COOKING CLASSES WITH A MARKET TOUR

Cooking Classes with a Market Tour: the World’s 15 Best

370 classes  ·  from $11 a head

The market is where the class actually happens: what is in season, what things cost, what the cook refuses to buy. These 15 run the stalls first, worldwide, priced and clear about how early you start.

Hanoi Cooking Class: Culture, Local Market & Meaning CSR Impact - What happens during the 4.5-hour schedule
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Hanoi Cooking Class: Culture, Local Market & Meaning CSR Impact

1.Hanoi Cooking Class: Culture, Local Market & Meaning CSR Impact

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,147 reviews · from $39Our pick

Start with hotel pickup in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, then visit a local market with guides such as Maxie, Alex, Aroma, or Simon. At Rose Kitchen’s garden villa, prepare dishes like bun cha, spring rolls, mango salad, noodles, and stir-fried vegetables before sitting down to eat. Vegetarian and vegan options are available.

“Alex (Trung) and Auntie were fabulous! Alex led us through a packed market and explained a variety of fruits, veggies, meats and customs while we purchased the ingredients for our cooking class. Auntie had everything ready for us at the Read more”

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5 Traditional Dishes Hanoi Cooking Class with Market Trip - Why the food matters
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5 Traditional Dishes Hanoi Cooking Class with Market Trip

2.5 Traditional Dishes Hanoi Cooking Class with Market Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,890 reviews · from $35

Meet your English-speaking chef in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, visit a local market, then prepare five Vietnamese dishes including pho bo, bun cha, spring rolls, papaya salad, and egg coffee. Instructors such as Perla, Vy, Emmy, and Sunny keep the class friendly and practical. Vegetarian versions are available.

“It is wonderful to see everything prepared and what ingredients are used. I would have liked a little more step by step guidance but there were multiple dishes going on at the same time. Our guide was great! We got to eat afterwards and were given a small cookbook!”

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Cooking Class and Lunch at a Tuscan Farmhouse with Local Market Tour from Florence - The 20-minute ride into the hills
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Cooking Class and Lunch at a Tuscan Farmhouse with Local Market Tour from Florence

3.Cooking Class and Lunch at a Tuscan Farmhouse with Local Market Tour from Florence

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,831 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $145

Start in Florence with guide Luca at the San Lorenzo market, tasting cheeses, cured meats, olives, and other Tuscan foods. Then ride about 20 minutes to a farmhouse in the hills, where chefs including Erika lead you through fresh pasta, bruschetta, roast pork, potatoes, and tiramisu. Lunch, wine, recipes, and a cooking diploma are included.

“Hands down our best experience in Italy. Our chefs Luca and Erika were AMAZING! Luca was our guide through the central market and the bus ride to the estate, and he is so much fun, we were having a blast before we even started cooking. The estate where the classes are held is beautiful and just outside the city. The chefs were hands on and helpful and it was just a wonderful way to spend the afternoon with our family learning to make pasta and tiramisu.”

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Chiang Mai: Cooking Class, Market & Thai Herbs Garden Tour - Thai herbs and the organic kitchen garden
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Chiang Mai: Cooking Class, Market & Thai Herbs Garden Tour

4.Cooking Class, Market & Thai Herbs Garden Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 4,824 reviews · 3h 30m · from $31

Spend 210 minutes with Thai Cottage Home Cookery School, visiting a local market and herb garden before cooking several Thai dishes. Guides such as Wave, Flook, Tu, Balloon, and Toey lead hands-on lessons in English. Choose your dishes, make curry paste with a mortar and pestle, then eat in the garden.

“Very good, our instructor wave was very helpful and managed to keep it fun and interesting.”

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Chiang Mai: Authentic Cooking Class with Market & Farm Visit - Walking through Grandma’s organic farm
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Chiang Mai: Authentic Cooking Class with Market & Farm Visit

5.Authentic Cooking Class with Market & Farm Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 4,546 reviews · 210 minutes - 7 hours · from $34

Visit a Chiang Mai market, explore Grandma’s organic farm, feed chickens, collect eggs, and cook Thai dishes at your own station. Choose morning, afternoon, evening, or full-day timing. Instructors such as Kiki, Jimmie, Patty, and Roger guide you in English, with vegetarian, halal, gluten-free, and allergy-friendly options available.

“It was a great day learning about Thai ingredients and sauces. Our instructor was very knowledgeable and helpful. The cooking school grounds are beautiful and professionally organised. We had a fantastic time as a family!”

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Barcelona: Paella Cooking Experience & Boqueria Market Tour - A short walk through Barcelona’s Old Town
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Barcelona: Paella Cooking Experience & Boqueria Market Tour

6.Paella Cooking Experience & Boqueria Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,661 reviews · 3 hours · from $85

Meet near Las Ramblas for a chef-led walk through La Boqueria, where you help choose seafood for paella. Back in a private dining room, you prepare Catalan pan con tomate and pintxos, watch the paella cook, and mix sangria. English-speaking chefs such as Andrea, Luca, and Kako lead the class.

“Andrea was amazing. He was very understanding of our delay and adjusted the schedule so we can still do the activity.”

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Cooking Class Hoi An:Local Market, Basket Boat, Fishing & Cooking - Cam Thanh basket boats and nipa palm waterways
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Cooking Class Hoi An:Local Market, Basket Boat, Fishing & Cooking

7.Cooking Class Hoi An:Local Market, Basket Boat, Fishing & Cooking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,660 reviews · from $28

Spend 4.5 hours moving from Hoi An’s market to the Cam Thanh nipa palm forest, where you’ll ride a round basket boat, try net fishing, and cook four Vietnamese dishes. Guides such as Hai and Ly/LyLy lead the class, with hotel pickup, drinks, recipes, and a generous meal included.

“Li was an amazing host throughout the session. We never felt rushed, and the whole experience was both fascinating and fun. The basket boat ride was truly unique—an absolute must-try! Visiting the local market where residents shop was another highlight of the day. We made four incredibly tasty dishes (couldn’t even finish them all 😄). Highly recommended!”

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Hoi An Cooking Class(Market,BasketBoat Crabfishing&Cooking Class) - The two-hour cooking session
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Hoi An Cooking Class(Market,BasketBoat Crabfishing&Cooking Class)

8.Hoi An Cooking Class(Market,BasketBoat Crabfishing&Cooking Class)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,386 reviews · from $28

Spend about four hours exploring Hoi An’s market, riding a bamboo basket boat through nipa canals, trying crab fishing, and cooking dishes such as spring rolls, papaya salad, chicken noodles, and Cao Lau. Guides including Ag, An, Tam, and Suzy may lead the day. Pickup is offered, with some departures meeting at Bebe Tailor.

“The market visit was interesting to learn about several ingredients in traditional Hoian dishes. The Coconut Boat tour was fun, and so was the cooking class. As far as how the meal we cooked turned out…it was AWESOME! I’d like to take the credit, but the guide and teacher, Mr. An, deserves the credit.”

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Phuket Thai Cooking Class with Market Tour Option - The market option at Mae Somchit Kata Fresh Market
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Phuket Thai Cooking Class with Market Tour Option

9.Phuket Thai Cooking Class with Market Tour Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,665 reviews · from $65

Spend about three hours cooking Thai dishes at Phuket Thai Cooking Class by Chef VJ. Choose a class with a visit to Mae Somchit Kata Fresh Market, fruit tasting, and ingredient lessons, or have the market brought to the kitchen. Chef Gigi, VJ, Nid, and the team guide you through curry paste, chopping, cooking, and eating.

“Best experience in Phuket! I had so much fun learning to cook Thai dishes and the energy level was so great!! Must do it with the market tour, definitely added to the experience!”

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Barcelona Paella Cooking Class with Market Visit, Tapas & Sangria - La Boqueria: a quick lesson in shopping well
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Barcelona Paella Cooking Class with Market Visit, Tapas & Sangria

10.Barcelona Paella Cooking Class with Market Visit, Tapas & Sangria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,531 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $114

Start near La Rambla with a chef-led visit to La Boqueria, then return to GAB Lab for tapas, sangria, and a hands-on paella class. Guides such as Maria, Hugo, Bibi, and Matteo lead the cooking in English. Choose seafood, chicken, or vegetarian paella, with recipes to take home.

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ An absolutely amazing experience at Gab Lab thanks to Mateo! From start to finish, the market visit was fun, engaging, and full of great insights. Mateo’s passion really shines—whether it’s selecting ingredients, sharing stories over delicious sangria, or showcasing incredible cooking skills. The paella was outstanding, perfectly cooked and full of flavor, and the almond cake was the perfect finish—rich, moist, and unforgettable. Add in the great music vibes and warm, welcoming energy, and it all comes together for a truly special experience. Highly recommend Mateo at Gab Lab for anyone looking for an authentic, memorable, and delicious time!”

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From Hoi An: Market Tour, Basket Boat Ride and Cooking Class - From market stalls to the coconut palms
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From Hoi An: Market Tour, Basket Boat Ride and Cooking Class

11.Market Tour, Basket Boat Ride and Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,208 reviews · from $17Best value

Start with a guided Hoi An market visit, then paddle through a water coconut forest in a bamboo basket boat before cooking four Vietnamese dishes. Guides such as Anna, Thao, Linh, and Thuy lead the hands-on class, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and allergy-friendly adjustments available.

“Excellent. Cooked 4 different dishes & very glad I skipped lunch tasting it all. Tried different things”

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Marrakech: Traditional Moroccan Cooking Class & Market Visit - Learning the real Moroccan mint tea ritual
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Marrakech: Traditional Moroccan Cooking Class & Market Visit

12.Traditional Moroccan Cooking Class & Market Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,861 reviews · from $40

Join Kawtar, Khmisa, and local Moroccan cooks for a hands-on class in a Medina riad. You’ll shop for fresh ingredients in a local souk, learn the mint-tea ritual, prepare several salads and tagines, eat together, and receive recipes by email. Groups are usually small, though numbers can vary.

“I had a fantastic and educational cooking experience at kawtar and khmisa cooking workshop that I attended on 4/09/25 The entire experience was exceptional, and i left feeling inspired and more confident in cooking the Moroccan dishes. The chef teaching style was especially impressive. The instructor was knowledgeable, patient, and engaging throughout the lesson. This made the process feel both professional and fun. I have to especially mention about Ilham who was translating on behalf of the chef for creating a truly "energetic and professional” atmosphere. The dishes created were absolutely delicious! Particularly making the chicken tagine was really enjoyable. This class is highly recommended. It was educational, entertaining, and…”

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Bangkok: Hands-on Thai Cooking Class and Market Tour - Choosing the right class time
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Bangkok: Hands-on Thai Cooking Class and Market Tour

13.Hands-on Thai Cooking Class and Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,614 reviews · 3h 30m · from $45

Meet near BTS Asoke for a morning market walk, or at House of Taste in Sukhumvit 4 for afternoon and evening classes. With an English-speaking instructor such as Jay, Pitch, April, or Jen, you will make four Thai dishes, eat them hot, and take home the recipes. Afternoon and evening sessions include mango carving instead of the market visit.

“The teacher was amazing, great explanation of every step. The market experience was great as well.”

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Small Group Cooking Class & Market Food Tour in Florence - Sitting down to eat what you made
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Small Group Cooking Class & Market Food Tour in Florence

14.Small Group Cooking Class & Market Food Tour in Florence

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,574 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $62

Spend about five hours with a Florence chef and a group of up to 20, shopping and tasting at Mercato Centrale before making bruschetta, fresh pasta, sauces, and tiramisu. Instructors may include Federico, Tommaso, Alice, or John. You finish with Chianti, a digital recipe booklet, and a diploma.

“It was so much fun. The instructor was excellent. The recipes are delicious and we learned so much for such a wonderful experience.”

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Moroccan Cooking Class & Marrakech Market Visit with Chef Khmisa - Cooking with Chef Khmisa and Kawtar
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Moroccan Cooking Class & Marrakech Market Visit with Chef Khmisa

15.Moroccan Cooking Class & Marrakech Market Visit with Chef Khmisa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,504 reviews · from $39

Chef Khmisa and Kawtar lead you through a local Marrakech souk, where you help choose fresh ingredients before cooking a three-course Moroccan meal in a traditional Medina home. Expect mint tea, hands-on work, spice tips, and a shared lunch. Vegetarian and vegan options are available.

“We had a great time learning about Moroccan cooking, using spices, and a bit of the history of the food and culture. We met outside and once our group was together we started into the souk to talk to merchants and pick out our ingredients. Everything was fresh and once we had our grocery list done we headed to the home. The home was nice with a full kitchen and another woman joined us. They had our cooking stations stocked up and supplied so we were ready to prep our meals. Before we started we sat in the sitting area, introduced ourselves and were offered a tea ceremony of mint…”

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