Da Nang · HISTORICAL TOURS
28 reviewed
Good historical tours fill up here from March onward, and the best ones go first. The 15 at the top of this page are the ones to lock in early, each with its price, its start time and what makes it different from the one below it.
Private DMZ and Vinh Moc Tunnels tour from Hue with hotel pickup, an English guide, included tickets, and a Cua Tung Beach break.
“Very informative and moving tour. Our guide who had been a child and adolescent living in the DMZ during the war brought his own memories to us and shared a first hand view of surviving this devastating period. His insights were wortRead more”
Hue half-day motorbike tour with a licensed driver, countryside history, crafts, tea breaks, and top temple views, plus water and entrance fees.
“My family and I joined the local tour around Hue with our wonderful guide, Happy. It was a wonderful way to see and experience the local area. Thank you Happy and your two other guides.”
Glide through Hoi An by electric car, hitting the Central Market, Thu Bon River views, and heritage lanes, with easy photo stops and great first-day orientation.
“Wonderful orientation around Hoi An on our first day. All the main sights covered and Tin was an amazing guide.”
Cook Vietnamese classics in Hoi An’s 180-year-old heritage kitchen, choose a five-course menu, then eat together with a digital recipe book.
“It was our first asian cooking class and didn’t know what to expect. We had Pinky as the head chef. She was fun, entertaining and good but it was very ‘chop chop’. We would have preferred to have more explanation as to why we use Read more”
Small-group Hue food tour with 8 tastings, family-run kitchens, menu tips, and optional cyclo rides, $34 for about 3 hours.
“This was a lot of fun. We did the private cyclo option. Cycles are a great way to see hue. The slow pace allows you to admire the sights along the river. Food was delicious.”
Motorbike and river cruise tour in Hue, hitting imperial sites and countryside stops with hotel pickup, select entry fees, and a Perfume River ride.
“Tommy and his team of motorcycle drivers were punctual, professional and friendly. Tommy was knowledgeable and spoke English well. We have two children aged 9 and 11 and they really enjoyed the motorbikes. A great way to see all the historical sites of Hue. Tommy and his team were flexible and we could tailor the tour to what we wanted to see.”
A private Hue motorbike tour hitting Vong Canh Hill, Thien Mu Pagoda, An Dinh Palace, and Hue War Museum in 4 to 6 hours.
“Our time in Hue was short, but we were able to see alot of hidden places on the motorbikes that we wouldn't have done on our own. Our tour guides Huy and Gian Don were great and were a wealth of knowledge. We changed our pick up location at the last minute and they were very accommodating.”
Private Hue culture day trip from Hoi An or Da Nang with guide, royal tombs, Thien Mu Pagoda, Citadel, lunch, and entrance fees included.
“We had a private tour to Hue from DaNang. It included seeing tombs of two kings and the citadel. Our guide Danny was full of information and spent the day teaching us about the history of Hue the old capital.”
Small-group day tour from Da Nang to My Son Sanctuary and Hoi An, with guided UNESCO sites, lunch, and hotel pickup.
“We thoroughly enjoyed this tour. Our guide Joseph? spoke English fairly well. Had a few jokes to tell as well as keeping us very well informed both at My Son Sanctuary and Hoi An.. Lunch was delicious and plentiful We enjoyed this trip so much we have booked the 4 hour Da Nang and Marble mountain excursion. 5 stars from me”
Full-day My Son and Hoi An tour from Da Nang, with guided UNESCO ruins, lunch, and key historic sights, including the Japanese Covered Bridge.
“Awesome activity! I really recommend this tour and the guide was super helpful and passionate. Lovely service. Would book it again.”
Private war history tour from Hoi An with Ky Anh tunnels, Chien Dan Cham tower, and the Heroic Mother statue plus lunch.
“Amazing opportunity to meet a vietnam war veteran and go in the tunnels however other larger groups can make it difficult to be included - as a family of four, we found the other much larger group dominated space and asked so many Read more”
Half-day Hoi An heritage walk, with Chinese and Japanese houses, Fujian hall, Japanese Covered Bridge, and market snacks.
“Even though it was raining, we enjoyed the tour very much. Emily, our tour guide, was wonderful and very attentive with my elderly mom. Thank you so much. We definitely recommend this tour.”
Private motorbike day tour from Hoi An to Marble Mountains, Hai Van Pass, and Lang Co Beach with Mr. Quyen, safety-first rides, and great stories.
“I had the most amazing time with Quyen. I met quyen in Hoi An and we struck up a conversation and when I mentioned that I was travelling to Hue he told me about his tours. I was a little reluctant at first to travel via motorbike but I thought to give it a go and I’m so glRead more”
Da Nang in 3 hours: Cham Museum sculptures, Long An Pagoda, Dragon Bridge, pho and coconut or salt coffee with historian guide.
“Knowledgeable, friendly, engaging, and so much more, our guide, Hung, was excellent! The entire tour was great, we highly recommend this excursion!”
Full-day UNESCO My Son Sanctuary and Hoi An Ancient Town tour with hotel pickup, lunch, and English-speaking guide from central Hoi An.
“Very well informed tour, our guide Viet knew her history. Had a great,tasty lunch and a walk around Hoi An old quarter. Great day.”
