Culinary Tour of Hanoi: Market Visit and Cooking Class

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Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum Admission Included One Pillar Pagoda Admission Included Train Street
Culinary Tour of Hanoi: Market Visit and Cooking ClassCulinary Tour of Hanoi: Market Visit and Cooking ClassCulinary Tour of Hanoi: Market Visit and Cooking Class
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Why we love it?

This full-day tour from Ha Long brings you into the vibrant heart of Hanoi, starting with a hands-on cooking class led by a local chef who guides you through a bustling wet market to select fresh ingredients. You’ll learn to prepare four iconic Vietnamese dishes using traditional techniques, followed by a meal paired with unlimited tastings of homemade local wine. In the afternoon, choose from a guided visit to the Ho Chi Minh Complex, including admission to Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum and the unique lotus-shaped One Pillar Pagoda, or explore the lively Train Street where you can enjoy a drink as trains pass just feet away. The itinerary offers a flexible way to experience Hanoi’s cultural landmarks and local flavors before returning to Ha Long in the evening.

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

Stop 1

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.

Come back to your venue to start the hands-on Cooking Class

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.

The Ho Chi Minh Complex

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

Visit One Pillar Pagoda

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.

Stop 5

At Hanoi Train Street, travelers can sip coffee or tea at tiny local cafés, watch as towering trains rumble past just a few feet away, and capture striking photos of this lively, one-of-a-kind urban experience.

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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