The 10 Shopping Tours in Hoi An We Would Book Again

1.Cooking Class Hoi An:Local Market, Basket Boat, Fishing & Cooking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,660 reviews · from $28Our pick

Spend 4.5 hours in Hoi An shopping at a local market, riding a bamboo basket boat through Cam Thanh’s nipa palms, trying net fishing, and cooking four Vietnamese courses. Guides such as Hai, LyLy, Lily, and Li lead hands-on classes with recipes to take home.

“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.”

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2.Hoi An Cooking Class(Market,BasketBoat Crabfishing&Cooking Class)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,386 reviews · from $28

Join guides such as An, Ag, or Suzy for a market visit, bamboo basket boat ride, crab fishing, and a hands-on cooking class near Hoi An. In about four hours, you may prepare spring rolls, papaya salad, chicken noodles, Cao Lau, pancakes, or dessert in a group of up to eight or twelve.

“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…”

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3.Market Tour, Basket Boat Ride and Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,208 reviews · from $17Best value

Start at a Hoi An meeting point, often the Ivegan shop, then shop for seasonal produce, herbs, noodles, meat, and fish with an English-speaking guide. Ride a bamboo basket boat through the coconut palms for about 40 minutes before cooking dishes such as bánh xèo, phở, steamed rice rolls, and chè.

“Perfect activity made loads of food and was in a lovely location”

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4.Hoi An Cooking Class(Local market,Basket Boat,Fishing & Cooking)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,323 reviews · from $28

Spend 4.5 hours with guides such as Tram or Sonny, shopping at a Hoi An market, fishing for crabs in Bay Mau Coconut Forest, rowing a basket boat, and cooking several Vietnamese dishes. Hotel pickup, dinner or lunch, safety gear, and recipe cards are included.

“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.”

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5.Hoi An Eco Tour Cooking Class & Fishing (Local market,basket boat,learn cooking)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 567 reviews · from $29

Travel from Hoi An to a local market with guide Mr. Tran, gather fresh ingredients, fish from a bamboo basket boat in Bay Mau Coconut Forest, then cook and eat a Vietnamese meal with a local chef. Small groups, hotel pickup, lunch, tea, and return transport are included.

“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…”

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6.Traditional Cooking Class with Basket Boat Ride and market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 391 reviews · from $41

Spend four hours moving from Hoi An Market to the Thu Bon River and Bay Mau coconut forest, then cook four Vietnamese dishes at Sabirama. Guides such as Nhu, Hung, and Bé lead the market walk, boat rides, massage, and class. Hotel pickup, vegetarian meals, and morning or afternoon departures are available.

“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!”

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7.Da Nang/Hoi An: Market Tour, Basket Boat Ride, Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 253 reviews · 150 minutes - 5 hours · from $18

Shop for local ingredients in Hoi An, ride a bamboo basket boat through Cam Thanh’s coconut palms, then cook and eat several Vietnamese dishes. Guides such as Vy, Flower, Li, and Jennifer lead the class, with hotel pickup available from Hoi An or Da Nang.

“This was one of my favorite activities we did in Vietnam. The chef was great and explained everything well. I’m vegetarian and they provide great alternatives for the dishes, the food turned out amazing. I’ll definitely be recommending to my friends and family!”

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8.Hoi An Night Market – Ancient Town street food tours by Night

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 165 reviews · from $45

Meet your guide at 6 pm on Hai Ba Trung Street for a two to three-hour walk through Hoi An’s old town and market. Expect banh mi, dumplings, pork, local noodles, dessert, coffee, and beer, with guides such as Jackie and Jun adding food and town context.

“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 .”

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9.Cooking Class, Crab Fishing-Basket Boat, Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 108 reviews · 4 hours · from $20

Start with hotel pickup and a guided Hoi An market visit, then ride a bamboo basket boat through Cam Thanh’s coconut forest and try crab fishing. Finish with a five-course Vietnamese cooking class led in English or Vietnamese, with vegetarian menus available by request.

“Great way to learn a bit of cooking and shopping for the ingredients. The food was so good. If you want to spin in the boat, it's 100,000 dong each person, cash only. Doesn't take up the whole day, leaving time for afternoon shopping. would highly recommend.”

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10.Market Tour – Cooking Class – Coconut Boat Riding

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 43 reviews · from $17

Meet your English-speaking guide in Hoi An for a market visit, coconut basket-boat ride, and hands-on cooking class. Choose the full tour or skip the market or boat ride. Prepare dishes such as bánh xèo, phở, bánh cuốn, and chè, then eat what you make.

“Amazing! Got to try all the local delicacies of Hoi An in non touristy places!! Super fun! Definitely recommend! So much food😊😊”

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