Top Southern Vietnam Food & Drink Classes

Don’t just gaze at the sparkling waters off Phu Quoc’s white-sand beaches—sail and snorkel off the coast, too. With this small-group, full-day excursion, you’ll head far from the tourist crowds and island hop to secluded coves and inlets, stopping to snorkel the area’s best reefs. You’ll recharge over a fresh Vietnamese lunch before speeding off for more adventures.

This farm-to-table cooking class in Saigon sets itself apart from other Vietnamese cooking classes by taking participants for a tour of the nearby farm to gather fresh ingredients. After your tour, you’ll learn to cook four traditional dishes, and then sit down to enjoy them accompanied by coffee or tea. After your class, bring home recipes to use at home and a fun souvenir t-shirt.

Step right into an exhilarating adventure that teaches you how to make three delicious Vietnamese coffees and enjoy ‘bánh mì’ in a way usually only locals do. Make and drink coffees from the past, present, and future!

There’s no better way to learn about Vietnamese cuisine than a cooking class. And Cyclo Resto’s cooking course doesn’t just include a feast of fantastic food but a ride on the classic Vietnamese “cyclo” and a shopping trip to Ben Thanh Market. Choose from different menus for the class, then savor the results followed by an egg coffee for dessert.

Visit two major attractions of southern Vietnam—one historical, one natural, both cultural—on this full-day tour to the Cu Chi Tunnels and the Mekong Delta from Ho Chi Minh City. Explore the tunnel system and learn about its role as a hospital, living quarters, storage, and more during wartime, and then cruise through the canals of the delta on a motorboat and rowboat to visit a village.

Join the colorful throngs of motorbikes zipping across Ho Chi Minh City on a private tour that explores the city’s traditional cuisine and night markets. Sample a series of dishes as you taste your way through the city, and see at some fascinating places along the way, including a surprising pagoda inside an apartment and the banks of the Saigon River. With a personal guide to Ho Chi Minh City’s food and flavors, try each food in context, alongside cups of beer, soft drinks, or homemade sticky rice wine.

Hear stories of the American-Vietnam war as you discover the maze-like Cu Chi Tunnels, a 136-mile (220 kilometers) network of underground tunnels used by the Viet Cong soldiers. Step back in time as you peek into the old storage areas, poke your head through camouflaged trapdoors, and crawl through military supply tunnels.

Soak up the electric atmospheric of Ho Chi Minh City at night and tuck into the city’s famous street food on this evening tour by motorbike. Hop on the back of your bike and whizz your way around the city’s markets, boulevards and backstreets, stopping at street food hotspots along the way. Learn about local cuisine and culinary traditions from your guide as you travel around town and fill up on delicious barbecue meats, noodles and vegetable dishes, including unique Vietnamese specialties and sweet desserts.

Discover the Cu Chi Tunnels and the thriving Mekong Delta on a small-group tour from Ho Chi Minh City. Take a guided tour through the vast network of underground passages once used by the Viet Cong and learn about the long history of the Vietnam War. After a delicious Vietnamese lunch, take a cruise down the Mekong Delta to discover life on the waters and visit a few island villages.

Equal parts metropolis and ancient wonder, with a dash of French, Chinese, and American influence, there’s so much to explore in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s largest. On this half-day tour, you’ll cross off all the iconic spots, from the Notre Dame Cathedral to the Central Post Office, Ben Thanh Market, and beyond, catching a sense of the city’s culture along the way.

Take a look inside the elaborate network of tunnels created by Viet Cong guerrilla fighters during the Vietnam War. Stretching all the way to the Cambodian border, the Cu Chi Tunnels served as a base and included living quarters, meeting rooms, kitchens, weapons, and supplies. Learn about the poor conditions underground, see handmade booby traps, and consider the tunnels' place in Vietnam’s history. This small-group tour includes round-trip transport from Ho Chi Minh City.

Stray from the beaten path and discover places in Ho Chi Minh City that are usually only reserved for locals on a private food tour. This walking tour, which offers a more intimate glimpse into Vietnam’s second city, reveals six of the best street food joints and is led by local students for an authentic view of the city.

Visit the Cu Chi Tunnels from Ho Chi Minh City on a morning or afternoon tour that travels round-trip by luxury speedboat. Go underground with your guide in Cu Chi to discover the vast tunnel network built by resourceful guerrilla fighters during the Vietnam War. Learn about the war from the Vietnamese perspective and see authentic war relics that remain on-site. Travel with a small group limited to 14 people for a more personalized experience. Your tour includes breakfast and/or lunch (depending on departure selection).

Gain a unique perspective of Ho Chi Minh City, where modern life meets traditional Vietnam. Tour the dynamic city with a professional guide who points out architectural features of French colonial–style buildings, such as Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral and Saigon Post Office. Visit other famous attractions including Reunification Palace, the War Remnants Museum, and the Jade Emperor Pagoda. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included from districts 1 and 3.

Cooking classes are a great way to commemorate a trip—but this one will also level up your skills. Built for those who already have confidence in the kitchen, you’ll follow a professional chef across several classic Vietnamese dishes, concentrating on technique and the nuance of flavor. Morning and afternoon sessions are paired with a market visit, turning this into a cultural excursion as well.

No trip to Vietnam would be complete without experiencing the nation's cuisine. This short cooking class, tailored to beginners, introduces you to the specialties of the country's three regions (north, south, and central), as well as spectacular fruit carving techniques. Morning and afternoon courses include a visit to Ben Thanh Market, but evening courses are shorter and omit the market tour.

Step into the mesmerizing universe of Vietnamese coffee and unravel the magic behind the iconic ‘egg coffee,’ a legendary concoction born in 1946 in Hà Nội and still an irresistible delight to this day!

Experience the culinary and cultural history of Vietnam in one day, including a trip to Cu Chi Tunnels. Get an overview of Vietnamese agriculture at an organic farm and learn cooking skills during a hands-on lesson with a professional chef. After a delicious lunch, visit the subterranean network of tunnels built by Viet Cong guerrilla fighters during the Vietnam War. Get a look underground and hear about wartime struggles on this day trip from Ho Chi Minh City.

Our cocktail experience has been developed over months of tirelessly exploring the city’s hidden passages and secret alleyways to discover the perfect spaces for you, our guests. Working hand-in-hand with some of Vietnam’s top mixologists and local producers, we selected a signature secret cocktail unique to each stop and designed to tantalize your taste buds the whole night through. Not a traditional tour, our hand-curated experience connects you to the best hidden bars and secret spaces. • In order to keep our venues secret, we will announce the exact meeting location upon booking confirmation. • We’re able to accommodate various dietary restrictions or allergies – please let us know if you have any upon booking. Mocktail options are also available. • In case of rain, we recommend you bring an umbrella or a raincoat. • Feel free to dress up but best avoid wearing heels. • We start at 5 pm sharp. Please be at the meeting point at least 10 minutes in advance.

Step right into the heart of Việt Nam’s cultural coffee odyssey, a thrilling escapade you simply can’t miss while in vibrant Hồ Chí Minh City aka Sài Gòn!

Homestyle cooking techniques that can be easily repeated at home. Top high quality and fresh ingredients from trusted stores. Learn how to choose the best ingredients/natural seasoning, exclusive of MSG, artificial seasoning or premix powder. Tailor traditional menus to vegetarian/vegan palates, pescatarian, gluten-free, lactose-intolerant or special diets, etc. Time and menu could be flexible at your convenience/ purpose (of parties, celebration, team building, restaurant opening). Just text me. Spending time together to cook, eat, talk, share insights into Vietnamese culture, life, business (I also run another online biz), traveling experiences, meditation, etc. Stunning Saigon river view kitchen from the top 24th floor.

Make a delicious meal with a master chef on this 5-hour, farm-to-table cooking class in Ho Chi Minh City. Learn simple, healthy cooking techniques, and prepare four dishes of food with fresh, organic herbs and vegetables. Pick, cook, then enjoy the results.

Immerse yourself in all things coffee during this experience at a Ho Chi Minh City coffee shop. Enjoy a coffee tasting of five different types of beans and learn about the coffee-making process, from the origin of the bean to roasting (similar to wine). Plus, hear about the history of how coffee came to Vietnam and its importance in today's culture. Finally, learn how to make traditional Vietnamese coffee with condensed milk, known as "ca phe sua da."