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Ho Chi Minh City’s best days out.
The 15 most popular cooking classes in Saigon. The ones worth building a day around, with prices, run times and who to book each one through.
A 9-hour Mekong Delta day trip from HCMC: My Tho boat rides, Ben Tre coconut village cooking, Vinh Trang Pagoda, plus lunch and snacks.
Most Popular“Tim was very good was full of knowledge n kept uz all entertained and looked after us very well. Looked it”
Cai Be Mekong Delta day trip with crafts, fruit-and-music stops, cooking class, cycling, and a boat return from Ho Chi Minh City.
“I had Mark as my tour guide and he was incredible. He had a great attitude towards his work and came off as genuinely interested in what he was showing and ensuring his guests had the best time. The tour itinerary itself was also great, and gave great insight into Vietnam. Definitely recommend anyone to…”
Express Mekong Delta tour from Ho Chi Minh City with boats, village tuk tuk, pagoda visit, and hands-on Bánh Khọt cooking plus lunch.
“We love everything about the trip. The only thing we wished for was better weather and stronger AC in the van. It was just so hot in the van especially after we came back from excursion. Not sure why no one in our group never said anythinRead more”
Morning cyclo ride, Ben Thanh Market shopping, hands-on Vietnamese cooking with Chef Vu, and lunch plus egg coffee in a small group.
“We enjoyed this cooking class immensely. Chef is very enthusiastic and it is fun to cook and learn with him.”
Saigon wet market tour plus a chef-led Vietnamese cooking class with private stations, 3 courses and dessert, cookbook included for $33.
“Loved it. Amy was so pretty and patient. Would def recommend”
Full-day Mekong Delta trip from Ho Chi Minh City with Vinh Trang Pagoda, boat rides, tuk-tuk villages, and a bánh khọt cooking class.
“It was an amazing day out and we had a great time. Lenny was a brilliant guide and a natural guide. This was well worth doing”
Shop Ben Thanh market for fresh ingredients, cook Vietnamese classics at your own station, then eat what you make with a 25+ recipe cookbook.
“Great cooking class. Chief had excellent English. We received a nice Vietnamese cookbook as a gift. I recommend the class.”
A small-group 2-day Mekong Delta trip from Ho Chi Minh City with Cái Răng floating market, temple, and an overnight homestay.
“Stark was a great guide. accommodation, transport and organisation was well done. A good introduction to Mekong.”
Shop Ben Thanh, cook 3 Vietnamese dishes with a chef, and finish with egg or coconut coffee for $45 in Ho Chi Minh City.
“Daisy was a great host and I had such a lovely morning walking around the local markets and learning to cook authentic Vietnamese food. I ended up having a private class as I was the only one who had booked so got some great 1 on 1 time Read more”
Two-day Mekong Delta tour from Ho Chi Minh City with Vinh Trang Pagoda, floating markets, cooking class, and bike rides for $66.
“The organisation was a mess. Received a message the night before demanding more money. The first day was with 1 tour company, then we got dropped off to a different tour company. After that I think we were on a different similar tour. Read more”
A full-day Mekong Delta tour from Ho Chi Minh City with boat rides, a cooking class, and kayak or bike time, plus village live music.
“This tour was a highlight of my time in Saigon. Tu is probably the best tour guide out of all of the million tour guides in Vietnam. He is smart, compassionate, interesting, and a great singer, too! Everything listed on the tour was delivered, anRead more”
Hands-on Vietnamese cooking class in Ho Chi Minh City. Cook and eat a 3-course meal, learn ingredients, and take home digital recipes.
“This cooking lesson exceeded our expectations! We had so much fun as a family and learned so much about Vietnamese cooking. It was a highlight of our time in Vietnam. We would highly recommend to other travellers.”
Shop with a chef at Ben Thanh Market, then cook a hands-on 3-course Vietnamese meal with clear steps, no MSG, and a recipe book. $45
“Excellent food. Good helpful guide and very good chef. It was fun and tasted good.”
Half-day cooking class in Ho Chi Minh City with Ben Thanh Market, three-region dishes, fruit carving, and a sit-down meal plus recipe book.
“We made a green mango salad, pork skewers and clay pot chicken. Great food and a great host. We even got given a recipe book at the end!”
Farm-to-table cooking class in Ho Chi Minh City. Visit an organic farm, cook four healthy dishes with a master chef, then eat lunch.
“The cooking class was overall fun and educational. We were picked up on time, travelled by A/C van, and learned quite a bit about the medicinal uses of the herbs and vegetables at the farm Alice was kind, spoke good English, and the cookinRead more”
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