Hoi An Night Market Food Tour & Ancient Town Walk

Summary

Hoi An Street Food Walking Tour at Night

If you want to taste real Hoi An street food and see hidden corners most visitors miss, this evening walk is for you. You’ll eat where locals do, skip tourist traps, and even get a peaceful boat ride under lantern lights.

What’s the experience like?

The air in Hoi An cools off just after sunset—finally a break from the sticky heat. We met our guide, Minh, right by the lantern-lit bridge where scooters buzzed past and the smell of grilled pork floated out from a tiny alley. There were only six of us in the group, so it felt more like wandering with friends than a big tour. Minh handed out cold bottles of water (trust me, you’ll want it) and pointed out a woman selling fresh bánh mì from a cart that looked older than me. I’d never have spotted her on my own.

We ducked into side streets away from the main crowds. At one spot, we squeezed onto plastic stools for bowls of cao lầu noodles—chewy, smoky, nothing like what I’d tasted elsewhere. Minh explained how the noodles are made with water from an ancient well nearby. The night market was buzzing but not overwhelming; vendors called out softly, not pushy at all. I tried a bite of white rose dumplings and could hear kids laughing somewhere behind us. Later, we drifted down to the river for a short boat ride—lanterns everywhere, their reflections wobbling on the water. It’s quieter out there; you can actually hear the paddles dipping in and out.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Hoi An Night Market Food Tour

• Hoi An Night Market & Ancient Town walking food tour
• Explore local delicacies and boat ride on river

Top questions

Do I need to buy an entrance ticket for Hoi An Ancient Town?

Yes, you'll need an entrance ticket before joining the tour if you haven't got one yet. You can buy it when you arrive and use it for later visits too.

Is this food tour suitable for vegetarians?

The tour focuses on local specialties which often include meat or seafood. Let us know your dietary needs in advance—we'll do our best to arrange options.

How big is each group?

Groups are kept small—no more than 8 people—so it's easy to ask questions and move around comfortably.

Is pick-up and drop-off included?

Yes! We'll pick you up and drop you off at your accommodation in Hoi An.

What’s included

Your English-speaking guide leads you through all tastings listed in the itinerary (plenty of food!), plus one bottle of water per person. A short river boat ride is included too. Pick-up and drop-off service is part of the package for your convenience.