You&rsquo;ll be hard-pushed to find many places as picturesque as charming Hoi An with its swinging lanterns, French colonial buildings and ancient, crumbling Chinese temples. How did so much European and oriental architecture make it to this small Vietnamese city? Find out from your friendly tour guide as we hit the pavement during this insightful Hoi An tour.

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&lsquo;&rsquo;Hoi An, a city so full of colour, culture and life and is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Vietnam, or even the world for that matter.&rsquo;&rsquo; &mdash; <a href="https://justglobetrotting.com/hoi-an-vietnam-in-3-days-the-perfect-itinerary/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jacob &amp; Emily Cass, Just Globetrotting </a>

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Spots we&rsquo;ll explore during this Hoi An city tour include the iconic Japanese Bridge dating back to the 1590s and widely considered the inspiration behind Monet&rsquo;s famous Water Lily Bridge painting.

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Next we&rsquo;ll get a history lesson at the Hoi An Museum, followed by a colourful tour around bustling Hoi An Market. Our local guide will then bring us to some of the decadent Chinese Assembly Halls &ndash; stars of the city&rsquo;s architectural landscape.

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Finally, we&rsquo;ll make our last stop at a handicrafts workshop. Here you&rsquo;ll learn how locals earn an income from traditional trades, and watch some gorgeous goods come to fruition!

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&ldquo;It is all-sense absorbing with sights, smells, tastes, and sounds we hadn&#39;t experienced before.&rsquo;&rsquo; &mdash; <a href="https://en.tripadvisor.com.hk/ShowUserReviews-g298082-d4507121-r664650121-Hoi_An_Ancient_Town-Hoi_An_Quang_Nam_Province.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Julie, United Kingdom</a>

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Explore more by joining <a href="https://thetripguru.com/tour/hoi-an-market-cooking-class-basket-boat-eco-tour-half-day" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">an Eco Tour in Hoi An</a>!

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Includes: Entrance fees, guide, insurance

Hoi An Ancient Town & Market Walking Tour – Half Day

You&rsquo;ll be hard-pushed to find many places as picturesque as charming Hoi An with its swinging lanterns, French colonial buildings and ancient, crumbling Chinese temples. How did so much European