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Eat Your Way Through Hoi An: 4-Hour Street Food Walking Tour
Trip duration: 1 days
4-Hour Hoi An Street Food Walking Tour
Trip duration: 1 days
There's a version of Hoi An that most visitors never find — not because it's hidden, but because you need a local to take you there. The best food in this town isn't in the restaurants facing the river or on the menus designed for tourists. It's in the narrow alleys, at the corner stalls, on the plastic stools where locals sit shoulder to shoulder eating dishes that have barely changed in a hundred years.
We've been running this street food tour for years, and it remains one of the most requested experiences we offer in Hoi An. Our guides grew up eating this food — they know which Bánh Mì stall has the best pâté, which Cao Lầu uses the traditional wood ash water that makes the noodles authentic, and which alley the locals actually eat at versus the ones that just look the part. Over four hours and six stops, you'll eat more than you expect, learn more than you planned, and almost certainly end up with a list of places you want to come back to on your own.
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Trip Itinerary
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~ 10:00 or 15:00 — Pick-up from your hotel; AC transfer to Hoi An Travel Office, 10 Tran Hung Dao Street
~ On arrival — Meet your guide; begin the walking tour through Hoi An's ancient quarter
~ Over 4 hours — Six street food stops through the alleys and backstreets of the old town
~ Tour end — Choose to be dropped back at your hotel, or stay in the old town and keep exploring on your own
What You'll Eat
Bánh Mì Madam Phượng — arguably the most famous sandwich in Hoi An, and one we've been recommending to guests since before it went international
Bánh Bèo (Water Fern Cake) — steamed rice discs topped with dried shrimp and crispy pork fat, a central Vietnamese specialty most first-timers have never encountered
Cao Lầu Noodles — Hoi An's signature dish, made with noodles that can only be prepared authentically using water from a specific ancient well in town
Vietnamese Grilled Pork & Bánh Xèo (Sizzling Pancake) — street-side grilling and a crispy turmeric crepe filled with pork, shrimp, and bean sprouts
Hoi An White Rose (Bánh Bao Vac) — delicate shrimp dumplings shaped like white roses, made by a single family in Hoi An and sold exclusively to select restaurants
Vietnamese coffee, fresh tropical juice, or a cold beer — your call
Highlights
Try Banh mivietnamese grill porkHoi an white rosedelicious you coffee stall
Please let us know any dietary requirements at the time of booking — our guides are experienced at navigating the menu for vegetarians and allergy needs. This tour runs rain or shine; Hoi An's covered alleyways make it very manageable even in a shower.
What's included
All essential services for a comfortable and memorable trip.
- AC vehicle transfer to and from your hotel
- All food at every tasting stop
- One drink (Vietnamese coffee, tropical juice, or beer)
- English-speaking guide t
Not included
Items and services that are not part of the package price.
- Any additional food or drinks beyond what's included
- Tips and personal expenses
- Personal travel insurance
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Current weather in Hoi An for selected month
Active month: May
Vietnam can be visited year-round. The north is cooler in winter (January, February), sometimes with snow in the mountains. Autumn (September, October) in central Vietnam can be rainy. The south is warm year-round, with minimal rainfall from March to the end of September except for some islands. Best time to visit: February-June and September-December.
Air temperature
33 °C
Water temperature
29 °C
Frequently asked questions about this trip
Our groups are typically 8-12 travelers. Small groups ensure personal attention and authentic experiences.
Yes! We offer premium upgrades including business class flights, luxury hotel upgrades, and private transfers. Ask our specialists for details.
This trip is rated as medium. It's suitable for most travelers with a reasonable level of fitness.
Absolutely! Many of our travelers come solo and leave with new friends. Our small group format creates a welcoming environment for everyone.
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