Top Hoi An Dining Experiences

A river boat trip and sanctuary experience in one, this small-group tour departs from Hoi An. Join your guide who is well-versed in Vietnamese history and culture. Explore the ancient Hindu temples, gaining insights into central Vietnam's rich heritage. Capture stunning photos with help from your guide and participate in a rice paper-making session. This excursion includes an air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water, lunch, and hotel pickup and drop-off in Hoi An.

Discover how Vietnamese coffee and Vietnamese culture go hand in hand—and learn to make delicious Vietnamese coffee at home—on this culture and coffee masterclass in Hoi An. You’ll uncover the history of Vietnamese coffee and learn about what makes Vietnamese coffee different from coffee in the rest of the world, as well as finding out how French colonization shaped Vietnamese coffee into what it is today.

Hoi An’s old town—or “ancient town,” as it’s called—is so well-preserved, it’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site. But as you wander the district's streets, know that secret watering holes dating back centuries hide in the alleyways. On this tour, you’ll be taken right to them, where you’ll sit down to curated cocktails that play on Vietnam’s French, Japanese, and Chinese history.

In a country packed with delicious food, Hoi An stands out for local specialties like cao lau, a noodle dish. Maximize your time in the city-and the room in your stomach-on a curated street food tour that lets you sample several dishes over a few hours. With your guide serving as translator, you’ll be able to interact with the people preparing your food.

Get immersed in rural Vietnamese life during this Hoi An cooking class, led by Mr. Kien Nguyen. This class allows you to escape the city's chaos and relax in the tranquility of the countryside. With an English-speaking guide, embark on a swift van ride from your hotel to a lively local market. Walk around and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere, interact with sellers, and learn how to choose ingredients.

Embrace the Vietnamese countryside in this half-day tour from Hoi An. See the beauty of Cam Thanh Village and learn about the lives of the fishermen who live there. You get several activities in one experience: A cooking lesson, a market visit to buy ingredients and haggle with local sellers, a basket boat ride, and a lantern-making session.

Learn to cook like a local during a Vietnamese cooking class in Hoi An. Make local dishes like banh xeo, spring rolls and papaya salad, before enjoying the fruits of your labor for lunch or dinner

Relax on this elegant sunset cruise along Hoi An's Thu Bon River. Sit back, take in the melting sunset, sip cocktails, and dine on fresh seafood. This is a truly blissful excursion– the perfect antidote to a day of walking and sightseeing.

Are you looking for something fun to enjoy during your evening in Hoi An? You are getting confused about where to eat or don’t like the bar scene? Don't hesitate to join our Hoi An Street Food Trail by Night. Whilst filling up with the best tastes of Hoi An food, you'll also have an opportunity to learn more about the history and culture of this amazing town. We’ll wander around HoiAn Ancient Town taking in the beauty which has developed over hundreds of years. There a lot of interesting things await us from visiting local houses to tasting delicious food, enjoying the gorgeous night from a little boat on the river and have fun playing a traditional game. You’ll have an unforgettable night with your friendly and informative tour guide.

Discover the natural beauty of Cham Island (Cu Lao Cham), a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve off the coast of Da Nang and Hoi An. Travel by speedboat to this tropical paradise, where turquoise waters, white-sand beaches, and vibrant coral reefs await. Explore a local fishing village, learn about island life, and snorkel in crystal-clear seas filled with colorful marine life. After your adventure, relax on the beach and enjoy a fresh seafood lunch prepared by local islanders. This tour is perfect for travelers seeking nature, culture, and a refreshing escape from the mainland.

Discover the UNESCO World Heritage Site of My Son Sanctuary before the crowds on an early morning tour of the archeological site, which dates back to the 4th century. Not only will you get an in-depth introduction to the fascinating historical site, you’ll explore the ruins in cooler temperatures than if you were to come later in the day. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience.

This isn’t your average cocktail tasting, walking tour or youngsters 'bar crawl' - this is SecretEATS, where we focus on small, intimate and meaningful experiences that surprise and delight. Our Hoi An Secret Cocktail Experience is a story-driven journey through some of the city's most magnificent spaces, hidden gems and locally owned bars—no neon lights or tourist traps here. Guided by your local storyteller, you’ll enjoy cocktails crafted by talented Vietnamese mixologists using regional herbs, spices, and spirits to tell Vietnam’s story through flavor. Paired with gourmet bites in tucked-away spaces that celebrate Hoi An’s culture, this is an evening of discovery. With a focus on real connection, this experience reveals the soul of the city—one sip and story at a time. Expect surprising venues, meaningful conversation, and a deeper taste of Vietnam few travelers ever find. PSST - Celebrating something special? Private bookings can be arranged.

Get out of the city and taste a slice of rural life outside Hoi An on this guided half-day tour. Dive head-first into a bustling morning market. Take a traditional basket boat down the Thu Bon River, paddling through the dense palm forest. Join a cooking class in a secluded location and learn how to make Vietnamese dishes like banh xeo and papaya salad – and then eat your creations for lunch or dinner.

We're the only licensed quad bike operator in this historic region, offering you exclusive access to private trails that other tourists never see. While many tours just offer basic rides, we've created something truly special by combining three amazing experiences in one unforgettable adventure: You'll start by diving into authentic Vietnamese culture at a local market, where you can taste traditional foods and witness the vibrant morning trade. Then comes the main adventure - quad biking through stunning landscapes that most visitors never get to explore. You'll ride through: Real working villages where daily Vietnamese life unfolds Hidden jungle paths with breathtaking scenery Peaceful riverside tracks Traditional farmland with stunning views Finally, you'll enjoy a magnificent BBQ feast by the river, featuring fresh ingredients from the very market you visited earlier.

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.

Escaping from the hustle and bustle of the touristy, this is a perfect hideaway experience in Hoi An for not only enjoying yourself with the nature, the water, cool breeze, from ocean but also do fishing experience with locals, enjoy cold beers and then the highlight is enjoying amazing BBQ food on the local boat and chill out music on the Sampan boat with locals.You will Visit peaceful mangrove palm jungle canals and Hoi An estuary area here

Swap the city for the countryside in relaxed atmosphere and enjoy BBQ dinner with professional chef. BBQ is an incredible culinary adventure that allow you to discover the rich flavor of Hoi An.

The great trip combination of motorbike tour, walking tour and private lantern cruise with all wrap in this special design in Hoi An. Firstly, we ride you to the green rice field to welcome the sunset down on the peaceful atmostphere to see our local farmer back home with buffaloes. Next we zip to our local hidden home family to taste delicious local foods of Hoi An with 4-5 dishes to learn about our life and culture then we we keep up ride you to discover unseen places in Hoi An. Next we transfer you to private lantern cruise for 30 minutes riding on the river to see Hoi An beauty from the river. Stop at the middle of the river, we light up your lotus lantern for your wishes in Vietnam and also take any great pictures with our beloved ones. Back the river bank, we take a walk a long the river to show you how we live and we work before we ride you back at your hotel. This is the newest experience in Hoi An so far for the travellers. Let join with us like not ever before.

Colored lanterns are a symbol of Hoi An, where locals believe they bring happiness, luck, and wealth. Bring home a souvenir with a difference, a lantern that you made yourself, after this fascinating class. Choose from a wealth of different silks then work with your instructor to craft a bamboo frame and create your lantern, which will fold away neatly into your luggage. Your class includes a Vietnamese tea tasting.

Experience a culinary deep dive into Hoi An by scooter on a street food tour. Ride through the streets and get a taste of what it's like to live like a local by sampling the city's best local dishes.

Spend the day visiting Cham Island, part of Cu Lao Cham Marine Park, a UNESCO World Biosphere. Enjoy hotel pickup from your Hoi An accommodation, transfer to Cua Dai Harbor by air-conditioned vehicle, and boat transfer to Cham Island, where you can swim, snorkel, savor an included lunch, and explore other highlights such as Hai Tan Pagoda and a traditional fishing village.

Enjoy a variety of activities on this multifaceted half-day tour. First, visit a local market to choose ingredients for lunch and gain some bargaining tips. Then it’s off to the countryside for a basket boat ride and visit to the coconut palm forest. The activity culminates with a cooking class where you’ll prepare—and then eat—several traditional Vietnamese dishes.

Discover the unique and delicious cuisine of Hoi An on this private tour of the city’s street food markets. Taste classic, traditional and modern dishes and explore the city like a local, all under the professional guidance of your tour guide. Safely visit local hot spots and hidden gems, and learn about Vietnamese food and culture, and how the two are intertwined.