Hoi An Cooking Class & Market Tour with Tra Que Village Visit

Summary

Vietnamese Street Food Experience & Tra Que Village Tour

You’ll get your hands dirty at Hoi An’s lively market, pick fresh veggies in Tra Que village, then cook (and eat!) real Vietnamese dishes you made yourself. Perfect if you want to taste local life beyond just restaurants.

What’s the experience like?

The morning air at Hoi An’s market hits you right away—fresh herbs, a bit of fish, and that buzz of scooters weaving through narrow lanes. Our chef met us by the fruit stalls, grinning and already chatting with a vendor about today’s green beans. He showed us how to spot the best basil (hint: it’s all in the smell) and let us nibble on a slice of sweet pineapple from a lady who’s been selling here for decades. I never realized how much goes into picking just the right greens for pho or banh xeo until I watched him haggle over a bunch of coriander.

We hopped onto an electric car—no noisy engines, just the soft whirr as we rolled out to Tra Que village. The fields stretch out in neat rows, and you can see farmers bent over their gardens, hands deep in the soil. There’s this earthy scent everywhere, mixed with mint and morning dew. One farmer waved us over to try pulling up bean sprouts ourselves; it’s trickier than it looks! Back at the kitchen, we chopped and stirred under our chef’s watchful eye. Making rice paper rolls with herbs I’d picked myself felt oddly satisfying—and eating them was even better. Cold beer in hand, we swapped stories while tasting what we’d cooked. Simple food, but honestly? Some of the best flavors I’ve had in Vietnam.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Cooking Class and Village Visit

• Walk to local market
• Meet chef and choose fresh ingredients
• Try local street produce
• Ride electric car to Tra Que vegetable village
• Visit farmers in gardens
• Cook and enjoy your own dishes

Top questions

Is this tour suitable for kids?

Kids are welcome but will need to be supervised during cooking and at the market since it can get busy.

Do I need any cooking experience?

Nope! The chef guides everyone step by step—total beginners are fine.

What if I have dietary restrictions?

Let us know ahead of time—we’ll do our best to adjust recipes or ingredients for you.

How far is Tra Que village from Hoi An center?

It’s about 10-15 minutes by electric car from central Hoi An—nice and easy ride.

What’s included

Your day includes a guided Hoi An market tour, cold water plus one beer or soft drink, free hotel pickup and drop-off around Hoi An, eco-friendly electric car rides, and a Vietnamese cooking class where you eat what you make!