HO CHI MINH CITY COOKING CLASSES

Ho Chi Minh City Cooking Classes: the 15 Worth Booking

27 classes  ·  from $24 a head

Good ho chi minh city cooking classes fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Cai Be Mekong Delta Tour: Cooking Class, Cycling & Craft Villages - The early road to Cai Be
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Cai Be Mekong Delta Tour: Cooking Class, Cycling & Craft Villages

1.Cai Be Mekong Delta Tour: Cooking Class, Cycling & Craft Villages

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,881 reviews · from $39Our pick

Spend a full day in Cai Be with an English-speaking guide, boat rides, craft workshops, antique homes, a Vietnamese cooking class, lunch, and cycling through fruit-growing villages. Guides such as Mark and Abe have been praised for fluent English, helpful service, and thoughtful answers. Pickup is available from central District 1 hotels.

“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 book this tour if they’re down south.”

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Mekong Delta 4 Islands, TukTuk, Boat, Try Khot Cake Local Cooking - Vinh Trang Pagoda and the first look at My Tho
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Mekong Delta 4 Islands, TukTuk, Boat, Try Khot Cake Local Cooking

2.Mekong Delta 4 Islands, TukTuk, Boat, Try Khot Cake Local Cooking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,148 reviews · from $23Best value

Spend about nine hours exploring the Mekong Delta from Ho Chi Minh City. You’ll visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, cruise by motorboat and rowboat, ride a tuk-tuk, cycle through a coconut garden, sample tropical fruit and coconut candy, eat lunch, and make Bánh Khọt with a local chef. Guides such as Tim, Thanh, Tommy, and Tam lead the tour.

“Great activities and very organised sight seeing and culture tour it was good experience Only critic is the size of the bus and how 25 people were squeezed in”

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Mekong Day Trip Explore Village Bicycle CookingClass Group 12 Pax - Cooking, fruit, and a farm lunch
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Mekong Day Trip Explore Village Bicycle CookingClass Group 12 Pax

3.Mekong Day Trip Explore Village Bicycle CookingClass Group 12 Pax

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 705 reviews · from $29

Spend about nine and a half hours exploring the Mekong Delta in a group of up to 12. You will cycle past orchards and rice fields, cook spring rolls and Vietnamese pancakes, eat a barbecue lunch, visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, and take a boat ride on the Tien River. Guides such as Dennis, Harry, Son, and Jack are noted for friendly service and clear commentary.

“Very nice tour! Of course there are touristy stuff but thanks to the schedule you're gonna meet very few other tourists, activities are nice and the rhytm is good, not too slow not too fast (we were only with 5 ppl which made it better I guess). Our guide Son was very helpful and friendly.”

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Chef Vu Cooking Class Plus Market Trip in Saigon Center (Pick up by Cyclo) - The cyclo pickup gives you a slow start in Saigon
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Chef Vu Cooking Class Plus Market Trip in Saigon Center (Pick up by Cyclo)

4.Chef Vu Cooking Class Plus Market Trip in Saigon Center (Pick up by Cyclo)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 477 reviews · from $46

Join Chef Vu’s team for a four-hour Vietnamese cooking class in central Ho Chi Minh City. A cyclo collects you from District 1 or 3, then a guide helps you shop at Ben Thanh Market, choose dishes, and practice bargaining in Vietnamese dong. You cook lunch, learn knife and plating skills, receive recipes, and finish with egg coffee.

“Though we didn’t get to do the cyclo pickup someone did come and get us to walk us to market to meet guide to pick up some ingredients for class. He was very educating telling us about different vegetables fruits and meats. Chef was very knowledgeable and patient. He had helpers to assist if needed. We all had our own chopping block and burner. And his knives we sharp which helped the chopping process.”

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Immersive Cooking Class & Market Tour By Local Chef+Cookbook - A short ride to a purpose-built cooking school
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Immersive Cooking Class & Market Tour By Local Chef+Cookbook

5.Immersive Cooking Class & Market Tour By Local Chef+Cookbook

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 426 reviews · from $33

Meet your English-speaking guide at Ben Thanh Market, then tour its produce, meat, fish, and fruit stalls before riding to a clean cooking school. Chef-guides such as Anh, Ann, Sarah, Bi, Dung, and Titus lead you through three Vietnamese dishes and dessert at your own station. You eat what you make and leave with a cookbook of 25 or more recipes.

“Loved it. Amy was so pretty and patient. Would def recommend”

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Immersive Cooking Class & Wet Market Tour by Local Chef +Cookbook - What you actually cook
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Immersive Cooking Class & Wet Market Tour by Local Chef +Cookbook

6.Immersive Cooking Class & Wet Market Tour by Local Chef +Cookbook

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 367 reviews · from $49

Start at Ben Thanh Market with a local guide, then move to a private cooking station at 131/3 Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai. Chefs such as An, Anh, Sarah, Titus, and Dung have led sessions featuring spring rolls, pho, Vietnamese pancakes, salads, and grilled meats. You cook, eat, and take home a 25-plus-recipe cookbook.

“Made 3 excellent Vietnamese foods and got a cookbook too so we didn't have to remember the steps. Very knowledgeable and friendly instructor too.”

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Small-group 2-Day Mekong Delta: Floating market, Cooking Class... - My Tho, pagodas, and the first taste of delta life
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Small-group 2-Day Mekong Delta: Floating market, Cooking Class…

7.Small-group 2-Day Mekong Delta: Floating market, Cooking Class…

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 194 reviews · from $170

Travel in a small group of about 10 from Ho Chi Minh City to My Tho, Can Tho, Cai Rang Floating Market, and Cai Be. You’ll ride motorboats and a hand-rowed boat, visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, eat local meals, cycle, and sleep at a villager’s home. Guide Stark has earned special praise for clear organization and friendly help.

“excellent all round. activities and quality of accommodation and food and guide. no bad parts. 2 days is plenty”

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Authentic Vietnamese Cooking Class with Market Visit in HCMc - What the teaching style adds
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Authentic Vietnamese Cooking Class with Market Visit in HCMc

8.Authentic Vietnamese Cooking Class with Market Visit in HCMc

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 182 reviews · from $45

Meet at Hai’s Restaurant in District 1 for a 3.5-hour class with market shopping, three dishes chosen from nine options, and step-by-step help from Chef Thieu and host Jack. Daisy may lead the market walk. Finish with your meal, one free drink, and an 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”

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From HCMC: Cu Chi Tunnels Tour with Cooking Experience - The Morning Ride From Ho Chi Minh City
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From HCMC: Cu Chi Tunnels Tour with Cooking Experience

9.From HCMC: Cu Chi Tunnels Tour with Cooking Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 172 reviews · from $39

Spend eight hours exploring the Cu Chi Tunnels from Ho Chi Minh City, with hotel pickup in central District 1, a local market visit, Vietnamese cooking, lunch, and an English-speaking guide. You can crawl through tunnel sections and try the shooting range for an extra bullet fee. Guides such as Đạt, Hai, Joe, and Ms. V are noted for clear history talks and friendly care.

“We really enjoyed our trip to Ben Duoc. Dat was a great guide and very knowledgeable of the area and the history. Our driver expertly guided us through the streets of HCMC and the local areas. A bonus was seeing a large portion of the city that we wouldn’t have otherwise. We had the operators drop us off at the War Remnants Museum at the end of the tour, it was a heavy, sobering day but necessary as Americans to see the history.”

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Hands-On Vietnamese Cooking Lesson in Small Group - Finding the kitchen at 80 Nguyen Trai Street
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Hands-On Vietnamese Cooking Lesson in Small Group

10.Hands-On Vietnamese Cooking Lesson in Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 102 reviews · 3 hours · from $33

Meet at 80 Nguyen Trai Street in District 1 for a three-hour, hands-on Vietnamese cooking class. An English-speaking chef guides you through three dishes, using fresh herbs, local kitchen tools, and step-by-step instruction. You cook with your own ingredients, eat what you make, and receive digital recipes. Vegetarian, vegan, and allergy-friendly menus can be arranged if noted when booking.

“It was Very informative And interesting. We learned a lot. Delicious recipes and helpful alternatives to vegetables we may not have back home. Highly recommended.”

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Cooking Class with Ben Thanh Market visit - From market stalls to the cooking kitchen
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Cooking Class with Ben Thanh Market visit

11.Cooking Class with Ben Thanh Market visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 94 reviews · from $45

Meet your English-speaking chef at Ben Thanh Market at 9 AM, shop for cooking ingredients, then ride by taxi to the class kitchen. You will prepare and eat a three-course Vietnamese meal, work with your own equipment and ingredients, and take home digital recipes. Vegetarian and allergy-friendly menus are available with advance notice.

“Li walked us through the market and explained how so many of the varieties of vegetables are ised. She is an excellent teacher and helped us make an amazing meal.”

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Ho Chi Minh City: Vietnamese Homestyle Cooking Class - What you cook during the three-hour class
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Ho Chi Minh City: Vietnamese Homestyle Cooking Class

12.Vietnamese Homestyle Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 91 reviews · from $39

Meet Hoa at her home in District 4 for a three-hour Vietnamese cooking class limited to six people. You will prepare 2 to 3 dishes from scratch, such as pho, banh xeo, spring rolls, or papaya salad. Hoa can adjust recipes for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and allergy-conscious diets.

“Hòas cooking class was just lovely. We went for my partner's birthday and she made it so special, even organising a birthday cake and party hats! She was such a great host, we had a blast learning to cook some delicious food, and learning about her family. It was so nice preparing and cooking ingredients in her beautiful apartment, which also has a great view! Absolutely recommend 👍🏽👍🏽”

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Farm-To-Table Healthy Cooking Class in Ho Chi Minh City - Picking your own vegetables
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Farm-To-Table Healthy Cooking Class in Ho Chi Minh City

13.Farm-To-Table Healthy Cooking Class in Ho Chi Minh City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · from $67

Travel from Ho Chi Minh City to an agricultural village, tour an organic farm, collect ingredients, and cook four Vietnamese dishes in an open-air kitchen. Guides including Alice, Aura, Daisy, Linh, and Chef Tan have led the class. Hotel pickup, lunch, recipes, and a certificate are included.

“I had a great time in this class! Daisy was a great instructor who provided a lot of information to help me understand the why and what behind Vietnamese cooking. The four dishes we made were delicious and the preparation and transition Read more”

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Unique farm to Table cooking class in Saigon - Picking ingredients makes the cooking more memorable
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Unique farm to Table cooking class in Saigon

14.Unique farm to Table cooking class in Saigon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · from $67

You’ll leave Ho Chi Minh City for an organic farm near Cu Chi, where guides such as Chef Tan, Alice, Linh, or Nu show you how to pick herbs, vegetables, and mushrooms. Then you’ll prepare four Vietnamese dishes at your own station, eat lunch, and take home recipes and a certificate.

“Chef Alice is a delight. After being picked up from my hotel in the centre of HCM city we headed north (note: with traffic this takes well over an hour) to the organic farm. During our brief tour we picked the ingredients for our multi-course meaRead more”

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HCM: 2-Day Mekong Floating Market with Cooking & Bike Ride - Day one: Vinh Trang Pagoda and the road to My Tho
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HCM: 2-Day Mekong Floating Market with Cooking & Bike Ride

15.2-Day Mekong Floating Market with Cooking & Bike Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 68 reviews · from $87

Travel from Ho Chi Minh City into the Mekong Delta for Cai Rang Floating Market, Vinh Trang Pagoda, canal rides, coconut candy, honey tea, a Vietnamese pancake class, and countryside cycling. English-speaking guides such as Ry, Stephen, Sam, Robert, and Phil have led recent departures. The $87 price includes transport, hotel, meals, and activities.

“It was amazing. I met some beautiful people from the group but also on the tour itself. Our guide Ry was the best!!”

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