Vietnam · MARKETS
The markets open before six and are finished by nine, which is why most of these run at dawn. The 15 below cover Hanoi, Hoi An and the delta’s floating markets, priced and timed honestly.
Review of Rose Kitchen Hanoi cooking class with market tour, local recipes, hotel pickup, and meaningful community support.
“Amazing group class! Alex was a perfect guide and the food was delicious!! I can't wait to make everything again once I'm home!”
Cook five Vietnamese classics, shop Hanoi’s local market, and eat your meal in a small Old Quarter class for $35.07.
“Our teacher, Emmy, was so friendly and very helpful when cooking. The meals were not too hard to make and very local. They were so delicious and friendly to allergies. All in all it was very fun to cook all the meals and so amazing to eat them after.”
Review of Hoi An’s $28.90 cooking class with market shopping, basket boats, net fishing, four dishes, tips, and practical advice.
“This is a great experience and our Chef guide was so good a 5 star Chef The market tour and coconut boat ride was good and we got to eat the food we made so great value too”
Review of Hoi An’s market, basket boat, crab fishing, and cooking class, with honest advice on food, transport, value, and what to expect.
“I was shocked at how fun and good the food was! The chef was amazing and it was easy to prepare. A+ experience !”
Explore Hoi An’s market, coconut forest and bamboo basket boats, then cook four Vietnamese dishes in a rural kitchen for just $17.
“Perfect activity made loads of food and was in a lovely location”
Explore Can Tho’s Cai Rang Floating Market at dawn, eat breakfast afloat, cook with locals, wander quiet canals, and see real Mekong life for $26.
“Amazing tour! best one in vietnam so far. Sophia was amazing, she was so nice and friendly and gave us a lot of information! The activities were really good. The perfect day!”
Review of Hoi An’s market, basket boat, crab fishing, and cooking class, with practical details on price, timing, food, guides, and value.
“It was extremely well organized and very thoughtful. The fact it is done by the owner makes it that much more impactful and fun. I learned quite a bit.”
Explore the Mekong Delta on a 2-day tour from Ho Chi Minh City with Cai Rang Market, boat rides, local food, crafts, and an overnight stay.
“Kai was a lovely guide. We were very happy with the tour and what we saw. Floating Markets were a little underwhelming but we enjoyed everything else! Thank you for a great tour!”
Review of the 2-day Mekong Delta tour from Ho Chi Minh City, with Cai Rang Market, boat trips, local food, hotel stay, and practical tips.
“I just came back from the Cai Rang Floating Market tour. There were several interesting activities, such as making bánh xèo, cycling through the village, visiting a local market, and seeing how coconut candy and rice noodles are made. It was Read more”
Review of the Mekong Delta day trip from Ho Chi Minh City, with floating markets, boat rides, cycling, local food, costs, and practical tips.
“Excursion sans aucun intérêt la description de l’excursion est erronée car nous n’avons ni fait ni vu de marchés flottants . La balade en bateau n’a duré que 1/2 heures sur un site infesté de déchets, et pour finir la balade en vélo n’a duré qu’1/4 heure . Donc en conclusion excursion très chère pour le rendu donc ne réservez surtout pas.”
Explore the Mekong Delta, Cai Rang Market, canals, crafts, cooking, and local food on a practical two-day tour from Ho Chi Minh City.
“It was interesting and fun, well organized and good value for money. Our guide Phuc was well informed and did a great job.”
Shop Hanoi’s Dong Xuan Market, choose three Vietnamese dishes, cook with a small group, and enjoy your meal with coffee or tea.
“The class was at Huang’s restaurant and perfect for our family with small children. We loved purchasing the food in the market. Our kids knife skills definitely improved! The best but was eating of course!!”
Explore Cai Rang Floating Market, Cai Be’s ancient house, local food, music, boats, and village life on a long Mekong Delta day trip.
“Awesome day on the Mekong Delta with Toan our guide. Informative and and fun day! I was worried it may be a little cliche/touristy but ended up being a really great day! Also no tip pressure from businesses/locals like some others state in their reviews. Just a great day to spend meeting locals, seeing their worlds while surrounded by the beautiful Mekong!”
Explore Can Tho by sampan, from Cai Rang floating market to quiet canals, rice noodles, tropical fruit, and an organic cacao farm.
“10/10 across the board. Perfect sized group and this is the only tour we could find that did the floating market and all 3 of the other excursions afterward. Really great value for money, you get food all day. Our tour guide was great, can’t fault this at all! Yes the boat is a little slow but just soak in the journey and take the opportunity to chill after your early morning! Would 100% recommend.”
Review of Hoi An’s eco cooking class, local market visit, basket boat ride, fishing, family meal, price, tips, and practical advice.
“The Hoi An Eco Tour Cooking Class & Fishing is a must-try experience for those looking for an authentic taste of Vietnamese cuisine and culture. The tour takes you on a journey through the local market to shop for fresh ingredients, fRead more”
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