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Authentic Hanoi Cooking Class & Local Market Tour

5.0 · 147 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 99% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Hanoi Operated by Swan Cruises Halong Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
4h
Group
Shared tour · private option available
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
08:30, 14:30 · Hotel pickup included
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket

Options and prices

2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Join-in Class 4 hoursThe page pricePickup included€35 for 2+ people
Private class 4 hoursPickup included€40 for 2+ people

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 21 October 2026.

Included and not included

  • A guided market tour with our chef to discover local flavors.
  • Free cyclo pickup from Old Quarter hotels.
  • Culinary tips and a certificate of completion from Chef.
  • Refreshing welcome drink upon arrival.
  • Hands-on cooking class & meal followed by your own feast.
  • Comlimentary Vietnamese Egg Coffee for groups of 4+.
  • Drop-off service back to your hotel.
  • Extras: Beverages, personal expenses, and gratuities.
  • Others not clearly mentioned above.

Reviews

5.0
147 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 146 of 147

Star breakdown of all 147 ratings

5 stars
143 · 97%
4 stars
3 · 2%
3 stars
1 · 1%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
0 · 0%

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Please meet us at May de Cuisine Restaurant, located at 107 Ma May Street, Hanoi Old Quarter. You will easily spot our team or guide waiting for you at the entrance of the restaurant, ready to start the culinary journey.
Departure
08:30, 14:30 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Operator
Swan Cruises Halong; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Embark on a fully immersive culinary journey in the heart of Hanoi. Your experience begins with a lively tour of a local market guided by our professional chef, where you’ll learn about traditional ingredients and Vietnamese culinary culture. Afterward, head to our kitchen for a hands-on cooking class, followed by a delicious feast of the dishes you've prepared. It’s more than just a meal, it’s an authentic slice of Hanoi life, topped off with a certificate of achievement and expert tips to recreate the flavors of Vietnam at home.

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Accessibility

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Min. 2 to book not for solo travellers
  • Food included Refreshing welcome drink upon arrival.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Cooking Classes

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #20 of 25€354h4.97 (147)shared
Hanoi Cooking Class Learning 5 Dishes including Banh Xeo€453h 30m5.0 (167)shared
5 Traditional Dishes Hanoi Cooking Class with Market Trip€323h 15m4.99 (6089)shared
Hanoi Coffee Experience: 6 Brews, 9 Recipes & 3 Liquor Tastings€173h4.99 (3049)shared

Ranked #20 of 25 in Cooking Classes by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €11 to €198, median €42; typical length 4h. 8 of 25 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 25 Cooking Classes

From €35 per adult · Join-in Class 4 hours