---
title: Authentic Hanoi Cooking Class & Local Market Tour
lang: en
type: tour
city: Hanoi
country: Vietnam
price: 35
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.97
reviews: 147
duration_minutes: 240
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 20 of 25 (Cooking Classes)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-21
data_updated: 2026-10-21
canonical: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/tours/authentic-hanoi-cooking-class-local-market-tour/
---

# Authentic Hanoi Cooking Class & Local Market Tour

In our comparison: #20 of 25 in Cooking Classes, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

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.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- Starts 08:30, 14:30: 2 departures a day
- Food included: Refreshing welcome drink upon arrival.

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €35 per person for the Join-in Class 4 hours option; other options up to €40
- Duration: 4h
- Rating: 4.97/5 from 147 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Swan Cruises Halong
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Shared tour · private option available
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 08:30, 14:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21

## Reviews

4.97 from 147 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 146 of 147.

- 5 stars: 143 (97%)
- 4 stars: 3 (2%)
- 3 stars: 1 (1%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Join-in Class 4 hours | €35 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Pickup included |
| Private class 4 hours | €40 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Pickup included |

## What's 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+.

## Not included

- Drop-off service back to your hotel.
- Extras: Beverages, personal expenses, and gratuities.
- Others not clearly mentioned above.

## Itinerary

1. **Hanoi Old Quarter Vietnam** (4h; admission included) - Explore & Taste: Dive into the vibrant atmosphere of a traditional Hanoi market alongside our expert chef. You’ll learn how to select fresh, authentic Vietnamese ingredients, discover local herbs, and stop to taste some iconic Hanoi street food snacks along the way. Cook &...

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 08:30, 14:30
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-21
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

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

## Meeting point

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.

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

## Compared with other Cooking Classes

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #20 of 25** | €35 | 4h | 4.97 (147) | shared |
| [Hanoi Cooking Class Learning 5 Dishes including Banh Xeo](/vietnam/hanoi/tours/hanoi-cooking-class-learning-5-dishes-including-banh-xeo/?format=md) | €45 | 3h 30m | 5.0 (167) | shared |
| [5 Traditional Dishes Hanoi Cooking Class with Market Trip](/vietnam/hanoi/tours/5-traditional-dishes-hanoi-cooking-class-with-market-trip/?format=md) | €32 | 3h 15m | 4.99 (6089) | shared |
| [Hanoi Coffee Experience: 6 Brews, 9 Recipes & 3 Liquor Tastings](/vietnam/hanoi/tours/hanoi-coffee-experience-6-brews-9-recipes-3-liquor-tastings/?format=md) | €17 | 3h | 4.99 (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.

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