Top Hoi An Dining Experiences

My Son Sanctuary is a cluster of ancient Hindu temple ruins— originally built by the Champa Kingdom—and a guide is essential to make sense of what you're seeing. Journey there from Hội An with a local guide, and gain insight into the site's storied past. Wrap up the experience with a rice paper-making session, and break for lunch along the way.

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.

Embrace the Vietnamese countryside in this private 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.

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.

⭐ HOI AN STREET FOOD ADVENTURE with John Lee Tours ⭐ ⭐ Rated 5 Stars by 135+ Happy Travelers Discover Hoi An through its authentic flavors on a fun and unforgettable evening food adventure. ◆ TOUR HIGHLIGHTS ✅ Taste a variety of delicious local specialties ✅ Visit hidden local eateries and family-run food stalls ✅ Explore charming backstreets beyond the tourist areas ✅ Learn about local culture and daily life from your friendly guide ✅ Enjoy local drinks, desserts, and authentic Hoi An hospitality ◆ WHY GUESTS LOVE THIS TOUR ⭐ Trusted and highly rated by 135+ travelers ⭐ Authentic local food, not tourist-focused restaurants ⭐ Hidden spots most visitors never find ⭐ Fun, relaxed, and suitable for all ages ⭐ One of the best ways to experience the real Hoi An Come hungry, leave happy, and discover the real taste of Hoi An!

You eat your way through every city — Hoi An cuisine deserves more than a restaurant. Walk 3 km through hidden alleys, taste 12 flavors shaped by 400 years of a former trade port. No menu, no tourist crowd A friendly guide will share insights into the cultural significance of each dish, connecting food with Hoi An’s history and community. Perfect for food lovers and culture seekers, this tour provides an authentic experience beyond typical restaurants. - Duration: 3 hours, with a 4 PM start time - Explore 12 unique Hoi An tastings off the beaten path - Relaxed walking pace with opportunities for questions and photos - Includes water, expert guide, and hand sanitizer; personal expenses not included

This River Cruise is perfect for a two-hour Romantic Sunset Dinner Cruise on the Rivers and amazing way to experience the beautiful landscape of Thu Bon and Hoai Rivers, the culture of the local fisher people living along the river banks. At 16:30, driver will pick you up at your hotel lobby. At 17:00 Start cruising. Our elegant river cruise lasts leisurely 2 hours, giving you plenty of time to sip some cocktails and relax over an unique experience to dine on the water while listening to music. Cruise Highlights + Enjoy a cruise on Hoai and Thu Bon Rivers of Hoi An City + Savour a delicious 5 course set menu dinner + River Sunset experience + Admire the scenery from your table with views + Make your best wish by lowering a floating candlelight lantern into the river. + Enjoy it all on board a charming riverboat + Nice background music

Discover Hoi An through authentic local flavors on a private food adventure with Nguyen. TOUR HIGHLIGHTS - Taste Hoi An's must-try local dishes - Visit authentic local eateries and family-run food spots - Explore local backstreets away from the tourist crowds - Learn about local food, culture, and daily life with Nguyen - Enjoy local drinks, desserts, and genuine Hoi An hospitality WHY GUESTS LOVE THIS TOUR - Private and flexible experience - Authentic food loved by locals - Discover hidden local food spots - Relaxed and suitable for couples, families, and small groups - Experience the real taste of Hoi An - Come hungry and discover the real taste of Hoi An with Nguyen!

Explore Hoi An’s vibrant culinary scene on an immersive Street Food Tour led by a passionate local guide. Discover hidden gems and savor a variety of authentic dishes as you wander through the charming streets of this historic town. Each bite reveals the rich culture and tradition of Hoi An’s unique cuisine. Don’t miss this unforgettable food adventure that perfectly captures the essence of Hoi An’s heritage. Book now to experience the best of Hoi An’s street food!

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.

Enjoy one of Hoi An’s most refined sunset river dining experiences, with cocktails, canapés and a 5-course Spice Route inspired menu. Discover stories of ancient trading routes as you glide past peaceful villages and lantern-lit waterways. Highlights: - Leisurely sundowners with canapés while cruising the Thu Bon River - 5-course Spice Route menu inspired by Hoi An’s rich soils and coastal waters - Modern river cruise vessel with air-conditioning and contemporary comforts - Curated cultural storytelling inspired by Hoi An’s ancient spice route

Experience a hands-on class to appreciate the tradition of homemade Vietnamese cooking. Follow recipes with a local family in the village of Cam Thanh on the rural outskirts of Hoi An.

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.

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.

Discover why Vietnam is world-famous for its delicious street food, with Hoi An being no exception. Explore the city's vendors and bustling markets with a local guide as you savor bites of delicious delicacies and regional dishes.

Explore the UNESCO-listed temples of My Son in the cool of the early morning, before the crowds arrive, on a convenient small-group half-day tour. Learn all about the Hindu temples (some of which date back to the 4th century) and the local culture from your guide. Enjoy a My Quang (Quang noodles), Local Mochi, Seasonal fruits, and a hot drink (included) after touring the historic sites.

I'm co-founder of the ThanhUyen Roastery in Hoi An. We are one of the most famous local coffee brand in town. I used to be a tour guide and I've lived in Hoi An tasted over 100 coffee brands worldwide. We currently have 3 locations in town and serving the clean and authentic Vietnamese coffee, hundreds of different drinks and deserts. The process of making coffee from the scratch is shown at our location therefore opening this experience to guests and traveler will bring you a step closer to learn and know about Vietnamese coffee. Also, part the profit from my business is contribute to the Ongvang Charity and build schools for the poor children in the remote areas. Please come in and have great experience with us! Enjoy your travel and help others!

Experience an authentic Vietnamese cooking class in the peaceful countryside near Hoi An. Start with a local market visit, where you will explore fresh ingredients and learn about everyday Vietnamese food. Then head to Thuy Ta Song Que Cooking Class, surrounded by the river and countryside, where you will learn to brew traditional Vietnamese phin coffee and coconut coffee and prepare local dishes with your own hands. One of the highlights is our exciting fire-cooking experience, when flames rise from the pan as you cook. After cooking, sit back and enjoy the dishes and drinks you have prepared in a relaxed riverside setting. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included from the Hoi An area, making this a convenient and memorable way to experience local Vietnamese food and culture.

Hoi An is packed with wonderful bars and craft cocktails, but it can be overwhelming to navigate the many options on your own. Skip the tourist traps with this small-group bar crawl. Your guide takes you to locally-owned bars and hidden gems that many tourists miss. Add context to each sip as you learn about the local herbs and ingredients used in the drinks from your guide.

Immerse yourself in a one-of-a-kind journey into Eastern wisdom through the ancient art of Human Life Reading. Savor the harmony of authentic local bites and the main topic, all within the warm, intimate setting of a traditional Hoi An home. A truly unique experience where philosophy, culture, and flavor intertwine

The host lives in a wet rice farming village so they will tell you stories about the life of farmers here, how they convert their job from farming to working in tourism... Especially, they will show you how to produce white rice (Rice product ready to use in Viet Nam ) by traditional way with some old hand machine in the Host' house: -Firstly, we husking the rice to have brown rice -Secondly, we winnowing to separate brown rice from husk -Then we sifting and pounding brown rice to become white rice -Lastly we grinding white rice to get rice flour, and we use rice flour for cooking rice pancake later for your meal.

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