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Market Tour, Cooking Class, and Lantern Workshop in Hoi An

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Activity provider: Venus Travel Hoi An
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Half-day tour in Hoi An, taking in Ba Le Market, View point and Local restaurant. Run by Venus Travel Hoi An, booked direct rather than through a reseller.

Highlights

  • Ba Le Market
  • View point
  • Local restaurant
  • Runs 4 hours
  • Transportation & English-speaking guide
  • Entrance fee to Cam Thanh Coconut Village

Market Tour, Cooking Class, and Lantern Workshop in Hoi An: Key Facts

PriceFrom $33.77 per person
Duration4 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

Full description

This is a 4-hour experience from Hoi An, built around Ba Le Market, View point and Local restaurant. It is run by Venus Travel Hoi An, 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 Transportation & English-speaking guide, Entrance fee to Cam Thanh Coconut Village, Lantern-making workshop, Vietnamese cooking class and Lunch or dinner. It does not cover Personal expenses and services not mentioned above and Tips & gratuities for guides and driver, 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.

Hoi An. We need at least one day's notice, and we confirm the date with Venus Travel Hoi An 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.

Pickup location

Hoi An

Van

(30 minutes)

Ba Le Market

Walk (30 minutes)

View point

Workshop (30 minutes)

Local restaurant

Lunch, Cooking class (2.5 hours)

Arrive back at

Hoi An

Detailed Itinerary

Pickup location: Hoi An

Van: (30 minutes)

Ba Le Market: Walk (30 minutes)

View point: Workshop (30 minutes)

Local restaurant: Lunch, Cooking class (2.5 hours)

Arrive back at: Hoi An

Includes

  • Transportation & English-speaking guide
  • Entrance fee to Cam Thanh Coconut Village
  • Lantern-making workshop
  • Vietnamese cooking class
  • Lunch or dinner (depending on your selected option)
  • Bottled water

Excludes

  • Personal expenses and services not mentioned above
  • Tips & gratuities for guides and driver

Important information

Meeting point

Hoi An

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 4 hours
Check availability to see starting times
Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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

Traveler Reviews

4.8/5
based on 5 reviews
Guide
4.8/5
Value for money
4.8/5
Verified reviews from travelers on this operator’s experience
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Barbara
September 6, 2026

Pick up from driver was on time, small group with Jennifer our guide, very informative, definitely use this company again thank you

5
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David
September 6, 2026

Our guide was amazing, so funny and knowledgeable, highly recommend

Frequently Asked Questions

Hoi An
The price does not cover personal expenses and services not mentioned above and tips & gratuities for guides and driver. Everything it does cover is listed in full on this page, so if something is not on that list, budget for it separately.
The Hoi An old town ticket (a small fee that covers five heritage houses or halls) is included when the listing says so; otherwise it is bought at the entrance and the guide explains which houses to use it on. The old town is closed to motorbikes for most of the day, and My Son is best at opening time before the tour buses.
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.
Transportation & English-speaking guide, Entrance fee to Cam Thanh Coconut Village, Lantern-making workshop, Vietnamese cooking class, Lunch or dinner (depending on your selected option), Bottled water
The duration of the Market Tour, Cooking Class, and Lantern Workshop in Hoi An is typically 4 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.
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