Hoi An Food Tour: Taste 11 Vietnamese Dishes

About this tour

Walk through Hoi An's back streets sampling 11 regional dishes across three hours, starting at 4 PM. Your guide connects each plate to local history and community traditions, moving at an easy pace through working neighbourhoods where vendors still cook the old way. You'll eat proper—not tourist-menu versions—stopping at family-run stalls and neighbourhood haunts that locals actually frequent.

Highlights

• Eleven authentic Vietnamese dishes, regional Hoi An specialties
• Walking tour through residential alleys and quiet lanes
• Expert guide explains cultural and historical context
• 3-hour evening experience, 4 PM start time
• Bottled water and hand sanitiser included
• Relaxed pace with time for photos and questions
• Off-the-radar local eateries, no tourist restaurants

What to expect

You'll be on foot for the full three hours, though the pace is gentle and stops frequent. The route winds through residential Hoi An—narrow lanes where you'll see daily life unfolding. At each stop, your guide will order a dish or two, explain what you're eating and why it matters to locals, then you eat standing up or perched on a plastic stool. Portions are small, designed for tasting rather than filling up. Expect crowds only at the most popular stalls; most places are quiet. The guide handles ordering in Vietnamese, so you just show up hungry.

Good to know

Start time is fixed at 4 PM. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring cash for any personal extras. Not suitable if you have spinal issues, are pregnant, or have cardiovascular concerns. Infants must sit on an adult's lap (though the walking may be tough). Tips aren't included in the price.