Hoi An Myths and Secrets of the Ancient Town Evening Walk

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Discover Hoi An through its legends, symbols, and secrets that still whisper in the night. As dusk falls over the Old Town, follow your Discova storyteller-guide on an immersive evening walk where every corner holds a tale.

• Stroll through Hội An’s Old Town at sunset, guided by myths and legends.
• Explore with a licensed guide in a group of max 8 for an intimate experience.
• Taste legendary cao lầu and sip herbal tea in a cosy family-run shophouse
• Hear centuries-old tales of dragons, sailors, and everlasting love
• Finish by the riverside: stay for dinner or enjoy a lantern-lit boat ride

What's Included

Food Tastings
1 Drink
English Speaking Tour Guide
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Hoi An Market

Our Tour guide will be waiting for you at Ancient Well, Hoi An Market (Food Court Area) Please kindly arrive at least 15 minutes before the tour start time.

End point

End Point : Bach Dang street – riverside

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Hoi An Market

    Meet our guide at Ancient Well, Hoi An Market (Food Court Area) then start the tour from here.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Fukian Assembly Hall (Phuc Kien)

    From here, continue to the Fujian Assembly Hall, where local sailors once prayed to the Sea Goddess Thiên Hậu before crossing dangerous seas.

    45 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 3

    The walk then leads to the Ba Lê Well, believed by many to hold sacred Cham water – the mystical ingredient that gives life to the town’s famous Cao Lầu noodles. You will also get to taste this dish in a nearby family-run eatery tucked inside an old shophouse and learn how centuries of trade shaped its unique flavour.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Japanese Covered Bridge

    Strolling deeper into the lantern-lit streets, pause at a local herbal tea shop for a herbal tea, a drink rooted in healing and harmony for centuries. Along the way, your guide brings ancient stories to life, from the dragon sleeping beneath the Japanese Bridge to the Faifo girl who waited forever for her sailor, and the beliefs that gave meaning to the town’s bridges, wells, and shrines.

    30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    Thu Bon River

    The walk ends at the riverside, where the Thu Bồn River comes alive at night with glowing lanterns, wooden boats, and the hum of cafés and market stalls. Guests are welcome to spend the rest of the evening in the area, taking a famous boat ride on the river or enjoying dinner at one of the many nearby

    30 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Discova Vietnam

Tags

Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Walking Tours
Street Food Tours
Small Group
Food & Drink
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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