HOI AN
The best of Hoi An, day and night.
The 11 most popular dining experiences in Hoi An, with prices, run times and who you book with. The ones worth planning a day around, and what each is actually like once you turn up.
Romantic 2-hour sunset dinner cruise on Hoi An’s Thu Bon River with seafood, cocktails, and floating lanterns. From $39.
Most Popular“Absolutely fantastic- we were never only 3 couple aboard so felt very Private, meal was wonderful, cocktails were delicious and we even got to release a latern into the river - would definitely recommend”
Hoi An motorbike food tour with market tastings, a pagoda stop, rice-paddy views, and dinner plus beer. Small-group, 4.5 hours.
“Favorite food tour, by far. My guide, An, was great. Sweet, smart, funny and pretty! Food was so good. Trip to farming village was fun and final meal was great!”
Private BBQ dinner in the countryside near Hoi An with pickup, cocktail, and a small-group ride plus real Vietnamese flavors.
“This was a great experience, the food was really delicious and had many dishes which complemented each other. They were also able to make vegetarian for me so definitely good for vegetarians. The bistro is next to a river it is a relaxing enviRead more”
Cook Vietnamese favorites in a 180-year-old Hoi An heritage building, choose from five five-course menus, and finish with a sit-down meal plus a digital recipe book.
“Such a great evening. Cooking experience was fabulous with Que. Highly recommend this experience. Food was delicious, even if we do say so ourselves.....”
Learn banh xeo, spring rolls, and papaya salad in Hoi An. Local chef instruction plus lunch or dinner in about 3 hours.
“Chef was amazing - overall a great experience recommend. Went with my daughter and we had so much fun. Engaging hands ons”
SecretEATS in Hoi An: dine in a 200-year-old riverside home with a local host, 4–5 courses, welcome cocktails, and optional wine.
“Absolutely amazing tour. I'm so glad I did it, and the host was such a gentleman. Cannot recommend this experience enough!”
Skip-the-line access to Hoi An Memories with hotel pickup, dinner, and a few local add-ons, timed for a smooth evening in Hoi An.
“This was one of the most beautiful and magical shows I’ve ever seen. I loved every moment and have a deep appreciation for all the details from the lighting to the music etc. I would recommend this show to all family members, as it’s perfect for both children and adultsRead more”
Hoi An sunset river cruise with pickup, a 5-course dinner, and a candlelit lantern wish on the Thu Bon and Hoai rivers.
“Proposed to my girlfriend on this tour and it was perfect (but I paid extra to have a private boat)! The tour was lovely, with very good and beautifully decorated food during the sunset. They accommodated to our special request of gluten fRead more”
Night river safari and UNESCO-style shows, plus a candle-lit beach dinner after Cua Dai Bridge panoramas in South Hoi An.
“There was no mention when booking that the tour was of an amusement park. The river safari was actually 15 minutes around a large pond where there were animals. The description of this tour is nothing like what it says so don’t waste your money. We didn’t even stay for the light display on river…”
Da Nang by Night from Hoi An: seafood dinner, night market bargains, bridge icons, and a Han River cruise with live music.
“Fantastic tour. Loved riding around and spending a lovely meal with our guides. Fun and knowledgeable guides really made us feel at home”
Hands-on Vietnamese cooking in Hoi An. Cook 4 dishes in 2.5 hours, lunch or dinner included, vegan or non-vegan options.
“Today, my boyfriend and I attended a cooking class at Faifoo Central Restaurant. We were extremely excited to experience cooking foods out of our comfort zone and trying some new tasty food which we can now cook for our families and friends in Ireland.”
From the lantern-lit old town to the basket boats, the cooking classes and the day trips up the coast, every way to spend your time in Hoi An.
