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Hoi An Private Culinary Adventure: Airport Pickup, Cooking Class & Lantern Ancient Town

4.5
12 hours
Start Da Nang International Airport and end hotel in Hoi An Ancient Town

About this activity

  • Reserve now & pay laterKeep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
  • Duration 12 hoursCheck availability to see starting times
  • Skip the line through a separate entranceSave up to 2-3 hours
  • Live tour guideEnglish, Vietnamese
  • Private available

Itinerary

  1. 1 starting location options:Da Nang International Airport (45 minutes)
  2. car
  3. Marble MountainSightseeing, Photography, Religious Sites (1 hour)
  4. car
  5. Hoi An Central MarketExplorer, Food & Culinary, In-depth Cultural, Shopping, Photography (1 hour)
  6. walking
  7. Vietnamese Cooking ClassFood & Culinary, In-depth Cultural, Cooking classes (2 hours 45 minutes)
  8. walking
  9. Hoi An Old Town, Ancient Town Food WalkWalking Tour, Walking Food Tour, Food & Culinary, In-depth Cultural, Historical, Photography (2 hours)
  10. walking
  11. Riverside Stroll, Hoi An Old Town, Japanese Covered Bridge, Phung Hung Old House, Lantern Night StrollWalking Tour, In-depth Cultural, Sightseeing, Photography (2 hours)
  12. car
  13. 1 drop-off locations:hotel in Hoi An Ancient Town (15 minutes)
Map of tour Hoi An Private Culinary Adventure: Airport Pickup, Cooking Class & Lantern Ancient Town
  • Highlights

    • Exclusive Private Tour with dedicated English-speaking guide and private air-conditioned vehicle
    • Smooth Da Nang Airport Pickup and direct transfer to Hoi An
    • Visit Marble Mountains (self-paid entrance) if arriving before 9:00 AM
    • Explore Hoi An Central Market for fresh local ingredients
    • Hands-on Vietnamese Cooking Class – master spring rolls, Cao Lầu, and Bánh Xèo
    • Guided Ancient Town Food Walk tasting signature Hoi An dishes
    • Romantic Lantern Night Stroll through the illuminated Ancient Town
    • Delicious lunch, cooking class dishes
    • Professional guide (default English/Vietnamese, other languages available upon request with surcharge)
  • Full Itinerary

    This immersive full-day private culinary adventure brings you the best of Hoi An’s food culture, from market to kitchen to lantern-lit streets. Perfect for food enthusiasts arriving at Da Nang International Airport.

    Airport Pickup: Between 06:30 – 10:00 AM at Da Nang International Airport (flexible according to your flight arrival). Our representative will wait with a name sign in the arrival hall.

    Morning Option (if flight arrives before 9:00 AM): En route to Hoi An, stop at Marble Mountains for a short visit (entrance fees paid by guest).

    10:30 – 11:30: Arrive in Hoi An and explore Hoi An Central Market. Discover fresh herbs, spices, and local produce while learning about Vietnamese culinary traditions.

    11:45 – 14:30: Participate in a hands-on Vietnamese Cooking Class at a top local cooking school. Learn to prepare three iconic dishes: fresh spring rolls, Cao Lầu, and Bánh Xèo. Enjoy your freshly cooked dishes for lunch.

    15:00 – 17:00: Join a guided Ancient Town Food Walk through the UNESCO-listed Hoi An Ancient Town. Visit hidden eateries and taste authentic local specialties such as White Rose dumplings, chicken rice, and more.

    17:30 – 19:30: Experience the magical Lantern Night Stroll. Wander through the Ancient Town glowing with thousands of colorful silk lanterns, cross the iconic Japanese Covered Bridge, and enjoy the romantic riverside atmosphere.

    Private drop-off: Between 19:45 – 20:00 PM directly at your hotel in Hoi An. Tour concludes.

  • Includes

    Guide

    Professional private English-speaking guide (Vietnamese default, other languages available upon request with additional fee)

    Meals

    Delicious Vietnamese lunch (from cooking class)

    Transport

    Private air-conditioned vehicle and driver for the whole day

    Included Activities

    Hands-on Vietnamese Cooking Class (including ingredients and lunch)

    Airport pickup from Da Nang International Airport

    All entrance fees to Ancient Town and listed attractions (except Marble Mountains)

    Guided Ancient Town Food Walk and Lantern Night Stroll

    Mineral water (1-2 bottles per person)

    Insurance

    Additional Services

    Drinks other than mineral water

    Travel insurance

    Tips and personal expenses

    Marble Mountains entrance fees (if visited)

    Surcharge for Lunar New Year (if applicable)

  • Meeting point

    Our professional guide with private vehicle will pick you up directly at Da Nang International Airport (within the arrival hall with a name sign). After the tour, you will be dropped off at your hotel in Hoi An.

    Da Nang International Airport in Google Maps
  • Important information

    What to bring
    • Comfortable walking shoes
    • Sun hat / cap
    • Camera
    • Sunscreen
    • Modest clothing suitable for temples and cultural sites
    Not allowed

    Shorts, short skirts, tank tops or revealing clothing at religious and historical sites

    Know before you go

    This Private Full Day Culinary Tour with airport pickup is available daily.

    The itinerary is flexible and can be adjusted based on your exact flight arrival time.

    Other languages (French, German, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, etc.) are available upon request with additional fees.

    Children Policy: Child 5–11 years old = 75% of adult rate. Child under 5 years old = Free of charge (FOC, sharing seat and meals with parents). Children taller than 1 meter will pay full entrance fees where applicable.

    The tour is suitable for all ages with moderate walking involved.

    If you are traveling with friends on separate bookings, please share your booking details with us at least 24 hours in advance.

    Why should you book this tour?
    1. Authentic Hands-on Experience — Actively cook real Hoi An signature dishes with a professional chef and enjoy your creations for lunch.
    2. Door-to-Door Convenience — Stress-free airport pickup from Da Nang and drop-off at your Hoi An hotel.
    3. Complete Culinary Immersion — Market tour, cooking class, food tasting walk, and lantern night — all in one perfectly planned day.
    4. Private & Personalized — Your own guide and vehicle allow a relaxed pace tailored exactly to your preferences.
    5. Unforgettable Memories — Experience the magic of lantern-lit Ancient Town while deeply exploring Hoi An’s world-famous food culture in the most enjoyable way.