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The 15 Best Hoi An Cooking Classes, Market to Plate

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Most Hoi An classes start at the market, add a basket boat on the way to the kitchen and end with lunch. These 15 differ on how much of the cooking you do yourself, how big the group is and what you take home.

Cooking Class Hoi An:Local Market, Basket Boat, Fishing & Cooking - Trying Net Fishing and Crab Catching
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Cooking Class Hoi An:Local Market, Basket Boat, Fishing & Cooking

1.Cooking Class Hoi An:Local Market, Basket Boat, Fishing & Cooking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,660 reviews · from $28Our pick

Spend about four and a half hours combining a Hoi An market visit, a bamboo basket-boat ride in Cam Thanh, a try at net fishing, and a hands-on cooking class. A chef-guide, such as Hai or Ly, teaches four dishes, with recipes to take home. Central Hoi An pickup is offered, and morning and afternoon departures provide flexibility.

“Lý was a great chef and we had a wonderful time cooking Vietnamese dishes. Would highly recommend this tour! 5/5 stars!”

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Hoi An Cooking Class(Market,BasketBoat Crabfishing&Cooking Class) - Eating what you have made
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Hoi An Cooking Class(Market,BasketBoat Crabfishing&Cooking Class)

2.Hoi An Cooking Class(Market,BasketBoat Crabfishing&Cooking Class)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,386 reviews · from $28

Start with a guided visit to Hoi An’s produce market, then head to the Nipa palm waterways for a bamboo basket boat ride and a try at crab fishing. Finish with about two hours of hands-on cooking and a meal you prepare yourself. Morning and afternoon departures are offered; guides named by past participants include Ag, also called Michael, and chef Tam.

“We had an awesome time on this tour! It was a lot of fun, and the food we cooked was excellent. The tour organizers responded promptly over WhatsApp and were there on time to pick us up. Would definitely recommend for a unique, culRead more”

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From Hoi An: Market Tour, Basket Boat Ride and Cooking Class - Take the basket boat through the coconut palms
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From Hoi An: Market Tour, Basket Boat Ride and Cooking Class

3.Market Tour, Basket Boat Ride and Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,208 reviews · from $17

Meet your guide in Hoi An for a market visit, a 40-minute bamboo basket boat ride through water coconut palms, and a hands-on cooking class. You may learn with guides such as Anna, Thao or Linh. Expect seasonal produce, folk songs on the water, and a generous meal of the dishes you prepare.

“We had such a fantastic time on this tour! Thao was so kind and helpful, making it an experience we will remember for a long time & take the delicious recipes back to Ireland! Thank you again Thao 💗”

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Hoi An Cooking Class(Local market,Basket Boat,Fishing & Cooking) - Cam Thanh’s nipa palms by basket boat
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Hoi An Cooking Class(Local market,Basket Boat,Fishing & Cooking)

4.Hoi An Cooking Class(Local market,Basket Boat,Fishing & Cooking)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,323 reviews · from $28

Spend about four and a half hours visiting a Hoi An market, riding a bamboo basket boat through Cam Thanh’s nipa palm forest, trying crab fishing, and cooking Vietnamese dishes with an English-speaking chef. Hotel pickup in Hoi An is included. Classes are small, with a maximum of 11 people, and lunch or dinner departures are available.

“Fantastic experience! Our guide was very funny and we had a blast cooking all of the amazing foods. The coconut boats are fun, we were caught in a rainstorm but it added to the craziness of our experience. 10/10!”

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Hoi An: Basket Boat Ride, Cooking Class by Hangcoconut - Into the Bay Mau nipa forest
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Hoi An: Basket Boat Ride, Cooking Class by Hangcoconut

5.Basket Boat Ride, Cooking Class by Hangcoconut

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 802 reviews · 3 hours · from $19

This three-hour Hoi An outing combines a guided basket boat ride through the Bay Mau nipa forest with crab catching and a hands-on Vietnamese cooking class. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. Instructors such as Thuy and Li lead the cooking, while local boat rowers add songs, stories, and, sometimes, a lively spin for an extra charge.

“Amazing day. So much fun. I couldn’t believe the value! So much food to eat, met and spoke to interesting people from all over the world and the he banana boat was great!!”

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Hoi An Eco Tour Cooking Class & Fishing (Local market,basket boat,learn cooking) - A two-hour cooking class with a meal at the end
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Hoi An Eco Tour Cooking Class & Fishing (Local market,basket boat,learn cooking)

6.Hoi An Eco Tour Cooking Class & Fishing (Local market,basket boat,learn cooking)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 567 reviews · from $29

This 4.5-hour Hoi An outing pairs a guided market visit with net fishing, crab catching and a basket-boat ride through Bay Mau Coconut Forest. An English-speaking guide and chef lead a two-hour cooking class, then you eat what you prepare. Hoi An hotel transfers, drinks and the forest ticket are included.

“A fantastic day Great tour guide very friendly and knowledgable Good fun Great food Very authentic Picked us up at the hotel went to a local market then on to the fishing for a fun day and good food”

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Hoi An: Bay Mau Eco Cooking Tour - Crossing the Bay Mau coconut forest by basket boat
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Hoi An: Bay Mau Eco Cooking Tour

7.Bay Mau Eco Cooking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 409 reviews · from $35

In Cam Thanh, an English-speaking guide takes you to a local market, across the Bay Mau coconut forest by bamboo basket boat, and through hands-on rice preparation and cooking. You make rice milk and rice paper with traditional tools, then eat the meal you prepare. Guides named Trang, Ly, and Phu have led the tour, though a specific guide is not guaranteed.

“The cooking class is really fun, Ly is sweet and gave us good information. The coconut boats were a little disappointing, not sure that I would do that part again - it goes on water underneath an overpass.”

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Hoi An: Traditional Cooking Class & meal with Local Family - From Cam Thanh Village to Tra Que Herbs Garden
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Hoi An: Traditional Cooking Class & meal with Local Family

8.Traditional Cooking Class & meal with Local Family

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 396 reviews · 150 - 210 minutes · from $23

Cook a changing menu of four local dishes, such as pancakes and spring rolls, with an English-speaking chef in a countryside setting near Hoi An. Day classes meet in Cam Thanh Village; the evening class is held at Tra Que Herbs Garden. Expect hands-on prep, a shared meal and a relaxed group, with instructors such as Ha, Nhung and Wan.

“Nhung was really nice and she has a great sense of humor. Food was so good. I really recommend !!”

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Traditional Cooking Class with Basket Boat Ride and market Tour - A Foot Soak Before You Cook
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Traditional Cooking Class with Basket Boat Ride and market Tour

9.Traditional Cooking Class with Basket Boat Ride and market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 391 reviews · from $41

Spend four hours moving from Hoi An’s market to the Thu Bon River and Bay Mau coconut forest, then join a hands-on class for four Vietnamese dishes. Hotel pickup, a local guide, a basket boat ride, and a herbal foot soak and massage are included. Ask ahead about dietary needs and confirm which extra activities will run on your date.

“This afternoon experience was fun. Be showed us through the markets, talked about different foods & spices, then we went on an old town wood boat up the river & a short basket ride (transferred from boat to basket in the river!) & then a Read more”

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Cooking with Jolie in Hoi An - Cooking four Vietnamese dishes at home
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Cooking with Jolie in Hoi An

10.Cooking with Jolie in Hoi An

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 329 reviews · from $55

Spend about five hours shopping for fresh ingredients and cooking four Vietnamese dishes in a family home with Jolie’s team. Guides have included Rosie, Hannah, and Thuyen. Expect market discoveries, coffee, hands-on cooking, and a generous lunch. Vegetarian ingredients are available, and water, tea, and coffee are included.

“We had the best time cooking with Rosie on this tour!! We started out with the morning market, where we learned about local produce and customs, went for a coffee, and then made 4 delicious dishes. Cannot recommend this enough! Rosie is so sweet and a great teacher. This will be a highlight of your trip for sure.”

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Hoi An/Da Nang: Vietnamese Cooking Class with Transportation - Da Nang: choose the menu by day
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Hoi An/Da Nang: Vietnamese Cooking Class with Transportation

11.Vietnamese Cooking Class with Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 297 reviews · 150 minutes - 3 hours · from $22

Choose a cooking-only class in Hoi An’s Cam Thanh coconut village or at a Da Nang kitchen. An English-speaking instructor guides you through four local dishes, then you sit down to eat. Hotel pickup is available, with some location surcharges. Menus and class times vary by city and day.

“It was absolutely brilliant we had an amazing time! Could not be happier. The class was really informative and the food was so tasty!”

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Da Nang/Hoi An: Market Tour, Basket Boat Ride, Cooking Class - A Hoi An market visit that sets up the meal
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Da Nang/Hoi An: Market Tour, Basket Boat Ride, Cooking Class

12.Market Tour, Basket Boat Ride, Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 253 reviews · 150 minutes - 5 hours · from $18

Choose a cooking class alone or add a guided Hoi An market visit, a 20-minute basket boat ride in Cam Thanh, and hotel transfers from Hoi An or Da Nang. English-speaking guides lead the cooking, with past classes taught by guides including Vy, Flower, Li, and Jennifer. Expect a shared meal, generous portions, and the option to request vegetarian alternatives.

“Our guide was kind, even buying people in the group rain ponchos when it was raining outside. Enjoyed the cooking class and the dishes prepared - lots of food & memories made!”

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Hoi An: Lantern Making, Basket Boat, and Cooking Class - A Basket Boat Through the Water Coconut Forest
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Hoi An: Lantern Making, Basket Boat, and Cooking Class

13.Lantern Making, Basket Boat, and Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 233 reviews · from $15Best value

Visit a local market with an English-speaking guide, ride a round basket boat through Hoi An’s water coconut forest, cook dishes such as pho and banh xeo, then make a lantern to take home. Guides including Linh, Anna, and Thao have led the experience, though your guide may vary. Morning and afternoon schedules are available.

“Thank you very much to Lin it was perfect, we had so much fun !”

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Cocolocal Farm Cooking Class with market tour and basket boat - Cook several Vietnamese dishes at the farm
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Cocolocal Farm Cooking Class with market tour and basket boat

14.Cocolocal Farm Cooking Class with market tour and basket boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 231 reviews · from $29

Spend a half-day in Cam Thanh with a market visit, a basket boat ride through Bay Mau coconut forest, and hands-on cooking at Cocolocal Farm. Learn about local ingredients, then prepare dishes such as banh xeo, pho, papaya salad, and spring rolls. Pickup is offered, and chef Suong is named as a host, though the class leader may vary.

“Was such an amazing experience. Must do in Hoi An!!! Food was delicious and was such a good way to learn about the culture. Would do again!”

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Hoi An: Cooking Class with Market, Lantern Making, Basket Boat - A short transfer to Cam Thanh
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Hoi An: Cooking Class with Market, Lantern Making, Basket Boat

15.Cooking Class with Market, Lantern Making, Basket Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 221 reviews · from $30

Spend half a day combining a local market visit, a Cam Thanh basket-boat ride, lantern making, and a Vietnamese cooking class. Hotel pickup in Hoi An is included, and you can choose a morning or afternoon start. Guides such as Hami, Huong, Hoang, and Thao have led the activities.

“Excellent !!! Well worth the price! Enjoyed learning about the veggies and cooking. The boat was super fun and making lanterns was (surprisingly) enjoyable. We did a morning trip so it was only 4 in our group. Looks like afternoon was busier.”

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