Top Ho Chi Minh City Art & Culture Classes

Create your own signature scent in a perfume workshop in Ho Chi Minh City. Learn about fragrance families, choose your favorite notes, and take home a 15/30/50ml bottle of your custom perfume. It’s the perfect cultural experience in Saigon for those seeking authentic, small-group workshops and unique things to do in Vietnam beyond traditional sightseeing.

Experience a water puppet show in Ho Chi Minh City, and marvel at this form of traditional Vietnamese art. See a form of traditional Vietnamese art in a water puppet show. Experience stories told by music and brought to life by puppeteers. Enjoy a unique form of Vietnamese art.

This experience was created together with a renowned photographer Frederik Wissink and is hosted either by him or Kevin Lee. Originally from Canada, Fred has been calling Vietnam his home for the last 17 years. Fred has been doing commercial work for hotels including Accor, Hyatt, and Four Seasons, and corporations like Google and Samsung. He did assignments for The New York Times, The Guardian, USA Today, and Discovery Channel. His works were published on the covers of Conde Nast Traveller and Car & Driver magazines. Fred spent several years as an instructor of Hoi An Photo Tour and occasionally co-hosts multi-day tours around Vietnam. With over a decade of experience, Kevin specializes in photography for commercial clients and takes on the producer’s role. Kevin loves capturing breathtaking landscapes and candid moments, drawing from years of experience in both photography and executive production. Previously, Kevin hosted street photography meetups and walks in Singapore.

Have the special chance to taste one of Vietnam's most unique drinks—and learn how to master its recipe yourself—during this hands-on egg coffee workshop in Ho Chi Minh City. Coffee topped with whipped egg yolks and sweetened condensed milk, egg coffee is a must-try for visiting foodies. With your guide's instruction, practice the technique while learning about the traditional beverage's history—then savor your cup accompanied by cocoa-coated cashews.

Design your very own Non La, or palm-leaf conical hat, at this painting class in Ho Chi Minh City. You’ll also learn about Dong Ho paintings at the art studio where you paint, plus try some traditional cookies and tea. This is a private tour just for you and your group, so feel free to take your time while you create.

Discover the spirit of Vietnamese craft in a creative studio where tradition meets modern expression. At Củi Lũ Concept, you’ll step into a calming space tucked away in Saigon and explore the timeless art of Vietnamese woodcarving in your own unique way. Guided by friendly local artisans, you'll learn traditional carving techniques while enjoying the freedom to personalize your artwork—whether you're shaping wall panels with abstract patterns or bringing symbolic folk animals to life. This hands-on experience blends mindful creation with cultural depth, making it the perfect way to slow down and connect with Vietnamese heritage through art. You'll leave with a finished piece that reflects both your creativity and the soulful charm of Vietnam.

Hi, my name is Bam Bi. I am an artist. About me : + Winner of DeviantArt's Logo T-Shirt Design Challenge in 2011 + Over 14 years of creative experience at XQ Hand Embroidery Company I was inspired by my parents. When I was young, I heard many mythical stories about Vietnam. The stories ignited my passion to share with everyone the unique Vietnamese art - especially those that are nearly forgotten. I hope we will have an exciting cultural discovery journey together in this workshop today.

Our Shake & Savor: Coffee Cocktails workshop combines the rich tradition of Vietnamese coffee with the creativity of cocktail mixology. It’s an immersive experience where you craft unique coffee-based cocktails, blending bold flavors and unexpected twists. Expect vibrant flavors like Cà Phê Mít with jackfruit and sampan rhum, or the bold Phở Fizz with dry gin and Cascara Tea, creating a fusion of coffee, spice, and sweetness that’s distinctly Vietnamese yet refreshingly modern.

Unleash your creativity in a custom perfume-making workshop in Ho Chi Minh City. The workshop offers more than 40 diverse fragrance notes — ranging from light and pure to warm and sophisticated. Notably, several of these scents highlight the cultural identity of Vietnam. Inspired by familiar local ingredients such as West Lake white lotus, Tra Bong cinnamon from Central Vietnam, fresh mountain ginger, lemongrass from the Mekong Delta, and Dalat pine forests, these elements are transformed into unique fragrance notes for guests to use in their creative process. We believe that each drop of perfume is not only a blend of layered notes, but also a story of Vietnam’s land, culture, and people.

At NOTE – The Scent Lab, this instructor-led perfume making workshop invites you to create your own signature scent and take home a truly personal souvenir from Vietnam. Over the course of approximately 2 hours in our workshop studio, you will be guided step by step by our scent instructors as you explore fragrance families, learn how different notes interact, and blend your own custom perfume using professional perfume materials and a curated selection of fragrance ingredients. More than just a class, this is a hands-on and memorable experience designed for travelers looking for something creative, personal, and different from typical sightseeing activities. It is especially suited for couples, friends, solo travelers, and culture lovers who want to enjoy a unique activity in Ho Chi Minh City while bringing home a scent that captures part of their journey.

The only perfume-making workshop on Nguyen Hue Walking Street, right in Saigon's Heart. Spend 90 minutes with a professional perfumer — not a souvenir kit. • Blend from 30+ premium raw materials, with proper top/heart/base structure — real perfumery, not pre-made blends • Create a Vietnamese-inspired scent — explore notes evoking the country's aromatic heritage: lotus (the national flower), pomelo blossom (from ancestral hair rituals),... • Take home your bottle • NOTE stores your formula, so you can reorder your Saigon scent anytime • Guided in English A wearable memory of Vietnam that no one else owns — the souvenir you'll actually keep wearing.

Immerse yourself in Vietnamese coffee culture with this unique and immersive coffee experience in Ho Chi Minh City. Make your way to Lacàph Coffee Experiences Space on the first floor at 220 Nguyễn Công Trứ in Bến Thành to learn about the origins and types of Vietnamese coffee, and experience coffee roasting and the brewing of two different blends, which you can enjoy with light snacks.

1.Immerse yourself into local culture 2.Hand-on experience how to make Vietnamese traditional custom 3.Take home your own masterpiece 4.Unique and memorable experience

Vietnamese Bamboo Flute Live Performance & Cultural Art Gallery Experience a unique live performance of traditional Vietnamese bamboo flutes played by local artists, accompanied by piano. The music journey travels across Vietnam’s three regions — North, Central, and South — while you explore original artworks that reflect Vietnamese culture and identity inside the B/S Art Studio gallery.

Avoid the hassle of figuring out where to find a truly local, meaningful experience in busy Ho Chi Minh City with this private flower workshop hosted in a local home. Settle in with fresh tea as a friendly local florist guides you through arranging seasonal blooms, sharing a bit of everyday Vietnamese floral culture along the way. It’s an easy, welcoming way to slow down and create something personal to take home.

By joining the workshop, the participants have a chance to immerse cultural experience in Cho Lon downtown. In addition, through hand-on self decoration mini lion head with traditional craftsman, you hear the history of Vietnamese traditional lion dance as well as the lion dance custom and decoration. It is suitable for families (adults with children), group of friends, couples those who would like to explore the culture.

Unleash your creativity at the Perfume & Fragrance Craft Workshop located at Myths Cafe & Resto in Ho Chi Minh City. Guided by expert instructors, this immersive 3-hour session dives into the art of scent creation, helping you blend top, heart, and base notes to craft a unique fragrance that resonates with your personal story. Choose from creating a personal perfume, scented candle, or home fragrance spray, each beautifully packaged for you to take home as a cherished keepsake. This workshop offers a relaxed atmosphere, perfect for making memories with friends or family.

Trade the stress of planning transport, lodging, and activities for a seamless introduction to southern Vietnam on this 2-day Mekong Delta escape from Ho Chi Minh City. With all logistics handled by your guide, you can focus on experiencing local life, cruising through Cai Rang Floating Market, visiting the 10 Vo ancient house, learning to make bánh xèo, and cycling scenic village paths. It’s an effortless way to discover the region’s culture beyond the city.

Unlike a typical souvenir shopping experience, this hands-on jewelry workshop lets you create a meaningful keepsake with your own hands. Guided by experienced local artisans in a cozy studio, you'll experience every step of the ring-making process—from shaping and carving to firing and polishing using beginner-friendly silver clay. No previous jewelry-making experience is required, making it ideal for solo travelers, couples, families, and anyone looking for a unique cultural activity in Ho Chi Minh City. Instead of simply buying a ring, you'll leave with a handcrafted piece that reflects your creativity and serves as a lasting memory of your trip to Vietnam. With small group sizes and personalized guidance, every guest enjoys an immersive and authentic creative experience.

Hanoi's Train Street is famous. Visit Ho Chi Minh City's equivalent, Saigon railway village, on this door-to-door sunrise photo tour. We'll look at how to create a picture story and use camera settings, then capture life along the tracks as the trains roll in. As you learn the art of street photography, you'll also enjoy a local breakfast of coffee and noodles or banh mi.

Fox Spirit’s workshop offers a rare, immersive journey into the authentic soul of analog photography through three unique pillars. First, you gain exclusive access to a fully equipped, professional red-lit darkroom right in Saigon. Second, it’s a sensory, hands-on experience: you will operate professional enlargers and watch your own negatives magically come to life in chemical trays! ✨ Finally, we remove all barriers—providing premium chemistry, tools, and photographic paper. ️ Guided step-by-step by passionate experts, you will master contrast control and leave with a sharp, professional-grade print handcrafted by your own hands. It’s therapeutic, magical, and perfect for everyone! ️

Craft your own signature scent with guidance from a local expert.Learn about fragrance families and scent layering in a cozy studio.Choose from a curated library of essential oils and aroma blends Take home a 15/30/50ml bottle of your custom perfume as a lasting reminder Relaxed, creative workshop — no prior knowledge needed