Private Tour
Hoi An Street Food Tour - Eat like a local - PRIVATE TOUR
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4 hours 30 minutes
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Hoi An Street Food Adventure – with John Lee Tours
John Lee Tours invites you to experience one of the best ways to discover Hoi An — by tasting its delicious local food!
Enjoy a fun evening out as you eat and drink at some of the best hidden local spots while wandering through the charming backstreets of the ancient town.
Led by our friendly local guide, you’ll enjoy an unforgettable journey filled with authentic flavors, stories, and the vibrant culture of Hoi An.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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
Hoi An
Here’s the itinerary for our Evening Motorbike or Vespa Food Tour: HOI AN EVENING FOOD TOUR – EAT LIKE A LOCAL Duration: 4 – 4.5 hours Enjoy a vibrant night out in Hoi An! On this fun-filled evening tour, you’ll eat and drink like a true local while exploring the hidden backstreets of this charming heritage town. Starting from your hotel, our friendly guide, John Lee, will take you on a journey through peaceful rice fields, quiet alleyways, and lively local neighborhoods — far away from the tourist crowds. Along the way, you’ll stop at authentic local eateries, sit among the locals, and taste some of Hoi An’s most iconic dishes.
Hoi An
✨ What you’ll experience: Visit a local family to learn how traditional Cao Lau noodles are made Taste crispy Banh Can (mini rice pancakes) Try famous Cao Lau and Quang Noodles – must-try specialties of Hoi An Enjoy authentic Vietnamese Banh Mi Learn how to make and taste White Rose dumplings & Fried Wontons Head to a local spot for sizzling Vietnamese pancakes (Banh Xeo) and BBQ pork Finish the night with a delicious local dessert: Black Sesame sweet soup Hop back on the scooter and continue the adventure through the city at night, experiencing Hoi An like a true insider. After a final round of “cheers”, our team will safely take you back to your hotel.
What‘s Included
Experienced & licensed driver
Motorbike - Electric car
Local English speaking guide
Free hotel pick-up in Hoi An city (within 8 km/5 miles of the Old Town).
All local food - Water bottles
Travel Insurance
Tip for guide and driver is optional but appreciated
Other personal fees
Beverages during tours
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
John Lee Motorbike Food Tour
PRIVATE TOUR: Only your group participates - Travel at flexible pace.
Pickup included
John Lee Vespa Food Tour
PRIVATE TOUR
Duration: 5 hours: From pickup to drop off at hotel in Hoi An.
Classic vespa 150cc + driver: Guests don't drive. All guests sit behind experienced local guide & drivers. Infant shares vespa with an adult.
Pickup included
John Lee Walking Food Tour
PRIVATE: Only your group participates - Travel at flexible pace.
Pickup included
Reviews
100 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Hoi An street food and market tour
M2574MVlisao,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Heaps of fun, great food and very informative about local food and culture. John was amazing. Very highly recommended.
John the bomb!
Roam29525331113,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00John is so incredibly welcoming and knowledgeable that we always felt like we were in good hands. He is very personable and made the experience feel like hanging out with a good friend. We are so grateful to have met John and look forward to booking again with him in the future. Do not miss out on this experience!
Insider knowledge and VIP experience.
karenoM9478WF,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time! I had a list of foods to try and this ticked off nearly all. John brought a real energy to the experience which made the afternoon fun. We really enjoyed meeting the locals who grew and prepared food and having someone local know where to go and what to eat was amazing. Highly recommend.
Highly recommend this walking tour
970amitya,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing walking tour with John "Hoang", he showed my toddler and I around and was very accommodating to my toddlers fussy needs haha - was very helpful and loved exploring hoi an - highly recommend 😀
Great tour!
Camille H,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a lovely time exploring Hoi An's local food culture with John. He was excited to showcase his city and the delicious food that's traditional in Hoi An. John is friendly, helpful, flexible and focused on delivering a great experience. We highly recommend him!
Awesome food tour & friend!
975akhileshs,Mar 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00John is awesome!!! His tour is excellent and takes you to great food spots that really feel true to local culture. He’s also a lot of fun to hang out with, cracking jokes, taking selfies, and making us feel totally at home. Highly recommend to anyone coming to Hoi A who would like a fun experience to explore the culture.
A must do in Hoi An
Michael K,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We do food tours in almost all cities we visit and that is about 20 in over 2 years. John’s was fantastic. He is a native of Hoi An and thus has lots of insider knowledge. Before we visited restaurants he took us to visit the 68 y/o man who makes almost all of the unique noodles for Cao Lau. Next we saw where most of the local bean sprouts are grown in sand. The food stops were unique and excellent. Our group couldn’t stop raving about his tour.
So much more than a food tour
john m,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was so much more than just another food tour in another city. John’s joyful and happy demeanour immediately shone through and we felt comfortable with him and his brother as we climbed aboard the motorbikes. Travelling through paddy fields full of the crops for later this year it was hard to believe we were only just outside Hoi An and a very special stop was to come. Before we had eaten anything we stopped at a house where the couple living there were continuing a multi-generation “cottage” industry making Cao Lau noodles for Hoi An’s restaurants (150kg a day!!). The process using water from special wells and ash from charcoal was amazing to watch. Then came the food (absolutely amazing) and chat with John - it felt to us like we were meeting an old friend - born and raised in Hoi An he knows his local stuff and this was what made it special. if you ever find yourself in Hoi An wondering what to do for 3 hours (that will fly by) then look John up - more personal and attentive than the corporate suppliers of such tours. Thanks John for etching yourself on our memories - we had so much fun John and Anne Marie
Fantastic food and an amazing guide
SarahH11131,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had such a great time exploring the food and sights in Hoi An with Trang. She was so lovely and genuine, and we really enjoyed chatting to her about the food and life in general. The places we ate were all amazing, and it was a good amount of food throughout the evening. Trang was also really flexible with the itinerary, and planned the stops to maximise our time in Hoi An.
Lam is the man
A6884RRkellym,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time with Lam as our tour guide. Unlike other food tours we’ve done, we started off visiting a few family operations that were producing sprouts and noodles to learn more of the economics side of the area. We then went to 5 or 6 places for some local flavors, which were great. I just wish I skipped lunch so I could have eaten more!
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