Hanoi: Cooking Class, Cyclo Ride & Evening Jeep Tour

Hanoi Old Quarter, Vietnam



Ride a cyclo to a local market, cook four Vietnamese dishes with a local chef, then explore Hanoi’s backstreets, French Quarter and lakes by Jeep in the evening.

Highlights

  • Ride a cyclo through Hanoi’s Old Quarter to a local market
  • Cook four traditional Vietnamese dishes with a local chef
  • Enjoy the meal you prepare during the hands-on cooking class
  • Explore Hanoi’s backstreets and French Quarter by Jeep after dark

Description

Taste Hanoi by Day, Explore It by Jeep at Night

Experience two different sides of Hanoi in one day, beginning with the flavors of Vietnamese home cooking and ending with an evening ride through the city's streets and neighborhoods.

Start with a cyclo ride through Hanoi's Old Quarter to a local market, where you can explore fresh ingredients and experience the everyday atmosphere of a traditional Hanoi market. Continue to the restaurant for a hands-on cooking class led by a local chef with more than 20 years of experience in Vietnamese cuisine.

Vietnamese Dishes

Learn to prepare four traditional Vietnamese dishes: Goi Cuon, Banh Cuon, Goi Du Du Com Vong, and Ca Kho To. After cooking, sit down and enjoy the meal you have prepared.

After a break in the afternoon, continue your Hanoi experience in the evening by Jeep. Travel beyond the main tourist streets into local backstreets and alleyways, then pass through the French Quarter and Old Quarter, with views of landmarks such as the Hanoi Opera House and Long Bien Bridge.

The journey continues around West Lake and Truc Bach Lake, showing a different side of Hanoi through quieter neighborhoods, local areas, spiritual sites and the city's modern skyline.

The experience combines food, local life and city exploration in one day, ending back in Hanoi's Old Quarter.

Includes

  • 45-minute cyclo ride to the local market
  • Local market visit
  • Hands-on Vietnamese cooking class
  • Preparation of 4 traditional Vietnamese dishes
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Evening Jeep tour
  • Local chef
  • Tour guide
  • Pickup and drop-off within Hanoi Old Quarter

Excludes

  • Transportation outside Hanoi Old Quarter
  • Any service not specifically stated as included

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Frequently Asked Questions

You will learn to cook four traditional Vietnamese dishes with a local chef during the hands-on class.
The cyclo ride goes through Hanoi’s Old Quarter, leading to a local market where you start the cooking experience.
The duration can vary, so check the activity’s website for the most up-to-date schedule and timing.
The Jeep tour is generally family-friendly, but check the provider’s guidelines for any age restrictions.
Yes, you get to enjoy the meal you prepare as part of the cooking class experience in Vietnam.
The Jeep tour starts after dark, offering a night-time exploration of Hanoi’s backstreets and French Quarter.
No prior cooking experience is needed; the class is designed for all skill levels.
The Jeep tour explores Hanoi’s backstreets and the French Quarter, showing a different side of the city at night.
Exact meeting points vary, so check the booking details on the website for directions and meeting locations.
The cyclo ride is typically part of a group tour, but private options may be available depending on the provider.

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