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No minimum number of attendeesNo minimum number of attendees is required for the tour
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Free booking and cancellationFree payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free
🏆🥇 Hoi An Ancient Town - Free Walking Tour
Hello, We are Momo Travel. A group of Vietnamese based in Hoi An. We have different backgrounds as Tour Guides, Teachers, NGO worker who speak fluent English and love to share our culture with people from all over the world. We've created these unique experiences from our Heart-Head-Hand of walking around the Old Town, trying Vietnamese foods, learn about the local life in a most fun-interactive way to bring travelers an authentic experience. We are open-minded and happy to host you. Join our tour we will discover Hoi An hidden gems together. Let's explore Hoi An like never before!
Tour description
Join us for a walk in the old town at this season, where a little rain won't dampen your spirits; in fact, it can transform your experience into something truly unforgettable. Picture the glistening streets and the soothing rhythm of raindrops adding a unique dimension to the town's ancient charm. It's an opportunity to witness Hoi An from a perspective few have the chance to explore.
Hoi An, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Vietnam's most renowned ancient towns, has a rich history dating back to the 16th century when it thrived as a bustling trading port for the Chinese, Japanese, and Europeans.
Dive deep into the local cultures, immersing yourself in stories only known to the locals. But we don't stop there; we take you beyond the standard narratives by sharing contemporary insights, observations, and our personal opinions to provide you with a well-rounded perspective.
Here are some of the fantastic places we'll explore together:
- Japan Culture Ancient House
- Japanese Covered Bridge Pagoda
- Cantonese Assemble Hall
- Kazik Park
- Vinh Hung Heritage Hotel
- Quan Thang Ancient House
- Performance Art Center
- Hoi An Central Market
Join us for a fun, interactive, and unforgettable journey!
As echoed in over 500 reviews, we highly recommend joining this tour upon your arrival in town. And as a special treat, at the tour's conclusion, we'll send you a PDF packed with local recommendations for food, activities, and valuable discount coupons for services like spas, tailors, food vendors, craft beer spots, and more (exclusively for Momo's guests).
Insider Tips:
- Please note that according to UNESCO regulations in Hoi An, entrance tickets are required for access to UNESCO attractions, priced at $5 (120,000 VND) per ticket.
- Our tour operates rain or shine, so come prepared for any weather.
- This tour operates on a tip basis, allowing you to pay what you feel is appropriate.
- Guide to tipping: Consider tipping between 230,000 - 250,000 VND per person (Nice); 300,000 VND - 400,000 VND per person (Great); or more than 500,000 VND per person (Awesome). Your generosity is greatly appreciated!
What will we visit on this tour?
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Meeting point:125 Phan Chu Trinh, Phường Minh An, H...125 Phan Chu Trinh, Phường Minh An, Hội An, Quảng Nam, Vietnam
We will stand at the meeting point 125 Phan Chu Trinh street
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1Outside visit125 Phan Chu Trinh
Next to 125 Phan Chu Trinh, you will see an alley with a little open space. Our guide will be there.
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2Outside visitTicket Counter
Hoi An is a UNESCO Heritage Site that requires a ticket to go into the attractions. Together we will buy tickets to contribute to preserving this ancient town.
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3Entrance not includedNhà trưng bày Văn hóa Nhật Bản - Japanese Culture Gallery
Hoi An is multicutural influenced. You will get a timeline, and history of the town before Hoi An belong to Vietnam. And discover the first community, Japan that used to be part of Hoi An culture.
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4Entrance not includedJapanese Covered Bridge
A symbol of Hoi An built in 1590, a mystery place with a legend living here.
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5Entrance not includedHội quán Quảng Đông (Cantonese Assembly Hall)
Immerse into the history, architecture, religion, and stories of the trading port influences from Chinese immigrants.
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6Outside visitCharming alleys
Walk through hidden charming alleys, we will explain some interesting secret points at only local know.
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7Outside visitFrench Quarter
French has been to Hoi An for 100 years and they still have an impact, we will show you how to recognize different country building base on the designs, how did we preserve the town in the Vietnam War, why everything was yellow, etc.
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8Entrance not includedQuan Thang Ancient House
Visiting the oldest house in the old town, observe how local families have been living here for 9 generations with untold stories that happened here, from the past to contemporary.
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9Outside visitHoi An Traditional Art Performance House
A break in a fully AC room to cool down and entertain with traditional performances using folklore instruments we are sure you won't see before. Also, attend a bingo game where we have a change to win a prize and bring the gift home.
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10Outside visitChợ Hội An
Get to see a real Hoi An life at the market where you will meet our lovely ladies, the secrets of long live, healthy in terms of mental and physical will be revealed. Be ready to taste some food too.
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11Outside visitEnding point
End the tour after discovering the heart of Hoi An ancient town by the gate at New Market. Receive PDF Local Recommendations and reward your Guru with a fair tip.
How much does this tour cost?
Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).