Vietnam Culinary Tours

Vietnam Culinary Tours

Vietnamese cuisine has a reputation for its piquant, savory flavors — unlike anything you’ll find anywhere else in the world. Take a cooking class to learn some of the secret ingredients. These are typically led by restaurant chefs or experienced home cooks. Homestays are great opportunities to take a cooking class with local cooks.

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Hue Full-Day Tour with Cooking Class
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This combined sightseeing tour and cooking class is the perfect introduction to the history and culture of Hue, its people, and its cuisine. The royal city was the seat of emperors for thousands of years, and to this day it is full of intrigue and charm.

Hanoi Foodie Tour by Motorcycle
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Experience the real Hanoi with our Hanoi Motorbike Adventure Tour. Navigate through bustling backstreets, vibrant markets, and serene lakes, immersing yourself in the city's rich history and culture. Explore ancient temples, colonial architecture, and modern districts, while savoring Hanoi's best street food and beverages. Perfect for those seeking an authentic adventure, this tour offers a unique glimpse into the city's charm and character.

 Jack Tran Fishing Community Ecotour
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What’s it like to move through life at the pace of a bicycle or a bamboo boat? How does one spend a day when they’re not rushing from place to place and deadline to deadline? The answer to these questions is waiting for you in Hoi An, Vietnam. Discover the simple pleasures of rural life when you surround yourself with vegetable gardens, rice terraces, fishing boats. In Vietnam, ‘slow living’ isn’t just a buzzword — it’s a bonafide way of life.

Thanh Toan Local Experience
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For an off-the-beaten track local experience in Hue, head out to town to the peaceful Thanh Toan Village. This tour includes biking, fishing, farming and a cooking class, all with local villagers who benefit directly from your visit.

Local Chef Challenge
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As the Imperial City, Hue became known for its fine cuisine and continues to be a special destination for food lovers to this day. Where better to take a cooking class and learn about Vietnamese cooking? Travel by motorbike to Thanh Toan Village to spend some time with a local chef.

Hue Food Tour by Cyclo
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Hue is a city known for its delicious cuisine, and this food tour features all the best dishes. Travel by traditional cyclo between markets and local restaurants for an authentic Hue experience. Begin the food tour at your hotel where you will hop in a a three-wheeled taxi called a cyclo. Head over the historical Trang Tien bridge to reach your first foody stop. The Dong Ba market is a classic Vietnamese produce market full of local ingredients and delicacies. After the market you will continue through Hue’s busy streets, passing the magnificent Royal Palace, on your way to some of Hue’s most famous restaurants. You’ll be eating where the locals eat, trying a number of specialities from the region. A beef noodle soup called bun bo hue is probably the most well-known dish you will try. You’ll also munch on delectable snacks like banh khoai, banh beo, and banh nam. This tour will teach you the names and flavors of the best Vietnamese dishes so that you have the confidence to try them on your own later! The tour ends at the Hue night market where you can do a little shopping and then take a stroll back to your hotel.

Hue Vespa Adventure at Night
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Explore Hue, Vietnam as you zoom through the city on a Vespa. This thrilling tour lets you enjoy the local landscape, an authentic cultural exchange with a family, and a superb meal. Action, beauty, fun, excitement, food, and culture — this tour has it all!

Vespa Tour of Hanoi After Dark
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After sunset, Hanoi’s nightlife comes alive. Discover Hanoi after dark when you indulge in this exciting foodie excursion that takes you to some of the nation’s most exciting sights and most delicious restaurants and food vendors. Have children in tow? No problem! This tour can easily become child-friendly. so you don’t have to miss out on a moment of adventure! Now hop on your Vespa — it’s time to hit the town!

Farm-to-Table Bike Tour
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Take this tour to see the rural landscape outside of Hanoi. Your guide will also take you over the historic Long Bien Bridge, which dates back to the early 20th century but endured heavy damage during the Vietnam War. This tour also takes you to a local farm, where you’ll help gather ingredients to make a meal. In total, you’ll cover 9 miles (15 km).

Romantic Dinning on Bamboo Raft in Hoi An
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A bamboo raft will be placed on the surface of the Co Co river bank near The Field restaurant. We aim to provide a unique dining experience on the countryside environment with a romantic atmosphere during their stay. Guests will be served with fresh food and daily catch from the surrounding river, fresh local vegetables will be prepared as appetizers. Before dinner, the guests will have a chance to experience a short basket boat trip on the Co Co river to enjoy one of the most beautiful scenery and sunset in Hoi An.

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