HOI AN
The pick of Hoi An.
The 15 most popular workshops in Hoi An, with prices, run times and who you book with. The ones worth clearing space in the itinerary for, and what each one actually gets you.
Learn Vietnamese coffee in Hoi An. Make Phin-brewed black, happy white, Hue salt, coconut, and egg coffee in 2 hours.
Most Popular“The instructor was very nice and funny. It's a lot of coffee to drink but it was great to get an insight on the recipes.”
Make a foldable Hoi An bamboo-silk lantern in a fun class with tea and music, choose shapes and colors, and take your creation home.
“We had an amazing time making Vietnamese lanterns! The staff were helpful, patient, and attentive, and you get a lot of choice in the structure and design of your lantern. Excellent value for money, and the lanterns fold up nicely so we are able to bring them home safely!”
Hoi An market-to-table cooking class with basket boat and net fishing. Four dishes, eight tastes, and recipes for $28.90.
“Such a great experience with Chef Hai! We loved getting to buy fresh ingredients at the market and learned so much about Vietnamese cuisine while cooking some delicious dishes.”
Market hunt, bamboo basket boat crab fishing, then a small-group Hoi An cooking class. Learn spring rolls and papaya salad.
“The cooking class was nice and fun, and we got to eat our own dishes which were very tasty. However, the dishes are prepared just by following the chef's instructions, there is little explanation and the dishes are the chef's own recipes, so not really "traditional" Vietnamese meals. For the rest, the trip to the…”
Hoi An market tour, bamboo basket boat through coconut palms, and a hands-on Vietnamese cooking class with lunch or dinner. $17.
“We had such a fantastic time on this tour! Thao was so kind and helpful, making it an experience we will remember for a long time & take the delicious recipes back to Ireland! Thank you again Thao 💗”
Make your own foldaway silk lantern in Hoi An with an English guide, pick colors and shapes, and enjoy Vietnamese tea in 2 hours.
“We had a great time learning how to make lanterns with the members of this extended family that runs this business! They all have fun & big personalities and made the time so enjoyable. I'm so happy with how my lantern came out and it's a great souvenir & reminder of all the good memories…”
Hoi An cooking class with market shopping, basket-boat crab fishing, and a chef-led lunch or dinner. Small group, hotel pickup.
“Our family loved making and eating delicious food together following the instructions of our fantastic chefs.”
Paddle Hoi An’s Bay Mau nipa forest, try basket-boat crab fishing, then cook Vietnamese dishes with Hangcoconut for about 3 hours.
“Amazing the cooking class was great and our chef was an amazing cook !”
Small-group Hoi An eco tour packs a market hunt, nipa coconut forest basket-boat fishing, and a hands-on Vietnamese cooking class for $29.
“A fantastic day Great tour guide very friendly and knowledgable Good fun Great food Very authentic Picked us up at the hotel went to a local market then on to the fishing for a fun day and good food”
Make five Vietnamese coffees in Hoi An, learn the culture behind them, and take home a phin filter. Small group, strong coffee, great value.
“Great family run business. Lots of banter, info and plenty of coffee made by you! They have their own coffee beans which are for sale also. Ok to bring into Australia as at date of this review. Special gift at end of class.”
Make a traditional Vietnamese lantern in Hoi An’s Old Town. Self-paced 90 minutes. Foldable souvenir or paper lantern river sail option.
“I was surprised that my husband and son (age 17!) were up for this, and join me and our 15year old daughter, which was great as it was such a nice activity to do as a family. The Lantern Lady is a pro! Very supportive and she shows you exactly what to do at each…”
Make a Hoi An lantern with locals in 1 hour. Choose fabric and tassels, learn the cultural story, then take home a 20cm foldable souvenir.
“really great activty. lovely to sit in a lantern shop and watch the world go by making lanterns.”
Hoi An countryside cooking class with an English-speaking chef: learn 4 dishes, enjoy lunch or dinner, and eat with a local family.
“I went to this activity with my son and it was really great. We did some real Vietnamese food and it all tasted wonderful, thank you NHUNG - your amazing 🤩”
Hoi An market tour and Sabirama cooking class with Thu Bon river basket boats, Bay Mau coconut forest, and herbal foot massage.
“We had the best day today at the Sabirama cooking class with Bé and her team. We were picked up at our hotel promptly and driven to the market in Hoi An, where we were toured by Bé and had the opportunity to smell and try some Read more”
Hoi An or Da Nang Vietnamese cooking class with hotel pickup. Cook 4 dishes, taste them fresh, and take recipes home in 3 hours.
“Great afternoon spent learning how to cook our favourite dishes with Lilly. The food was incredibly fresh and delicious. The restaurant was very peaceful and clean & Lilly was very funny. We can’t wait to make these dishes at home!”
From the lantern-lit lanes of the Ancient Town to the coconut palms, the cooking pots and the day trips out to My Son and Da Nang.
