Vietnam · WORKSHOPS
The 15 best craft workshops you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Learn Vietnamese cooking at Rose Kitchen with a market tour, local guides, hotel transfers, a full meal, and meaningful community support.
“One of my favorite things we did in Hanoi. Special thanks to Aroma for an amazing and engaging class! So glad we got to learn more about Vietnamese food and culture! Highly recommend!!”
Cook five Hanoi classics, shop a local market, and enjoy your meal with rice vodka in this hands-on Old Quarter class.
“This was so much fun. There was a family of four that were great that joined my hubby and I. Vy was our tour guide. She was absolutely amazing. She took us to a couple of spots to buy fresh ingredients. Then she took us back to her shop aRead more”
Make five Vietnamese coffees in Hoi An, learn the story from crop to cup, and take home recipes and practical Phin brewing skills.
“A must do activity! It was so informative and we laughed so much thanks to the host!”
Make a foldable silk and bamboo lantern in Hoi An, learn its local meaning, and take home a handmade souvenir for about $10.
“We had an amazing time making Vietnamese lanterns! The staff were helpful, patient, and attentive, and you get a lot of choice in the structure and design of your lantern. Excellent value for money, and the lanterns fold up nicely so we are able to bring them home safely!”
Cook four Vietnamese dishes, shop Hoi An Market, ride a basket boat, and try fishing in Cam Thanh for $28.90.
“The day started with a banana boat ride. It was a little bit of a trap for tips but the ride itself was nice. We then headed to the markets with Chef Hai and then afterwards to our cooking class. The class itself was fantastic and we learned a lot and laughed a lot as well. We cooked 4 dishes all which were unique and very tasty. All in all a top experience!”
Review of Hoi An’s market, basket boat, crab fishing, and cooking class, with practical advice on food, transport, value, and expectations.
“Very kind. They arranged transportation seamlessly. Good experience to be out of the old town and to be able to do different things”
Explore Hoi An’s market, paddle a coconut forest by basket boat, and cook four Vietnamese dishes in this excellent-value half-day tour.
“Perfect activity made loads of food and was in a lovely location”
Make a foldable silk lantern in Hoi An with friendly instructors, tea tasting, bamboo framing, and a handmade souvenir for $15.42.
“What a great time my daughter and I had makong lanterns on a cloudy afternoon. The team were very helpful and made us laugh at their critique of our amateur lantern making skills. They were also very quickly able to rectify our mistakes. We would definitely recommend this very reasonable priced activity.”
Review of the Cai Be Mekong Delta tour with cooking, cycling, craft villages, boat rides, pricing, transport, and practical booking advice.
“Although this was a guided tour, with Abe, there were so many people along the way who helped make the trip memorable. It was a pleasure to see families at work in their businesses, to see how local food was made. At lunchtime, Read more”
Shop Hoi An’s local market, catch crabs by basket boat, and cook four Vietnamese dishes in a friendly half-day class.
“Had the best afternoon shopping and cooking with Tram. Tram is so warm and welcoming. She explained every aspect of our afternoon - food at the market where we shopped; how to prepare and cook each dish. They all tasted delicious Read more”
Learn to make six Vietnamese coffees, from phin and salt coffee to egg and coconut, in a hands-on Hanoi workshop at Local Beans Roastery.
“I had such an amazing experience. Luka is professional and extremely knowledgeable. The class was very organized, informative, and helpful. We learned the three most known coffee recipes in Vietnam and the company has the products available for purchase so you can make it at home. Highly recommended.”
Review of Hoi An’s Hangcoconut tour, combining a Bay Mau basket boat ride, crab fishing, Vietnamese cooking, and a generous meal.
“Cooking was really enjoyable and easy to follow, with lots of food. Boat ride was fun and the boat guides were very friendly”
Make six Vietnamese coffee drinks in Hanoi, from salt and egg coffee to a coffee cocktail, with expert guidance and local brewing tools.
“This is a wonderful experience with great customer service and a super kind and knowledgeable guide. We are already quite knowledgeable about coffee being baristas back in the UK but Phil had plenty more knowledge to share about Vietnamese coffee and Vietnam in general.”
Cook three Vietnamese dishes, shop Dong Xuan Market, and enjoy egg coffee in this hands-on Hanoi class for $45.
“Daisy was amazing and took us shopping in the market - not for the faint hearted but an excellent experience. She translated for the chef and also helped us as well S we prepared our 3 dishes. Daisy took photos and shared the recipes Read more”
Review of Hanoi’s wood carving workshop, with practical details on the villa setting, local artisan, price, schedule, and a key booking caution.
“One of the best experiences I have had when travelling. The chef Tung was very knowledgeable and we learnt a lot as bout cooking Vietnamese food and Vietnamese culture. The food we cooked was so tasty and fresh it was delicious.”
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