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15 Market Tours in Hoi An We Would Book Again

44 tours  ·  from $8 a head

Here are 15 market tours worth handing your money to, with the price, the traveller verdict and the one detail to check before you pay.

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 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)

5.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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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

6.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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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

7.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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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

8.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

9.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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Bay Mau Cooking Class with Market Tour and Basket Boat Ride - A basket boat ride through Bay Mau
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Bay Mau Cooking Class with Market Tour and Basket Boat Ride

10.Bay Mau Cooking Class with Market Tour and Basket Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 183 reviews · from $27

Spend about five hours cooking with a local chef in Hoi An, with a market visit and bamboo basket boat ride included in the described experience. Make four dishes, including pho, and try traditional rice preparation with a grinder, mortar, and wooden pestle. Rose is named as a warm, quick, professional cook in one review.

“Rose is een hele lieve vrouw. Ze kookt geweldig, snel en professioneel! Mijn dochter van 7 vond het erg leuk!”

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Hoi An Night Market - Ancient Town street food tours by Night - The market and the old town after dark
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Hoi An Night Market – Ancient Town street food tours by Night

11.Hoi An Night Market – Ancient Town street food tours by Night

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 165 reviews · from $45

Meet a local guide at 6 pm for an evening walk through Hoi An Ancient Town, with stops for banh mi, Vietnamese specialties, and the night market. Guides including Jackie and Jun have led the tour. Expect a small group, roughly two to three hours, and a changing mix of dishes rather than a fixed menu.

“Got to try a lot of amazing different food and drinks. Our guide was amazing, she showed us around all the different spots and educated us on some of the history as well. Would highly recommend!!”

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Hoi An Ancient Town - Night Market Street Food Tours By Night - Stop two: the Night Market on Nguyen Hoang Street
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Hoi An Ancient Town – Night Market Street Food Tours By Night

12.Hoi An Ancient Town – Night Market Street Food Tours By Night

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 161 reviews · from $55

Meet at 6 pm in Hoi An for a private, four-hour evening food walk through the Ancient Town and Night Market. Your guide leads you to local stalls and introduces regional dishes, including Cao Lau and white rose dumplings. Dinner and an entrance fee are included, though the exact route and fee coverage are not specified.

“I just arrived in Da Nang yesterday and today I'm exploring Hoi An. It’s truly amazing, and I feel great here! The atmosphere, the food, and the people are fantastic. I also attended a show here, and it was incredible. Such a meaningful experience!”

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Hoi An Cooking Class With Market Tour and Bamboo Basket Boat Ride - Four dishes, then lunch with seasonal fruit
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Hoi An Cooking Class With Market Tour and Bamboo Basket Boat Ride

13.Hoi An Cooking Class With Market Tour and Bamboo Basket Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 157 reviews · from $27

Spend about six hours with hotel pickup, a guided market visit, a round bamboo boat ride through Bay Mau Coconut Village, and a hands-on cooking class. Choose four dishes from a list of ten, with instructor Lulu and local guide Hung helping you shop, cook, and learn about Vietnamese food.

“Super experience with Hung sharing lots of local knowledge as he took us around the market. Basket boat ride was fun and cooking with knowledgeable and patient Lulu was fabulous. Restaurant where we cooked and ate is in tranquil garden making the experience feel restful. Excellent value for money, delicious food and wonderful memories made.”

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Hoi An Night Market with Hoi an walking Tour , Colourful Lanterns, Boat Ride - What $85 per person buys
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Hoi An Night Market with Hoi an walking Tour , Colourful Lanterns, Boat Ride

14.Hoi An Night Market with Hoi an walking Tour , Colourful Lanterns, Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 142 reviews · from $85

Leave Da Nang at 3 pm for a private, five-hour Hoi An evening with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, ancient-town entry, and a roughly 30-minute sampan ride on the Hoai River. Walk the lantern-lit market and enjoy free time for food and shopping. Guides praised by name include Chang, Ken, Minh, and Stella, though assignments vary.

“What an amazing trip. Our guide was superb and very knowledgable. He took us to lots of interesting places and gave us good advice of where to dine as well. The trip down the river was brilliant. Have lots of photos of us together that he kindly took. The best thing though was his personal stories of his education and his time in Vietnam during the war. It was all so interesting.”

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Hoi An: Cooking Class, Crab Fishing-Basket Boat, Market Tour - Cam Thanh’s coconut forest by basket boat
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Hoi An: Cooking Class, Crab Fishing-Basket Boat, Market Tour

15.Cooking Class, Crab Fishing-Basket Boat, Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 108 reviews · 4 hours · from $20

Spend four hours visiting a Hoi An market with an English- or Vietnamese-speaking guide, riding a basket boat through Cam Thanh coconut forest, trying crab fishing, and cooking a five-course Vietnamese meal. Hotel pickup within central Hoi An is included. Guides vary; past instructors have included Oanh, Hanh, Chi, and Pa.

“Awesome experience. Especially the cooking. Wish boat ride was longer.”

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