Hoi An · FOOD & DRINK
This town eats differently from the rest of Vietnam and it does not travel. The 15 below walk the markets, the noodle stalls and the bakeries, priced and timed, with the evening ones marked.
Leave Hoi An at 5:30 am for My Son Sanctuary with an English-speaking guide such as Lin, Han, or Bruce. Explore the Cham temples in cool morning light, then enjoy coffee, mi quang or other Champa-style dishes, mochi cake, and fruit. Hotel pickup is included within Hoi An.
“we were there before all other visitors which was great”
Meet your English-speaking guide at White Rose Restaurant at 4:30 pm for a small-group walk through Hoi An’s Old Town. Try banh mi, white rose dumplings, cao lau, coffee, and more, then play bingo, ride a shared lantern boat, and finish where you started.
“Lots of food options, well organized tour. Enjoyed the uniqueness of each stop. Nancy was great! Would recommend”
Leave Hoi An at 5:30 am in an air-conditioned vehicle for My Son Sanctuary. A guide such as Linh, Van, Han, or Lin leads you through the ancient temple towers before the heat and crowds arrive. Afterward, enjoy Champa-style breakfast, local mochi, fruit, and coffee or tea.
“Definitely worthwhile . We did the 5.30am tour. While it was early we were able to skip the crowds . A unique insight into the Champa period of Vietnam’s history. Our guide was friendly and informative.”
Ride from Hoi An in a Vietnam Army Legend Jeep with an English-speaking guide and local driver. Visit farms, make rice noodles, weave mats, try wood carving and rice wine, see Duy Hai fishing life, and share a Vietnamese lunch. Guides may include Cuong, Fifi, Tham, or Sanji.
“An absolutely top notch experience! The guides created a fun, relaxing atmosphere with a perfect combination of history and local interaction. I felt like I got a chance to meet average locals in a much more real way than on other tours.”
Ride as a passenger with an English-speaking driver through Cam Kim Island and Duy Vinh. Meet families making rice wine, noodles, woven mats, and woodcraft, visit a Whale Temple, and share a local meal. Guides such as Hanni, Phi Phi, Nick, and Lilla bring humor and useful cultural context.
“Hanni was a great guide. First we picked up a bite in Hoi A then rode into the countryside on the back of a Vespa. The riding part alone was more fun than I expected. Meeting the craftspersons of the countryside was a great experience to contrast against the crazy tourist scene of Hoi An. If you come to Hoi An, I recommend this tour to see a little of the authentic Vietnam.”
Start at Hoi An Post Office at 4:30 pm and follow an English-speaking guide through Old Town alleys, markets, cafes, and family-run eateries. Expect banh mi, BBQ pork, cao lau or chicken rice, sweets, and two drinks. Groups are capped at 12, with guides such as Bong, Nam, and Vu.
“Walking through streets we would never have found and visiting local kitchens to see generations of family foods and lifestyle.”
Meet your guide at White Rose Restaurant at 3 pm for a four-hour walk through Hoi An’s food scene. Guides such as Jackie, Emma, Nancy, and Quin lead you to family kitchens, small eateries, and lesser-known stops for generous tastings, dinner, and a drink. Vegetarian options are available with advance notice.
“NANCY our guide was wonderful. The food was wonderful. Generous amounts of tasty food. .Good price for what you get.”
Join Billy Vietnam Travel for a 2.5-hour walking food tour through Hoi An Ancient Town and the Night Market. Guides including Emily, Tam, Tham, Hoa, and Dung introduce local dishes such as cao lau, bánh bèo, nem lụi, and white rose dumplings, with dietary requests handled in advance.
“Exceptional experience with Billy’s tour company. We were paired up with Tâm as our tour guide and he was so great! His knowledge on local cuisines and culture was incredible and we learnt so much. Thank you Tâm!”
Spend three hours tasting Hoi An favorites with an English-speaking local guide. You’ll visit market stalls, family-run eateries, homes, and possibly an old dumpling workshop, trying dishes such as Cao Lau, white rose dumplings, banh mi, and black sesame soup.
“Loved this tour, Tham was such a warm and lovely guide! A great experience of not only tasting food in Hoi An, but learning more about the culture and history too. If you want to experience food like a local, this is your tour!”
Meet at 6pm on Hai Ba Trung Street for a two-hour walk through Hoi An’s old town and market. Guides such as Jackie and Jun lead you to local food stops for banh mi, dumplings, pork, coffee, beer, desserts, and more. Groups are limited to 8 people, though some details state 12.
“Jun was very accommodating. The night tour is simply magic! A great way to get the feel of Hoi An all while filling your belly with amazing food!”
Travel from Hoi An to My Son Sanctuary with an English-speaking local guide such as Lam, Lin, or Thao. Choose a 5:30 am sunrise visit, an 8:00 am trip with Cham performance and Champa food, or a 2:00 pm sunset option without lunch.
“The guide was excellent! The tour was very informative, the guide spoke very good English and he had a good sense of humor. I would definitely recommend this tour”
Meet at 533 Hai Ba Trung Street at 6:00 pm for a private, four-hour walking tour through Hoi An Ancient Town and the Nguyen Hoang Night Market. Your guide leads you to local food stalls, explains what to order, and includes dinner, entrance fees, and tastings.
“Such a small place yet so BEAUTIFUL at night. A lot of great stuff to buy, in a very cheap price, with friendly sellers (they even give freebies) so amazing people! As we continue to enjoy the night, while walking, we saw a girl selling colorful floRead more”
You ride pillion on a vintage-style Vespa from Hoi An’s center to five local food stops. Expect Cao Lau, grilled rice paper, banh mi, banh xeo, seafood, and a safe English-speaking driver-guide such as Quang, Ting, Sanji, or Phi Phi.
“Great tour of back street Hoi An. Felt very safe on the back of the safely driven Vespas. Ting was great fun and very smiley.. Quang very knowledgeable.”
You’ll cycle about 15 kilometers from central Hoi An to Tra Que Vegetable Village, Cam Nam Island, and riverside food stops. An English-speaking guide such as Khanh or Yen leads the ride, with bikes, water, snacks, and a hearty dinner included. Expect local roads, evening scenery, and food you might not find alone.
“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”
Spend about five hours with a local guide making a foldable Hoi An lantern, wearing an Ao Dai for a basket-boat ride, catching crabs, and eating a Vietnamese meal at a local home. Guide Tam and chef Tram are among the hosts mentioned for this small-group experience.
“All the activities on this tour were great. We started with the lantern making and got to choose our size, shape and pattern of the fabric. We were the only people there so the two of us pretty much got a private class and the lady who raRead more”
Pick a boat, a kitchen or a road out of town.
