What a fantastic way to see where the locals eat & cook . Tour guide Leo was very knowledgeable and a genuinely nice guy with a passion for food & the tourism within Hoi an .
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Max 8 exclusive guests, smallest group size in Hoi An (private tour or 9+ guests - contact us)
- 15+ food tastings included, more than any other Hoi An food tour
- Bottled water included
- Led by professional foodie guides
- Movable feast with 6-7 stops around the streets of old Hoi An
- Tuk-tuk return transport to Tra Que Village (10 mins)
Excludes
- Alcoholic drinks excluded
- Pick up and drop off from hotel excluded. Easy-to-find meeting point for all guests.
- Vegetarians have 2-3 less tastings due to limited alternatives
- Unsuitable for severe allergies, halal & celiac disease, due to risk of traces & cross-contamination
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Meet your local guide inside the coffeehouse where we'll have a bottle of water and you can use the bathroom facilities.
Return
- The tour ends a 5 mins walk from the meeting point on the next street at another coffeehouse.
Itinerary
Our lunchtime food tour invites guests on a culinary experience around Hoi An. It's a carefully curated food adventure, led by our team of professional food guides. Before we get started, our tour reflects the local cuisine, & the limitations of street food vendors means we unfortunately cannot cater for every dietary restriction. Here's an honest appraisal for the tour, so no-one is disappointed: ✘ Unsuitable for vegetarian diets sorry, as there would be 3-4 less tastings. ✖️ Unsuitable for severe allergies, halal and celiac diets, due to the risk of traces & cross-contamination. If you are feeling adventurous for a foodie journey, read on!
Most tourists only scratch the surface of Hoi An’s food traditions; our 15+ taster tour dives into the culinary underbelly of the Ancient Town and the local village of Tra Que. Morning starts in the bustle of the market, hunting down the food heroes once championed by Anthony Bourdain - tossing chewy bánh bot loc dumplings in a flavorful broth. Next, we stop by Mr. Ly’s stall, he’s been up since the early hours crafting Vietnamese "wedding dumplings," delicately bundled in green banana leaves. From herby clam salad to steamy wonton soup, we're uncovering the bowls that have fed hungry locals for decades. Try the Hoi An original cao lâu noodles, whose ingredients were forged in the pestle and mortar of history, migrating here alongside the ambition of Chinese and Japanese mercantile trade.
Beyond the bridges, we escape to the nearby village of Tra Que, a 400-year-old community that breathes through its fresh herb and vegetable gardens. We’ve secured an exclusive invite to an organic farm for a hands-on masterclass in the disappearing art of traditional rice-paper making. Our hosts will fire up a farm-to-fork feast that includes sizzling bánh xèo pancakes and crispy watercress-prawn salads, among many more surprises.
Back in town, you’ll stand witness as the masters prepare the "White Rose"—delicate, flower-shaped dumplings that are the nod to a bygone era. This recipe has been a family secret for over a century; even now, generational chefs trek to the 1,000-year-old Bà Lê well to fetch the specific water required for the dough. Every tasting is a bite of the city’s DNA. Forget the guidebooks and navigate the backstreets with a guide who lives for the next great meal that celebrates Hoi An's culinary legacy.
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Reviews
Had a great tour with Leo, tried some great dishes and the visit to the farm was fun and not something I would have done on my own.
Great tour, got to try so much good food, visited many places and our guide Andy was amazing! Probably one of the best tours you can get, as they have more dishes and places than most tours
A really engaging and fun tour! Lots of places we wouldn’t have tired or known about ourselves.
Such a cool, standout experience and variety of dishes. Thanks so much to our guide Quin; her local knowledge, passion, friendliness, & humour made the tour even more special. Amazing range of fresh local flavours, dishes, and locations that we would never have found or thought to try on our own. Having done a few Chefs Tours in different cities & countries now, Hoi An is a major highlight. Book it and arrive hungry 🤩!
We had an amazing tour guide with Quin! The food was incredible, PLENTIFUL (so stuffed), and she was a fun and knowledgeable guide! The tour included more dishes than I can remember and they were all authentic, Hoi An cuisine. There was a combination of walking as well as taking a tram ride (which we all loved for a breezy break from the heat) to visit herb and vegetable fields followed by a scenic stop on the river. I would absolutely recommend this tour and Quin as your guide! Come hungry!!!
Amazing time with our tour guide Quin. She took us outside of the main area of town to some very authentic places that you wouldn’t find on your own. Bring an empty stomach. There were many delicious courses which highlighted the unique cuisine which is specific to Hoi An. 10/10.
Great guide. Great site seeing. AMAZING food. What more can be said. Would definitely book again. Quin, our guide, was the best you could ask for.
It was a great experience with tour guide Andy - so much insights on the local food scene and operators in Hoi An . Great hands on experience with the rice paper making and love the farm to fork lunch. Amazing experience and I would 100% recommend this tour and start with an empty stomach
We had an excellent time on our food tour with Quinn. It was a warm day but Quinn made sure we had shady spots to enjoy our food and kept us well hydrated. I particularly love that she celebrated food with history and origins in Hoi A rather than Vietnamese food that become more popular overseas. Would highly recommend, particularly as a good experience!
Having been on the “Chef’s Tour” in Penang, we trusted this Hoi An tour would be great, and we were not disappointed! Even my picky five year old enjoyed all the bites! Quin was such a fantastic guide - She explained the ins and outs of Hoi An, the history, and so many fun details about the food. We had a really wonderful time, and would certainly book again!
Sonny shared the flavorful food of his hometown Hoi An with us. He was informative and engaging. He cares for and supports the local farming and hawker communities. What a great inteoduction to local food. Thanks Sonny, and A Chef's tour Hoi An
Sonny is a fantastic guide. So knowledgeable and friendly. Definitely recommend him to anyone. Family or friends.
We had an absolutely fantastic food tour in Hoi An, and a huge part of that was thanks to our amazing guide, Quyn. From the very beginning, she made us feel welcome and comfortable, and her passion for both food and Vietnamese culture really stood out. The food itself was incredible — we tasted so many local dishes that we never would have found on our own. Quyn explained not just what we were eating, but also the stories behind each dish, the ingredients, and why they are so important in Vietnamese daily life. Every stop felt authentic and thoughtfully chosen. What made this tour extra special, though, was that it went far beyond food. Quyn shared so much about life in Vietnam, traditions, family, history, and modern culture. The conversations felt very personal and genuine, not like a scripted tour. It honestly felt like walking through Hoi An with a local friend rather than a guide. Quyn’s English was excellent, her knowledge impressive, and her warmth unforgettable. If you’re looking for a food tour that combines delicious food, cultural insight, and a truly personal experience, I cannot recommend this tour — and Quyn — highly enough. It was one of the highlights of our time in Vietnam.
Had such an enjoyable day today on this tour. This tour had it all for me with little hidden gems in the old town and a visit to an organic farm outside the town. It really was great value for money with all with all the different foods we tried. The guide Quin was so genuinely kind and informative and helped us to understand the foods we were trying and how it was connected to this town/area of Vietnam. Just do the tour, it is worth it.
This food tour was an excellent introduction to Hoi An’s street food scene and local culture. From the very beginning, the guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and made everyone feel comfortable, even if it was their first time trying Vietnamese food. We visited a great mix of small local eateries and street stalls that I never would have found on my own. Each stop felt carefully chosen, and the food was fresh, delicious, and authentic. The guide explained what each dish was, how it’s traditionally eaten, and a bit of history behind it, which really added to the experience. There was plenty of food, and I left feeling full but not rushed. What stood out most was how well the tour balanced food, culture, and unique experiences only found in Hoi An. It felt like more than just eating; it was a genuine insight into daily life. The pace was relaxed, questions were always welcomed, and the guide happily adjusted for dietary preferences. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Hoi An, whether it’s your first day in the city or you’ve been here a while and want to understand the food scene better. It’s a great way to eat well, learn a lot, and explore the city with a local.
Absolutely loved this food tour! My family and I had an incredible experience trying out the whole array of super delicious Vietnamese dishes specific to Hoi An! I am Vietnamese visiting from abroad and despite visiting Hoi An many times in the past, I feel I understood more about the Hoi An culture and history through this food tour since our tour guide Quin, a native from Hoi An, had a lot of knowledge about her hometown and its history. The food tour has many stops and at most stops we had various yummy dishes. We loved as well going to the traditional organic farm which is located outside the old town so we got a glimpse of the countryside part too. Quin, the guide, is a sweetheart, very friendly and warm. Really recommend this tour to everyone who wants to try out the traditional dishes from the best eateries in Hoi An, with long standing tradition and reputation. I doubt I could have found these places on my own.
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