Market tours · VIETNAM
Good farmers market tours in Vietnam fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 14 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of Rose Kitchen Hanoi cooking class, with market visit, Vietnamese recipes, hotel pickup, CSR projects, pricing, and practical tips.
“Fun, learning, meaningful and giving all at the same time. Clear snd highly skilled instructor. Would 100% do again”
Review of Hoi An’s market, basket boat, fishing, and cooking class, with practical tips on food, value, timing, guides, and what to expect.
“This is a must do. Fabulous cooking class paired with a Coconut Boat ride. Cooking class was extremely well run. Quick trip to the market, enjoyable boat ride. Wasn’t on my to do list but was pleasantly surprised. Cooking was such fun. Great group of people and easy to follow instructions. Fabulous tasty food. What a highlight”
Review of Hoi An’s market, basket boat, crab fishing, and cooking tour, with practical advice on food, timing, price, pickup, and value.
“It was extremely well organized and very thoughtful. The fact it is done by the owner makes it that much more impactful and fun. I learned quite a bit.”
Explore Hoi An’s local market, nipa forest, basket boats, fishing, and a hands-on Vietnamese cooking class for $29.
“We had a great time! We chose the afternoon tour and so glad we did. The food was filling! The basket boats are so fun - expect to pay a little tip for the spinning of boat or fishing. They even do karaoke!! Don’t expect to learn much about the coconut trees…”
Explore Hoi An’s market, Tra Que farms, basket boats, and a hands-on Vietnamese cooking class for $29 per person.
“Had the best time today! Went to the market first and bought a few items for our cooking class. Then we went on the basket boats. It’s soooo busy but great fun! The cooking class was fantastic and you definitely won’t leave hungry! A great day! And thanks to our guide Hai!”
Cook five Vietnamese dishes, shop a Da Nang market, and make salted coffee in a friendly small-group class for $35.
“The best cooking class ever! We went to the market and bought the ingredients and then made so many tasty dishes 😊💕 I would recommend anyone to choose this cooking class. Very homey vibes and cozy.”
Shop Dalat’s Central Market, cook Vietnamese dishes with Mrs. Son, then eat in a garden kitchen during this warm five-hour class.
“Great cooking lesson with a super nice and funny lady chef. If you want to spend a good moment, eat one of your best meal in Vietnam and create good memories, this activity is for you !”
Shop Cat Ba Market, bargain for fresh ingredients, then cook Vietnamese dishes and enjoy egg coffee in a friendly four-hour class.
“Great, didn’t know I could cook that well!! Chef is very a great teacher!”
Learn to cook three Vietnamese dishes, visit a local market, and enjoy a meal at Tung's Cooking Center in Ho Chi Minh City.
“We decided to participate in one of the cooking classes at Tung. It was an absolute blast and had so much fun! We learned how to cook some of the most famous and traditional dishes of Vietnam, such as Pho, Vietnamese Pancakes and Nems. The hosts were super nice and helpful. 100% would recommend!”
Cook Hanoi classics, shop a local market, and make egg coffee or beer in a small-group culinary class for $46.
“The cooking class was excellent. The only downside was we had to walk a long distance from our hotel to the restaurant in the heat and then walk to the market to collect food. The tour says you will be picked up at your hotel and that is what should happen - cyclo, motorbike or taxi. Working to the market is fine. The chef and guide were fantastic and the food was yummy.”
Review of Hoi An’s market, basket boat, crab fishing, and cooking class, with practical details on food, timing, value, and who should book.
“It was a blast. From local market, the amazing locals and the cooking class! I highly recommend to book this cooking class, because this goes beyond just cooking.”
Cycle from Hoi An to Tra Que Village for market sights, farm work, a foot massage, and four Vietnamese cooking lessons.
“Everything was perfect 🤩… very kind guides, a nice cycling trip to the location with a stop at the local market, delicious food with excellent instructions - in perfect English- how to cook (we could cook everything by ourself) and a relaxing massage. We went there with the whole family (two kids 12 and 15 years) and all had so much fun. Thanks to the whole team.”
Cook three Vietnamese dishes, visit a local market, and enjoy egg or coconut coffee in this hands-on Saigon class.
“We liked everything. Very nice teacher, participative class and delicious food. The visit to the market is more complete in the morning session.”
Cook four Vietnamese dishes, shop Hoi An Market, ride a coconut basket boat, and meet local fishers on this four-hour Cam Thanh tour.
Pick a canal, a covered hall, a souk or a stove.
