Da Nang History Tours: Our 15 Picks

1.Marble Mountains – Hoi An Ancient Town Sunset Daily Ingroup Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 690 reviews · from $33Our pick

This six-hour afternoon tour takes you from Da Nang to Marble Mountains, its caves and Buddhist shrines, then on to lantern-lit Hoi An. Expect a small group of up to 22 people, hotel transfers, a Vietnamese dinner, and guides such as Coco, Oanh, Châu, or Phuc, depending on the day. The pace is full, and the mountain involves steps.

“Though we were promised a bigger group for this tour but we got a smaller group. No complains as Sky our guide was good and Hoi An was a cute little town to keep us warm. The marble mountains and visit to a marble shop.could be missed. The guides would not tell you this but there is an elevator to climb up.and down the marble mountain caves. It is less than 1USD to use it.”

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2.Linh Ung Pagoda – Marble Mountains – Hoi An Ancient Town Daily Ingroup Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 299 reviews · from $39

From Da Nang, join a small group of up to 21 people for an afternoon and evening visit to Linh Ung Pagoda, Lady Buddha, Marble Mountains, Nuoc Stone Carving Village, and Hoi An. Guide Phuc is one named guide praised for friendly service. Hotel pickup, bottled water, dinner, and return transport are included.

“The tour was excellent! Hoi An was alive with colour and amazing. Out tour guide and driver were great. Dinner was a bit rushed, all the food came out at once and you could see the restaurant staff were rushing. Definitely recommend doing this tour.”

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3.Lady Buddha, Marble Mountains, Hoi An Ancient Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 216 reviews · from $34

Leave Da Nang around 3 PM for Son Tra Peninsula, optional Lady Buddha, Marble Mountains, and Hoi An Ancient Town. An English-speaking guide such as Thinh, Huyen, or Phuc leads the sightseeing, with dinner and hotel transfers included. Expect stairs, caves, a night market, and about two hours to explore Hoi An.

“The tour was amazing! Lady Buddha, Marble Mountains, and Hoi An were all beautiful, and everything was perfectly organized. Our tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable, very friendly, and made the experience even more special. We truly enjoyed every moment. Highly recommended! Thanks a lot!”

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4.Marble Mountains – Hoi An Ancient Town Afternoon Tours FROM DANANG(15H30-21H)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 162 reviews · from $37

Start with Da Nang hotel pickup around 3:30 p.m., then climb through Marble Mountains caves and pagodas before dinner in Hoi An. Guides such as Tim and Quik lead the evening walk past the Japanese Bridge, Hoai River, lanterns, and night market. Expect stone steps, a group of up to 22, and a return around 9 p.m.

“I like the timings for the tour. Our tour guide was very attentive and funny. All the places we went are worth it to see, I would skip the first shop though. En general, I definitely recommend it”

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5.Hoi an Coconut Boat & Hoi an Ancient Town(Option Marble Mountain)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 86 reviews · from $48

From Da Nang, spend about 4.5 hours riding bamboo basket boats through Bay Mau Coconut Forest, eating local dishes, and exploring Hoi An Old Town after dark. The optional Marble Mountain visit adds pagodas and caves. Guides vary, with Trinh, Anna, Ana, Chris, Thaot, Sarah, and Jayla praised for warm, useful commentary.

“Our tour guide Chris was very friendly and knowledgeable about the areas we visited. He also took a lot of photos during the Coconut Boat experience for us to remember. I highly recommend this tour.”

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6.Hoi An Ancient town -Marble Mountains Tours FROM DANANG(15H30-21H

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 84 reviews · from $38

Travel from Da Nang to Marble Mountains and Hoi An on a 6 to 7-hour evening tour. An English-speaking guide leads you through Buddhist caves, Tam Thai and Linh Ung Pagodas, then Hoi An’s Japanese Bridge and Hoai River streets. Dinner includes local dishes such as Cao Lau, Hoanh Thanh, Banh Bao, and Banh Vac.

“Some walking involved on some steep steps which might be slippery while exploring Marble Mountain. A BIG dinner is included (very yummy local cuisine).... Plenty of time to see magical nighttime lights in Hoi An. Lots of folks took a 20 minRead more”

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7.Marble Mountain – Hoi An Ancient Town Sunset Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · from $78

Start at 3 p.m. with a private pickup in central Da Nang, then visit a stone-carving village, Marble Mountains, and Hoi An’s Japanese Covered Bridge, Cantonese Assembly Hall, Phung Hung Old House, and night market. Guides such as Sky, Chau, and Khan lead the way, with Vietnamese dinner and air-conditioned transport included.

“This trip was great. We were 10 family members on this trip and our guide Chau was helpful and gave us information during the tour and what to expect at each location we visited so we are prepared. This was very helpful for many of us tRead more”

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8.Da Nang to Hoi An ancient town by private transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews

Travel privately from Da Nang to Hoi An in an air-conditioned vehicle with pickup at the airport, train station, or Da Nang hotel. Your driver waits with your name on a sign and helps with luggage. The ride takes about 45 minutes. Hotel drop-off covers Hoi An within 5 kilometers of the Night Market, with extra fees for farther resorts and ports.

“Very good service. Good communication, driver on time and waiting for us at the train station. Good value for money and professional service”

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9.RoundTrip transfer to Hoi An ancient town by private car

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews

You get a private, air-conditioned car from central Da Nang to Hoi An, about 45 to 60 minutes each way. Explore the ancient town at your own pace, then message the driver around 45 minutes before pickup. The service is built for up to three people and includes city-center hotel pickup and return.

“Friend and I got picked up at our hotel right on time and delivered to Ba Na Hills. It was simple to text the driver 45 min before we wanted to be picked up and he found us right as we stepped off the park bus to the parking area. It was a good ride both ways.”

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10.Hoi an Coconut Boat & Hoian ancient Town Tour From Danang orHoian

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $48

Meet your guide and ride from Da Nang or Hoi An to Bay Mau Coconut Forest at 3:30 p.m. Paddle a round bamboo basket boat, watch local boat performances, enjoy a dinner of Hoi An dishes, then walk through the Ancient Town and see the Japanese Bridge. The group is limited to 18 people.

“It was a wonderful trip. We enjoyed every minute. We will recommend it. I would say it's value for money and with a great guide! Do not miss it for anything in the world. It is informative, relaxing and an icebreaker as you meet fellow tourists froRead more”

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11.Hoi an Coconut Boat & Hoi an Ancient Town From Da nang or Hoi an

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $48

You’ll spend about five hours visiting Bay Mau Coconut Forest by traditional bamboo basket boat, watching local boat skills and racing, then walking Hoi An Ancient Town at night. Dinner, an air-conditioned vehicle, taxes, and the Hoi An night tour are included. Guide Tony is one named guide connected with this experience.

“unique boat, worth the price, mingled with mixed nationalities, locals are friendly, singing while surfing, happy momentum. tour guide Tony informative, good guy, taking photos of us though we missed taking photos with the group , Read more”

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12.My Son Sanctuary And Hoi An Heritage Full-day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 25 reviews · from $95

Travel from Da Nang to My Son Sanctuary, where red-brick Champa towers recall Hindu traditions, then continue to Hoi An for lunch and a guided walk through old houses, assembly halls, the market, silk workshops, and the Japanese Covered Bridge. Groups are capped at 15, with guides such as Emily, Bí, and Tran praised for clear storytelling.

“Our guide Emily was fantastic. She explained everything very well and kept us on track for the bust day. My Son is breathtaking and its history is amazing. Hoi An was also very unique though a bit crowded.”

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13.Full-day My Son Sanctuary And Hoi An Heritage Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 21 reviews · from $67

Travel from Da Nang to My Son Sanctuary, where red-brick Champa towers sit in a green mountain valley. After lunch, walk Hoi An’s old streets, visiting the market, folk museum, Tan Ky House, Japanese Covered Bridge, and more. Emily and Be are praised guides. Transport, entrance fees, lunch, water, and hotel pickup are included.

“Awesome activity! I really recommend this tour and the guide was super helpful and passionate. Lovely service. Would book it again.”

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14.Private HoiAn Ancient Town Night Market Street food tour by Night

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $49

Spend about five hours exploring Hoi An Ancient Town and its night market with a private guide, tasting local food and drinks along the way. Jaie is named as one guide, and the tour includes hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, dinner, taxes, an English-speaking guide, and a coconut boat. River lantern rides cost extra.

“Jaie was super adorable and knowledgeable about Han oi area and took us too some other local markets on the way.”

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15.Explore Hoi An ancient town and local villages with a local guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $104

Travel from Da Nang with a private guide and driver to Tra Que Vegetable Village, Thanh Ha Pottery Village, Cam Thanh, and Hoi An Ancient Town. You’ll make pottery, ride a basket boat, eat banh mi, Cao Lau or chicken rice, and visit the night market. Guides may include Eric, Dat, or Hung, depending on availability.

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