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Old Quarter Market Tour and Cooking Class with Meal in Hanoi

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Activity provider: Hoang's Restaurant & Cooking Class
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Tour in Hanoi, including Welcome drink and Guided visit to a local market. Run by Hoang's Restaurant & Cooking Class, booked direct rather than through a reseller.

Highlights

  • Hoang's Vietnamese Restaurant & Cooking Class
  • Runs 3.5 hours
  • Welcome drink
  • Guided visit to a local market
  • Tastings at the market
  • Cooking class

Old Quarter Market Tour and Cooking Class with Meal in Hanoi: Key Facts

PriceFrom $61.31 per person
Duration3.5 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

Full description

This is a 3.5-hour experience from Hanoi, built around Hoang's Vietnamese Restaurant & Cooking Class. It is run by Hoang's Restaurant & Cooking Class, an operator we book with directly rather than through a reseller, which is why we can hold your place with them before we treat your booking as final.

Japanese cooking classes usually build a meal around dashi, the kombu and bonito stock that sits under miso soup, simmered dishes and noodle broths, and then one or two headline dishes: rolled sushi or nigiri, gyoza, tempura, okonomiyaki, or a bento box. Wagashi classes make the seasonal sweets served with tea from sweet bean paste. Most classes run two to three hours in a home kitchen or a small studio, and vegetarian versions replace the bonito with a kombu-shiitake dashi. You eat what you make, and Japanese teachers are precise about technique.

The price covers Welcome drink, Guided visit to a local market, Tastings at the market, Cooking class and Ingredients for the cooking class. It does not cover Transportation, Tips and Additional drinks, so budget for those separately. Everything included is listed in full on this page; if something is not on that list, assume it is not in the price.

Hoang’s cooking class. We need at least one day's notice, and we confirm the date with Hoang's Restaurant & Cooking Class before treating your booking as final. If they cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.

Tour Itinerary

Itineraries are customisable as per your request

The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.

Starting location

Hoang’s cooking class

Hoang's Vietnamese Restaurant & Cooking Class

Cooking class (2.5 hours)

Includes

  • Welcome drink
  • Guided visit to a local market
  • Tastings at the market
  • Cooking class
  • Ingredients for the cooking class
  • Meal with a soft drink
  • Egg or coconut coffee
  • Certificate from a chef
  • Recipes after class

Excludes

  • Transportation
  • Tips
  • Additional drinks

Important information

Meeting point

Hoang’s cooking class

Know before you go

  • Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Duration 3.5 hours
Check availability to see starting times
Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Starting from $61.31
$61.31
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Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more

Traveler Reviews

4.9/5
based on 304 reviews
Guide
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Value for money
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Verified reviews from travelers on this operator’s experience
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Trudy
September 18, 2026

Daisy was very helpful and instructions were clear and food delicious

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Tiffany
September 15, 2026

I heart Daisy, she was amazing, patient and super kind. She took us to the market and was very informative and gracious. My son and I learned how to cook a few authentic amazing meals with Daisy & Chef Dragon. The restaurant has a cozy atmosphere, attentive staff and amazing food! It was truly a wonderful experience. Tia

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David
September 8, 2026

It was great ! Since I was the only one that booked in the morning. Pretty much had one on one with the guide and the chef. Daisy the guide took me around the markets. Bought the ingredients we needed to cook my chosen dishes. Chef Dragon and Daisy both demonstrated the cooking, very skilled. Learned how to cook Bun Cha, Banh Xeo, and beef Pho. Delicious.

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Carly
August 8, 2026

Daisy was a great guide! I ended up with so much food at the end I couldn’t eat it all but it was so tasty! Daisy and the Chef were fantastic!

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Helen
August 23, 2026

We had the pleasure of working with Chef Daisy for our experience! Daisy was such a great instructor—informative, kind and funny! Had a great experience at the local market, cooking and learning more about Vietnam! Would definitely recommend!

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Shane
August 22, 2026

What a wonderful experience. My guide was great and the chef/dish teacher was brilliant. A fantastic insight into the food markets.

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Chiara
August 22, 2026

We did the local market tour and then the cooking class with Daisy and Chef Dragon. The tour was very informative and not too long, we got our ingredients for the class at the market. The cooking class was amazing and informative. They also catered to our vegetarian friend and we got to eat the food at the end that was so good!!! Would highly recommend to anyone :)

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Dylan
August 18, 2026

Daisy was a brilliant guide and Dragons was a great chef.

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Brent
July 16, 2026

Daisy our guide was great. We were taken to the market to buy or supplies then she talked us through what to do with the chef who we propped and cooked with. Food was so simple but so tasty. It was just myself and my wife in the class so it was great. We then got to eat our creation. Great afternoon all round. Thanks Daisy!

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Chenel
July 5, 2026

Great activity to do in Hanoi. We made 3 dishes, great for beginners, and very tasty. Egg/coconut coffee included at the end.

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Sean
June 8, 2026

My Daughter and I had the most amazing experience with Daisy. She has a beautiful soul and conversation, cooking and knowledge made for an unforgettable afternoon. The meals were out of this world. Could not recommend her more.

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Somchit
April 14, 2026

Great experience! Laura was a good guide and Long was such a good chef and teacher! I was very happy with the dishes I learned.

Frequently Asked Questions

Hoang’s cooking class
The price does not cover transportation, tips and additional drinks. Everything it does cover is listed in full on this page, so if something is not on that list, budget for it separately.
Yes, if you say so at booking. Fish sauce is in most dishes, so vegetarian, vegan and shellfish allergies need naming specifically; the guide swaps stalls and dishes. 'Khong cay' means not spicy. Street stalls with a queue and fast turnover are the safest, which is exactly where a good guide takes you.
We confirm your booking with the operator before we treat it as final, and we need at least one day's notice. Once it is confirmed you get the meeting point, the time and a contact number for the day. If the operator cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.
Welcome drink, Guided visit to a local market, Tastings at the market, Cooking class, Ingredients for the cooking class, Meal with a soft drink, Egg or coconut coffee, Certificate from a chef, Recipes after class
The duration of the Old Quarter Market Tour and Cooking Class with Meal in Hanoi is typically 3.5 hours. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
Starting from$61.31