Hoi An · HOI AN CRAFT VILLAGE WORKSHOPS

The 15 Best Craft Village Workshops in Hoi An

27 tours  ·  from $7

Thanh Ha throws pottery, Kim Bong carves boats and Tra Que grows the herbs. These 15 workshops are compared on how much you make with your own hands, how far out of town they are, and what you carry home.

Hoi An: Thanh Ha Village Tour with Pottery Making and Gift - Walking through a 500-year-old pottery village
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Hoi An: Thanh Ha Village Tour with Pottery Making and Gift

1.Thanh Ha Village Tour with Pottery Making and Gift

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 78 reviews · 2 hours · from $23Our pick

Spend two hours with an English-speaking guide such as Dung or Ly exploring Terracotta Park, Thanh Ha’s pottery museum, village lanes, and Xuan My Temple. Try the wheel with a local potter, play a traditional pot-breaking game, enjoy coconut coffee and cookies, and take home a terracotta gift.

“Our guide was Dung and she was fantastic. Great knowledge and assisted us to understand the history of pottery, not just local but a broader area. We then made our small pots as souvenirs, walked the village and bought some unique pieces before walking back to pick up our souvenir pots that were in the oven. Overall, great tour, highly recommended *****”

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Hoi An: Handmade Leather Crafts Workshop (Starter Course) - Cutting Leather Accurately
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Hoi An: Handmade Leather Crafts Workshop (Starter Course)

2.Handmade Leather Crafts Workshop (Starter Course)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 71 reviews · from $36

At a small workshop on 98 Hung Vuong Street, Anton and Ha guide you through cutting, punching, shaping, and hand-stitching leather. Choose your project and colors, then take home a handmade wallet, purse, case, or coin holder. The English-language class lasts about 2.5 to 4 hours.

“This is the real deal! From chosing the design, leather colors, and finishes, you are in charge. Anton is a warm and patient teacher, guiding you carefully and thoughtfully, and stepping in when needed. Our whole family went together, two adults and two kids- 13 and 9yo and the time flew by. we left with gorgeous pieces that we are all around of and will cherish as a unique experience in HoiAn!”

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Cocopalm Forest To A Craft Village - The 8:30 pickup and safety briefing
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Cocopalm Forest To A Craft Village

3.Cocopalm Forest To A Craft Village

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $32Top rated

You’ll kayak or stand-up paddle through Cam Thanh’s calm nipa-palm mangroves with an English-speaking guide, then stroll Duy Vinh village to see sedge-mat weaving and a fishermen’s temple. Hotel pickup, equipment, water, and one drink are included.

“Really lovely tour with a knowledgeable guide. If you get good weather it’s a must do. The scenery is lovely and the river is really calm and peaceful - birds and animals everywhere. Highly recommend!”

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Discover Leather Workshops Experience in Old Town Hoi An - Choosing your leather project and colors
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Discover Leather Workshops Experience in Old Town Hoi An

4.Discover Leather Workshops Experience in Old Town Hoi An

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $37

Near Hoi An Old Town, Anton guides you through a hands-on leather workshop in his quiet garden studio. Choose a project and leather color, then cut, punch, shape, and stitch your own finished item. The two-hour class suits beginners, while larger wallets and bags need the four-hour option.

“Really great experience Host was accomodating and attentive Had a lot of fun making wallets from scratch If you want to make a wallet or bag make sure you book the 4 hour class Well worth it”

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Hoi An Countryside Tour:CamKim Island, Craft Villages&Basket Boat - Rice crackers and slow-drip coffee in Duy Nghia
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Hoi An Countryside Tour:CamKim Island, Craft Villages&Basket Boat

5.Hoi An Countryside Tour:CamKim Island, Craft Villages&Basket Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $56

John Lee Tours takes you from Hoi An to Cam Kim Island and nearby villages for carpentry, mat weaving, noodle making, coffee roasting, basket boating, buffalo riding, and a local meal. John or another guide such as Lanh may lead the day, with hotel pickup, transport, entry fees, water, and food included.

“Great tour with a top guide! John is a wonderful local guide with a lot of knowledge and makes the tour very interesting and fun! You definitely should do this! We had a fantastic time on the back of the motorbike in the rain! 😍”

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Hand Embroidery Workshop in Hoi An for Beginers - Trying flowers, including three-dimensional forms
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Hand Embroidery Workshop in Hoi An for Beginers

6.Hand Embroidery Workshop in Hoi An for Beginers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $49

At Little Daisy Hoi An, Daisy or Huyen guides you through basic embroidery stitches in a private beginner class. You receive a hoop, threads, needles, fabric, and a bag to decorate. Add flowers to clothing, notebooks, handkerchiefs, or your own design, then take the project and online tutorials home.

“Went for an embroidery class and ended up also learning how to make my own notebook! I got to choose what I wanted to do, which stitches I wanted to learn, etc. The lady was there the whole time to teach me and answer my questions, anRead more”

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Hoi An Wood Carving: Create Your Art Wood with Master Artisan - Three hours with wood, chisels, and a real finished object
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Hoi An Wood Carving: Create Your Art Wood with Master Artisan

7.Hoi An Wood Carving: Create Your Art Wood with Master Artisan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $39

Leave Hoi An for a three-hour workshop in Go Noi village, where Master Artisan Hata and Ming guide you through carving a personal wooden souvenir. Choose a flower, animal, comic, or anime design, visit the family art museum, and enjoy countryside views with hotel pickup from Hoi An Old Town.

“If you're looking for a different experience outside of hoi an, this is it!! It was one of the best experiences and top highlights of our trip. We took the morning class and both Hata and Ming were extremely patient and helpful with the entRead more”

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Hoi An Ceramic/Pottery/Lantern Making Class Cafe & Basket Boat - Rolling through Bay Mau Coconut Forest
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Hoi An Ceramic/Pottery/Lantern Making Class Cafe & Basket Boat

8.Hoi An Ceramic/Pottery/Lantern Making Class Cafe & Basket Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $13

Spend about four hours making pottery and a silk lantern, filtering Vietnamese coffee, eating Cao Lau, and fishing from a bamboo basket boat. Private pickup in Hoi An is included, with guides such as Ben, Hay, Tony, and Mr Giang reported on past departures. Check which activities your chosen option includes.

“Great day. Hay was great who was our guide. Loved the lantern making and the coconut boat men are great.”

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Experience Tâboo Bamboo Workshop - Starting at the workshop in Cam Thanh
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Experience Tâboo Bamboo Workshop

9.Experience Tâboo Bamboo Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $48

Spend about four hours at Taboo Bamboo Workshop in Cam Thanh, near Hoi An, learning how bamboo is treated and used in Vietnamese homes. An English-speaking instructor provides tools, materials, water, and help as you choose, make, decorate, and take home your own souvenir.

“This was a special and unique experience. We were warmly welcomed and introduced to the amazing properties of bamboo. After we had the opportunity to admire the many bamboo creations we were invited to choose what we would Read more”

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Buffaloe Riding/Ceramic/Cafe/Lantern Class/Basket Boat/Lunch - Shaping clay at Thanh Ha Pottery Village
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Buffaloe Riding/Ceramic/Cafe/Lantern Class/Basket Boat/Lunch

10.Buffaloe Riding/Ceramic/Cafe/Lantern Class/Basket Boat/Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 1 - 5 hours · from $8Best value

Spend one to five hours around Hoi An making pottery, riding a buffalo through rice fields, exploring Cam Thanh coconut forest by basket boat, preparing Vietnamese coffee, and eating Cao Lau. Options vary, and driver Tony can provide local pickup when arranged.

“we loved the lantern making and the fishing boats making clay pots and musem were great too very enjoyable day our guide was great thank you”

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Hoi An: Countryside bike tour to Kim Bong village - Meeting at Hoachampa Cafe and getting set up
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Hoi An: Countryside bike tour to Kim Bong village

11.Countryside bike tour to Kim Bong village

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 8 reviews · 4 hours · from $29

Ride from central Hoi An to Kim Bong village with an English-speaking guide such as Dinh Dinh. You’ll cycle past farms and water buffaloes, visit woodworking and bamboo workshops, try rice paper and mat making, and finish with Cao Lau or Quang noodles.

“This was a wonderfully authentic tour of skilled woodworking, mat making, rice paper and noodle making, bamboo craft (amazing!) we met some beautiful people along the way and really enjoyed the tour -Dinh Dinh was a great guide and spoke good english. The cao lau for lunch was delicious! Highly recommend this tour.”

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Hoi An Rickshaw Riding/Carpentry or Ceramic Class by Foodie Tour - What the historic walk covers
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Hoi An Rickshaw Riding/Carpentry or Ceramic Class by Foodie Tour

12.Hoi An Rickshaw Riding/Carpentry or Ceramic Class by Foodie Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $39

Spend 3 to 4 hours with a private English-speaking host exploring Hoi An’s old houses, assembly halls, Japanese Bridge, local food, and a choice of rickshaw ride, carpentry, ceramics, or lantern cruise. The tour starts and ends at 07 Hoàng Diệu and costs $39 per person, plus the $5 town ticket.

“This was a very interesting and educational tour - easy walking through the markets and pagoda’s.”

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Hoi An Craft Villages And Lantern Making Tour - Thanh Ha Pottery Village and its terracotta character
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Hoi An Craft Villages And Lantern Making Tour

13.Hoi An Craft Villages And Lantern Making Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · from $40

Spend about 4.5 hours cruising the Thu Bon River from Hoi An, visiting Kim Bong Carpentry Village and Thanh Ha Pottery Village, then learning lantern making from a local craftsman. English-speaking guides, hotel pickup, entrance fees, and water are included.

“This was an excellent tour. Max tour group size was 12 but just 2 of us on tour today. Really enthusiastic guide made it a real pleasurable experience. Very informative and fun. Thank you”

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Hoi An: Countryside bike tour to Kim Bong village - Meeting at Hoachampa Cafe and getting set up
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Hoi An Countryside bike tour to Kim Bong village

14.Hoi An Countryside bike tour to Kim Bong village

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $32

Start at 8:30 am and ride about 10 km round trip to Cam Kim Island with an English-speaking guide. Meet craftspeople, try rice paper, sleeping-mat weaving, bamboo basket boats, and carpentry, then enjoy Quang noodles. Groups are capped at 12.

“We started off the day with Nancy and her friend at their office in Hoi An. We wanted to do something a little different, having been to Hoi An before. Well we struck gold with this one. We were all designated a bike and ready for the day's aRead more”

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Traditional Wood Carving Workshop - The Kim Bong story and the meaning of driftwood
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Traditional Wood Carving Workshop

15.Traditional Wood Carving Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $43

At Lang Cui Lu Driftwood Village near Hoi An, you’ll learn about Kim Bong carpentry, practice basic chiseling, then design, carve, and paint a recycled driftwood artwork with local craftsmen. The 2.5-hour workshop suits families, beginners, and creative visitors, with tools and supplies included.

“Very unique experience working with local carpenters to create wooden art and painting courses. Excellent time working together as a family and learning new skill. Beautiful property filled with recycled wooden art. Worth a visit for workshop or just tour of art galleries.”

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