HOI AN
The best of Hoi An, day and night.
The 15 most popular food & drink tours 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.
Early morning My Son Sanctuary visit with a small-group guide, Vietnamese coffee, and Champa brunch with vegan options—plus calmer photos.
Most Popular“Great tour, morning tour not only allowed us to skip the crowds but morning foggy weather only added to mystical atmosphere. Would recommend doing this one”
A small-group Hoi An evening food walk with White Rose dumplings, cao lau, a lantern boat ride, and folk bingo, plus lots of local tips.
“Lots of food options, well organized tour. Enjoyed the uniqueness of each stop. Nancy was great! Would recommend”
Early-morning My Son temples from Hoi An with air-con transport, guided history, and a Champa breakfast plus coffee.
“Early morning … you will not regret doing the visit at a quite calm setting and I still need to enter”
Ride a Vietnam War-era jeep through Hoi An’s countryside, meet farm families, try crafts, and eat an authentic meal on a 3–5 hour tour.
“A beautiful cultural experience, away from the city and traffic. Visit the countryside and understand the types of crop cultivation, cooking techniques, weaving traditions and the people that make Vietnam. You won’t regret this tour. Thanks Tham for your storytelling and guidance this afternoon!”
Vintage Vespa tour from Hoi An: scenic rice fields, craft stops with locals, and a homemade meal, all in 3–5 hours.
“It was a fun afternoon out riding on the back of the vintage Vespa and visiting small local businesses in the countryside. The tour started with a very nice lunch and my driver/guide Hanni was very safe and knowledgeable. There was no hard sell at each of the small Read more”
A 2.5-hour sunset walk through Hoi An’s back alleys for banh mi, cao lau, BBQ pork, sweets, and a local beer or coffee.
“We have done this tour before in a larger group, but found that this time the food quality and quantity was not as good. Our tour guide Bong was very informative and friendly, but the food overall was not as good as last time. This time we visRead more”
3pm Hoi An street food walking tour with guide-led tastings, drink and dinner at local spots you would miss on your own. Small groups.
“NANCY our guide was wonderful. The food was wonderful. Generous amounts of tasty food. .Good price for what you get.”
A small-group Hoi An evening street-food walk with Billy’s guides, tastings, and stories behind dishes like cao lau and bánh bèo.
“We just finished our food tour with Tham and we had the best time! We got to try so many delicious local Hoi An foods and got to stroll through hidden gems around the city. Tham was such a great guide - she was so friendly and knowledgeable. She taught us so much about the…”
Hoi An hidden food adventure: a 3-hour walk for 6–7 local dishes, family homes, backroads, and Chùa Cầu finish. Veg options.
“This was a really excellent tour! Our guide Than was really friendly and looked after us the whole evening. She took us to about eight different restaurants all of which specialized in particular dishes. She also took the time to explain about the history of the restaurants. The food was absolutely delicious and by the…”
Hoi An night street-food tour with a small-group guide. Try banh mi, dumplings, coffee, beer, and more from ancient town.
“We had friends that did this tour the night before. They visited 4-5 locations. We only visited three 👎🏽? I know we skipped at least one location because they were busy. I assumed we would circle back, but never did. Even when I questRead more”
Early My Son sanctuary visits with Cham performance and Champa meals, led by local English-speaking guides from Hoi An. Great value.
“The tour was so good and interesting, and the guide so cool!”
A 4-hour guided walk in Hoi An’s Ancient Town and Night Market with street-food tastings and dinner, timed for lantern season.
“This was a good discovery when we visited Hoi An. The town itself is so quiet and locals are really nice. This was about 15-20 motorbike ride. The area is beautiful - best to go there at night so you can see all lanterns are lit up.”
Ride a Vespa through Hoi An and eat five local favorites with English guidance, hotel pickup, helmets, and rain ponchos for $39.
“It’s an interesting experience that we enjoyed thoroughly. You were taken to eating places on the back of a Vespa that you would never have found by yourselves. The food was carefully curated to represent the best of the Hoi An’s specialties. It’s a small pity that they did not include any desserts, like chè,…”
Cycle Hoi An at twilight on a small-group food tour with organic-farm stops, banh xeo, BBQ, and a riverfront dinner included.
“We loved this tour! We enjoyed the ride and the food so much. We would never have figured out all these wonderful places and meals. It was really delightful. A wonderful surprise at every stop. The ride is for confident street cyclists as you are riding close to cars. I felt very safe and enjoyed…”
Hoi An lantern making, basket boat ride, crab fishing, and a home-cooked meal with pickup. Small group, about 5 hours.
“The lantern making experience was fantastic! Instructor was patient and clear in her explanation. The basket boat experience was fantastic! The boatman spins the basket boat for me. It was thrilling. The boatman helped me to catch 3 Read more”
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.
