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15 Food Tours in Hoi An to Build a Day Around

38 tours  ·  from $23 a head

Good food tours in Hoi An fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Evening Walking Food Tour, folk game and lantern boat - The first plates: white rose dumplings and local bites
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Evening Walking Food Tour, folk game and lantern boat

1.Evening Walking Food Tour, folk game and lantern boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 665 reviews · from $39Our pick

Start at White Rose Restaurant at 4:30 pm, then walk Hoi An’s Old Town with guides such as Jackie, Emma, Nancy, or Quin. Try banh mi, white rose dumplings, cao lau, coffee, and more before a folk game and 15-minute lantern boat ride. Come hungry and bring cash for the Old Town ticket.

“This is a great food tour in Hoi An. Nancy took us to the must try spots with only food that you will find in Hoi An. The tour also included other fun activities. You should book it.”

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Hoi An Countryside Jeep Tour: Food, Culture & Daily Life - Leaving the old town for Cam Kim Island
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Hoi An Countryside Jeep Tour: Food, Culture & Daily Life

2.Hoi An Countryside Jeep Tour: Food, Culture & Daily Life

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 414 reviews · from $79

Leave Hoi An’s old town by Vietnam Army Jeep and follow quiet roads through Cam Kim, Duy Vinh, Tra Nhieu, and Tra Que. With guides such as Cuong, Fifi, Tham, or Sanji, you may make rice noodles, weave mats, carve wood, taste rice wine, visit a whale temple, and share a Vietnamese lunch.

“We had a wonderful cultural tour in Hoi An with our guide, Cuong, who is clearly passionate about his work and speaks excellent English. Riding in a vintage Vietnam War jeep was such a cool experience—our 10-year-old son was absolutely fascinated! The tour was perfect Read more”

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Hoi An food tour - Lily’s local perspective
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Hoi An food tour

3.Hoi An food tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 412 reviews · 3 hours · from $26

Meet Lily at 40 Tran Hung Dao at 6pm for a three-hour walk through Hoi An’s food scene. You’ll visit family restaurants, tea houses, and street stalls for banh mi, cao lau, banh xeo, grilled meats, spring rolls, tea, chè, and mango cake. The group is limited to eight.

“The most amazing food tour, would 100% recommend. Lily was a fabulous tour guide, with so much knowledge about the culture and food. We got to try so many different Vietnamese dishes, as well as walk around the old town which is gorgeous in the evening. Amazing value for money, we had an incredible time, with lovely people. Thank you Lily! Sophia & Maddie”

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Hoi An Countryside Vespa Tour: Food, Culture & Daily Life - Cam Kim Island and the quiet country roads
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Hoi An Countryside Vespa Tour: Food, Culture & Daily Life

4.Hoi An Countryside Vespa Tour: Food, Culture & Daily Life

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 406 reviews · from $93

You ride pillion behind an experienced driver such as Hanni, Phi Phi, or Nick, rather than driving yourself. The route links Hoi An, Cam Kim Island, and Duy Vinh with rice fields, craft homes, a Whale Temple, local food, and a meal at a Hoi An restaurant.

“Fantastic experience and a great way to see the countryside! We loved riding the motorbikes and all of the stops/activities. Our drivers, guides, and the locals we met along the way were so friendly”

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Hoi An at Sunset: Authentic Local Street Food Tour - Meeting at Hoi An Post Office at 4:30 pm
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Hoi An at Sunset: Authentic Local Street Food Tour

5.Hoi An at Sunset: Authentic Local Street Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 329 reviews · from $39

Start at Hoi An Post Office at 4:30 pm for a 2.5-hour small-group walk through cafes, markets, alleys, and family-run eateries. Try banh mi, BBQ pork in rice paper, cao lau or chicken rice, sweets, and local drinks with guides such as Bong, Nam, or Vu.

“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!”

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Hoi An Street Food Walking Tour with Tastings - White rose dumplings and the people behind them
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Hoi An Street Food Walking Tour with Tastings

6.Hoi An Street Food Walking Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 317 reviews · from $35

Meet your guide at White Rose Restaurant at 3pm for four hours of Hoi An food and walking. Sample local dishes at small eateries and family kitchens, hear the stories behind them, and finish with dinner and a drink. Guides may include Jackie, Emma, Nancy, or Quinn.

“I’ve been to Hoi An a few times and loved that this tour wasn’t your basic Hoi An dishes. There were a few things ok this tour I’d never tried before ..the guide was great and very knowledgeable and spoke great English”

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Hoi An street food tour with Billy - Stop one: Hoi An Ancient Town
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Hoi An street food tour with Billy

7.Hoi An street food tour with Billy

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 273 reviews · from $35

Spend about two and a half hours tasting Hoi An specialties with Billy Vietnam Travel. Guides such as Billy, Emily, Tam, Tham, Hoa, and Dung lead guests to local food stops around the Ancient Town and Night Market, explaining ingredients, customs, and food traditions along the way.

“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 Vietnamese culture and the different local traditions. We’re so happy to have met her and to have had this tour as part of our trip. Don’t miss it - definitely book!! Thank you again, Tham!!”

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Hoi An: Evening Food Tour with 7 Tastings and Boat Trip - Banh mi, coffee, and the first taste of Hoi An
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Hoi An: Evening Food Tour with 7 Tastings and Boat Trip

8.Evening Food Tour with 7 Tastings and Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 266 reviews · from $39

Spend four hours eating Hoi An classics with an English-speaking local guide such as Jackie, Nancy, Quin, or Emma. Visit four food stops, try seven dishes, play Bai Choi or bingo with locals, and finish with a flower-lantern boat ride on the Hoai River.

“The food was super delicious. But even more important were the explanations from our guide Jackie about the details about each of the dishes, the ingredients and background about the restaurant owner. And on top of that we could experience the lantern boat tour and super exiting BINGO!”

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Hoi An hiden food adventure - What you eat, from banh beo to black sesame soup
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Hoi An hiden food adventure

9.Hoi An hiden food adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 257 reviews · 3 hours · from $23Best value

Spend three hours walking Hoi An with a local English-speaking guide such as Tham, Vu, or Uyen. Taste 6 to 7 specialties, including cao lau, dumplings, banh mi, and black sesame soup, while visiting family-run food stops, old buildings, and quiet lanes.

“We had a great tour today. Our Tour Guide Tham brought us to 8 different restaurants showing us the best local places and traditional dishes of Hoi An. Tham was so knowledgeable about each dish and establishment we visited. We really enjoyed the experiencing the local food while learning the history of dishes that have been passed down through families for generations.”

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Cook Like a Local: Your Personalized Vietnamese Culinary Journey - Hands-on cooking with a menu that can change
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Cook Like a Local: Your Personalized Vietnamese Culinary Journey

10.Cook Like a Local: Your Personalized Vietnamese Culinary Journey

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 185 reviews · from $50

Meet Vina at Gioan Cooking Class in Hoi An, visit a local market for produce and seafood tips, then prepare dishes such as pho, spring rolls, or lemongrass chicken. This private, hands-on class includes lunch or dinner and a lively karaoke break.

“We spent a great morning learning and discovering the flavours and foods of the local market with the aim of cooking them afterwards. Thank you to Vina for her time, energy and company for this cooking course that ended with a feast of kings!Auto-translated”

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Hoi An Night Market - Ancient Town street food tours by Night - The first bite is Hoi An banh mi
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Hoi An Night Market – Ancient Town street food tours by Night

11.Hoi An Night Market – Ancient Town street food tours by Night

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 165 reviews · from $45

Meet your local guide at 6 pm on Hai Ba Trung Street for a two to three-hour food walk through Hoi An. Expect banh mi, market snacks, white-rose dumplings, pork, Vietnamese coffee, beer, and a small group. Guides such as Jackie and Jun add history and local tips.

“Excellent guide! Jackie was very knowledgeable and friendly. She took us to a lot of great restaurants, and everything was fabulous! She was very organized and well-prepared, and made us feel comfortable. Highly recommend!!”

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Hoi An Ancient Town - Night Market Street Food Tours By Night - Walking through Hoi An Ancient Town
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Hoi An Ancient Town – Night Market Street Food Tours By Night

12.Hoi An Ancient Town – Night Market Street Food Tours By Night

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 161 reviews · from $55

Meet at 6 pm on Hai Ba Trung Street for a private, four-hour walking tour through Hoi An’s Ancient Town and Nguyen Hoang Night Market. Your guide leads you to local tastings such as white rose dumplings and cao lau, while explaining how to order food on your own.

“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.”

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Hoi An Vespa Food Tour: Authentic & Exotic Food Culture - Tan An: grilled rice paper and papaya salad
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Hoi An Vespa Food Tour: Authentic & Exotic Food Culture

13.Hoi An Vespa Food Tour: Authentic & Exotic Food Culture

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 151 reviews · from $39

Join an English-speaking guide and licensed Vespa driver for a 3 to 5-hour evening food ride through Hoi An. Quang, Ting, Sanji, and Phi Phi have led departures. Expect five local stops, hotel pickup, Cao Lau, banh mi, banh xeo, seafood, and a ride through streets most visitors miss.

“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, etc as part of the tour but that’s only a minor thing”

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Private Hoi An Evening Food Tastings Tour by Bike - Tra Que Vegetable Village and the first taste
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Private Hoi An Evening Food Tastings Tour by Bike

14.Private Hoi An Evening Food Tastings Tour by Bike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 145 reviews · from $65

Set out at 4 pm with an English-speaking guide such as Khanh or Yen, then cycle about 15 km through Hoi An, Tra Que, and Cam Nam Island. Your $65 includes the bike, water, snacks, dinner, and tastings, with a private-home stop and a group capped at eight.

“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”

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Ba Na Hills avoid crowd , Da Nang, Dragon Bridge, Marble Mountain - Five hours among gardens, pagodas, and sculptures
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Ba Na Hills avoid crowd , Da Nang, Dragon Bridge, Marble Mountain

15.Ba Na Hills avoid crowd , Da Nang, Dragon Bridge, Marble Mountain

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 107 reviews · from $130

Take a private, early-morning trip with an English-speaking guide such as Vu or Nini from Hoi An or Da Nang to Ba Na Hills, the Golden Bridge, Marble Mountains, and Dragon Bridge. Expect cable cars, caves, local lunch, air conditioning, and a full day on your feet.

“Our tour guide was Vu and he was amazing! He had so much information and new exactly how to navigate all the best sights at Ba Na Hills. He's also a great photographer!”

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