Hoi An Cooking Class: Experience Local Market, Traditional Net Fishing, and Vietnamese Cuisine

Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Hoi An with a cooking class that includes a visit to a local market, traditional net fishing, and hands-on cooking of 4 delicious Vietnamese dishes.

Duration: 4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Làng Cẩm Thanh - Experience Making Hội An Lanterns - Discover the Eco-Village Cam Thanh, known for its significant role in the anti-French and anti-American wars, and enjoy the serene beauty of the nipa palm forest by bamboo basket boat. Receive charming handmade gifts crafted from nipa palm leaves, such as hats, watches, and rings.
    Learn the art…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • All tickets
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Welcome drink
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Lunch
  • English guide
Meal Options
  • Papaya Salad - Green papaya with prawn, mint, lemon basil, peanut, sesame, garlic oil, chili powder, BBQ rice paper, sweet and sour fish sauce
  • Deep-Fried Spring Roll - Deep-fry spring roll with chicken & local ingredients, served with sauce
  • Braised Chicken in Clay-pot with steamed rice - Braised chicken breast fillet without skin, lemongrass,…
Additional Information

Morning tour: 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM / Afternoon tour: 2:30 PM – 7:00 PM with a small group for one class. Experience a vibrant local market, learn how to interact with local vendors, and discover all the ingredients for the meals.
Embark on a paddle boat journey in a distinctive Vietnamese bamboo basket boat through the waterways of a coconut palm paradise….

Location
Hội An Post Office
Trần Hưng Đạo
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Bradwago
Jan 21, 2026
Chop, Cook, and Eat! - This was a fun trip! Visit to a market for some of the ingredients, about an hour in basket boats (nothing to do with cooking, but a “thing” in the area). Lots of action, and even a chance to try to catch a crab. Then down to business. Chef Hai Hi had a great set up with each two person team having a complete prep area and cooking station. Lots of chopping and grating, but some basic ingredients had been prepared by them (e.g. rice and some of the meat included in the recipes). After each item was complete we ate it and had a lot of fun. Recommended for fun, experience, and value. Hotel pick up was seamless.
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Lisa
Dec 21, 2025
Fantastic experience - great value for money. We’d do it again! Great fun, great food, great Chef. Book now! - It was one activity after another, culminating in a fun cooking lesson with flavours galore! Had a great time with a group of friends.
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Z3183bykirstyh
Dec 20, 2025
Wonderful, yummy tour! - Joined this tour as a solo traveller and had the best time. The food was amazing and fun to prepare & learn. Would definitely recommend!
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Maroo
Dec 20, 2025
Awesome cooking class - Absolutely loved the Hoi An Tropical Cooking Class experience. From start to finish, it was thoughtful, fun, and incredibly well organized. We began with a guided market visit, which was fascinating, seeing local ingredients up close and learning how they’re used in everyday Vietnamese cooking. The coconut basket boat ride was such a unique and relaxing bonus and made the experience feel truly local and special. The cooking class itself was fantastic, hands-on, easy to follow, and the food turned out delicious. Everything was well paced and never rushed, making it enjoyable even if you’re not an experienced cook. Our guide Hei was the highlight, friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely enthusiastic. He explained everything clearly, answered all our questions, and made the entire experience fun and welcoming. You could tell he really cared about making sure everyone had a great time. If you’re in Hoi An and want an authentic, memorable experience that combines culture, food, and fun, this is an absolute must-do. Highly recommend!
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Culture37325829054
Oct 26, 2025
Amazing experience - Great experience and cooking class, very worth the price and great fun. The tour guide was great, he was very friendly and funny whilst showing off his great cooking skills. Weather was not the best for the season but still an amazing experience with the bamboo basket boat even in heavy rain. Highly recommend for couple and large groups to visit.
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Benjamindj7460zv
Oct 24, 2025
Great experience - Great day out and the food was great, Our chef was really good fun, a lovely way to end our trip in Hoi an. Would definitely recommend
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467georgiae
Oct 24, 2025
Great experience!! - An amazing experience!! Lovely tasty food and great recipes to keep for the future!! Great friendly staff!! So much fun!!
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Kaylees279
Oct 24, 2025
amazing class - Amazing cooking class, food was amazing and chef was awesome! beautiful scenery, will cook these recipes at home again!
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Rudy
Oct 23, 2025
Hoi An Tropical Cooking Tour - Great day out with Hi Hi and the group. Walked the market and learned about local ingredients. Went back to the school and cooked 4 great dishes.
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992yadhun
Oct 23, 2025
Fun Cooking class - It was very fun experience. The chef was very interactive and funny. We learned a lot about Vietnamese food and the process. Would highly recommend.
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From $29
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).