Culinary Tour of Hanoi: Market Visit and Cooking Class

10 hours • Free CancellationMeet on locationInstant confirmationPrivate tourGuided • Operated by Up Travel Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum Admission Included One Pillar Pagoda Admission Included Train Street

Why we love it?

This full-day tour from Ha Long International Port offers an immersive experience in Hanoi’s vibrant culture and cuisine. Begin with a guided visit to Hanoi’s largest indoor wet market, where a local chef helps you select fresh ingredients before leading a hands-on cooking class to prepare four iconic Vietnamese dishes, accompanied by unlimited tastings of homemade local wine. In the afternoon, choose from sightseeing options including the Ho Chi Minh Complex, where you can see Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, the Stilt House, Presidential Garden, and the One Pillar Pagoda, or take a rickshaw ride around Hoan Kiem Lake passing Turtle Tower and Ngoc Son Temple. Alternatively, explore the lively Hanoi Train Street, famous for its cafés right beside active railway tracks. Admission is not included for Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum or One Pillar Pagoda, and the itinerary may adjust based on traffic. The tour concludes with a return transfer to Ha Long, blending culinary discovery and cultural highlights for travelers interested in authentic local experiences.
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Inclusions

  • Round-trip transfer from/to Ha Long International Port.
  • Local wet market tour
  • Guidance from a professional English-speaking home chef.
  • Hands-on experience learning how to cook four (4) iconic Vietnamese dishes.
  • All ingredients and cooking equipment.
  • Free & unlimited homemade local wines.
  • Free digital certificate upon request.
  • Fresh, top-grade ingredients and never-used oil to ensure hygiene and safe consumption.
  • All entrance and sightseeing fees.
  • English-speaking tour guide.

Exclusions

  • Beverages not included.
  • Tips and personal expenses.
  • Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.

Itinerary

Dong Xuan Market

Hanoi’s largest and most bustling indoor market, housed in a historic French colonial building. It’s a vibrant maze of stalls selling everything from fresh produce and local street food to clothing, souvenirs, and household goods, offering visitors a true taste of local life.

Cooking Class Venue Hanoi

Come back to your venue to start the hands-on Cooking Class. You'll then learn to make classic Vietnamese dishes, mastering traditional techniques you can take home. After finishing, you'll enjoy your effort with a delicious meal and unlimited tastings of local wine.

One Pillar Pagoda

The Ho Chi Minh Complex is a cultural and historical landmark in Hanoi, honoring Vietnam’s beloved leader. Visitors can admire the solemn Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, explore the simple yet symbolic Stilt House where he once lived, stroll through the tranquil Presidential Garden

Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum

Visit One Pillar Pagoda - a unique lotus-shaped Buddhist temple in Hanoi, built on a single stone pillar and revered as a symbol of purity, longevity, and resilience.

Hanoi Train Street

Please Note

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infant seats unavailable

Know Before You Go

  • Public transportation nearby
  • Infants must sit on laps

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

Non-refundable after 1 day before start

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