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Local Market Tour and Private Cooking Class

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On average, this is booked 31 (0) days in advance.
5 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

My class offer the great combination of local culture, hidden gems & hands-on cooking class with great activities such as: cyclo trip, local market through little alleys for best fresh products, cooking under the instruction of professional chefs

What's Included

  • Lunch Lunch or dinner, pick up at hotel, all ingredients for cooking, professional chef
  • Alcoholic beverages Drinks such as wine and personal expenses
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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

Included with the option “Pick up service”.

Pickup details

We offer the complimentary pick up for all hotels in Hanoi city center such as Hanoi Old Quarter and nearby the Old Quarter such as French Quarter

OR
Meeting point

For the option “Drinks”.

Hoàn Kiếm Lake
Hang Trong, Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi, Vietnam

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

What To Expect

What you'll do:

Experience the journey to market buying and bargaining as locals do

Get a fascinating glimpse into local culture

Discover a charming Hanoi with 36 streets by cyclo trip on the way to market

Learn how to cook the real Vietnamese traditional food with chef

Enjoy your own cooking creation

What's special about class:
- Fully hands-on experience
- Professional kitchen and flexible choice of menu
- Your food allergies or food request is respected
- A full experience of local market & food tasting

What you'll study:

1. Chef's Gourmet Corner

BBQ pork noodles (Bun Cha)

Fried spring rolls

Banana flower salad

Traditional beef noodles soup (Pho)

2. For vegetarian

Spring rolls

Tofu with tomato sauce

Special Eggplant with ginger sauce

Banana flower salad with unique vegetarian sauce

3. Kindly message me today for further advice on your favorite dishes. The class size maximizes of 10 people.

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • It is suitable for everyone.
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available

Frequently Asked Questions (8)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Local Market Tour and Private Cooking Class?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+07). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-166421P1

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Frequently Asked Questions (8)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Local Market Tour and Private Cooking Class?
A:
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+07).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Lunch. Lunch or dinner, pick up at hotel, all ingredients for cooking, professional chef.
The following is NOT included:
  • Alcoholic beverages. Drinks such as wine and personal expenses.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
A:

This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

The minimum age to participate is 5..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:

If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Local Market Tour and Private Cooking Class is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • It is suitable for everyone.
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:

Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Local Market Tour and Private Cooking Class will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
A:

Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

Oct 2026

What's Included

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  • LunchLunch or dinner, pick up at hotel, all ingredients for cooking, professional chef
  • Alcoholic beveragesDrinks such as wine and personal expenses

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • It is suitable for everyone.
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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