Hoi An Myths and Secrets of the Ancient Town Evening Walk

Hoi An, Vietnam
Duration3h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 12 travelers

Overview

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
  • Hoi An Old Town Entrance Fee

What to expect

  1. Hoi An Market
    15m
    Meet our guide at Ancient Well, Hoi An Market (Food Court Area) then start the tour from here.
  2. Fukian Assembly Hall
    45m · Admission ticket not included
    From here, continue to the Fujian Assembly Hall, where local sailors once prayed to the Sea Goddess Thiên Hậu before crossing dangerous seas.
  3. Ba Le Well
    1h
    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.
  4. Japanese Covered Bridge
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    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.
  5. Thu Bon River
    30m · Admission ticket included
    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

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Our Tour guide will be waiting for you at Gieng Mai (The Covered Well)
Please kindly arrive at least 15 minutes before the tour start time.

End point

End Point : Bach Dang street – riverside

Additional information

  • 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
  • Hoi An Old Town entrance fees are not included in this tour. Please purchase your entrance ticket before the tour begins. If you have not purchased a ticket in advance, our tour guide will be happy to assist you with the purchase at the start of the tour.

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