Top Hanoi Classes & Workshops

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.

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.

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!

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.

Discover the secrets of traditional Vietnamese pottery without a time-consuming trip to one of the country’s rural ceramics villages. In this half-day pottery class, learn how to make all sorts of clay creations from a master artisan direct from Bat Trang, one of the country’s oldest ceramics villages. Get personalized guidance and answers to all your questions in this private session – no fighting to be heard from the back of the class.

Historic Craftsmanship – Learn in Da Sy, a centuries-old blacksmithing village known for its masterful blades. - Unique Female-Led Forge – Work with the only officially recognized female artisan in the trade, who has dedicated 44 years to preserving this craft. - Hands-On Experience – Design, forge, shape, and sharpen your own knife using traditional techniques and tools. - Guided by Experts – Get step-by-step instruction from skilled artisans in a fully equipped workshop. - Authentic Cultural Insight – Discover the history and resilience behind Vietnam’s knife-making tradition, including a rare tar-based sharpening technique. - Take Home Your Own Handmade Knife – A unique, functional souvenir crafted by your own hands!

Learn about the unique ingredients used in Vietnamese cuisine and discover the secrets to creating delicious vegan dishes. After exploring the market, head to a local home for an interactive cooking class. Under the expert guidance of experienced home cooks, learn to prepare authentic Vietnamese vegan dishes from scratch. Master traditional techniques, hone your culinary skills, and create a multi-course vegan feast that will impress your friends and family back home. Once your culinary creations are complete, gather around the table to savor the fruits of your labor alongside traditional accompaniments. Enjoy a delicious and satisfying vegan meal while exchanging stories and cultural insights with your fellow travelers. This vegan cooking class is a unique opportunity to experience the vibrant flavors of Hanoi and learn valuable culinary skills.

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.

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.

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.

- Groups are kept thoughtful to maintain experience quality - A lived-in local space, ceramic tools, fresh ingredients, and bold flavors - Learn how locals taste, adjust, and enjoy coffee, not just how to brew it - Ingredients explained clearly, with easy home-friendly substitutes - Our bar is your playground — you're always welcome to explore! - Subtle surprises along the way --- let them find you

Looking for a unique and meaningful experience in Hanoi? Join us at Mộc Thôn, where you’ll carve your own wooden keepsake from reclaimed or flood-fallen timber that has been lovingly restored. Begin by choosing your block of wood, each with its own natural patterns and history. With simple tools and friendly guidance, you’ll learn how to shape, smooth, and finish your piece whether it’s a board, coaster, or a small figure that reflects your personality. The workshop is calm, creative, and welcoming to all skill levels. You’ll enjoy Vietnamese tea, gentle music, and stories from local craft traditions. When you finish, your artwork will be placed in a handmade cloth bag to take home. Mộc Thôn is also a creative hub supporting emerging local artists, so you’ll have the chance to visit a mini art gallery and support the community. Leave with a beautiful handmade piece and a heartfelt memory of Hanoi.

Enjoy a hassle-free arrival with this Hanoi airport private arrival transfer. Meet your friendly driver when your plane touches down and avoid the headache of navigating a new city. Your professional driver will be waiting with a personalized signboard to whisk you off to your hotel of choice.

Instead of eating in a restaurant and doing cooking in big cooking center , why not escape the tourist areas and come to where the locals live? Here you can see first-hand how everyday Hanoians live. Duyen lives just a few kilometres away from the city centre, near the famous Long Bien Bridge.Then, the thing that makes this extra special, is Chef Duyen invites you to her home which is not so far from a famous Long Biên bridge & the local market . It is here you will get to experience a very homely ‘hands on’ cooking class facilitated by Chef Duyen. You will learnhow to make some of these local delicacies. You will find out more about Vietnamese cuisine and experience the flavours and tastes all the foods after chef duyen show you how to you did in the class and enjoy with beer for yourself in the comfortable home of local Hanoian, Chef Duyen offers a range of activities for you: ‍ Home Cooking Class & Market Tour ‍Wholesale Market & Street Food

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.

Journey alongside the Red River on a scenic countryside drive from Hanoi to Bat Trang. Visit the village known for producing high-quality ceramics and see how this pottery is made by hand. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in a workshop crafting your own piece or shop for something to take home with you. This private tour offers air-conditioned transport and the personalized attention of your very own guide.

This isn’t just a massage class—it’s a cultural journey. Hosted by a social enterprise known for empowering blind therapists and ethnic minorities, this experience lets you learn authentic Vietnamese techniques while supporting a meaningful cause. With personalized instruction and a flexible schedule, it’s perfect for travelers, wellness enthusiasts, or professionals seeking something truly local, hands-on, and impactful. Leave not just with new skills, but with a deeper connection to Vietnam’s healing traditions.

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.

- 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.

Learn how to make the very freshest egg coffee in Hanoi—and how to replicate it at home with the ingredients available in your country—on this small-group egg coffee–making course. You’ll discover the ingredients, watch a demonstration cup being made, then prepare your own version—including crafting your own edible egg coffee art.

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 one of those types 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.

Any visitor to Hanoi is faced with a multitude of choices when it comes to Vietnamese cuisine. This half-day private walking tour with a foodie as your guide takes away the guesswork. Let an insider lead the way to some of the best food stands and eateries in Hanoi’s Old Quarter. You’ll observe local life while filling up on flavors that make Hanoi a culinary destination.