Vietnam Culinary Tours: Eat Like a Local, Discover the Culture
Vietnam is one of Asia's most rewarding destinations for food lovers, with every region offering its own specialties, flavors, and cooking traditions. Our Vietnam Culinary Tours are created for travelers who want to experience Vietnam through its food, discovering not only the country's best-loved dishes but also the people, traditions, and culture behind them.

Explore Hanoi's vibrant street food scene, savor refined tasting menus, join hands-on cooking classes in Hoi An or the Mekong Delta, and learn how to prepare authentic Vietnamese dishes with experienced local chefs. Visit fresh markets, sample regional specialties, meet local families, and discover how food shapes everyday life across Vietnam. Whether you prefer street food, heritage restaurants, or interactive cooking classes, every itinerary offers a different way to experience Vietnamese cuisine.

Browse our featured Vietnam Culinary Tours below to find the itinerary that best suits your travel style, or contact the WaytoVietnam team to create a personalized culinary journey based on your interests, dietary preferences, and preferred destinations.

Half Day Cooking Tour Class at Hoa Sua Cooking School in Hanoi
0 days

Half Day Cooking Tour Class at Hoa Sua Cooking School in Hanoi

Hoa Sua Cooking School, Local Market
Food Tour & Cooking Class
Family, Small private groups
From $30
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Red Bridge Cooking School Tour in Hoi An
1 days

Red Bridge Cooking School Tour in Hoi An

Food Tour & Cooking Class, Culinary Tour
All Travellers, Small private groups
From $30
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The Culture and Cuisine of Vietnam
10 days

The Culture and Cuisine of Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh → Danang → Hoi An → Hue → Hanoi → Halong Bay
Food Tour & Cooking Class, Culinary Tour
Family, Couples, Small private groups
From $569
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Vietnam Northern Cuisine Tour
5 days

Vietnam Northern Cuisine Tour

Hanoi → Hanoi cooking class → Hanoi city tour → Halong Bay → Hanoi
Food Tour & Cooking Class, Culinary Tour
Family, Couples, Small private groups
From $289
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Cooking Tour from the north to center of Vietnam
8 days

Cooking Tour from the north to center of Vietnam

Hanoi → Halong Bay → Hue → Danang → Hoi An
Food and Drink, Food Tour & Cooking Class, Culinary Tour
Family, Couples, Small private groups
From $507
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Gourmet Vietnam Tour 10 days 9 nights
10 days

Gourmet Vietnam Tour 10 days 9 nights

Hanoi → Halong Bay → Hue → Danang → Hoian → Ho Chi Minh
Food Tour & Cooking Class, Culinary Tour
Family, Couples, Small private groups
From $569
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Choose your holiday style

Go wild, go slow, go smooth, go solo - an adventure is what you make of it.

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Restaurants in Hanoi

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Restaurants in Da Nang City

Restaurants in Da Nang City

Restaurants in Hoi An

Restaurants in Hoi An

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before your trip.

Our culinary tours let you discover Vietnam through its food, local markets, and everyday culture. Instead of simply stopping for meals, you may join hands-on cooking classes, explore fresh markets with local chefs, sample authentic street food, and, on selected itineraries, enjoy refined tasting menus featuring regional cuisine. Each experience gives you a closer look at the ingredients, cooking traditions, and local flavors that make Vietnamese food so diverse.

Yes. Our Vietnam culinary tours can be adapted for vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian, gluten-free, and other dietary requirements. If you have food allergies or specific ingredients you need to avoid, simply let us know when planning your trip. We can recommend suitable restaurants, adjust cooking classes, and arrange meals that allow you to enjoy Vietnamese food while still experiencing local flavors.

Many of our Vietnam Culinary Tours include hands-on cooking classes led by experienced local chefs. Depending on the itinerary, a class may begin with a visit to a traditional market to choose fresh ingredients before you learn how to prepare local dishes. Some shorter tours focus more on food tasting, while longer itineraries can combine cooking classes with markets, street food, and other culinary experiences.

Yes. Many travelers combine culinary experiences with cultural sightseeing, beach holidays, golf vacations, luxury travel, or a cruise in Halong Bay. Since our tours are privately arranged, we can combine different experiences into one itinerary based on your interests, travel pace, and preferred destinations. This makes it easy to enjoy Vietnam's food alongside the other experiences you want to include in your trip.

Not at all. Street food is an important part of Vietnamese cuisine, but it is only one part of the experience. Depending on your itinerary, you may dine at family-run restaurants, heritage restaurants, contemporary venues, or selected fine dining establishments. This gives you the chance to try different styles of Vietnamese food, from simple local dishes to more refined regional cuisine.

Vietnam is a great destination for food tours throughout the year, but the best time depends on the regions you plan to visit. The weather varies between Northern, Central, and Southern Vietnam, so some months are better suited to certain destinations and outdoor activities such as food walks and market visits. When planning your trip, we can recommend an itinerary based on your travel dates and the places you would like to explore.

Each region brings something unique to the table. Hanoi is known for its street food and local favorites such as Pho and Bun Cha, while Hue is famous for its royal cuisine. Hoi An is a popular place for cooking classes and market visits, and the Mekong Delta offers fresh produce, floating markets, and home-style cooking. In Ho Chi Minh City, you can explore a lively food scene ranging from street food to modern restaurants.

Yes, very much so. Our culinary tours can be adapted for families with children, with activities chosen according to their age and interests. Depending on the itinerary, children can join cooking classes, try local fruits in the Mekong Delta, explore food markets, or take part in shorter and easier food walks. We can also adjust the pace to make the experience comfortable for the whole family.