Top Hanoi Classes & Workshops

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.

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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.

- 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

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.

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!

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.

Sign up for this jewelry making class in Hanoi and learn how to craft handmade art. Your guide will provide all the materials you need and will provide instruction and assistance. You can create an individual piece, or choose from several options in a provided catalog. Your guide specializes in wire art, but other materials will also be available.

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!

- Unleash Your Inner Blacksmith at Hanoi’s Knife Making Class. - Go visit traditional craft villages on the outskirts of Hanoi. - Meet and chat with locals. - You will go through all processes of making a simple knife.

Embrace Vietnamese culture with a culinary class at the Old Quarter This hands-on experience starts with a trip to the local market to buy fresh ingredients and then heading to the kitchen where you will make four classic Vietnamese dishes (fried spring rolls, papaya salad, pho rolls, mixed pho) and Vietnamese specialty - egg coffee. After the class, you can enjoy the meal with all the delicious dishes you’ve just made. Our restaurant has many traditional Vietnamese foods such as: Nom Du Du - Papaya Salad, Nem Ran - Fried Spring Rolls, Nom du du (Papaya Salad), Cafe Trung (Egg Coffee),...

Immerse yourself in Vietnamese cuisine in this small-group cooking class in Hanoi. Start with a visit to the largest market in the city, where you will get to sample local dishes, purchase fresh ingredients and see a glimpse of the daily life of locals. Learn how to make three authentic Vietnamese dishes, which can you savor afterwards with tea and coffee.

- 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.

Avoid waiting in taxi lines or slow public transport with this private arrival transfer from Noi Bai International Airport to Hanoi. This private service picks you up from the arrival lobby and takes you directly to hotels in Hanoi’s City Center. The driver tracks your flight and offers free waiting time in case of delays, with options for groups up to ten passengers.

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

Enjoy a relaxing day at Authentic Bat Trang’s pottery class. Learn how to sculpt your own ceramic art and take home a special souvenir made by you!

Learn to make two popular styles of coffee in Vietnam during this coffee making class in Hanoi. Learn about the history of and stories about Vietnamese coffee, then try your hand at making egg coffee and coconut coffee, which you can then enjoy with complimentary banh mi or egg roll, all in just an hour.

Immerse yourself in Vietnamese culture during a cooking class that begins with shopping for fresh ingredients in an authentic market and ends with tasting your creations. Unlike classes that only include the step-by-step processes for making a certain dish, this class brings together all the colorful aspects of Vietnamese food, for a complete experience designed for everyone from culture enthusiasts to chefs.

Set in a hidden garden villa, offering a tranquil & relaxing atmosphere Hands-on cooking class: cook dishes based on your choice Discovering the cultural significance of tea in Vietnamese life. Eco-friendly setup: stainless-steel containers & canvas bags, no plastic. Your booking directly supports meaningful community programs.

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.

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.

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.

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.