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Ho Chi Minh Cooking Class & Market Discovery
Activity Duration (5 hours)
Moderate
Hosted in English
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About
Embark on a culinary adventure through the flavors of Vietnam with our Ho Chi Minh Cooking Class & Market Discovery.
What you'll do
Immerse yourself in Vietnamese cuisine with this private half-day cooking class in Ho Chi Minh City. Meet at the Ben Thanh Market in the morning. Learn how to purchase fresh ingredients and catch a glimpse of daily life in the city. After that, enjoy a hands-on cooking class in air-conditioned comfort. Learn how to make three authentic Vietnamese dishes, plus dessert, which you can enjoy afterwards.
Meeting and pickup
Multiple pickup locations offered.
Additional pickup options
End: This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What is included?
- Chef
- Meals (tasty 3 dishes, 1 dessert)
- Ice tea and mineral water
- Cyclo ride
What is not included?
Tips, personal expenses and others not included in the itinerary.
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Gioan Cruises
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Itinerary
Ho Chi Minh City Culinary Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Ho Chi Minh Cooking Class & Market Discovery in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. This culinary tours experience includes 1 stops over 1 day. Duration: 5 hours. Activity level: Moderate.
No meal included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Here is the starting point
Ben Thanh Market
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Ben Thanh Market
Stop: 4 hours ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
- 8:45: All customers will meet up at Ben Thanh Market at the main gate. Here, you will have experience hustle and bustle of the market in Vietnam and go shopping groceries as well as learn how to select a good ingredient to cook especially bargaining like local people. This is a chance to feel the busy path of a local’s life.
- 9:40: The market tours end and walk to the cooking class house (in 3 minutes) to prepare for cooking class. From the window, you can see an overview of the pictures of the city.
- 10:00: Hands-on cooking class. You will learn the cooking skills from our Chef and listen to Chef sharing the secret to have perfect and authentic Vietnamese cuisine. It’s a great time to make a friend and have a lot of fun sharing about gastronomy.
- After completing the dishes prepared by yourself under our Chef’s instruction, you will enjoy your achievements.
- 13:00: Tour ends. Our guide will say goodbye and see you again!
- Schedule
- Duration: 4 hours (approx.) from 8:45 to 13:00
- Pick-up point: Ben Thanh market, main gate.
- Drop-off point: returning to the departure point.
- Read moreMore about Ben Thanh Market
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