HOI AN
The best of Hoi An, day and night.
The 15 most popular food 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 early morning tour to beat the crowds, informative and knowledgeable tour guide and great driver. All in all a great morning 😊”
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.
“nancy was a great guide! she is so funny and really does a great job explaining the origins of different foods and customs. we had so much food they really are not kidding when they say come hungry! the boat ride with the lanterns and the bingo game were a fun way to close out…”
Early-morning My Son temples from Hoi An with air-con transport, guided history, and a Champa breakfast plus coffee.
“A wonderful tour, made all the more special by our guide Linh, who was exceptionally knowledgeable, charming, and genuinely funny. The bus arrived right on time, and the visit to the My Son Sanctuary was beautifully paced and thoughtfRead more”
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.
“Loved this more than I thought i would. Guides were lovely. We got to do some low key but wholesome activities. All the local vendors were so inviting. It was nice to do something simple yet delightful”
Vintage Vespa tour from Hoi An: scenic rice fields, craft stops with locals, and a homemade meal, all in 3–5 hours.
“This is an excellent way to learn about the lives of the average Vietnamese family. Nick was a fabulous guide -- personable, outgoing, funny, but most importantly, knowledgeable. His pride in his country and culture are obvious. Definitely a five star experience! Many thanks for a great tour!”
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.
“Had a great time and tried lots of different yummy food! Bông was a great guide and we had lots of fun chatting with her and learning about the Vietnamese food and culture! Would do again!”
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.
“Tam was a fantastic tour guide. He met us promptly and took us to some amazing food places that we wouldn't have found on our own. Tam gave us some history of the food and talked more broadly about his culture. This was our first day in Vietnam so it was the perfect start. He…”
Hoi An hidden food adventure: a 3-hour walk for 6–7 local dishes, family homes, backroads, and Chùa Cầu finish. Veg options.
“Tham was a fantastic guide! We’ve done a handful of food tours throughout our travels and this one is one of the best. If you’re looking at a number of tours and trying to decide, just book this one. We had at least 7 different stops with 11 different dishes/snacks. Many included places and dishes…”
Hoi An night street-food tour with a small-group guide. Try banh mi, dumplings, coffee, beer, and more from ancient town.
“Only couple on the street tour. Walked through the market and stopped for food . Although not the food described on the itinerary but all was tasty . No coffee stop. Did watch some street activities. Expensive for what we got .”
Early My Son sanctuary visits with Cham performance and Champa meals, led by local English-speaking guides from Hoi An. Great value.
“guide was very knowledgeable. just enough time spent sightseeing. our guide had a vrilliant tip to save our seats for the cultural performace while we were touring the ruins and we got front row centre when we arrived.”
A 4-hour guided walk in Hoi An’s Ancient Town and Night Market with street-food tastings and dinner, timed for lantern season.
“I just arrived in Da Nang yesterday and today I'm exploring Hoi An. It’s truly amazing, and I feel great here! The atmosphere, the food, and the people are fantastic. I also attended a show here, and it was incredible. Such a meaningful experience!”
Ride a Vespa through Hoi An and eat five local favorites with English guidance, hotel pickup, helmets, and rain ponchos for $39.
“Phi Phi was my tour guide and she was great and super nice! Took me to a lot of hole in the wall and local places. She also helped me arrange pick up and drop off in my hotel in Da Nang. I left really full and satisfied. She also left me to walk around…”
Cycle Hoi An at twilight on a small-group food tour with organic-farm stops, banh xeo, BBQ, and a riverfront dinner included.
“Wonderful experience! Khanh and the owner of the bicycle shop(I forgot his name) accompanied us! They were both fantastic. The ride was gorgeous and a bit exciting at times bc the city streets are chaotic! The scenery was gorgeous aRead more”
Hoi An lantern making, basket boat ride, crab fishing, and a home-cooked meal with pickup. Small group, about 5 hours.
“The ingredients were very fresh and the the food was delicious. The price is good for the experience and I would book again every day if I lived in Vietnam!!”
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.
