Top Hoi An Classes & Workshops

Experience traditional Vietnamese life and cuisine with this morning cooking class on Thuan Tinh Island. Shop for fresh herbs and ingredients at a Hoi An market, enjoy a scenic cruise to the island, then meet your host, Ms. Hoa, at her family home. In a tranquil open-air kitchen, help prepare a variety of delicious dishes such as ‘Banh Xeo’ pancakes, ‘Pho’ noodle soup, and spring rolls, then sit down to enjoy a delicious homemade lunch.

Foodies and keen home chefs won’t want to miss this private cooking class in Hoi An. If touring Hoi An, Vietnam’s culinary capital, has inspired you to get creative in the kitchen, you can learn new techniques and recipes during this flexible class. Prepare classics such as pho and fresh spring rolls and enjoy eating them for lunch or dinner after.

xperience everyday rural life in Vietnam on an eco-friendly tour from Hoi An. Visit a local market, explore a coconut palm forest by bamboo basket boat, and take part in a hands-on cooking class.

With its UNESCO-protected Ancient Town, Hoi An is famous for its tranquility and sense of timeless wonder. But on this tour, you’ll get an even keener look at true Vietnamese culture away from the crowds, traveling to a nearby fishing village to paddle a traditional “basket boat,” catch purple crabs with a local fisherman, and relax over lunch or dinner—just like a local.

Experience creating your own Vietnamese lantern, believed to be a symbol of luck, happiness, and wealth. Pick out your favorite color, decorate it as you like, and take it home as a souvenir.

-Guests first hand join make some ceramic items with instruction from our craftmen with wonderful experience.You can bring your making ceramic items as your souvenirs your trip in Vietnam.Take a walk to visit the biggest cottery park in Vietnam to know about the tradictional pottery works with hundreds years ago in the central Vietnan. -Riding through green rice fields to visit our local fishermen family to learn about coffee making that coffee as the typical culture for every family in Vietnam.You are instructed how to filter the best coffee drops mixing with condense milk for your lovely taste ice. -Take the bamboo basket boats to explore coconut forest with many local fishing activities on the river from lifting net, rolling net, throwning net...to catch live fish. -Recharge your day with delicious local foods cooked by our local host at the greatest atmosphere before we drop you off at your hotel after 3-4 hours. -This trip is worth for any penny that you spent with us in Hoi An.

Escape the city and travel to the Vietnamese countryside to experience a cookery class with a difference. Unlike on other culinary tours, explore a local market, take a boat cruise on the Thu Bon River, ride in a cart pulled by a water buffalo, and even receive a shoulder massage before learning to cook Vietnamese delicacies. Plus, for the ultimate convenience, hotel pickup and drop-off, and a vegetarian meal option are available.

If you want to experience traditional Vietnamese cuisine, from farm to table, don't overlook this foodie-friendly, guided culinary excursion. After easy hotel pickup, learn all about Vietnamese food culture, from food production to cooking techniques. Highlights include visiting an organic farm, practicing crab fishing, and learning to make three Vietnamese recipes in a local cooking class. Reward your hard work with a traditional lunch, made with ingredients fresh from the garden.

With the help of your native host, you will discover the unique flavors of local cooking while learning about traditional ways of life. As part of this class, you will visit a local market, choose exotic ingredients, go to the organic garden to be farmers, taste the best coffee in Hoi An, and cook 4 typical dishes. The piano/ guitar is waiting for you to play as an artist within the heart of Hoi An! A funny and relaxing time in Hoi An to be highlighted!

The traditional lives of Hoi An’s farming communities are a perfect introduction to the hidden gems of Vietnam. Travel to some of the villages that surround Hoi An deep in the countryside, and learn how farming in this area continues to be done in an environmentally-conscious and traditional way. Learn how to sow crops and pick herbs, and fish for crabs in the river too.

Enjoy an immersive experience in Vietnamese cuisine on this morning or afternoon cookery class from Hoi An. Following a pickup at your Hoi An accommodation, head to the markets to collect your fresh ingredients. Escape to the countryside to try your hand at fishing the traditional Vietnamese way, then roll up your sleeves for a cookery class with a local chef—and prepare speciality dishes popular in Vietnamese cookery.

Hoi An is renowned for its street food, but knowing where to go as a visitor is tough. This evening tour helps you navigate the maze of bustling markets and narrow alleyways. A local guide offers insight into local food culture and takes you to stalls and restaurants, where you can try tasty dishes such as banh mi (a type of Vietnamese sandwich), BBQ pork, noodle dishes, and sweets. Entrance fee not included.

Unlike the majority of excursions, this tour visits My Son Sanctuary at sunrise, when temperatures are lowest and crowds are at a minimum. Ideal for history buffs, this private option promises undivided attention from your guide and comes with convenient round-trip transfers from Hoi An, which ensure you stay cool and have more time to focus on the scenery.

Experience an authentic slice of life in Hoi An in this cooking class that takes place in a family home. Pick up fresh ingredients at a farm and market, where you can observe local life, before you enjoy a coffee and start cooking. If you're pressed for time, you can also choose a package that only includes the cooking class.

All around the markets and streets of Hoi An, you will see decorated lanterns hanging from walls and ceilings. Learn how to make your own at this friendly workshop, and discover the culturally important artistic techniques used to create these iconic local lanterns. Learn about Vietnamese calligraphy, oriental watercolor painting techniques, and craft your own lantern from bamboo and silk.

Bamboo is often used to create traditional Vietnamese handicrafts, traditional tools, and everyday household items. This hands-on workshop lets you experiment with bamboo cutting, carving, and treating, and learn all about the sustainable material and its use in Vietnam. Best of all, you will get to make your very own bamboo souvenir such as a vase, pen holder, or ornament.

Get out of the city and taste a slice of rural life outside Hoi An on this guided half-day tour. Dive head-first into a bustling morning market. Take a traditional basket boat down the Thu Bon River, paddling through the dense palm forest. Join a cooking class in a secluded location and learn how to make Vietnamese dishes like banh xeo and papaya salad – and then eat your creations for lunch or dinner.

Discover the fascinating history of the ancient Champa culture during this guided half-day trip to the tower-temples of the My Son Sanctuary. This UNESCO World Heritage Site was a key center of the Champa kingdom as early as the fourth century, with building and activity continuing until the 13th century. Explore in a small group or upgrade for a private tour: Both include transfers from central Hoi An hotels.

Beat the heat—and the crowds—by arriving early at My Son Sanctuary. During this private tour you’ll learn from your guide about the Champa Kingdom that ruled for centuries in Vietnam. At the UNESCO World Heritage Site, see ancient temples built in a beautiful valley surrounded by jungle and mountains. The dawn light is an extra bonus.

Enjoy a full-day tour of two UNESCO World Heritage sites from your central Hoi An hotel. Explore the ancient ruins of My Son Sanctuary, the capital of the Cham Dynasty. Afterward, follow your informative guide on a walking tour of Hoi An Ancient Town and its well-preserved 17th- and 18th-century landmarks, with a restaurant lunch included. Explore in a small group or upgrade to a private tour.

Step back in time to Hoi An Ancient Town, a well-preserved historical trading port recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage site. Enjoy a private half-day walking tour with your own guide, including a 2-hour boat ride and hotel taxi pickup and drop-off. Stroll charming streets to key landmarks like the Japanese Covered Bridge and learn about the city’s cultural influences and current status as a top destination.

Leave behind the generic, company-run tours, and let Mr. Hoang and his family introduce you to Vietnamese culture. After welcome drinks, you’ll walk the family farm, ride bikes and buffalos, try your hand at rice-paper making and a cooking class, row a bamboo boat, and sit down to authentic Vietnamese food at Tra Que Water Wheel restaurant. After the full day, you might just leave feeling like family.

Discover the ancient Cham architecture of My Son Sanctuary on a guided tour from Hoi An that includes a cruise along the Thu Bon River. Learn the story of the Cham culture while strolling through a complex of tower-temples at My Son Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Next, admire the countryside from the Thu Bon River. Refuel with lunch on board, and stop to try making local rice paper.

Pedal from Hoi An to My Son Sanctuary on a half-day, small-group bike tour that explores small villages and rural landscapes. You’ll cover roughly 15.5 miles (25 km.) of quiet paths and country roads, getting an up-close look at daily life in the Hoi An countryside, then visit the My Son ruins, a UNESCO World Heritage Site whose temples and towers are surrounded by thick jungle. To ensure personal service throughout the day, group size is limited to eight people.