Top Hoi An Classes & Workshops

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.

The art of Vietnamese cuisine is the ultimate Hoi An souvenir. This cooking class lets you master the techniques the healthy way, alongside a professional chef who values fresh ingredients, fruit and vegetables, and organic options where possible. Working in a group no larger than 10, you’ll prepare four Vietnamese signatures (with vegetarian options available), then eat them with wholesome fresh juices and seasonal fruits.

On this small-group tour, spend half a day exploring the countryside near Hoi An on bicycles and learning traditional farming and cooking methods. Hop on your bike and ride out to Tra Que vegetable village, where a local will teach you traditional farming methods. Then, head to a fishing village for a ride in a bamboo basket boat with locals. Finish your tour by harvesting coconuts and preparing traditional Hoi An-style food.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This is more than just a cooking class; it is a tour to fully appreciate the beauty of Vietnamese cuisine as well as the value of the Hoi An countryside. Our guide will accompany you on a ride through the rice fields, basket boating in the nipa palm forest, and a fun cooking class at Tra Que Organic Vegetable Garden. A professional local chef will provide you with hands-on training. You'll learn new cooking techniques that you can easily replicate at home, as well as discover our traditions and historical information about our unique Vietnamese cuisine. Vegans and vegetarians are welcome. Please let us know in advance if you have any dietary restrictions.

Explore the Thanh Ha Pottery Village in Hoi An. See the beauty of this traditional craft, partake in a pottery-making activity, enjoy a coffee and cookie break, and take home a terracotta gift.

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.

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.

Experience 2 hours making and painting art acrylic on Hoi An lanterns to create extremely art colorful lanterns by yourself. Design colorful lanterns with painting art acrylic by yourself. Have the opportunity to make own mini-lantern. Be welcomed by Vietnamese tea and dry crispy coconut as local style.

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.

Create your own traditional Vietnamese lantern, a symbol of luck and happiness Discover the joy and relaxation of making your very first bamboo lantern.Choose from a wealth of beautifully designed fabrics to craft your lantern.Take home your very own bamboo lantern, which can be folded and fit in a backpack Set your own pace and come in anytime of the day, there are no rules or rush

The Ba Na Hills is home to a European-style theme park that offers surprises at every turn. Enjoy a day out that’s fun for travelers of all ages during a day trip to the Ba Na Hills from Hoi An or Da Nang, a hassle-free option that removes the stress of advance planning. Round-trip transport from your accommodation to the theme park means you won’t have to worry about car hire, while included lunch and entrance fees make for a seamless experience.

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.

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.

Explore the streets of Hoi An Ancient Town on foot for a close look at the city’s history, landmarks, and—most importantly—its food scene, with insights shared by your guide. This 15th-century fishing village on Vietnam’s central coast boasts fabulous architecture, history, and an even more fabulous list of street foods to sample—which you'll get to experience, too. Choose from a morning or afternoon tour to suit your schedule.

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.