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“We thought the guide tam gave us interesting background to religion and culture in Vietnam. He has a nice sense of humor and English was good”
Cai Be Mekong Delta day trip with river boat time, craft villages, an antique-home stop, a cooking class, cycling, and Hanoi-style value.
“Although this was a guided tour, with Abe, there were so many people along the way who helped make the trip memorable. It was a pleasure to see families at work in their businesses, to see how local food was made. At lunchtime, Read more”
A fast, friendly Mekong Delta day from Ho Chi Minh City with boat rides, Vinh Trang Pagoda, coconut workshops, lunch, and bánh khọt.
“Me & my wife greatly enjoyed the different activities that we did, ESPECIALLY our amazing tour guide Thanh!”
Cyclo pickup, Ben Thanh Market shopping, hands-on Vietnamese cooking class, lunch and egg coffee, plus recipes and certificates in Saigon.
“Being able to sit down with everyone and eat all the amazing dishes we made. Chef Vu was so inspiring and made it all look so easy, keen to try making them all at home from the recipes he gave everyone.”
Ben Thanh Market meets a chef-led hands-on Vietnamese cooking class in Saigon. Cook 3 dishes plus dessert, eat what you make, $33.
“Loved it. Amy was so pretty and patient. Would def recommend”
Mekong Delta day trip from Ho Chi Minh City: Vinh Trang Pagoda, boat rides, tuk-tuk villages, honey and coconut candy, bánh khọt.
“Brilliant experience, had so much fun! Learnt a lot about the Vietnamese culture on this trip!”
Shop Cho Ben Thanh with a chef, cook classic Vietnamese dishes at your own station, then eat your creations and take home a cookbook.
“After cooking your own three dishes, be prepared to enjoy your dishes, in addition to dessert and ice water to rinse it down. The class was vibrant with lots of tourists wanting to learn how to cook dishes of Vietnam. It included a good amoRead more”
2-day Mekong Delta small-group from Ho Chi Minh City: Cai Rang floating market, Vinh Trang temple, homestay, boat rides, and included meals.
“excellent all round. activities and quality of accommodation and food and guide. no bad parts. 2 days is plenty”
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.”
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.
Shop Ben Thanh with a chef, then cook 3 Vietnamese dishes hands-on in Saigon, with MSG-free seasonings, iced tea, and recipes.
“It was super fun. The Market-tour and all the infos were super interesting. The Saigon Cooking Class Team was really friendly and helpful during the whole course. We learned a lot and can definitely recommend it. Thank you again and all the best.”
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.
“Alice was an amazing tour guide! She was very knowledgeable about Vietnamese history and agriculture. She was friendly and answered our million questions. She was delightful to cook with and made the day a very fun and educational experience!”
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