HO CHI MINH CITY
Saigon’s best days out.
The 15 best cooking classes in Saigon. What each one is actually like on the day, what it costs, and the operator you go with.
Mekong Delta day trip from Ho Chi Minh City to My Tho and Ben Tre with boat rides, bee-farm tastings, Khot cake cooking, and Vinh Trang Pagoda.
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 river boat time, craft villages, an antique-home stop, a cooking class, cycling, and Hanoi-style value.
“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…”
A fast, friendly Mekong Delta day from Ho Chi Minh City with boat rides, Vinh Trang Pagoda, coconut workshops, lunch, and bánh khọt.
“Experience and the guide Tim was great! We had very relaxing day doing many activities . The best was how they use coconuts for many dofferent purposes”
Cyclo pickup, Ben Thanh Market shopping, hands-on Vietnamese cooking class, lunch and egg coffee, plus recipes and certificates in Saigon.
“This was better than expected! The food market guided tour was great to pick up our ingredients and Chef Vu was brilliant. We were in Vietnam for almost 3 weeks and the best spring rolls we had on the trip were the ones we cooked with Chef Vu. Very professionally managed.”
Ben Thanh Market meets a chef-led hands-on Vietnamese cooking class in Saigon. Cook 3 dishes plus dessert, eat what you make, $33.
“The lesson was fun. As was the tour around the market. The guide was very informative! After the food making class, we also joined their coffee making class that they also were hosting. That was very nice as well. Well worth the price.”
Mekong Delta day trip from Ho Chi Minh City: Vinh Trang Pagoda, boat rides, tuk-tuk villages, honey and coconut candy, bánh khọt.
“As a couple, we attended the tour on two scooters. The group had only four persons. Tracy, Tom,Johnnson and Harry were the best ambassadors of Ho Chi Minh City you can imagine. They told us a lot about the city and the way people live They were enthusiastic and lively Quality A+”
Shop Cho Ben Thanh with a chef, cook classic Vietnamese dishes at your own station, then eat your creations and take home a cookbook.
“It was a very cute room kitchen. Everything was laid out nicely, and the best part is interacting with the chef & other newbies in learning the recipe.”
2-day Mekong Delta small-group from Ho Chi Minh City: Cai Rang floating market, Vinh Trang temple, homestay, boat rides, and included meals.
“Stark was a great guide. accommodation, transport and organisation was well done. A good introduction to Mekong.”
Ben Thanh Market to pot in Ho Chi Minh City: small-group Vietnamese cooking class with 3 dishes and egg or coconut coffee.
“A great morning of visiting the market before ‘helping’ to cook a delicious 3- course meal. The ingredients were top notch and so fresh. Very well presented and hosted by a really friendly crew. We’ll see if we can replicate it back home now 🤣😉. Thank you”
Two-day Mekong Delta trip from HCMC: Vinh Trang Pagoda, Ky Lan island rowing, Ben Tre biking, Cai Rang market, and hands-on pancakes.
“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 9-hour Mekong Delta day trip from Ho Chi Minh City with boat rides, fruit sampling, a cooking class, and kayaking or biking.
“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”
Small-group Vietnamese cooking lesson in Ho Chi Minh City: hands-on 3-course meal, learn ingredients, take home digital recipes. 3 hrs, $33.
“It was fun and instructive with great recipes provided”
Shop Ben Thanh with a chef, then cook 3 Vietnamese dishes hands-on in Saigon, with MSG-free seasonings, iced tea, and recipes.
“My partner and I really enjoyed this class and the market tour :) Great way to learn about local food and culture, very much recommend.”
Half-day Vietnam cooking class in Ho Chi Minh City with a Ben Thanh Market walk, hands-on meals, and take-home recipes.
“I have visited many markets and tried Vietnamese restaurants in HCMC, but this cooking class expanded my food experience. Our chef's kind explanation and cooking tips during the market visit and the class were so informative and helpful. And it was a memorable experience to make my lunch.”
A hands-on farm-to-table cooking class in Ho Chi Minh City, picking fresh herbs, cooking four healthy dishes, and eating what you make.
“A very informative day loved it. I realised that I really can cook with the expert tuition. I would recommend it to anyone.”
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