Hoi An Culinary Tour: Modern Flavors and Stories

Explore Hoi An’s modern culinary scene, meet influential locals, and learn about sustainable practices. Discover unique flavors and stories in this curated experience.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Hội An - Join us for a culinary and cultural exploration of Hoi An by electric car.
    Explore the food culture, meet chefs and small business owners, and learn about the sustainable practices of Hoi An with our Modern Culinary Experience. Enjoy the rich flavor and charming atmosphere of the city and its surroundings with our carefully selected…
What's Included
  • Transportation by eco-friendly electric cars
  • 4 creative spaces to discover, each with its own story
  • Optional home-made alcohol tasting
  • Selected soft drinks
  • An experienced host to lead you through our curated experience
  • 4 unique dishes and snacks
Additional Information

This is not your typical food tour.
Instead of sampling traditional dishes, participants will explore the contemporary cultural and culinary landscape of Hoi An through unique flavor pairings. A knowledgeable host will share captivating stories about modern Hoi An and its venues, introducing the people who bring them to life. Participants will also learn…

Location
XUE Jade Jewelry
Đường Phan Chu Trinh
This is an approximate meeting point - we will send the exact meeting location details upon booking confirmation. After the experience, we will either bring you back to the meeting point or finish within walking distance from it.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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517sueellens
Oct 25, 2025
Food Inspirations! - What an amazing experience! Thank you so much Thi. Food was fabulous and the genuine people we visited were inspiring! Highly recommend this tour to anyone.
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Godfather_ii
Sep 23, 2025
Chi was a great guide extremely knowledgeable about Hoi An and the places we visited all with a smile 😁 - It was great to get a different take on local food as most of our tour restaurants served the same type of meals. Every host was so passionate about what they did it was lovely to experience that genuine love for what they were doing.
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Grahamatghinghin
Mar 27, 2025
Informative and delicious introduction to Hoi An’s culinary culture - Chi was a wonderful host for our food tour of Hoi An. Articulate and knowledgeable she took us to four eating spots each of which had its own unique local food and a host with a very interesting background story. Highly recommended.
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Fernanda_v
Feb 20, 2025
A wonderful day in Hoi An - Booking this tour was such a good decision. Our guide Tinh was so knowledgeable, warm and friendly. He took us around Hoi An to amazing spots I'd never found by myself. The food was amazing, but the highlight was hearing the stories behind it, the love and care that goes into these businesses and how the city has changed while honouring its traditions. I'd recommend this and all other Secret Experiences tours to anyone visiting Vietnam. As a solo traveller, it made my experience of the city much easier and enjoyable.
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Giannina_w
Jan 27, 2025
Unique, inspiring and innovative! - My mom and I had an absolutely fantastic time on this tour, facilitated by the charismatic and knowledgeable Chi. We learned so much about the 'hidden' food scenes of Hoi An, meeting interesting locals who are stepping outside the bounds of the mass tourism market to create unique, sustainable and innovative new culinary traditions. The stories behind the food were fascinating and inspiring, and we came away with full bellies, engaged minds and open hearts. Highly recommended for those who want to leave the tourist hordes behind and experience something unique and worthwhile!
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48mirellag
Jan 20, 2025
Foodie highlight of our trip to Hoi An - Extremely interesting and delicious food and great conversation. Tim our guide took us on a diverse culinary adventure which was the highlight of the Hoi An leg of our trip. Highly recommend this tour and Tim as an extremely knowledgeable guide!
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449nghil
Jan 3, 2025
A new look at Hoi An modern culinary scene - What a fantastic way to spend our New Year’s Day. The tour took us through hidden spots and experiences / meals that are specially curated just for us, to give a fresh look at the thriving culinary scene in Hoi An. Expect a mix between traditional and fusion, an adventure on an e - tuk tuk shuttle, lots of laughs, wonderful stories from the people , the chefs, the creatives of Hoi An and a tour that is unlike any other tours on the market!
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911aronb
Nov 28, 2024
What an amazing tour - Fantastic. What an amazing tour. I wasn't keen on a food tour, but from the first introduction with Tim, I thought we were in for an experience, and that is what he delivered. There were five of us in the group, and he engaged with us all as he took us through four different venues, including some private residences, in both the city and the country. His knowledge of Vietnamese culture and history was amazing and his fabulous communication skills made it sound like a chat rather than a lesson. The stories behind the food were also amazing. Higly recommended. I would have given 6 stars if it was an option.
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Beverleyt391
Aug 31, 2024
A delightful mystery tour - Our best experience so far. Relaxed pace, a very welcoming cultural inclusion with a knowledgeable easy to listen to host.
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875annikaz
Jul 13, 2024
Food & culture in one delicious go - If you have done a food tour already or are not interested in the usual format, this might just be the tour for you - you will learn about culture and modern Vietnamese foodies in Hoi An. While eating is always part of the itinerary this tour is so much more and really offers a glimpse in the Hoi An food scene that travelers wouldn't otherwise get - far beyond the usual dishes! The best part (besides the yummy food obiviously) is that you get a real glimpse into life in Vietnam, you are literally invited into people's home! A great trip for all foodies who want to dive deeper into Vietnamese food culture and visit places you would never find on your own.
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From $79
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).