Cooking classes and street food tours in Vietnam: the best
8 activities compared. The most booked: Hanoi: guided food tour with Train Street, rated 4.9/5 by 8,499 travellers.
Food is one of the main reasons to visit Vietnam. A guided street food tour, ideally on your first or second evening in Hanoi, teaches you what to order on your own afterwards. Cooking classes usually start at the market.
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Frequently asked questions
Where to do a street food tour in Vietnam?
Hanoi is the benchmark (pho, bun cha, egg coffee), followed by Ho Chi Minh City and Hue for imperial cuisine.
Are cooking classes suitable for children?
Yes, most accept accompanied children; check the minimum age on each class page.
Can you cancel a booked activity?
Most activities on GetYourGuide can be cancelled free of charge up to 24 hours before departure. Check the conditions on each activity page.
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