Hanoi Shore Excursion: Cook, Explore & Savor in a Day From Halong

Name: Hanoi Shore Excursion: Cook, Explore & Savor in a Day From Halong
Start: 2026-09-15T08:00:00Z
Location: Hanoi

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US$127.36 per guest

Adult x1

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Earliest available date: September 15, 2026

Free cancellation (24 hours notice)

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Summary

Experience Details

What You’ll Experience

Where to Meet

Location

Hanoi

Duration

10 hours

Number of Guests

1 - 15 guests

Accessibility

Stroller Accessible

Language

English

Other

Family-friendly, Private Experience

Digital Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Discover Hanoi in a day with a cooking class, market tour, and city sightseeing. Enjoy guided exploration of highlights, delicious local dishes, and a relaxing return to Ha Long.

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Step away from the cruise crowds and experience the vibrant soul of Hanoi. Begin with a hands-on cooking class led by a friendly local chef, starting with a market visit to select fresh ingredients. Learn to prepare traditional Vietnamese dishes, then savor your creations alongside unlimited local wine.

In the afternoon, explore the city’s highlights with a guided tour tailored to your interests. You may visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex, including the Mausoleum, Stilt House, Presidential Garden, and the iconic One Pillar Pagoda. Alternatively, take a relaxing rickshaw ride around Hoan Kiem Lake, passing Turtle Tower and Ngoc Son Temple; or enjoy the lively Train Street with a drink as trains pass just inches away.

Sightseeing options may vary depending on traffic. Afterward, sit back and enjoy your return to Ha Long, arriving at your cruise with unforgettable memories of Hanoi’s culture, flavors, and charm.

What You Get

All ingredients and cooking equipment.

Guidance from a professional English-speaking home chef.

Hands-on experience learning how to cook four (4) iconic Vietnamese dishes.

Beverages not included.

Tips and personal expenses.

Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.

Good To Know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What You’ll Experience

Dong Xuan Market

Hanoi’s largest and most bustling indoor market, housed in a historic French colonial building. It’s a vibrant maze of stalls selling everything from fresh produce and local street food to clothing, souvenirs, and household goods, offering visitors a true taste of local life.

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Hanoi

Come back to your venue to start the hands-on Cooking Class. You'll then learn to make classic Vietnamese dishes, mastering traditional techniques you can take home. After finishing, you'll enjoy your effort with a delicious meal and unlimited tastings of local wine.

3 hoursAdmission Ticket Free

Ho Chi Minh Museum

The Ho Chi Minh Complex is a cultural and historical landmark in Hanoi, honoring Vietnam’s beloved leader. Visitors can admire the solemn Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, explore the simple yet symbolic Stilt House where he once lived, stroll through the tranquil Presidential Garden

40 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

One Pillar Pagoda

Visit One Pillar Pagoda - a unique lotus-shaped Buddhist temple in Hanoi, built on a single stone pillar and revered as a symbol of purity, longevity, and resilience.

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Hanoi Train Street

At Hanoi Train Street, travelers can sip coffee or tea at tiny local cafés, watch as towering trains rumble past just a few feet away, and capture striking photos of this lively, one-of-a-kind urban experience.

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Pickup Point

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Pickup Details

Our tour guide will come and pick you up right at your cruise port, which is just 5 mins walk from your ship. We will contact you for your cruise ship after receiving booking for more pick-up details.