VIETNAM
Vietnam's standout days.
The 15 most popular shopping tours in Vietnam. What each day is actually like, who runs it, and what it costs.
Hanoi cooking class with a local market walk, Old Quarter pickup, Hanoi classics like bun cha and spring rolls, plus real CSR impact.
“No hot water to wash hands,found big ball of hair in raw pork and they used Teflon pans with scratches in them.”
Shop Hanoi’s largest market and cook 5 classic dishes in an Old Quarter class, then eat your meal with rice vodka in 3h15.
“Tutor speaks excellent English and explains everything clearly despite fitting so many activities into the session. Wee ended up eating all the delicious food we’d prepared. Big thanks to women who cleared up all our mess and did some prep work for us, too.”
Hoi An cooking class with market shopping, bamboo basket boats, net fishing, and a hands-on meal. Small groups, recipes included.
“Excellent tour and great value for money. Chef Hai chose lovely fresh veg for us at the market and the coconut boat ride was fun. No actual fishing though! Cooking lesson was brilliant and food tasted amazing. Highly recommend this tour”
Hoi An Cooking Class with market shopping, bamboo basket boat crab fishing, then a small-group 2-hour cooking class and dinner you make.
“A full experience travelling in and around Hoi An and making some of the best food we had in Vietnam! We loved it - especially the motorbike ride!”
Hoi An half-day market, bamboo basket boat through coconut palms, and a hands-on Vietnamese cooking class for about $17 with lunch or dinner.
“Excellent. Cooked 4 different dishes & very glad I skipped lunch tasting it all. Tried different things”
Hoi An countryside eco tour with a local market walk, bamboo basket boat in coconut palms, and a hands-on cooking class for 4 dishes.
“really interesting tour🥺 recommending to all people”
Sunrise Cai Rang, sampan breakfast, fruit and tea, quiet canals, cooking pancakes, and a family boat visit in Can Tho.
“Our tour of the floating markets on the Mekong River was a fascinating glimpse into life on the water. The markets felt authentic and lively, and our guide, Khôi, was incredibly knowledgeable and shared insightful stories about the region, which made the experience even more memorable. I recommend this tour to everyone!”
Hoi An cooking class with local market shopping, basket-boat crab fishing in Bay Mau, and a coconut-house cooking lesson. Lunch or dinner.
“It’s a great insight in to Vietnamese cooking and produce purchasing but it’s more than that as the trip round the market and the bamboo basket boat trip shows. We were royally entertained whist we learnt with the humorous repartee of our Read more”
2-day Mekong Delta tour from Ho Chi Minh City: Cai Rang floating market, rice noodles, bánh xèo, and an overnight in Can Tho.
“Binh was an excellent guide: friendly and professional: he was very good at creating the group and involving everyone in the activities planned in the tour. The tour is amazing and even if it is a little bit "touristic" it can allow you to know a very unique corner of Vietnam. Highly recommended.”
2-day Mekong Delta tour from HCM City with Cai Rang floating market, Ben Tre coconut stops, Can Tho hotel, boats, meals, and guide.
“We had a great time on this 2 day tour, and everything ran smoothly, per the itinerary. The bus collecting us was running approx 15 mins late, but our tour guide Bac (pronounced "Buck") communicated proactively about their progress, so we knew when to wait outside. We enjoyed the included activities, and learned a lot…”
Hoi An market energy, Cam Thanh coconut round-boat crabbing, and a hands-on Vietnamese cooking class for about $4, plus free water.
“super kind and pleasant tour guides, chatty and great service. Pleasant boat trip, recommended. ☺️👍🏻”
Mekong Delta day trip from Ho Chi Minh City with Cai Rang floating market, rice paper making, Cai Be lunch, cycling, and boat time.
“So expensive and the worst of all four trips we did in Vietnam. The guide was only after a tip and hinted about it all day. He cancelled us going on the Mekong delta because it rained for 15 mi utes. We were stuck at a stupid house where the Read more”
2-day Mekong Delta tour from HCMC: sunrise Cai Rang, boats and canals, bike/kayak, and a hands-on Vietnamese lunch.
“We all enjoyed the tour. There was a moment the rains came in and you would think…Oh no we are about to get soaked! However, it was the perfect effect. It made me think hard about the conditions the soldiers had to endure. This is a must if you visit the country.”
Small-group Hanoi market tour and cooking class where you pick ingredients and make three Vietnamese dishes, plus coffee, tea, and egg coffee.
“Absolutely my best day in Hanoi. I very much enjoyed going to the market with Kitty, what an amazing experience from,l fresh fruits, veggies, livestock, spices, house hold items. We stopped along the way for traditional bfast and snack. Kitty Read more”
A long, hands-on Mekong Delta day with Cai Rang boats, Mỹ Tho culture, a visit to Vinh Trang Pagoda, Cai Be’s Ancient House, and pancake fun.
“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…”
