Top 12 Historical Tours in Da Nang

1.Hue Culture & History Day Tour – Departing Hoi An or Da Nang

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $148Our pick

Travel from Hoi An or Da Nang to Hue in a private car with a driver, then tour the imperial citadel, Minh Mang and Khai Dinh tombs, and Thien Mu Pagoda with an English-speaking guide. Lunch, drinks, bottled water, hotel pickup, and entrance fees are included. One account names guide Danny and driver Voo, though your team may differ.

“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.”

Check availability →Read our full review

2.My Son Sanctuary And Hoi An Heritage Full-day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 25 reviews · from $95

Leave Da Nang by vehicle for My Son’s red-brick Champa sanctuaries, then continue to Hoi An for lunch and a guided walk past old houses, assembly halls, the market and Japanese Covered Bridge. The small group is capped at 15. Guide assignments vary; past guides have included Emily, Bí, Tom and Tran.

“Had an amazing time at My Son Sanctuary and got a chance to experience the complimentary traditional dance. Also, loved the quick tour of Hoi An Ancient Town.”

Check availability →Read our full review

3.Full-day My Son Sanctuary And Hoi An Heritage Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 21 reviews · from $67

Travel from Da Nang to My Son’s red-brick sanctuary complex, then have a Vietnamese lunch in Hoi An before a guided walk through its market, historic houses, assembly halls and Japanese Covered Bridge. The 9.5-hour tour includes transport, entry fees, water and an English-speaking guide. Emily and Be are among the guides named by past participants.

“I had a great time on a full day My Son and Hoi An Tour! Emily is amazing tour guide. She is very knowledgeable and provided alot of information about each place we visited during the day. We had time to explore each place and beat alot of the traffic and people at each location. I would highly recommend this tour and Emily as a tour guide.”

Check availability →Read our full review

4.Da Nang Epic History Tour by Cham Museum & Tasty Cuisine/Cafe

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $29

Spend three hours walking through Da Nang with a private English-speaking guide, visiting the Cham Museum, a Buddhist pagoda, Dragon Bridge, the cathedral and Han Market. Guide Hung Le has led this route, which pairs stories of Cham and wartime history with pho and a choice of coconut or salt coffee, or a rice wine tasting on the alternative option.

“Knowledgeable, friendly, engaging, and so much more, our guide, Hung, was excellent! The entire tour was great, we highly recommend this excursion!”

Check availability →Read our full review

5.Half-day Hoi An Heritage Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 14 reviews · from $42

Take a five-hour guided walk through Hoi An Ancient Town, with Da Nang hotel pickup, entrance fees and water included. Visit the market, Fujian Assembly Hall, Tan Ky Old House and Japanese Covered Bridge, plus a traditional dance stop. Guide Hung has been praised for a fun approach, but your assigned guide may differ.

“Very touristy area. having a guide was a good idea.”

Check availability →Read our full review

6.Da Nang War Tour History: Spanish-French Attack to American Base

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $29

Spend about nine to ten hours exploring Da Nang’s layers of conflict and culture, from the Marble Mountains and Hai Van Tower to Son Tra’s American radar site, landing zone and Spanish cemetery. A private English-speaking guide and transport are offered, though inclusions depend on the option you book. Hung Le is one guide associated with the tour.

“A must-visit for anyone interested in history or seeking to connect with Vietnam's resilience and heritage. Knowledgeable guides provide detailed explanations, making the experience both informative”

Check availability →Read our full review

7.Charming Da Nang Show: Culture, History, Art Vietnamese Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 9 reviews · 1h 10m · from $22Best value

Spend 70 minutes at the Charming Da Nang Show, a stage program of 11 performances featuring ChamPa dance, Vietnamese songs and instruments, ao dai, conical hats, lotus imagery, and acrobatic duets. The 17:00 show is in a modern theatre, with check-in at 16:30. Tickets cost $22 per person; transport is not included.

Check availability →Read our full review

8.Charming Da Nang Show : Culture-Art-History-LifeStyle of Vietnam

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · from $26

Spend 70 minutes at Charming Da Nang Show, where 11 performances bring together Cham dance, Vietnamese songs, traditional instruments, ao dai, conical hats and acrobatic duets. The 5 pm show takes place at 02 Cách Mạng Tháng 8 in Da Nang. Arrive by 4:30 to check in and arrange your seats. Tickets cost $26 per person.

“Problème avec le billet hors ligne qui ne marchait. On a dû se connecter avec le WiFi du guichet pour montrer notre billet payé Beau spectacle divertissant. Musique entraînante. Bon danseurs, beaux costumes et belles figures d'approbation.”

Check availability →Read our full review

9.4-Day 3-Night: Explore Vietnam Central Heritage from Da Nang

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $187

Spend four days based in Da Nang, with guided visits to Hoi An’s lantern-lit old town, Hue’s Imperial City and tombs, Son Tra Peninsula, Marble Mountains and Ba Na Hills. The package includes three nights at a three-star seaside hotel, attraction tickets, transport, a guide and selected meals. Guides speak English and Vietnamese.

“Well-organized,the accommodation was comfortable and conveniently located. The guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and always ready to help, which really enhanced the experience. This tour was a perfect blend of excitement and relaxation. I highly recommend it for anyone looking for a short yet memorable getaway!”

Check availability →Read our full review

10.Da Nang History Tour Walking By Cham Pa Museum-Cuisine-Cafe

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 1 day · from $28

Meet your English-speaking guide outside the Cham Museum for a walk through Champa sculpture, An Long Pagoda, local markets and Da Nang’s riverside sights. The tour includes pho, herbal tea and your choice of coconut or salted coffee. Guides Mun and Hong have led this route, though your guide may vary.

“Hong was an excellent and knowledgeable guide. I highly recommend him. The Cham museum was mind-blowing. If there’s one thing I would change it’s that I would like more time in the museum. Loved the pagoda, the pho and the coffee. Coconut coffee is my new favorite.”

Check availability →Read our full review

11.My Son Holyland in the Early Morning-UNESSCO World Heritage Site

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $56

Leave your Da Nang or Hoi An hotel at 6:00 a.m. for a private, air-conditioned ride to My Son Sanctuary. An English-speaking guide introduces the Cham temples, their Hindu carvings, and their unusual construction without mortar. Entrance, bottled water, and electric-cart access are included; the tour returns around 10:15 a.m.

“This was one of the best tours we've had in Vietnam. Trust me, it's worth waking up early for. Our guide, Mr. Ty, was fantastic, and spoke some of the best English we've heard so far. He was able to explain the history of these ruins from 3Read more”

Check availability →Read our full review

12.Half-day Da Nang Cultural And Historical Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3 reviews · from $39

Spend four hours with an English-speaking guide, visiting Ho Chi Minh’s replica home, the Cham sculpture collection, and Da Nang’s bridges. The broader description also includes the Fifth Military Zone Museum, so confirm whether it is part of your departure. Pickup, transport, entrance fees, water, and insurance are included; private groups are available.

“We really enjoyed the tour. It was a private tour because unfortunately not that many are interested in the Museums & Bridges tour, but we can highly recommend it! You learn a lot about the complex history of Vietnam directly from a Vietnamese who can really answer all your questions.”

Check availability →Read our full review