Top Hoi An Classes & Workshops

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.

Learn to make traditional Vietnamese dishes from scratch during your time in Hoi An when you book this cooking workshop. Join your private host and walk through the local market to shop for ingredients. Now it’s time to get your hands dirty to create a delicious lunch while your host tells you about some of the history behind the dishes and how to enjoy them like a local.

Looking for the perfect souvenir to take home from Hoi An? Join a Lantern Making Class and add a touch of your own personal flair to an oriental ornament that the Vietnamese believe to bring good fortune and happiness when hung in front on your house. These lanterns, characteristic of the ancient town of Hoi An, will take you back to the charming streets of the old city at a glance. Choose between an express class that already prepares the bamboo sticks for you beforehand, or a full class that lets you experience lantern making from scratch! Create lanterns shaped like lotuses, triangles, garlic, or diamonds and choose your desired silk style and color. An experienced English speaking instructor will be guiding you every step of the way. This fun and unique activity can be enjoyed by the entire family, even by kids as young as 3 years old!

Instead of just eating Vietnamese food, learn to create local specialties during a cooking class in Hoi An, a hands-on cultural experience that’s ideal for first-time visitors. You’ll be able to choose between a morning or afternoon departure time, and benefit from the insider knowledge of your guide as you explore a local market and make dishes such as crispy Vietnamese pancakes and noodle soup. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience.

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.

Hoi An is at its most atmospheric in the evening hours and it’s also the best time sample the city’s delicious street food. On this night tour, hop on the back of a Vespa for a thrilling city tour, enjoy a sunset boat cruise across the Thu Bon River to Cam Nam Island, and admire Hoi An’s beautiful illuminations. Stop along the way to sample a variety of traditional Vietnamese dishes, including ‘White Rose’ dumplings, hot pot, BBQ meats, and Banh Flan.

Don’t just visit Hoi An — experience it like a local! Step beyond the usual tourist experience and spend a memorable day with a local Vietnamese family in the peaceful countryside of Hoi An. Shop like a local at a traditional market, discover fresh Vietnamese ingredients, cruise through the coconut forest in a traditional basket boat, then roll up your sleeves and cook authentic Vietnamese dishes with your hosts. After cooking, sit down together, share stories, laughter and a delicious family-style meal. It’s not simply a cooking class. It’s food, culture, nature and genuine local connection — all in one unforgettable Hoi An experience.

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.

Shopping for souvenirs in Vietnam can be delightful, but creative travelers might like to try making their own using traditional materials and techniques. Participate in an enjoyable half-day workshop at a bamboo showroom, where artisans make all kinds of items out of the plant. Learn about the history of bamboo use in Vietnam and choose an item to make and decorate yourself. Receive personalized instruction during a private experience.

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.

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.

Discover the best locations to capture photos of the sunrise or sunset around Hoi An on this tour with a photographer as your guide, direct from your central Hoi An hotel. Whether you’re an amateur or expert, you’ll enjoy receiving local insight into the ideal vantage points for the perfect shot. Select either the morning or evening tour when booking: Choose the private experience or visit in a small group.

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.

Immerse yourself in Vietnamese culture during your time in Hoi An when you book this half-day tour. Join a small group and start out with a walk through the local market to shop for ingredients for your cooking class. Then, head to a small village to see how locals fish on the waters in a bamboo basket boat. End your day learning how to make traditional Vietnamese dishes and enjoying your creations.

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.

- Welcome cocktail based on Sampan rum that can accompany throughout the visit. - Guided tour of the distillery producing the only medal rums of Vietnam. - Discover step by step the development of Sampan agricultural rum. - Enjoy the rums that make up the range.

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.

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.

The Cham Islands are an ecological marvel in Vietnam, brimming with flora and fauna, and recognized as a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. With this full-day tour, nature enthusiasts can visit this regional marvel with a day of activities in this island reserve. Highlights include snorkeling, hiking, and even sunbathing on the waterfront. When you work up an appetite, you can refuel with an included lunch, and enjoy easy speedboat travel back to shore—all included.

Snorkel the vivid coral reefs of the Cham Islands on a full-day trip from Hoi An and Da Nang into the Cu Lao Cham archipelago, a UNESCO-listed marine biosphere. You’ll make the crossing in a traditional wooden boat, then slip into the water to see the bright fish and coral that thrive in the protected area. Following your snorkeling time, head to Bai Chong beach for a Vietnamese seafood lunch at the edge of the water, soaking up the sun on the white sand beach before returning to the mainland.

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.

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.

Learn how to make a foldable lantern and hear about this important part of Hoi An's cultural heritage from your instructor. Bring home your very own hand-made souvenir. Hoi An is renowned for its beautiful Old Town, decorated by a colorful array of hanging lanterns. A rich history as a trading port makes Hoi An a mecca for all kinds of traditional Vietnamese handicraft and manufacturing. None more so than lantern making. If you are looking for an interactive experience with locals whilst in town, it’s hard to look past a lantern making workshop. These workshops are an amazing and fun way to learn about Vietnamese culture and traditional craft techniques. You finish the session with a newly earned talent and a souvenir that holds infinitely more memories than any store bought lantern ever would.

Immerse yourself in the beauty and biodiversity of Bach Ma National Park on this small-group day trip from Hue. A great way to tick off all the highlights in this natural hotspot, you’ll spend the day exploring Bach Ma Mountain, relaxing and swimming at Five Lakes, and admiring Rhododendron Waterfall. You’ll also have the chance to see an impressive big Buddha statue and learn about life in the region.