Historical & Heritage Tours in Central Vietnam

Hoi An's Ancient Town has remained unchanged for more than 200 years. This memorable half-day tour with an expert guide showcases the history, culture and traditions of this incredible city and highlights where old meets new. Whether it's your first time in Hoi An, or you're returning with the hopes of seeing even more, this popular option is the perfect choice.

See the UNESCO-listed Imperial City on a full-day sightseeing tour of Hue. The former imperial capital on the banks of the Perfume River offers visitors a glimpse of royal palaces and tombs. Visit Dong Ba Market; take a dragon boat ride to Thien Mu Pagoda; and tour the Hue Royal Antiquities Museum and kings' tombs with your guide. Lunch and round-trip hotel transport by minivan included.

Explore the rich history of Hue ancient town, a former capital and popular destination straddling the Perfume River. See the 19th-century ruins and royal tombs of the World Heritage-listed Imperial City, starting with a river cruise to Thien Mu Pagoda (Heavenly Lady Pagoda). Peruse local handicrafts after a restaurant lunch and visit the Hue Royal Antiquities Museum. This full-day itinerary includes transport from hotels in Hoi An or Danang.

Enjoy a day in the Vietnamese countryside on this farming experience in the village of Tra Que. Travel from Hoi An into the rural outskirts where you’ll pedal past rice paddies and vegetable fields. You’ll learn about local agricultural practices from area farmers and experience the scenic beauty that lies just beyond Vietnam’s biggest cities. 

Discover the magnificent archaeological site of My Son, one-time center of the Champa culture, during this half-day visit from Hoi An. This spectacular building complex was constructed over several centuries by the Hindu-practicing royalty of the Champa people. Spend two hours learning about this ancient people and their culture from your guide before enjoying a boat trip with lunch and a visit to the Kim Bong carpentry village near Hoi An. Your My Son excursion also includes entrance fees, a guide, lunch, and hotel pick-up.

See where the Nguyen Dynasty ruled Vietnam during this half-day tour of the Imperial City of Hue and the Forbidden Purple City. Your informative guide provides a glimpse of this major historical complex, once a foremost cultural and religious center and now a UNESCO World Heritage site. You'll ride a dragon boat on the Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda (Heavenly Lady Pagoda) and visit the Hue Royal Antiquities Museum. Round-trip hotel transport by minivan included.