Vietnam · MARKET TOURS IN HOI AN
The good market tours in Hoi An sell out in season and the great ones go first. Below: the 7 to hold early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of Hoi An’s market, basket boat, fishing, and cooking class, with practical advice on food, value, timing, guides, and what to expect.
“Absolutely great value for money, our host and chef was fantastic, he was very friendly, funny, and informative. very clean and professional kitchen. Coconut boats were a hoot. Great fun and learnt a lot.”
Review of Hoi An’s market-to-table cooking class, with basket boats, crab fishing, local dishes, practical tips, value, and drawbacks.
“The cooking class was the best part. Otherwise buyer beware. They offered hotel pick up but when I asked what time the pick up would be, we were instructed to meet at a tailor shop in town. Not a huge deal as we went in town early to explore, just shouldn’t be offered if they aren’t going to deliver. Then we were asked if we could ride bicycles but no other details given. After a quick trip through the market, we started on a 30 minute bike ride that we were not expecting and was not in the description at all. Once making it to the bamboo boats, we went…”
Explore Hoi An’s market, paddle a coconut forest by basket boat, and cook four Vietnamese dishes in a rural kitchen for $17.
“Perfect activity made loads of food and was in a lovely location”
Hoi An cooking class with a local market visit, Bay Mau basket boat ride, crab fishing, and a Vietnamese meal for $28.21.
“This was a great experience. From the pick up to the drop off everything went smoothly. Going to the market to shop for ingredients was the best. And the Basket boats were so much fun. Sonny, the Chef, was not only skilled but very entertaining and made the whole group look good. And the food was delicious. It was one of the best cooking tours I have taken. I will do it again next time I am in Hoi An. I definitely recommend this tour. Just do it. It was great.”
Review of Hoi An Eco Tour’s market visit, basket boat fishing, coconut forest stop, and hands-on Vietnamese cooking class.
“We had a great time! We chose the afternoon tour and so glad we did. The food was filling! The basket boats are so fun - expect to pay a little tip for the spinning of boat or fishing. They even do karaoke!! Don’t expect to learn much about the coconut trees…”
Hoi An cooking class with market tasting, Thu Bon River cruise, basket boat ride, buffalo cart, massage, and four Vietnamese dishes.
“My boyfriend and I had a great experience at Sabirama! We loved walking through the market, the boat ride was relaxing and we made delicious food!”
Taste Hoi An after dark with banh mi, white rose dumplings, cao lau, Vietnamese coffee, beer, and a small-group local guide.
“Only couple on the street tour. Walked through the market and stopped for food . Although not the food described on the itinerary but all was tasty . No coffee stop. Did watch some street activities. Expensive for what we got .”
Pick a bay, a kitchen, a tunnel or a road.
