HO CHI MINH CITY
Saigon’s best days out.
The 15 most popular cooking classes in Ho Chi Minh City. The ones worth building a day around, with prices, run times and who runs them.
My Tho and Ben Tre Mekong Delta day trip from Ho Chi Minh City with boat rides, Khot cake cooking, honey tastings, and Vinh Trang Pagoda.
Most Popular“Was a very big day but interesting. Mekong is a busy tourist spot but you experience the local side of it. The private tour was amazing but I think going in a group would be just as good.”
Morning Mekong Delta tour from Ho Chi Minh City with Cai Be crafts, cooking class, cycling lanes, and a boat ride back.
“There were only two of us with our driver and guide. The car and the driver were by far the best we have experienced in Vietnam. The guide spoke very good English, was extremely helpful and polite. He had a broad knowledge of history, cultRead more”
Express Mekong Delta day trip from Ho Chi Minh City with boat rides, tuk tuk village time, Vinh Trang Pagoda, and bánh khọt.
“Me & my wife greatly enjoyed the different activities that we did, ESPECIALLY our amazing tour guide Thanh! Too bad our bus had outdated utilities & the air conditioning barely worked. It was a hot day too, 30-32 degree celsius (90-95 degrees farenheight). I’d still recommend doing this! It was both affordable & fun!!”
Chef Vu-style cooking class in Saigon with cyclo pickup, Ben Thanh market shopping, and a full lunch plus 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.…”
Learn Vietnamese cooking with a chef-led market walk at Ben Thanh, hands-on private stations, and a take-home cookbook. From $33.
“We cooked three dishes, the chef was very kind and welcoming, her explanations were very detailed, I had a lot of fun. The walk to the market was special, especially the fresh part.”
Full-day Mekong Delta trip from HCMC: Vinh Trang pagoda, boat cruises, tuk-tuk villages, honey and coconut candy, plus a bánh khọt class.
“It was an amazing day out and we had a great time. Lenny was a brilliant guide and a natural guide. This was well worth doing”
Hands-on cooking in Ho Chi Minh City starting at Ben Thanh Market, then making classic Vietnamese dishes from your own station plus a 25+ recipe cookbook.
“Beware if you arrive by cruise ship. It is 1 1/2 hour drive from the port to the meeting point!! Despite my multiple emails 2-3 days before the tour requesting pick up information, we did not receive the specific details until 7:30 am on the day Read more”
Small-group 2-day Mekong Delta tour from Ho Chi Minh City with Cái Răng floating market, My Tho temples, and an overnight homestay.
“excellent all round. activities and quality of accommodation and food and guide. no bad parts. 2 days is plenty”
Shop Ben Thanh Market, cook 3 Vietnamese dishes with a chef in HCMC, then eat what you make plus egg or coconut coffee. $45.
“Daisy was a great host and I had such a lovely morning walking around the local markets and learning to cook authentic Vietnamese food. I ended up having a private class as I was the only one who had booked so got some great 1 on 1 time Read more”
A fast, food-focused 2-day Mekong Delta trip from Ho Chi Minh City: pagoda visit, island boat rides, Cai Rang market, and cooking.
“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 full-day Mekong Delta escape from Ho Chi Minh City with boat rides, fruit tasting, a cooking class, and kayak or bike time.
“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”
A small-group, hands-on Vietnamese cooking lesson in Ho Chi Minh City. Cook and eat three dishes in 3 hours, with digital recipes.
“Amazing class, and easy to follow cooking class. Food was super tasty!”
Shop for ingredients at Ben Thanh Market with a chef, then cook a hands-on 3-course Vietnamese meal. 4 hours for $45.
“Excellent food. Good helpful guide and very good chef. It was fun and tasted good.”
Half-day Vietnamese cooking with Ben Thanh market visit, fruit carving, and a chef-led feast. Recipe book and certificate included for $42.
“Nova’s a very good and experienced teacher. And the food we made was good. We did not visit a marked first.”
A hands-on farm-to-table cooking class in Ho Chi Minh City with an organic farm tour, four healthy dishes, and lunch included.
“Our Farm-To-Table Healthy Cooking Class with Aura was a truly lovely experience. Starting with a prompt hotel pickup, we ventured into the countryside for a hands-on culinary adventure. Aura guided us through their garden, providing insigRead more”
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