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“Really excellent way to spend two hours, learning about the coffee making process in Vietnam and making 5 coffees. The staff had such a good sense of humour. I’d highly recommend!”
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.
“Fantastic, friendly and helpful staff. We had loads of fun and are going home with two beautiful lanterns - both made by us, which makes them even more special. Great way to spend the time - and you learn a bit about lantern history, their shapes etc.”
Hoi An market-to-table cooking class with basket boat and net fishing. Four dishes, eight tastes, and recipes for $28.90.
“This is a must do. Fabulous cooking class paired with a Coconut Boat ride. Cooking class was extremely well run. Quick trip to the market, enjoyable boat ride. Wasn’t on my to do list but was pleasantly surprised. Cooking was such fun. Great group of people and easy to follow instructions. Fabulous tasty food. What…”
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.
“This is a MUST if you are in Hoi An! SO Much fun and a great activity. You make your own lantern from start to finish and get to customise it however you want. It’s actually quite tricky but the team help you along! Well worth the money”
Hoi An cooking class with market shopping, basket-boat crab fishing, and a chef-led lunch or dinner. Small group, hotel pickup.
“Tram was the most wonderful host. Our experience was such a personal one. She hosts her cooking class in the back of her house and got to enter the coconut boat from the private entrance behind her house. Everything was extremely clean and well-kept. She has so much to share and is so experienced with…”
Paddle Hoi An’s Bay Mau nipa forest, try basket-boat crab fishing, then cook Vietnamese dishes with Hangcoconut for about 3 hours.
“The basket boat was a lot of fun, the ladies who row the boat are always singing and making us laugh. We paid 100k more to spin the boat quickly and it was worth the experience. However the best part of the tour was definitely the cooking class, where we cooked 4 different dishes, all…”
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.
“I was the only one registered for this tour that afternoon. It was appreciated that they didn’t charge me double or cancel the tour like other operators in the past. Mr Tran took me to his local market - it was so much fun. The vendors were so Read more”
Make five Vietnamese coffees in Hoi An, learn the culture behind them, and take home a phin filter. Small group, strong coffee, great value.
“Today, we decided to break away from our usual travel habits and signed up for a coffee-making class with a group of fellow travelers. Typically, we prefer exploring places on our own, but we wanted to try something different this time, and we couldn’t be happier with our decision! The class turned out to be…”
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.
“Cozy activity to do with a partner or small group. Perfect activity if the weather outside is not favorable.”
Hoi An countryside cooking class with an English-speaking chef: learn 4 dishes, enjoy lunch or dinner, and eat with a local family.
“This activity in the countryside is great fun and the food absolutely delicious”
Hoi An market tour and Sabirama cooking class with Thu Bon river basket boats, Bay Mau coconut forest, and herbal foot massage.
“This was such a lovely way to spend a morning! The tour was just as described and both my husband and I had a great time. The food was delicious and I can’t wait to try out the recipes at home.”
Hoi An or Da Nang Vietnamese cooking class with hotel pickup. Cook 4 dishes, taste them fresh, and take recipes home in 3 hours.
“Such a great experience with delicious food. Would definitely book again”
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.
