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Private tour: Half-day Cultural Journey Through Hoi An’s Crafts

Hoi An City
5/5
Duration

4.5 hours

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

3 people

Languages

English

Overview

Embark on a scenic boat ride to Kim Bong Carpentry Village, where you will explore traditional shipbuilding and carpentry workshops. Continue to Thanh Ha Pottery Village to witness pottery-making traditions that date back over 500 years. Visit the Thanh Ha Terra Cotta Park Museum to see stunning clay replicas of iconic landmarks before concluding your tour with a hands-on experience in the art of lantern making.

Note:

This price is applied for Private group from 2-3 pax (price per pax).

Private tour can be operated for group from 1 to 15 pax. If you’re solo traveller, have a group of 4 or more passengers, please enquire for pricing.

Highlights

  • Scenic Boat Rides: Experience beautiful views en route to traditional craft villages.
  • Artisan Workshops: Discover shipbuilding and carpentry techniques with skilled craftsmen.
  • Historic Pottery: Watch artisans create pottery products in Thanh Ha, a village with over 500 years of history.
  • Iconic Sculptures: Admire clay replicas of famous landmarks at the Terra Cotta Park Museum.

Itinerary

Tour Itinerary

We will embark on a 30-minute boat ride to Kim Bong Carpentry Village, a traditional craft village in Hoi An established in the 15th century by artisans from Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, and Ha Tinh.

Upon arrival, you will explore the shipbuilding area, where wooden fishing vessels are constructed using traditional techniques. You will also visit a carpentry workshop to witness craftsmen creating handcrafted furniture and intricate sculptures.

Next, we will continue our journey with another boat ride to Thanh Ha Pottery Village, where you can observe villagers making pottery products such as vases, pots, and kettles. Thanh Ha Pottery Village boasts over 500 years of history, tracing its roots back to its establishment.

We will then visit the Thanh Ha Terra Cotta Park Museum, where a series of remarkable sculptures and architectural replicas come to life. Here, you will see stunning clay models of iconic landmarks, including the Leaning Tower of Pisa (Italy), Taj Mahal (India), Sydney Opera House (Australia), the White House (USA), the Pyramid (Egypt), and Notre Dame (France), all crafted by local artisans.

Finally, we will conclude the tour by visiting a local lantern craftsman to learn about the traditional art of lantern making.

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Age requirements

  • Adult: 11 - 99 years old
  • Child 6 - 10 years old: 50% off
  • Infant 0 - 5 years old: Free
  • Maximum 1 child/infant accompanied 1 adult, the 2nd child/infant will pay the adult price

Included/Excluded

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hoi An City Center
  • Transportation with air-conditioning
  • Entrance fees, Boat
  • Bottled drinking water
  • English speaking tour guide (Other languages available upon request with surcharge)
  • Travel insurance
  • This tour will have a maximum of 15 travelers
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Personal expenses such as: shopping, telephone, beverage, etc.

Tourstyles

From Hoi An

Tour's Location

Hoi An City

FAQs

Cancellation

All cancellation from guest arise additional charges as follows: For Half-day, Full-day tours:

  • More than 24 hours before departuare: No charges
  • Less than 24 hours before departure or No show : 100% of the tour

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Private tour: Half-day Cultural Journey Through Hoi An’s Crafts
Reviewer.S
13/01/2026

The great place

It was such a great experience! Our first time to do pottery but they made it simple to understand and how to do it. On top of that, they were very friendly too. The experience was really interactive. Definitely gonna recommend this to my friend
Private tour: Half-day Cultural Journey Through Hoi An’s Crafts
Reviewer.S
13/01/2026

recommend

We absolutely loved it! The pottery workshop was very fun and the son/owner was the instructor. He was patient in teaching us the basic methods in making pottery and was friendly and very knowledgeable. My husband and I really enjoyed talking to him. It's also so rewarding, to take something home with you, in what you've made afterwards. We also bought 2x bowls as souvenirs hehe. Thank you!
Private tour: Half-day Cultural Journey Through Hoi An’s Crafts
Reviewer.S
13/01/2026

Super interesting

One of the best activities done! Beyza was an excellent instructor, he guided us in a great way and we immediately learned how to manage ceramics. We had a good time, between hospitality, ceramics and chat. I recommend it to everyone!
Private tour: Half-day Cultural Journey Through Hoi An’s Crafts
Reviewer.S
13/01/2026

Good

This was an amazing experience that I truly enjoyed with my mom. The guide was super helpful and thought us how to make pottery well.
Private tour: Half-day Cultural Journey Through Hoi An’s Crafts
Reviewer.S
13/01/2026

Very good tour

The pottery workshop was a great experience for beginners to get to know pottery work. We had lots of help from our very nice guide and made cute little bowls and flower vases. It was a lot of fun painting the pottery with tooth picks. Now we just have to get them home safely 😅 thank you for the wonderful experience and for telling us more about the history of pottery!
Private tour: Half-day Cultural Journey Through Hoi An’s Crafts
Reviewer.S
13/01/2026

Friendly

Me and my friend had an excellent experience! This is a family-run business, and everyone was so kind and helpful, and very knowledgeable on the art in the area. Our teacher, Mustafa, was excellent and very helpful when making our pots. This was a really enjoyable experience here in Cappadocia, and would highly recommend!
Private tour: Half-day Cultural Journey Through Hoi An’s Crafts
Reviewer.S
13/01/2026

Very enjoyable tour

The workshop was fun and the staff were lovely! We had Beyza show us around the studio and teach us about Turkish ceramics. Highly recommend this experience ☺️
Private tour: Half-day Cultural Journey Through Hoi An’s Crafts
Reviewer.S
13/01/2026

unforgettable memories

I fully enjoyed the workshop. It was my first time making pottery, and it was so fascinating. Especially, Yusuf, the instructor, was very kind and skillful. With his help, I made a beautiful bowl. If you ever visit Avanos, I highly recommend trying it. it’ll surely leave you with unforgettable memories.
Private tour: Half-day Cultural Journey Through Hoi An’s Crafts
Reviewer.S
13/01/2026

Good

highly recommended. they are very lovely, welcoming and talented people to learn this from , thank you so much !
Private tour: Half-day Cultural Journey Through Hoi An’s Crafts
Reviewer.S
12/01/2026

A unique adventure in Hoi An!

We loved wandering through the charming streets lined with colorful pottery. The artisans were incredibly welcoming, sharing their craft with us. We even tried our hands at making our own pots—what a fun challenge!
Private tour: Half-day Cultural Journey Through Hoi An’s Crafts
Reviewer.S
12/01/2026

Pottering around!

Great way to see local culture and an easy cycle to visit. We enjoyed painting pottery and creating a bowl.
Private tour: Half-day Cultural Journey Through Hoi An’s Crafts
Reviewer.S
12/01/2026

Good skill

We are seeing pottery making in INDIA since early childhood. But prepared items were good. Myself tried & made a item. Difficult to buy due to weight restrictions in flight
Private tour: Half-day Cultural Journey Through Hoi An’s Crafts
Reviewer.S
12/01/2026

Great Excursion from Hoi An

Thanh Ha was a remarkable experience. A short cab ride for Hoi An, the village contains many pottery studios. I highly recommend Son Thuy, in the far corner of the village ... very artistic work with hand painted items. The museum is well worth a stop, with amazing work on display. And, take advantage of the opportunity to make a pot on a potters wheel. Small admission to enter the village and visit the museum, both well worth it.
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