Farmers Market Tours in Hoi An: Our Top 7

1.Cooking Class Hoi An:Local Market, Basket Boat, Fishing & Cooking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,660 reviews · from $28Our pick

Spend about 4.5 hours with guides such as Hai, Lily, Ly, or Phuong, shopping at Hoi An Market, riding a bamboo basket boat through Cam Thanh’s nipa palms, trying net fishing, and cooking four Vietnamese courses. The small-group class includes a drink, water, plenty of food, recipes, and a ride back to central Hoi An.

“It was laid back, fun, and overall a really good time. The chef/guide LyLy was great and funny. The group we were with was also good. The food was delicious and easy to make. Fun and delicious experience.”

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2.Hoi An Cooking Class(Local market,Basket Boat,Fishing & Cooking)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,323 reviews · from $28

Spend about 4.5 hours with a local chef such as Tram or Sonny, shopping for ingredients at a Hoi An market, rowing through Bay Mau Coconut Forest, trying to catch crabs, and preparing a Vietnamese meal. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hoi An, recipe cards, safety gear, and a group of up to 11 are included.

“Tram is an amazing chef and instructor. The food we prepared was delicious. I certainly enjoyed the whole experience including shopping in the market for fresh ingredients as well as the coconut boat experience”

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3.Hoi An Eco Tour Cooking Class & Fishing (Local market,basket boat,learn cooking)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 567 reviews · from $29

Spend about 4.5 hours with a small group of up to 10, starting at Hoi An’s local market and continuing to Bay Mau Coconut Forest. Your English-speaking guide and chef lead fishing, basket-boat activities, and a two-hour cooking class. Hotel pickup, lunch or dinner, drinks, and return transport in Hoi An are included.

“This is a fantastic opportunity to see the local market, enjoy a ride in a traditional boat and spend some time preparing and savouring some local food. Our hosts were lovely and friendly and we had the best time exploroing Hoi An's delights with them. We even got to try our luck in fishing and caught a crab!”

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4.Hoi An Local Market and Vegetable Village Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · from $29

Start at Hoi An Market, where Chef Hai helps you understand local ingredients and buying customs. Continue to Tra Que Vegetable Village, then head to Cam Thanh for a three-hour class covering four Vietnamese dishes. Pickup is offered, groups are limited to 12, and the total experience lasts about 4 hours 30 minutes.

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5.Local market, Basket boat, crab fishing & cooking class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 4h 30m · from $28

Join guide Oanh or another English-speaking local guide for a half-day from Hoi An. Shop at a market, ride a bamboo Thung Chai coracle through Cam Thanh’s nipa palms, try fishing, and cook dishes such as banh xeo, spring rolls, papaya salad, and fried chicken.

“It was a blast. From local market, the amazing locals and the cooking class! I highly recommend to book this cooking class, because this goes beyond just cooking.”

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6.Farming – Local Market – Cooking Class In Tra Que Vegetable

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $46

Spend 4.5 hours cycling from Hoi An through rice fields to Tra Que Vegetable Village. An English-speaking guide and local chef lead you through the market, farm work, herbal foot bath, and four-dish cooking class. You prepare green papaya salad, spring rolls, bánh xèo, and a clay-pot dish, then eat your own lunch or dinner.

“Everything was perfect 🤩… very kind guides, a nice cycling trip to the location with a stop at the local market, delicious food with excellent instructions - in perfect English- how to cook (we could cook everything by ourself) and a relaxing massage. We went there with the whole family (two kids 12 and 15 years) and all had so much fun. Thanks to the whole team.”

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7.Hoi An Cooking Class – Local Market Experience -River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2 reviews · 4 hours · from $30

Meet your English-speaking guide at your Hoi An hotel, shop for fresh ingredients at the local market, then head to Cam Thanh Eco-Coconut Village. You will ride a round basket boat, try simple fishing methods, make noodles, and cook four Vietnamese dishes before eating what you prepare.

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