Top Hoi An Classes & Workshops

Colored lanterns are a symbol of Hoi An, where locals believe they bring happiness, luck, and wealth. Bring home a souvenir with a difference, a lantern that you made yourself, after this fascinating class. Choose from a wealth of different silks then work with your instructor to craft a bamboo frame and create your lantern, which will fold away neatly into your luggage. Your class includes a Vietnamese tea tasting.

Engage in a unique culinary adventure at Cocolocal Farm, where cooking transcends the kitchen and immerses you in the breathtaking beauty of Cam Thanh countryside. Set against serene shrimp ponds and lush tropical , this hands-on experience invites you to create iconic Vietnamese dishes like Banh Xeo, Pho, and Spring Rolls. Explore the local market to discover fresh ingredients and spices, then glide through the enchanting Bay Mau coconut forest in a basket boat. Perfect for solo travelers, couples, or families, this intimate class fosters a deeper connection with nature and Vietnamese culture. - Tranquil Garden Setting: Surrounded by shrimp ponds and a lush tropical garden. - Hands-On Cooking: Learn to prepare iconic dishes like Banh Xeo, Pho, papaya salad and Spring Rolls. - Local Market Tour: Discover spices,Taste the seasons through Vietnam’s freshest tropical fruits, ingredients, and how locals shop. - Basket Boat Adventure: Glide through the iconic Bay Mau coconut forest.

Are you looking for an authentic immersion in a completely different culture? With My Grandma's Home Cooking Class, you will find what you came for and even more! An amazing and unforgettable experience mixed with learning about a new culture and sharing unique moments in a veritable local and family environment spiced up by the delicious flavors of Vietnam!

Connect with Vietnamese culture through food in this cooking class in Hoi An. In addition to learning about traditional Vietnamese cooking, you’ll experience 3 other activities. Learn how to shop for good ingredients at a local market, ride a bamboo basket boat, and try your hand at traditional net fishing.

Discover how Vietnamese coffee and Vietnamese culture go hand in hand—and learn to make delicious Vietnamese coffee at home—on this culture and coffee masterclass in Hoi An. You’ll uncover the history of Vietnamese coffee and learn about what makes Vietnamese coffee different from coffee in the rest of the world, as well as finding out how French colonization shaped Vietnamese coffee into what it is today.

Hoi An Lantern Making Class is a hands-on cultural experience where travelers can create a traditional Vietnamese lantern in the heart of Hoi An. Guided by a local instructor, guests receive a brief introduction to the history and meaning of Hoi An lanterns, then follow step-by-step instructions to complete a foldable silk lantern. This activity is ideal for culture lovers and travelers interested in local experiences, as well as creative guests who enjoy handicrafts. The class is safe, interactive, and easy to follow, making it suitable for families with children. For travelers with limited time, this workshop offers a meaningful cultural experience in a short duration, with the added benefit of taking home a handmade lantern as a unique souvenir. With small group sizes, all materials included, and personal guidance, the class provides a relaxed and friendly atmosphere and a genuine connection to Hoi An’s traditional culture.

Experience pottery-making activity in Thanh Ha Pottery Village where you will not only see the beauty of traditional crafts but also enjoy peace & tranquility. Pottery making here is a family affair, passed down through the generations. Villagers make all sorts of useful pieces such as cups, jars, bowls, pots and the like. At Thanh Ha, pottery is more than just an industry - it’s a cherished tradition that has been kept alive for more than five centuries. Unlike many pottery studios that use molds, the artisans here shape each piece by hand and foot pedal without using molds, giving every item a distinctive and unique touch.The villagers are very kind and friendly so they love to share their heritage with the guests. You can also try new shapes and designs for fun.

This cooking class in Hoi An packs three experiences into less than a day. In addition to cooking Vietnamese recipes, you will also visit a market and learn how to pick good produce. After a basket boat ride, test your skills and see if you can catch any crabs. The small class size of up to 11 people means you also get more personalized attention from the teacher.

Avoid missing the cultural meaning behind Hoi An’s famous lanterns or leaving without a meaningful, hands-on souvenir. This workshop at Lantern Making Class With Lynn lets you create your own bamboo-and-fabric lantern while learning the history and traditions behind this iconic craft. With an easy location near the old town, it’s a relaxed, enriching way to connect with local culture before exploring the lantern-lit streets.

Hoi An Memories, the most beautiful show in the world, is a story about the history of Hoi An on a 25,000m2 stage, with 500 actors. Must see when coming to Hoi An - Vietnam 500 actors will bring you the impressive Hoi An Memories show. Explore Hoi An culture and history in the most interesting way Hoi An Memories takes you back hundreds of years to experience the bustling Hoi.

Embark on a Vietnamese culinary adventure with this cooking class in Da Nang or Hoi An. During this hands-one experience, you’ll learn to prepare and cook four Vietnamese dishes, which you get to enjoy afterwards. Includes transfers from central Da Nang or Hoi An and recipes to take home afterwards.

Experience make authentic Vietnamese dishes with a local chef, especial making Phở (Ha Noi Pho) and Experience some traditional culture tools Explore how to combine Hoi An traditional local dishes and experience a hands-on cooking class with 4 local dishes for Hoi An by following the recipes of a local family in the village of Cam Thanh The best way to discover local food in the short time Small group under 10 participants Experience some traditional culture tools: Pounding & separating rice, Grinding

Travelers wanting to learn more about Vietnamese cuisine and rural life will love this fun half-day tour from Hoi An. Start with a market visit, where you’ll gather food for your cooking class. Then try fishing from a boat on the river, using traditional techniques, before arriving at the restaurant for your two-hour Vietnamese cooking class. Learn new skills that you can practice later at home.

Cycle through the countryside of Hoi An on an exhilarating half-day small-group bike tour that showcases rural life in Vietnam. Pedal through hidden alleyways in the historic center of Hoi An to rural roads that pass through picturesque villages, farms, and rice fields. Stop to visit local families and artisans, taste rice cakes and rice wine at a family distillery, and watch boat builders.

At Taboo Bamboo Workshop you will be surprised and excited to see all the different household facilities and things that we have created out of bamboo and that we use in our house. Take them home with you as a souvenir and enjoy this long lasting experience.

Take the worry out of your transportation arrangements in Vietnam and pre-book a private transfer by air-conditioned vehicle from Hoi An Ancient Town to Da Nang Airport. Relax on the scenic drive through central Vietnam.

-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.

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.

Our restaurant has been an institution since 2004, with locations in Cat Ba, Hanoi and Hoian. Head Chef Hai Nguyen is renowned throughout Vietnam for his creative and modern approach to traditional dishes. At our cooking school, students learn from the best; not just traditional recipes, but also tips and tricks for preparing food in your home kitchen. All of this in our heritage-listed building in the heart of the ancient town!

- 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.

Immerse yourself in the culture and food of Hoi An with this small group walking tour. Follow your guide around the backstreets of Old Hoi An to visit local family producers of items like Cao Lau noodles and bean sprouts, and learn about the local lifestyle, markets, temples, and architecture. Afterwards, enjoy five to seven tastings of dishes that incorporate the items you saw being made earlier.

Head to Hoi An Memories Land and delight in the grand spectacle that is the Hoi An Memories Show. Discover the history of this idyllic seaside town in five acts of awe-inspiring storytelling.

Enjoy a variety of activities on this multifaceted half-day tour. First, visit a local market to choose ingredients for lunch and gain some bargaining tips. Then it’s off to the countryside for a basket boat ride and visit to the coconut palm forest. The activity culminates with a cooking class where you’ll prepare—and then eat—several traditional Vietnamese dishes.