Half Day Tour)

08:00 a.m. / 02:00 p.m. – Pick up at your hotel or meet at Hoi An Ancient Town.
08:15 / 02:15 – Begin your walking tour through the Old Town. Visit:

• Japanese Covered Bridge – the symbol of Hoi An and its multicultural heritage.

• Fujian Assembly Hall (Phuc Kien) – a beautiful temple dedicated to the sea goddess.

• Tan Ky Old House – one of the best-preserved merchant homes in Hoi An.

• Hoi An Market – a vibrant local market full of colors, flavors, and life.

10:00 / 04:00 – Visit a local lantern workshop and learn about the history and symbolism of Hoi An’s famous lanterns.
10:15 / 04:15 – Start your foldable lantern making class. Choose your fabric, colors, and patterns, then craft your own lantern under the guidance of an experienced artisan.
11:15 / 05:15 – Take photos, relax with tea, and bring your handmade lantern home.
11:30 / 05:30 – End of the tour. Return to your hotel or continue exploring on your own.