Top Vietnam Art & Culture Classes - page 4

Highlights: - Learn traditional Vietnamese embroidery techniques from a famous local artisan. - Create your own unique embroidered souvenir to take home. - Explore a beautifully preserved ancient house in Hanoi's Old Quarter. - Enjoy a complimentary Vietnamese refreshment and local snacks. - Option to add an authentic home-cooked meal of a Hanoi specialty. Meet Hong, our host, a fourth-generation embroidery artisan and owner of Tân Mỹ, a family business founded in 1969. Born into a lineage with 400 years of textile tradition, Hong devoted her life to preserving her ancestral craft. The story of Tân Mỹ began during the war, when her grandmother created embroidered keepsakes with messages of love and hope for soldiers. Today, Hong continues this legacy, welcoming visitors to learn hand embroidery and become part of a living history that has touched generations.

Discover two integral parts of Vietnamese culture—without having to book separate experiences—with this lantern-making and cooking class. Join your host and a small group for a visit to a garden, where you learn about local farming practices, and continue to a market to pick up ingredients for later. Then it's on to a lantern-making workshop, followed by a hands-on cooking class where you get to whip up (and eat) a traditional Vietnamese meal.

Step into a cozy studio and learn one of the oldest crafts know to mandkind. Craft your own professionally finished leather goods using the same premium leather,tools and techniques used in my work. You will leave with a leather goods as made by you.The ultimate souvenir to remember your trip to Hoian. Whether you are leather curious or serial hobbyist this workshop will make a leather lover out of youYou have a choice of items you can select before you start(or from photos I send you). These have been cleverly designed and suitable for all abilities,ages and genders

Be an artist for the day in Hoi An’s UNESCO-listed Ancient Town, with tips on painting techniques provided by a talented local artist. First, gain inspiration from the architecture during a guided walking tour of Hoi An’s atmospheric streets. Then get hands-on practice and capture a picturesque scene on your canvas. This 4-hour experience includes snacks and Vietnamese coffee plus a stop at an art gallery.

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.

No previous skills are required to create your own handmade lantern, making this 2.5-hour workshop a family-friendly activity in Hoi An. Participants are provided with a bamboo frame—with multiple shapes to choose from—and shown by craftsmen how to fold the silk into a colorful lantern. Fold it flat into your luggage and return home with a unique souvenir.

The Perfume Pagoda is one of northern Vietnam’s most sacred Buddhist sites, set in the Huong Tich mountains. On this tour, travel from Hanoi in a comfortable air-conditioned coach, then set sail on a scenic cruise along the Yen River in a traditional rowing boat. Admire the dramatic karst landscapes as you float downstream, then hike through the mountains to explore the caves, shrines, and temples.

Set out before the crowds on an early morning bike tour of Hanoi, including a taste of authentic Vietnamese 'pho' for breakfast. Follow your informative guide across the Red River's Long Bien Bridge, passing fascinating city landmarks en route to Hanoi’s Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake, ending with your meal at a bustling local market.

Get an overview of Hanoi’s culture, history, and everyday life on this full-day tour. A private guide shows you the highlights of the city including the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum complex, One Pillar Pagoda, the Temple of Literature, and other important landmarks. You will also visit a scenic lake and enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch.

See major attractions in the capital city of Hanoi on a private 3.5-hour tour, departing in the morning or afternoon. Unlock Vietnam’s rich history at its cultural heart, heading to popular sights that include the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda. Stroll to West Lake with a personal guide at your side and cast your gaze on picturesque Tran Quoc Pagoda before a visit to the Old Quarter.

Stay overnight in Sapa and enjoy a variety of guided trekking tours during this 2-day small-group tour. Hike for several hours each day to hill tribe villages belonging to the Black Hmong and Dzay ethnic minorities. Visit Cat Cat, Lao Chai. Y Linh Ho, and Ta Van with an experienced guide and enjoy the scenery of the Hoang Lien Son mountains.

Get an overview of Halong Bay on this 3-day cruise from Hanoi with hotel pickup included. Depending on how much time you have, you can choose from 2 to 4-day tours and upgrade for more luxurious accommodations. Most of your meals are included on specific days, as are your transfers, so you won't have to worry about planning any logistics and can truly relax.

The narrow streets and alleyways of old Hanoi can be hard to navigate. Forget guidebooks and itinerary planning, and immerse yourself in this ancient city’s rich culture with a private local host. Enjoy the sorts of insights only a local can provide as you explore markets, temples, alleyways, historic homes, the French Quarter, the Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake, and even Hoa Lo Prison.

This 2-day cruise on the UNESCO-listed Halong Bay takes you aboard the ‘Oriental Sails,’ a traditional-style junk featuring 18 deluxe cabins. Participate in a packed itinerary that includes swimming or hiking at Titop Island, a tai chi morning exercise, and a cooking lesson with the chef on board. You're also free to simply relax and soak up the stunning scenery from the sundeck. Enjoy full dining throughout your stay, with round-trip transport from Hanoi hotels.

Explore the fascinating history and rich culture of Vietnam’s capital city on this all-day tour. After a convenient hotel pickup, travel by private vehicle to important sites like Ba Dinh Square, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Hanoi Opera House, the Temple of Literature, and the notorious prison where United States Senator John McCain was held. Enjoy a rickshaw ride and a delicious lunch before returning to your hotel.

Taste your way through Hanoi on a 4.5-hour, evening street food tour by motorbike that includes tastings of local foods, street barbecue, and Hanoi-style sweets. This 4.5-hour evening tour is the chance to explore the vibrant city like a local, and discover the city’s distinctive flavors, with round-trip transport from your Hanoi hotel.

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 visit Titop Island. All meals and activities are included for a seamless experience.

See local life on a small-group cyclo and walking tour of Hanoi’s Old Quarter, aka 36 Old Streets. Stop by countless street-side shops, food stalls and family-owned eateries to sample regional specialties. You can relax while your cyclo driver does the pedaling on this ubiquitous form of transport. Select from several departure times for a tour with personalized commentary from an informative guide.

Learn to ride a motorbike/scooter safely in Vietnam with patient, friendly English-speaking instructors, and gain the confidence to explore hidden gems on two wheels. Gain the skills and confidence to explore Vietnam like a true local.Safe, fun, and designed especially for foreign travelers. Practice in a safe, quiet space with English-speaking instructors

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.

A peaceful art studio hidden in a quiet garden in Tây Hồ — the perfect escape from Hanoi’s busy streets. Our drawing session is designed for beginners and travelers who want a calm, creative break during their trip. What makes this experience special: • Real art guidance from friendly instructors, not a “paint & sip” party • Hands-on learning with pencils, charcoal, and simple still-life objects • Relaxing, quiet environment ideal for solo travelers, couples, or friends • A meaningful Hanoi souvenir — take home your finished artwork • Expat- and traveler-friendly English-speaking instructors • Small groups for focused, personal attention It’s a simple but memorable way to connect with Hanoi’s creative side.

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.

This workshop is more than a craft class – it's a doorway into the soulful world of Vietnamese culture, where beauty is made by hand and stories are woven into every thread. You’ll experience a rare and meaningful tradition that exists only in Vietnam: the art of Cói weaving – using natural sedge harvested in wetlands and shaped through centuries of knowledge passed from mother to daughter. Unlike commercial souvenirs, you’ll make your own eco-friendly artwork, guided by a local artisan who carries the memory of her ancestors’ hands. The space itself is quiet and warm, designed to help you slow down, breathe deeply, and create with intention. As you weave, you’ll also learn about Vietnamese values – simplicity, harmony, and resilience – through stories, rituals, and friendly conversation. This experience is perfect for mindful travelers, cultural seekers, and anyone looking for a gift that carries real meaning. Only in Vietnam – only in this moment – only with your own two hands

Sail along the Thu Bon River in a basket boat on a tour in Hoi An. See a live show, make traditional lanterns, and finish up with a cooking class so you can master Vietnamese cooking.Our activities thus begin with a short visit to a local market to see the colorful fresh vegetables and fruits and try to choose your ingredients. This spectacular adventure awaits you at our cooking class will give you the chance to explore Vietnam beyond the ordinary.