Hoi An Food Tour: 12+ Back Street Tastings with Lantern Boat Ride
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Most of the eateries on the main itinerary are local spots that only locals really know—places you won’t easily find yourself or see on TikTok or YouTube
Not only what and where to eat, the food you try in the tour tells a story of trading port Hoi An and Vietnam culture
Maximum 6 guests
Try 12+ food tasting
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
White Rose Spa
Our guide will meet you at White Rose Restaurant. You will stop there and try dumplings made from a family recipe that has been kept for over 130 years.
Tiger Market
Stop at a local market when many food stalls open for students after school. You will try five tastings of traditional cakes. You may be surprised because they are savory, not sweet.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Snacks
Meals
Private transportation
Gratuities
Options
Hoi An Walking Food Tour
Hoi An Taste and Tale: Wander through Hoi An’s backstreets, sampling 12+ local dishes while picking up how old trading port has shaped the flavors
Hoi An Motorbike Food Tour
Sit Back on a Motorbike: Made for summer—easy, relaxed, and full of flavor, catch behind-the-scenes of lantern boats on the Hoai River.
Reviews
78 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Food tour rich with history and amazing food locations!
134pablow,May 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Best food tour in Hoi An! The tour guide was so nice, she took us to the most amazing locations in Hoi An! Most normal tourists would just walk past these locations but now they’re a must eat location! Most noticeable location was the Black Sesame soup shop, amazing food & so rich with local history!
Best food tour in Vietnam!
lukkab2026,May 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing tour with an amazing guide. Honestly the best food I’ve had in Vietnam - especially the wonton soup!
Best food tour in Vietnam
GoPlaces31316473708,May 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely fantastic experience! Out tour guide Quin was very well versed in the history of Hoi An and the dishes we were trying. I highly recommend this tour.
Fabulous fun experience
Meagan B,May 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a fabulous time with Quin visiting local restaurants and food stalls. Quin made us feel so welcome and comfortable. It was great learning the history of Vietnam and the local cuisine. We tried so many dishes and everything was absolutely delicious
Absolutely a must-try experience! :)
Madushaniinceylon,May 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely a must-try experience! :) We had a wonderful food tour around Hoi An hosted by the lovely and kind Quin. When we first met, she gave everyone a bottle of water. It may seem like a small gesture to some people, but it meant a lot to me and showed how thoughtful and well prepared she is. We started at Sum Banh Mi, where we were served delicious banh mi. This restaurant has been serving banh mi for more than 30 years. In the beginning, the location made it difficult to attract customers, but as tourism in Hoi An grew, they became extremely popular. Today, they bake fresh bread every two hours. Our second stop was at Hieu, where we tried a Vietnamese-style pizza inspired by Western cuisine. It was fun to try something so unique, and the taste was completely different from anything we had before. Next, we visited Banh Beo Tu to try the special water fern cake. It’s a very unique dish that only a few people in Hoi An know how to make. The preparation takes a long time, and she starts cooking at 3 in the morning every day. It was definitely a special experience to try this traditional cake. Then we stopped at Com Ga Ang Xi, where we had their famous chicken rice with turmeric and Vietnamese coriander. It tasted really good! They also served us a flavorful broth that was absolutely delicious. Before leaving, they invited us to refill our bottles with their cold and refreshing tea, which was amazing. After that, we went to Xi Ma to try the sweet black sesame soup. The story behind this place was fascinating. A man once tried the soup in China and decided to create his own version. It is believed that drinking it every day helps people live longer. He lived to be 108 years old before passing away during Covid. After his death, his daughter-in-law became the chef to continue the family tradition. His widow was also there when we visited, and she is now 103 years old. The soup is also believed to help prevent gray hair. I honestly really enjoyed it, it tasted great, and it felt like a true authentic Vietnamese experience. Our final stop was at Sinh To Sau, where we had a refreshing bowl of mixed tropical fruits blended with ice, including mango, papaya, and avocado. It was the perfect ending to the tour. Throughout the entire experience, Quin shared all these stories with such joyful energy and passion. I truly enjoyed the tour so much. My warmest recommendations to anyone visiting Hoi An we spent around three hours together and got to try so many different foods that we never would have discovered on our own.
Great food tour!
Travelinglange,May 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I did the food tour today with Quin and had a great time! She was very friendly and easy to chat to. She gave us a lot of information about the foods and the places she took us to. We had a variety of foods and all were delicious. Highly recommend this tour!
Great expetience
R7587MDkristinag,May 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice tour. Loved the selection of places, very local and would be hard to find them by myself. Food selection was very good, also insights into traditions and stories behind the dishes. The banh mi place was my favorite together with longevity black sesame soup.
Delicious and authentic Hoi An Food tour
paulrQ3151AL,May 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I booked a food tour with Quin who guided us through 6 different local food places. It was truly amazing to to taste the hidden gems of Hoi An! Food was very diverse from the classic Bahn Mi over Vietnamese pizza, chicken rice, black sesame soup and fruit salad. Would recommend to anyone who is curious about the local food. Plan time it will be take around 3 hours! Goes by in no time!
Amazing Hidden Gem Food Tour
103genevaw,May 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great time! Went to some fantastic hidden gems in Hoi An and our tour guide Quin was so sweet and informative about each dish and its connection to Vietnamese culture. Appreciated every second of it!
Great food tour
delaneyv2026,May 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Quin was so fun and did an amazing job teaching about how the different foods were prepared. Very informative but not boring at all. Highly recommended experience!
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