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Hoi An Street Food Tour - Eat like a local - PRIVATE TOUR

5.0 (138 reviews) 3–4 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Hoi An Street Food Tour - Eat like a local - PRIVATE TOUR

About this activity

⭐ 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!

Dining Experiences Dinner Excellent Quality Short term availability Weather Dependent - Moderate

At a glance

Duration
3–4 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–30
Guide
English
Operated by
John Lee Tours

Ages: Children (0–7 years) · Youth (8–14 years) · Adults (15–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Experienced & licensed driver
  • Included: Motorbike - Electric car
  • Included: Local English speaking guide
  • Included: Free hotel pick-up in Hoi An city (within 8 km/5 miles of the Old Town).
  • Included: All local food - Water bottles

Not included

  • Not included: Travel Insurance
  • Not included: Tip for guide and driver is optional but appreciated
  • Not included: Other personal fees
  • Not included: Beverages during tours

Itinerary

  1. Hoi An

    2 hours

    Evening Motorbike or Vespa Food Tour

    ⏰ Duration: 3.5 Hours

    ✨ Spend a fun and authentic evening exploring Hoi An like a local on the back of a motorbike or Vespa. Starting from your hotel, the John Lee Team will take you through peaceful rice fields, hidden backstreets, and local neighborhoods far from the tourist crowds.

    Along the way, you'll stop at carefully selected family-run eateries to sample Hoi An's most famous local specialties.

    Tour Highlights

    Visit a local family to learn how Cao Lầu noodles are traditionally made, then watch how fresh bean sprouts are grown using traditional methods.

    Enjoy Bánh Căn (mini rice pancakes).

    Taste Hoi An's signature Cao Lầu and Mì Quảng.

    Experience an authentic Vietnamese Bánh Mì.

    Learn how to make and enjoy White Rose dumplings and crispy fried wontons.

    Finish the evening with a delicious local dessert, such as black sesame sweet soup or coconut ice cream.

    After the tour, we'll take you back to your hotel.

  2. Hoi An

    2 hours

    Evening Walking Food Tour

    ⏰ Duration: 4 Hours

    ✨ Experience the True Heart of Hoi An

    Step beyond the tourist trail and discover the authentic soul of Hoi An through its people, flavors, and timeless traditions.

    Visit local family businesses, including an organic bean sprout farm and Hoi An's oldest Cao Lầu noodle workshop, where over 200 years of craftsmanship continue today.

    Wander through hidden alleyways, peaceful neighborhoods, and lantern-lit streets, experiencing Hoi An just as the locals do.

    Enjoy 5–6 authentic local specialties, showcasing the unique blend of Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese, and French influences that define Hoi An's cuisine.

    Finish with a delicious local dessert in the enchanting Ancient Town.

    ❤️ More than just a food tour—it's a journey into the culture, history, and everyday life of Hoi An.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • La An Central Boutique Villa & Spa
  • DE VIVRE Hotel - HOI AN VIET NAM
  • Hoi An Canal House
  • Ancient Terracotta Villa
  • Bel Marina Hoi An Resort
  • Thanh Binh Riverside Hoi An
  • MaiChi Villa Hoi An
  • Dubai Villa Hoi An
  • Hoi An TNT Villa
  • Thanh Van Hotel
  • Bonsai Villa Hoi An
  • Mai Villa Hoian

and 193 more pickup points

Our tour guide will pick you up at your hotel or your address.

Pick-up Information

Free hotel pick-up in Hoi An city (within 10 km/6.2 miles of the Old Town).

If you stay in Da Nang or outside this area, please take a taxi or Grab to Meeting Point in Hoi An.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • 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

Options

  • John Lee Walking Food Tour

    PRIVATE: Only your group participates - Travel at flexible pace.

    Pickup included

  • John Lee Vespa Food Tour

    PRIVATE TOUR

    Duration: 4 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 Motorbike Food Tour

    PRIVATE TOUR: Only your group participates - Travel at flexible pace.

    Scooter + Driver: Guests don't drive. All guests sit behind experienced local guide & drivers. Infant shares vespa with an adult.

    Pickup included

Traveller ratings

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