NIGHT MARKET TOURS
Night markets are where the eating happens: Taipei, Seoul, Chiang Mai, Marrakech’s Jemaa el-Fnaa after sunset. These 15 are compared on price, how many stops the food is spread across and how late they run.
Spend nine hours exploring Phuket with an English or Thai-speaking guide, hotel pickup, and a group capped at 10. Expect Karon and Rang Hill views, Wat Chalong, a cashew factory, Old Town, and Chillva Market. Big Buddha is currently closed because the access road is unsafe.
“Great Day with Mossy. very helpful guide kept offering to take photos and full of interesting information”
Meet outside Jongno 5-ga Station and spend two hours eating your way through Gwangjang Market with an English-speaking guide such as Juno, Jacob, Yoon, or Tan. Expect about 10 Korean specialties, drinks, vendor encounters, food stories, and traditional drinking games.
“Great, energetic guide with many stories to tell, easy to interact. Good english”
Ride from Cancun’s Hotel Zone or downtown to local taco shops, including pibil, surtido, al pastor, and quesabirria stops. Your English-speaking guide explains the food and local customs, while A/C transport, four beers or drinks, and churros are included. Guides may include G, Diego, Navarro, or Sasha.
“First of all, our resort wasn’t one of their pickup spots but I decided to reach out to their support and see if they could pick us up. They agreed, and I am so glad they did. This is a great taco tour, with Diego telling us the history and it being a relaxing experience. I am glad we got Diego! Come hungry, and make sure to try the horchata! Diego will tell you which stop has the best horchata!”
Spend 3.5 to 5 hours tasting Mumbai favorites with guides such as Sufiyan, Sajid, G2, and Suraj. Ride a local train to Chowpatty Beach, eat with families by the sea, then explore Bhuleshwar and Mohamed Ali Road for savory dishes, desserts, and ice cream.
“It was awesome. Guide was friendly. Took us to places where i wouldn’t know existed or wouldn’t go on my own. Got a good assortment of indian food from all sorts of places Thank you”
Start near Churchgate at 5:30 pm with an English-speaking guide such as Sajid, Bala, Jitu, or Sufiyan. Ride toward Chowpatty Beach, sample local snacks, walk through Bhuleshwar and Minara Masjid, then finish with ice cream in Bhori Mohalla. Expect a generous meal and plenty of walking.
“It was an amazing experience filled with delicious food, sights and sounds. Our wonderful, knowledgeable guide to great care of us.”
Start at 2 pm with hotel pickup, then explore Marble Mountains before a guided walk through Hoi An’s old town. You’ll see temples, caves, the Japanese Covered Bridge, traditional houses, the lantern-lit market, and finish with a sampan boat ride. Guides include Chang, Danny, Hoang, Vy, and others.
“We loved this tour led by Chang. She was an excellent guide and made the tour one of our favorites. Marble Mountain was very interesting. Hoi An was a beautiful place, especially at night. We did the coconut boats, too. It was a great tour!”
Meet your guide at 6 pm on Hai Ba Trung for a two-hour walk through Hoi An’s evening food scene. Expect banh mi, white rose dumplings, pork, coffee, beer, market stalls, and local dishes. Guides such as Jun and Jackie add history and practical food tips, though the route can vary.
“We had friends that did this tour the night before. They visited 4-5 locations. We only visited three 👎🏽? I know we skipped at least one location because they were busy. I assumed we would circle back, but never did. Even when I questRead more”
Meet your guide at 6 p.m. near Hoi An’s old town for a private four-hour food walk. Taste local dishes such as white rose dumplings and cao lau, then explore Nguyen Hoang Night Market, where more than 50 stalls sell snacks, clothing, jewelry, and souvenirs.
“I just arrived in Da Nang yesterday and today I'm exploring Hoi An. It’s truly amazing, and I feel great here! The atmosphere, the food, and the people are fantastic. I also attended a show here, and it was incredible. Such a meaningful experience!”
From Da Nang, a private car and English-speaking guide take you to Hoi An for an afternoon walking tour, historic sights, a 30-minute sampan ride, and the lantern-lit night market. Guides such as Chang, Ken, Minh, and Hung are praised for clear explanations and helpful local advice.
“Fantastic Private Tour of Hoi An. Tran was a very knowledgeable guide and spent time telling us about the recent and past history of Vietnam and Hoi An / Central Vietnam particularly. Pick up from Da Nang hotel with courteous and good driver, stopped at Marble Mountain for photo and to see local craftsmen at work. When in Hoi An, Tran took us to Chinese Assembly Hall, Japanese Covered Bridge and then we had a little time to explore the streets and sights of Hoi An ancient town on our own. Tran then arranged a Sampan ride on the river where we could light our own lanterns and make a…”
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Meet your private guide at Jiantan and spend two hours exploring Shilin Night Market. Guides such as May, Joseph, Alex, and Vivian can tailor the walk to your appetite, explain Taiwanese foods, point out the temple, and help you skip weak choices. Food costs extra.
“Deep knowledge of area food, including where to go and where to skip at the market. We really appreciated his patience when our bus ran late! We still got to take in so much of the market. Plus, he was great at discussing foods with our kids and us, so the kids could make choices about what they wanted to try.”
Spend three hours eating your way through Taipei with an English-speaking guide such as Julie or Skyler. Try pork buns, fried chicken, lu rou fan, bubble tea, scallion pancakes, tofu pudding, and a Secret Dish while walking between Shida Night Market, the university district, and Yongkang Street.
“Skyler was our guide last night and we had a great time! The food was delicious and something that I may not have stopped by on my own to eat. I also appreciated that it seemed to be different food items compared to other tours I was looking at. I think this is a really unique experience and would highly recommend!!”
Start at 7:30 pm near Longshan Temple for a two-hour walking food tour through Meng Jia and Huaxi Street night markets. A bilingual guide, including guides such as Cornelia, Violet, or Tammy, helps you try 10-plus Taiwanese delicacies, Michelin-rated street food, and local convenience-store snacks.
“Many foods to try which was fun. Our tour guide Roro was great. I found the price a bit high compared to other food tours I’ve done but it’s a good way to experience the culture of different countries.”
Travel from Ubud to Gianyar Night Market for three hours of Balinese cakes, satay, gado-gado, ayam betutu, local drinks, and market snacks. Guides such as Wayan, Amba, and Kadek explain the food and customs, while all listed food, drinks, entrance fees, and Ubud-area transfers are included.
“Really friendly guide and good to get away from the usual tourist spots to try authentic Balinese food.”
Spend six hours touring Phuket with an English or Thai-speaking guide, visiting beaches, Wat Chalong, a cashew factory, Phuket Elephant Care, Khao Rang Hill, and Old Town’s night market. Guides such as Chan, Bella, Pat, and Alex are noted for friendly help and taking photos.
“Really good trip! Bella is a great tour guide. He really looked after me! We have some amazing pictures from every stop! Memories to last! Thank you so much Bella!”
Start at 6:30 pm in Hoi An for a private four-hour food walk with dinner, local street stalls, alleyway stops, a Thu Bon River boat ride, and the night market. Guides such as Jackie have led guests through the old quarter on foot and by scooter. Pickup is offered, with a central meeting point provided.
“Our tour guide was very nice and spoke excellent English. She chose tasty spots to try and made sure we had more than enough to eat. However, we didn’t actually walk the ancient city because tickets were not bought. The tour price could have been lower if we had known that we were not able to buy tickets during the tour.”
Pick a kind of market, or the hour of the day you want to be standing in one.
