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Hanoi Market visit and Cooking Class Half Day Joining Tour

Hanoi Market visit and Cooking Class Half Day Joining Tour

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Hanoi Market visit and Cooking Class Half Day Joining Tour

Name: Hanoi Market visit and Cooking Class Half Day Joining Tour
Brand: HolidaySG
Price: 37.00 SGD
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78a Đ. Trần Nhật Duật, Đồng Xuân, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà...

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Ticket type

E-ticket / Mobile

Confirmation

Instant

Accessibility

Wheelchair friendly

Suitable for

All ages

Highlights

Understand more about Vietnamese culture
Practice cooking Vietnamese dishes on your own
Supportive and Enthusiastic guide/cooks
Visit market and see daily life of local people
Opened and nice garden - venue for cooking class

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SGD 62.95 SGD 48.66

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SGD 47.21 SGD 37.00

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About Hanoi Market visit and Cooking Class Half Day Joining Tour

Dive into the vibrant heart of Hanoi with this half-day market visit and cooking class. Explore a bustling local market to select fresh ingredients, then learn to craft authentic Vietnamese dishes in a charming garden setting with expert guidance.

Local Legends & Stories

Hanoi's culinary traditions are deeply rooted in centuries of history, where each dish reflects the city's rich cultural tapestry and the warmth of its people.

Must Do Experiences

Bargain for fresh produce at the lively Đồng Xuân Market
Learn to prepare classic Vietnamese dishes like pho or spring rolls under expert chef guidance
Enjoy your homemade meal in a serene, open garden venue
Savor local snacks, tea, coffee, or wines paired with your culinary creations

Hidden Gems

Arrive early to experience the market at its most vibrant and authentic
Don't shy away from trying exotic local ingredients—ask your guide for recommendations
Chat with vendors to learn about traditional cooking techniques and seasonal favorites

What Makes it Special

Authentic hands-on cooking in a traditional Vietnamese home with a beautiful garden
Expert local instructors passionate about sharing culinary heritage and daily life
Intimate group size ensures personalized attention and a fun, supportive atmosphere

Available Facilities

Air conditioning Restrooms Parking Garden seating Cooking equipment Cold towel service

Perfect Timing

When to visit for the best experience

The morning tour offers a more vibrant market atmosphere, while the afternoon session provides a cooler, relaxed experience. Both times showcase the daily life and culture of Hanoi's locals, with morning being particularly lively.

Photography Guide

Capture the perfect shots

Capture the colorful array of fresh produce and lively market scenes
Ask permission before photographing vendors for a respectful interaction
Use natural light in the garden for appealing food photography

Cultural Etiquette

Respect local customs and traditions

Respect local customs by greeting vendors with a smile and trying basic Vietnamese phrases Bargaining is common but should be done politely and with a friendly attitude Participating in the cooking class is a great way to connect with Vietnamese hospitality and traditions

Special Events & Experiences

Enhanced experiences and seasonal highlights

Tet (Lunar New Year) features special market stalls and festive cooking classes
Mid-Autumn Festival offers unique mooncake-making opportunities
Summer months bring vibrant fruit markets perfect for ingredient hunting

Important Guidelines & Safety

Essential safety information and guidelines

Keep valuables secure in crowded market areas and stay aware of your surroundings
Stay hydrated and use the provided cold towel to refresh yourself
Follow your guide's instructions for food safety during the cooking class

Visitor Information

Entry Fee

The tour price includes all inclusions mentioned, with no hidden fees. Additional purchases at the market are optional and at your discretion.

Visit Duration

The half-day tour typically lasts around 3-4 hours, including pickup, market visit, cooking class, and meal. Exact timing may vary depending on group pace and market crowds.

Accessibility

The tour involves walking through uneven market streets and may not be suitable for guests with mobility issues. Please contact the provider in advance to discuss any accessibility needs.

Overview

9AM or 3PM, you will be picked up from your hotel or at a specific meeting point. Then we take a walk to local market to get ingredients. It will be more crowded in the morning, it will be unforgettable experience to visit local market. You will be asked to by some thing, don't worry, you can skip with a smile. Every one is busy buying and selling goods, this is such chance to know about local daily life and local culture. When we get enough ingredients, we transfer to local home for cooking class. At this class, you will learn how to cook the real Vietnamese traditional food under the guidance of professional cook. After that, it's time to enjoy your own cooking creation and numerous food from instructor. Besides foods, you may have chance to taste unique and special local wines. Finishing your meal, our cooking class ends and you will be dropped off at your hotel or at starting location around 13:30 or 19:30 Sample menu 1: - BBQ pork with noodles and fish sauce (Bun Cha) - Fried spring rolls (Nem) - Banana flowers salad with chicken or green papaya salad with dried beef - Vietnamese Egg Coffee Sample menu 2: - Chicken/Beef soup (Pho) - Green mango salad with seafood - Grilled fish - Vietnamese Egg Coffee Sample menu 3: (For vegetarian) - Spring rolls (fresh or fried) - Bana flowers salad or green papaya salad with peanuts - Tofu in tomato sauce - Eggplant with ginger sauce - “Che” (Vietnamese traditional dessert) or Egg Coffee

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Important Information

Opening Hours

Daily, at 09:00AM - 1:30PM and 03:00PM - 07:30PM

What's Included

Local market tour with ingredients
Cold towel
Snack/ Tea/ Coffee/Local wines per programe
A bottle of water
Fully hands-on experience
Experienced instructor
English-speaking tour guide
Round trip transfer from Old Quarter hotel
Welcome drink

Not Included

Pick up/ drop off surcharge for hotel located outside Old Quarter area
Personal expenses not mentioned

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Confirm before visiting: Email: ota@gadttravel.com or call (+84)941618080 to confirm your visit.

Ticket is valid for selected date only
Adult (10-90 yrs old)
Child rate (4-9 yrs old)
Infant (0-3 yrs old): Free of charge
Children need to be accompanied by their parnents when joining classes.
The price given is not for Vietnamese public holidays
Please take note to us if you join Morning or Afternoon tour
We have the right to refuse to serve or allow to continue participating in the tour for customers who use beer, alcohol, drugs, have impolite, indecent, deliberately destructive behavior, disrespecting the guide or fellow passengers on the tour.

Location

78a Đ. Trần Nhật Duật, Đồng Xuân, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, the tour includes all necessary ingredients purchased at the market, the cooking instruction, and the full meal you prepare alongside additional dishes provided by the instructor.

The experience is a half-day tour that typically lasts between three to four hours, encompassing the market walk, cooking session, and meal.

No, you are not obligated to purchase anything from the vendors, and you can politely decline their offers with a smile.

If your accommodation is outside the designated pickup area, you will be provided with a specific central meeting point in Hanoi to join the group.

This is a joining tour, meaning you will be grouped with other travelers for both the market visit and the cooking class at the local home.

No, the tour involves navigating narrow, crowded, and uneven market aisles, as well as entering a traditional local home that likely has steps.

The 9 AM tour features a much busier and more crowded local market reflecting peak morning trade, while the 3 PM tour offers a slightly calmer market environment.

No, all cooking equipment, utensils, and ingredients are provided at the local home venue, so you only need to bring yourself and a camera if desired.

No, your booking is strictly valid only for the specific date and the exact 9 AM or 3 PM time slot you selected at the time of reservation.

In addition to the food prepared, participants have the opportunity to taste unique and special local wines during the meal.

About Hanoi Market visit and Cooking Class Half Day Joining Tour

The half-day tour typically lasts around 3-4 hours, including pickup, market visit, cooking class, and meal. Exact timing may vary depending on group pace and market crowds.

The morning market visits are notably more crowded than the afternoon sessions, providing a busier environment for observing local commerce. Market vendors may approach participants to sell goods, but polite declination is standard and expected. The cooking portion takes place in a local residence and includes tasting both the dishes prepared by participants and additional traditional foods and local wines provided by the instructor.

This exciting program is the ideal way to enjoy an authentic cultural and culinary experience. It’s also perfect for the serious home cooks who want to learn how to cook Vietnamese healthy food for their family and friends, for spouses accompanying husband or wife on a business trip, or the adventurous travellers wishing to explore more than just the sightseeing of our great city.

The tour price includes all inclusions mentioned, with no hidden fees. Additional purchases at the market are optional and at your discretion.

The tour involves walking through uneven market streets and may not be suitable for guests with mobility issues. Please contact the provider in advance to discuss any accessibility needs.

Keep valuables secure in crowded market areas and stay aware of your surroundings
Stay hydrated and use the provided cold towel to refresh yourself
Follow your guide's instructions for food safety during the cooking class

Capture the colorful array of fresh produce and lively market scenes
Ask permission before photographing vendors for a respectful interaction
Use natural light in the garden for appealing food photography

Air conditioning, Restrooms, Parking, Garden seating, Cooking equipment, Cold towel service

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