Top Hanoi Classes & Workshops

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- 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

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.

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.

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.

There’s no better gift to treat yourself to when in Hanoi than the gift of Vietnamese cuisine. This small-group cooking class makes a great introduction, with a considered menu of five different dishes (all with vegetarian alternatives available) and a tour of Hanoi’s biggest produce market thrown in. Once you’re done cheffing, sit down and enjoy the fruits of your labor, washed down with coffee and Vietnamese rice liquor.

It's not every day that you can learn how to make knives at an actual blacksmith's workshop. This small-group class in Hanoi is led by one of the only officially-recognized female artisans in the trade, letting you learn from a master with decades of experience. From designing the knife to sharpening it, be part of every step of the traditional knife-making process.

Delve into Hanoi's local coffee scene with an immersive coffee workshop. Learn about Vietnam's rich coffee history and unique brewing techniques. Learn from professionals how to brew authentic Vietnamese coffee and tell the difference between a perfectly brewed cup and an ordinary one.

Cook in a Hidden Garden Villa - Escape the crowds and prepare your meal in a peaceful, authentic Vietnamese home. Hands-On with Hanoi’s Signature Dishes - Choose your favorite dish, from Phở and Bún Chả to Bánh Xèo, and cook it step by step. Complimentary Local Coffee – Egg coffee, coconut coffee, or brown drip, a signature Hanoi treat served with your class. Cultural Connection Through Food – Learn the stories, traditions, and meaning behind each ingredient and technique. Giving Back Through Cooking – By joining, you support our community initiative offering stable, respectful roles to elder women from small rural towns, whose warmth adds heart to every class. One of Hanoi’s Top-Rated Cooking Classes – Cook authentic Vietnamese dishes in a cozy villa with friendly, hands-on guidance from local chefs.

Indulge your love of Vietnamese cuisine with this authentic cooking class in Hanoi. After a convenient hotel pickup, select the dishes you’d like to prepare and head to a local market with an experienced instructor. Learn about Vietnamese food while choosing the ingredients for your meal, then get cooking at a nearby villa. Enjoy complimentary beer, wine, and other drinks, and feast on dishes like green papaya salad, phở, and fresh spring rolls.

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.

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.

Ha Long Bay 6-Star Cruise offers the ultimate luxury journey through Vietnam’s most breathtaking seascape. Designed for discerning travelers, the cruise features elegant cabins with private balconies, world-class dining, personalized service, and carefully curated experiences. Sail through majestic limestone karsts, explore hidden lagoons, and enjoy exclusive activities such as kayaking, cave exploration, spa treatments, and sunrise Tai Chi. Combining refined comfort with natural beauty, this 6-star cruise promises an unforgettable and truly premium Ha Long Bay experience.

Experience Vietnamese cuisine beyond the tourist scene at our private villa & a lovely garden cafe. Learn how to use fresh, local ingredients. We'll guide you through the art of balancing flavors, a cornerstone of Viet cuisine, using both traditional and modern techniques, as well as tip & tricks to choose local ingredients. Join us for a fun and interactive hands on cooking experience suitable for all skill levels. We'll guide you through every step, from selecting ingredients to plating your creations.

Learn to cook in the heart of Hanoi's Old Quarter with this private cooking experience in a local home. Taste authentic cuisine and learn to craft popular dishes from an expert home chef as you master recipes you won't find in any restaurant. This is a one-of-a-kind experience that's perfect for food lovers and blends culture and cuisine into one amazing experience.

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.

Instead of just dining at Vietnamese restaurants in Hanoi, learn how to whip up four of the country's famous dishes at home during this hands-on cooking class. Shop like a local during a visit to a nearby market and see the ingredients that make up the core of Vietnamese cuisine up close. Give back to the community, too—a portion of class proceeds fund charity meals for local hospital patients.

You'll be immersed in our haven of tranquillity, surrounded by a lush green herb & tropical fruit garden to embrace the joy of cooking and discover the rich tapestry of Vietnamese traditions. As part of your immersive experience, you will have the opportunity to delve into the philosophy behind Vietnamese cooking by exploring the variety of herbs used in our dishes. Discover the art of balancing contrasting tastes and textures, allowing each ingredient to shine. Roll up your sleeves and immerse yourself in the cooking process. From chopping and sautéing to seasoning and plating, you'll gain hands-on experience in creating authentic Vietnamese dishes from scratch. Our serene beauty, friendly ambience and the stories it holds invite you to embark on a culinary journey like no other.

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.

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)

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.

Explore Hanoi’s Old Quarter on foot with a foodie guide who introduces you to local cuisine. This street food tour takes you off the beaten path to food stalls and local eateries in Vietnam's capital city. Sample authentic dishes and learn about Vietnamese cuisine. Plus, you can upgrade to add an egg coffee class or visit to the famous Train Street to your itinerary.