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The 15 Best Hoi An Food Tours for Cao Lau and Banh Mi

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Cao lau, white rose dumplings, banh mi and whatever the market stalls are frying that week. These 15 walk, ride or cycle you through it, with prices and how hungry to arrive.

Hoi An: My Son Sanctuary Early Morning w. Champa Food Brunch - The 5:30 am pickup and drive from Hoi An
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Hoi An: My Son Sanctuary Early Morning w. Champa Food Brunch

1.My Son Sanctuary Early Morning w. Champa Food Brunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,750 reviews · 5 hours · from $20Our pick

Leave Hoi An around 5:30 am for My Son Sanctuary, where an English-speaking guide explains Cham temples, faith, and local traditions before the day heats up. You’ll have time to walk and take photos, then sit down to coffee and a regional brunch with vegetarian options. Guides vary, with Lin, Han, and Bruce among the names travelers have enjoyed.

“The tour was amazing. Truly no complaints. We got the 5:30am tour and if you have the opportunity to take it. It truly exceeds all expectations of what you think itll be. The drive there isnt too bad! You start off with a coffee and then the tour guide gave us tons of history and facts of the sanctuary. The area is just stunning… with the morning glow of the sun, birds chirping, seeing all the trees and plants. After a while of history and walking around looking at all the sites, we were able to have 15min to ourselves to walk around and take photos/do our thing. Then, we…”

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Evening Walking Food Tour, folk game and lantern boat - Ask about ingredients before the first bite
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Evening Walking Food Tour, folk game and lantern boat

2.Evening Walking Food Tour, folk game and lantern boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 665 reviews · from $39Top rated

Starting at White Rose Restaurant at 4:30 pm, this four-hour walk pairs Hoi An dishes such as banh mi, white rose dumplings, and cao lau with a 15-minute boat ride and a floating lantern. Groups are capped at 12. Guides include Jackie, Emma, Nancy, Vu, and Quin; tell the operator about dietary needs when booking.

“Amazing food! You have to come hungry. Very different type of cuisine, quite special. Everything went well.”

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Early Morning My Son Sanctuary Trip w. Champa Food & Coffee - From Hoi An to the temple valley
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Early Morning My Son Sanctuary Trip w. Champa Food & Coffee

3.Early Morning My Son Sanctuary Trip w. Champa Food & Coffee

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 629 reviews · from $21

Leave Hoi An at 5:30 a.m. in an air-conditioned vehicle for My Son Sanctuary, where a small group and English-speaking guide explore Hindu temple towers dating from the 4th to 13th centuries. Buggies help with the ride to the temples. After the visit, enjoy My Quang noodles, local mochi, seasonal fruit, and coffee or tea. The 150,000 VND entry ticket is extra.

“Nice way to spend the morning . Han was a great guide bus wasn’t that small I'm 6 ft . Fine for an hour s ride. Coffee was good lunch was fine.”

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Hoi An Countryside Jeep Tour: Food, Culture & Daily Life - Duy Vinh and Tra Nhieu: Craft, Fishing, and Local Beliefs
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Hoi An Countryside Jeep Tour: Food, Culture & Daily Life

4.Hoi An Countryside Jeep Tour: Food, Culture & Daily Life

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 414 reviews · from $79

Travel by Vietnam Army Legend Jeep from Hoi An into Cam Kim Island and Duy Vinh, with farm visits, village crafts, fishing culture, and a Vietnamese meal. An English-speaking guide leads the outing; guides named Cuong, Fifi, Tham, and Sanji have led tours. Expect a small group of up to 12 and roughly three to five hours on the road.

“An absolutely top notch experience! The guides created a fun, relaxing atmosphere with a perfect combination of history and local interaction. I felt like I got a chance to meet average locals in a much more real way than on other tours.”

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Hoi An Countryside Vespa Tour: Food, Culture & Daily Life - The meal: local food, with details to confirm
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Hoi An Countryside Vespa Tour: Food, Culture & Daily Life

5.Hoi An Countryside Vespa Tour: Food, Culture & Daily Life

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 406 reviews · from $93

Ride as a passenger behind a licensed local driver on a vintage-style Vespa, with an English-speaking guide leading the way through Hoi An’s countryside. Visit craft makers and village sites, see how rice wine and woven mats are made, and enjoy a local meal. Guides have included Hanni, Phi Phi, Nick, Lilla, and Johnny. The tour lasts about three to five hours.

“Driven not driving... Though advertising looks as though you are self driven, you are a pillion passenger...which is probably for the best😁”

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Hoi An at Sunset: Authentic Local Street Food Tour - Dessert, drinks, and a final Old Town pause
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Hoi An at Sunset: Authentic Local Street Food Tour

6.Hoi An at Sunset: Authentic Local Street Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 329 reviews · from $39

Join a local English-speaking guide at 4:30 pm for a 2.5-hour walk through Hoi An’s Old Town, stopping for banh mi, grilled pork in rice paper, cao lau or chicken rice, sweets, and drinks. Groups are capped at 12. Guides such as Bong and Nam have been praised for sharing food and cultural insights, but dietary needs cannot be guaranteed.

“The tourguide was really friendly and showed us a lots of local food. She answered to all of our questions :)”

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Hoi An Street Food Walking Tour with Tastings - Food stories that help you order later
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Hoi An Street Food Walking Tour with Tastings

7.Hoi An Street Food Walking Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 317 reviews · from $35

Meet your guide at White Rose Restaurant at 3pm for a four-hour walk through Hoi An’s food scene. Expect generous tastings, a drink, and dinner, with stops that may include family kitchens and hard-to-find local eateries. Guides such as Jackie, Emma, Quin, Nancy, and Kim have led the tour. Tell the operator about dietary needs when booking.

“We had the BEST time with Jackie! She was a fantastic guide and took us to the best places ever. We wouldn't have found any of these if we didn't go on the tour. For future visitors, don't eat lunch beforehand! Save yourself for the tour!”

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Hoi An street food tour with Billy - The Night Market: a second taste of the city
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Hoi An street food tour with Billy

8.Hoi An street food tour with Billy

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 273 reviews · from $35

Walk through Hoi An Ancient Town and the Night Market with Billy or a local guide from his team, tasting around seven or eight dishes at local eateries. Expect explanations of ingredients and food traditions, chances to meet the people preparing your meal, and a generous amount to eat in about two to two and a half hours.

“Great tour lead by Tam. Tried about 7 delicious different dishes across Hoi An. They were in contact prior to the tour to confirm any dietary requirements (no pork or seafood) and did their best to fit around it despite many of the local dishes containing these. Definitely come with an empty stomach!”

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Hoi An hiden food adventure - From market counters to family kitchens
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Hoi An hiden food adventure

9.Hoi An hiden food adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 257 reviews · 3 hours · from $23

Walk Hội An’s backstreets with an English-speaking local guide, stopping for six or seven foods and drinks, from cao lầu to black sesame soup. You may visit a market, family homes, and traditional food makers while hearing the stories behind local recipes. Guides have included Tham, Vu, and Uyên. Vegetarian options are available.

“We really enjoyed this tour. We liked trying different local specialities in authentic eateries. Vu did an excellent job explaining the food and its history. The amount of food and pacing was just right and we finished the tour very satisfied. I would recommend this tour!”

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Hoi An Night Market - Ancient Town street food tours by Night - The market and the old town after dark
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Hoi An Night Market – Ancient Town street food tours by Night

10.Hoi An Night Market – Ancient Town street food tours by Night

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 165 reviews · from $45

Meet a local guide at 6 pm for an evening walk through Hoi An Ancient Town, with stops for banh mi, Vietnamese specialties, and the night market. Guides including Jackie and Jun have led the tour. Expect a small group, roughly two to three hours, and a changing mix of dishes rather than a fixed menu.

“Got to try a lot of amazing different food and drinks. Our guide was amazing, she showed us around all the different spots and educated us on some of the history as well. Would highly recommend!!”

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HoiAn: My Son Sanctuary w. Champa food Lunch 5:30/8:00/14:00 - At the temples: time to look, listen, and ask
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HoiAn: My Son Sanctuary w. Champa food Lunch 5:30/8:00/14:00

11.HoiAn: My Son Sanctuary w. Champa food Lunch 5:30/8:00/14:00

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 161 reviews · 4 - 5 hours · from $16Best value

Travel from Hoi An to My Son Sanctuary with an English-speaking guide who explains Cham temples, beliefs, and local culture. Choose a dawn visit with coffee and Champa food, an 8:00 am tour with a Cham performance and lunch, or an afternoon visit timed for sunset. Sanctuary entry costs extra.

“Our tour guy was so knowledgeable and friendly! Such a wonderful experience!”

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Hoi An Ancient Town - Night Market Street Food Tours By Night - Stop two: the Night Market on Nguyen Hoang Street
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Hoi An Ancient Town – Night Market Street Food Tours By Night

12.Hoi An Ancient Town – Night Market Street Food Tours By Night

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 161 reviews · from $55

Meet at 6 pm in Hoi An for a private, four-hour evening food walk through the Ancient Town and Night Market. Your guide leads you to local stalls and introduces regional dishes, including Cao Lau and white rose dumplings. Dinner and an entrance fee are included, though the exact route and fee coverage are not specified.

“I just arrived in Da Nang yesterday and today I'm exploring Hoi An. It’s truly amazing, and I feel great here! The atmosphere, the food, and the people are fantastic. I also attended a show here, and it was incredible. Such a meaningful experience!”

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Hoi An Vespa Food Tour: Authentic & Exotic Food Culture - Seafood beside the Thu Bon River
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Hoi An Vespa Food Tour: Authentic & Exotic Food Culture

13.Hoi An Vespa Food Tour: Authentic & Exotic Food Culture

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 151 reviews · from $39

Ride as a passenger on a Vespa through Hoi An’s back streets, stopping for grilled rice-paper, papaya salad, Cao Lau, banh mi, banh xeo, and seafood. An English-speaking guide leads the small-group evening tour, with pickup and drop-off around the Ancient Town included. Guides have included Quang, Ting, Phi Phi, and Sanji, though your guide may differ.

“It’s an interesting experience that we enjoyed thoroughly. You were taken to eating places on the back of a Vespa that you would never have found by yourselves. The food was carefully curated to represent the best of the Hoi An’s specialties. It’s a small pity that they did not include any desserts, like chè, etc as part of the tour but that’s only a minor thing”

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Private Hoi An Evening Food Tastings Tour by Bike - Cam Nam Island: banh xeo and Hoi An-style barbecue
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Private Hoi An Evening Food Tastings Tour by Bike

14.Private Hoi An Evening Food Tastings Tour by Bike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 145 reviews · from $65

At 4 p.m., meet near Hoi An’s historic district for a guided, 15-kilometer evening bike ride. You’ll sample a local noodle dish at Tra Que, try banh xeo and Hoi An-style barbecue on Cam Nam Island, and finish with grilled food beside the river. Guides such as Khanh and Yen have led rides, but assignments vary.

“And what an adventure it was!! I was fortunate enough to have a solo tour with the wonderful Yen, who made the tour all that better. From in the middle of Hoi An, to riding through the outskirts of the town - even spotting a buffalo! Yen was inRead more”

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Hoi An Full Lantern Making Class , Basket Boat , Crab Fishing And Food - A home-cooked meal that completes the day
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Hoi An Full Lantern Making Class , Basket Boat , Crab Fishing And Food

15.Hoi An Full Lantern Making Class , Basket Boat , Crab Fishing And Food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 98 reviews · from $32

Spend about five hours on a small-group Hoi An outing with hotel pickup, a lantern-making lesson, a basket-boat ride in Bay Mau Coconut Forest, crab fishing, and lunch or dinner at a local home. You can wear an Ao Dai for the boat ride. The group is capped at nine, and host Ms Trâm is named in the experience details.

“What a beautiful afternoon we had such fun making the lanterns, quite therapeutic and great help from the lovely ladies. Food was out of this world and really well prepared and presented we enjoyed it very much. Would highly recommend”

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