Top Northern Vietnam Classes & Workshops

Discover Vietnam’s coffee culture in your cozy Sapa café. Learn the stories and craft iconic brews like phin, egg, coconut, salted coffee, and bạc sỉu in this fun hands-on workshop.

Luxury small group tour maximum 6 to 8 pax/group. Eat famous street food high quality food At the hidden gem store as only local people know about it. Get off the beaten track Walk to Famous of street food store and learn the local cultures. Eat the food local people eat as tourists never find by them self. Walk though the strain street, see the train come though. Enjoy egg coffee at the strain street store enjoy egg coffee see the train and have a lot of picture with train street. For the famous food like : Bun, Pho, Banh Mi, Banh xeo, Salat, Banh Cuon.

Learn to cook like a local during this lesson in Hanoi. After meeting up with an informative instructor in the historic Old Quarter, head to the city’s largest market and learn about the basics of Vietnamese cooking. Pick the best produce and spices, then cook several authentic dishes. Afterward, enjoy your creations while sipping complimentary rice wine.

Combine cuisine, culture, and corporate social responsibility (CSR) all in one experience on this half-day cooking class in Hanoi. Learn to cook Vietnamese dishes in a local villa while supporting meaningful CSR programs. Visit a vibrant market, enjoy an eco-friendly setup, and benefit from hotel pickup and drop-off within Hanoi’s Old Quarter. This hands-on class offers cultural stories, fresh ingredients, and a full Vietnamese meal.

Immerse yourself in Vietnamese cuisine in this small-group cooking class in Hanoi. Start with a visit to the largest market in the city, where you will get to sample local dishes, purchase fresh ingredients and see a glimpse of the daily life of locals. Learn how to make three authentic Vietnamese dishes, which can you savor afterwards with tea and coffee.

This workshop is led by true coffee experts: • A certified trainer who has coached head baristas at 5-star hotels and restaurants. • The founder of Sử Quán Roastery, dedicated to preserving the untold stories of Vietnamese coffee. • A passionate coffee enthusiast who loves sharing the beauty and diversity of Vietnam’s brews. Hosted inside an Indochine-style villa tucked away in a quiet hidden alley, this experience blends culture, craft, and connection. What you’ll experience: • Discover lesser-known stories behind Vietnam’s coffee heritage. • Enjoy a fully hands-on session and learn to brew 6 iconic Vietnamese coffees. A gentle part of this workshop also supports children’s education at our Da Lat coffee farm, where families have cared for their land for generations. NOTE: We’ll be enjoying a lot of coffee, so it’s best to have a light meal beforehand!

With over a decade of expertise as an artisan perfumer, I create an immersive, hands-on workshop in my intimate studio. My extensive knowledge, personalized guidance, and use of premium, locally-sourced ingredients ensure a uniquely engaging and authentic experience for every participant.

Skip the lines and the hassle with this book-ahead service that includes water puppet show entrance tickets and delivery to your Hanoi hotel. Choose from several showtimes to fit your travel schedule and wait for tickets to be delivered to you. Arrive at the theater 15 minutes before showtime and prepare to experience one of Vietnam's most memorable traditional art forms live on stage.

Sign up for this jewelry making class in Hanoi and learn how to craft handmade art. Your guide will provide all the materials you need and will provide instruction and assistance. You can create an individual piece, or choose from several options in a provided catalog. Your guide specializes in wire art, but other materials will also be available.

Our cooking class offers an authentic, hands-on experience that goes beyond just following recipes. You'll explore a bustling local market, uncover hidden culinary secrets, and learn traditional techniques passed down through generations. During the experience, you will indulge in a mini coffee tasting featuring Vietnam’s most beloved brews: salted coffee, egg coffee, and coconut coffee. Pick any of your favorite to enjoy as part of the dessert section. Plus, you'll savor homemade liquors, hear folk tales, and take home a recipe book—ensuring the flavors of Vietnam stay with you long after the class ends! Every passenger who books with us will contribute to our charity meals for pediatric patients in central Hanoi hospitals. At Dine With Locals, everything we do goes back to the communities we serve, and we cannot fulfill this important responsibility without you.

Book painting class now to get creative and take beautiful pottery home with you. Today, We bring the Ceramics pottery painting workshop to you right in the heart of Hanoi's old quarter, at 115 Hang Gai, Hoan Kiem. Here you can join a cermics painting workshop with experienced teacher from bat trang ceramics village. You will get to learn about the history and basics of Bat Trang pottery painting. Practice painting with ideas in 2.5 hour. And learn how to glaze products Please plan your schedule accordingly in order to pick up and take the products you’ve painted ( we need 1-2days to fire your products) Slots for class: In the morning 8h30 to 11h00 or in the afternoon 14h00 to 16h30 Price is 28 usd per person, include one products to paint ( you take more you will pay more from 2 usd) Ceramics color Tools to paint Painting wheel Glaze Meeting point: 115 Hang Gai, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi ( Authentic bat trang Ceramics shop and workshop)

Unlike standard cooking classes, this activity is fully dedicated to Vietnam’s most iconic street food: banh mi, and pairs it with Hanoi’s legendary egg/coconut or salt coffee. You’ll not only taste these local favorites, but also learn how to make them completely from scratch in an intimate home kitchen setting. From kneading your own baguette dough and pickling vegetables to brewing egg coffee with traditional methods, every step is hands-on and personal. Small groups ensure plenty of interaction with your local host, who shares not just recipes but the cultural stories behind each dish. This is more than a class - it’s a true Hanoi experience that blends food, history, and hospitality, leaving you with both unforgettable memories and the skills to recreate Vietnam’s flavors back home.

A cooking class is the easiest way to learn the art of Vietnamese food—as you’ll get instruction, equipment, and transportation provided. Visit a local market to explore Vietnamese daily life and choose fresh vegetables for your dishes followed by a cooking lesson in a villa. Make five several dishes with step-by-step guidance, and then savor your creations with your fellow cooks. A choice of time slots is included.

Hi everyone! I’m Nguyen , a professional portrait and street photographer based in Hanoi—I’ve shot on the streets of India, Europe, America, and Africa. Join me on my daily photo adventures as we explore the city’s vibrant corners, capture hidden moments, and play with color. Perfect for all levels: Phone shooters: Discover your device’s strengths, work around its limits, and get pro tips to elevate your shots. Experienced photographers: Dive into insider spots, advanced techniques, and local insights. Can’t wait to explore Hanoi with you!

Join our vibrant D.I.Y. community, where we breathe new life into old clothing through tie-dye! Bring your forgotten items—T-shirts, bags, shoes, and more—for a fun and creative transformation. Discover the joy of upcycling and feel free to collaborate on exciting projects. We offer various sizes of new T-shirts, canvas tote bags, and cotton fabric for crafting unique tie-dye gifts.

- Craft your own item with your unique mark - Real experience under careful guidance of experienced silversmith(s) - Bring home your own personalized item and great memories of Vietnam - Friendly atmosphere and careful staff - Gain more knowledge about the silversmithing craft - Suitable couple, solo traveler and family who love to craft unique silver pieces.

Immerse the traditional cultural experience in Hanoi. Have a chance to learn a brand new skill and get a chance take home a beautiful piece you made from scratch. Introduced to Vietnam by Chinese calligraphers centuries ago, Vietnamese calligraphy has evolved over time into different modern styles, each style designed to communicate something different to its reader. In this short class led by a renowned local calligrapher, learn some of the techniques used by modern Vietnamese calligraphers. With those techniques, create your own unique piece of calligraphy art to take home as a memory of your Vietnam adventure.

Unlike a typical coffee tasting, this is a fully instructor-led, 3-hour specialty coffee workshop where you train like a real barista using professional espresso machines and equipment. You’ll practice espresso extraction, milk texturing, and latte art step by step under the guidance of an experienced local barista. During the workshop, you will explore how local beans are transformed through Western espresso techniques in today’s café scene. You won’t just make drinks; you’ll understand café workflow, quality control, and the cultural exchange shaping Vietnam’s contemporary coffee culture. With dedicated practice time in a private workshop space and personalized instruction, this experience is ideal for coffee lovers, curious beginners, digital nomads, couples, and travelers seeking a deeper, skill-based cultural activity in Hanoi. You’ll leave not only with new barista skills, but with a true understanding of Vietnam’s evolving coffee identity.

Not only does this art form celebrate Hmong heritage, but it also plays a vital role in economic development. By sharing their unique artistic skills with visitors and tourists in Sa Pa, the Hmong people create an unforgettable cultural experience. This engagement fosters economic opportunities and helps preserve their artistic traditions while ensuring a sustainable future for the community. Through beeswax painting, the Hmong not only express their creativity but also enhance their livelihood, making this art form a significant aspect of their cultural and economic landscape.

When it comes to practicing street photography, Hanoi is one of the best cities in the world because of its vibrancy, full of life, full of character, conflicts but also harmony between the tradition and the modern. After years of researching its culture and capturing its daily life, Hanoi's streets and markets still amaze and inspire me everyday. Street Photography is not only my passion but also for training my visual, creative thinking, discovering my city's culture and my way of meditation.

Experience the natural majesty of Halong Bay—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—in style on a premium 2-day cruise from Hanoi. This luxury package lets you customize your itinerary depending on what you want to see: opt to kayak around Luon Cave, see the expansive Sung Sot Cave and hike to the top, and/or visit Titop Island.

Based on a coffee shop with long history, we will guide you through steps to get to know about Vietnamese and Hanoi coffees. You will have a chance to see, touch and smell popular coffee beans here in their all forms, learning about the history of coffee in Vietnam and all fun facts about it. Then you will get to make yourself 5 coffee drinks and enjoy them one by one together with some snacks.

Navigating Hanoi’s busy streets on your own can be challenging, but on this food walking tour, you just need to follow your guide to tasty spots. Although the itinerary may change, possible tastings on include rice noodle soup with beef, snails, steamed pancakes, Vietnamese sandwiches and various kinds of donuts. You’ll also enjoy lunch or dinner at a restaurant, depending on the departure time you choose.