Hoi An Night Market Food Tour with Lantern Boat Ride [Exclusive]
Approx. 2,5 hours
Walking
From 2 people
From Hoi An
English speaking guide
Food samples included
This evening walking food tour takes you to vibrant night markets of Hoi An and then try different local dishes. The first one is Nguyen Hoang night market, the biggest night market in the Old Town, which has over 150 street food stalls, souvenir and lantern shops. The another one is Hoi An Central Market, the oldest market in town. Here, keep tasting and learning about local cuisine. Besides markets, this tour also includes a relaxing boat ride on the river to take photos and release the lanterns.
Highlights
Try delicious street foods & local food specialties
Take a boat ride on the river & release wishing lanterns
Contact for reservation/support
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Hotline/WhatsApp/WeChat/Zalo+84968009827
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Emailhoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com
Itinerary
Meet up
Meetup time: 5:30 PM (local time)
Our guide will see you at the meeting point – The Signature Hoi An Hotel at 21 La Hoi Street. Google maps location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/32VgXdqHSBZbcKoN6
Nguyen Hoang Night Market
On a 300-meters-long pedestrian street, Nguyen Hoang Night Market is the biggest night market in Hoi An. It has over 150 stalls selling a variety of street food, local food, and souvenirs. Its colorful lantern shops attract lots of visitors coming to take beautiful pictures. See more details
In Nguyen Hoang Night Market, visitors have the chance to try:
– Cao Lau (noodles): a noodle dish found only in Hoi An which shows a mix between Vietnamese, Chinese and Japanese cuisines. Every ingredient the locals use to make it, has its own story. See more details
– Banh Mi (Vietnamese sandwich): a crunchy bread filled with meats, pork liver pate, fresh herbs, raw vegetables and sauces. Local Banh Mi in Hoi An is better than other variations in Vietnam, and even may be most delicious. See more details
Lantern Boat Ride on Hoai River
Embark a relaxing boat ride on the Hoai River which runs through the Hoi An Ancient Town (world heritage). From the boat, you enjoy watching a brilliant beauty of thousands of lanterns and vibrant life in town. This activity is a must do in Hoi An after the sunset. See more details
On the river, you will light up the candle lantern by yourself and then release it to make wishes. Sure, have many pretty pictures as well.
Hoi An Riverside Street
To go to the next night market, you will walk along the riverside road. This is the most romantic road in Hoi An at night. There are many street vendors selling food and paper lanterns with shimmering candle lights.
Hoi An Central Market
At night, roads around Hoi An Central Market become food and souvenir streets. Here, visitors can find nearly every famous local dishes to try and souvenirs to buy. Compared to the first market, this place is quieter because lesser known. See more details
In Hoi An Central Market, you will try these dishes:
– Hoi An style grilled pork: thinly-sliced lean pork by bamboo sticks, served with rice paper, raw vegetables, fresh herbs and a special sauce. See more details
– Nem Lui: grilled pork skewers served with rice paper, raw vegetables, fresh herbs and a special sauce. See more details
– Bo la lot: grilled beef wrapped in betel leaf. See more details
– Banh chuoi (banana pancake): watching how local vendor makes a traditional banana pancake before tasting. This is your desert for the night. See more details
Tour ends
The tour ends in Hoi An Old Town. After saying goodbye to our guide, you can freely explore this heritage area or go back to the hotel to relax.
Traveler's Photos
What's Included
- English speaking guide
- Food & beverages mentioned in the itinerary
- Lantern boat ride
- Lantern to release (1 lantern per person)
- Transport to the meeting point in Hoi An Old Town
- Transport from Hoi An Old Town back to the hotel
- Hoi An Old Town ticket (120,000 VND per adult) if requested by the government
- Tipping for tour guide
- Food & beverages not in the itinerary
- Additional activities (shows, trishaw riding, etc)
- Personal expenses (shopping, etc)
Additional Information
– Our driver & guide will pick you at your hotel in Da Nang city center (including Hai Chau District, Son Tra District except Nai Hien Dong ward & Tho Quang ward, Ngu Hanh Son District except Hoa Hai ward & Hoa Quy ward) or Hoi An city center.
– In the end of the tour, our driver & guide will drop you off at your hotel.
– Pickup surcharge is required to visitors staying NOT in Da Nang city center or Hoi An city center.
– All surcharges are payable in cash directly to your tour guide.
– No pick up & drop off service in Tan Hiep area of Hoi An (Cham Island).


– Children above 1,4 meters height OR 10 years old will be charged same to adults.
– Children from 1 to 1,4 meters height OR from 5 to 10 years old, will have a discount.
– Children under 5 years old OR 1 meter height, will be free of charge.
– On your day of travel, if your kid is 1,4 meters and above (and you booked a children ticket previously), please pay the surcharge of 350,000 VND in cash.
– On your day of travel, if your kid is 1 meter and above (and you booked a free ticket previously), please pay the surcharge of 350,000 VND in cash.
If you are a group of 4 people and bigger, please contact us directly by WhatsApp number +84968009827 to have better price and better support. We kindly provide free tourist information to make your trip easier and smarter.
For daily tours:
– Any cancellation before 7 days of departure date will be free of charge.
– Any cancellation before 6 days of departure date will be charged 30% selling price.
– Any cancellation before 5 – 4 days of departure date will be charged 50% selling price.
– Any cancellation before 3 – 2 days of departure date will be charged 75% selling price.
– Any cancellation within 24 hours or no-show: non-refundable.
For others tour:
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What to bring/wear
Visitors should wear comfortable walking shoes, hat/cap, sunglasses, sunscreen, rain poncho/jacket (from October to January), cash.
To visit the temples, please wear respectively. In other words, make sure that the pants cover the upper knees and the shirt covers the navel, shoulders, armpits.
Contact for reservation/support
If you can not book/pay online OR want to reserve first and pay later OR process a cancellation. Please us by WhatsApp number +84968009827 or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com.
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