Hoi An Street Food Tour at Sunset: 4 tastings with a guide
Taste your way through Hoi An's back alleys while the light fades
A 2.5-hour street food walking tour through Hoi An Ancient Town at sunset, led by an English-speaking guide who takes groups of no more than 12 through local markets, stalls and family-run eateries. You taste banh mi from a multigenerational bakery, BBQ pork rolls on plastic chairs where locals eat, Cao Lau noodles with sesame and peanut broth, and local sweets, plus a beer or coffee. The Hoi An Ancient Town entrance ticket (120,000 VND or about $5 USD per person) is separate and required before the tour starts.
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Evening food tour in Hoi An Old Town
- Explore Old Town after sunset
- Visit local bakery for banh mi
- Sample BBQ pork with rice paper
- Try Cao Lau noodles with pork
- Enjoy sesame and peanut hot milk
- Taste dessert and local beer
What’s included
- English-speaking guide.
- walk through local markets, cafés, food stalls and family-run restaurants in Hoi An Ancient Town.
- four food tastings (banh mi, BBQ pork rolls, Cao Lau noodles, local sweets).
- two drinks (local beer, coffee or soft drink).
- tips on what else to eat and see in Hoi An during your stay.
Times
- Every day 16:30
Before you book
Operated by Intrepid Urban Adventures - Vietnam
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The experience
The tour starts in Hoi An Ancient Town as the sun begins to drop, and the guide leads you into the maze of alleyways and markets where locals actually eat. You're moving on foot the whole time, stopping at four food venues and two drink stops over the 2.5 hours: banh mi first, then a small eatery where you sit on the small plastic chairs that line the street and eat BBQ pork rolled with rice paper and fresh herbs, dipped in soya sauce. The pace is built around tasting, not rushing: each stop is a real meal, not a sample.
Cao Lau noodles come next. The dish Hoi An is known for, served with a hot sesame and peanut broth and pork. By the time you reach dessert and a local beer or coffee, the Old Town has shifted into evening, and the guide shares tips on what else to eat and see during the rest of your stay. The guide speaks English and knows the food culture of the city well enough to explain what you're tasting and why these spots matter to locals. Because the group caps at 12 people, you're never herded or waiting in line behind other tour groups.
Menus and which stalls you visit can shift depending on the day. These are independent family businesses, and their hours and what they're cooking change. The guide makes those calls on the spot and adjusts the route to hit the best food that evening. You'll need to buy the Hoi An Ancient Town entrance ticket yourself before the tour (120,000 VND or roughly $5 USD per person) and bring it with you in case local authorities ask to see it.
Is this one for you?Pick the small group tour if you want to eat at a relaxed pace and hear stories about each dish. Pick the private option if you need to set your own stops and timing or prefer traveling only with people you know.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 11 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What's Cao Lau and why is it a Hoi An specialty?
Cao Lau is a noodle dish unique to Hoi An, made with pork and served in a hot sesame and peanut broth. It's the signature local dish you'll taste on the tour, and the guide explains why it matters to the city's food identity.
Do I need to buy the Hoi An Ancient Town ticket separately?
Yes, the entrance ticket to Hoi An Ancient Town (120,000 VND or about $5 USD per person) is not included in the tour price and must be purchased before you arrive. Bring it with you on the tour in case authorities ask to see it.
How many food stops are there, and what if I have dietary restrictions?
The tour includes four food stops and two drink stops over 2.5 hours: banh mi, BBQ pork rolls, Cao Lau noodles, and local sweets, plus a beer or coffee. The operator cannot accommodate dietary restrictions, so if you have allergies or dietary needs, this tour may not be the right fit.
What happens if a restaurant or stall is closed when we arrive?
The guide adjusts the route on the spot based on which family-owned businesses are open that evening and what they're serving that day. You'll still hit four food venues and two drink stops, but the specific stalls and dishes may vary from the standard itinerary.
Hoi An Street Food Tour at Sunset: 4 tastings with a guide
2h 30m · EN
from US$ 39.25 per person
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