Hue City: Cyclo, Market Tour & Cooking Class at Madam Thu
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Duration 3-4 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
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Small group
Limited to 11 participants
Highlights
- Ride a cyclo across the Perfume River to Dong Ba Market (Optional)
- Learn about local ingredients with your local guide.
- Relax with a traditional herbal foot bath before cooking
- Receive a certificate and recipes to take home
- Enjoy your dishes in a warm and friendly setting
Full description
Hue Cooking Class & Market Tour at Madam Thu Restaurant Overview & Highlights Immerse yourself in Hue’s culinary culture with a guided cyclo tour, a visit to the bustling Dong Ba Market, a relaxing herbal foot bath, and a hands-on cooking class to master iconic dishes like Bún Bò Huế. What's Included: • Cyclo ride across the Perfume River • Guided tour of Dong Ba Market • Traditional herbal foot bath & welcome drink • Hands-on cooking session for 3 signature Hue dishes • Certificate of achievement and printed recipes Note: Please inform us of any dietary restrictions or food allergies in advance. ... --------------------------------------- Experience Details Hue Cooking Class & Market Tour at Madam Thu Restaurant - Delve into the heart of Hue’s culinary culture with an immersive cooking class at Madam Thu Restaurant. Your experience begins with a charming cyclo ride, crossing the Perfume River and offering a glimpse of daily life in Hue. Arrive at the bustling Dong Ba Market, where your local guide will introduce you to the region’s fresh ingredients and unique flavors, while helping you pick up some fruit for dessert after the cooking class. - Back at the restaurant, you’ll be welcomed with a refreshing drink and treated to a traditional herbal foot bath - an authentic touch that sets the tone for relaxation and cultural connection. Then, step into the kitchen for a hands-on lesson in preparing three of Hue’s most beloved dishes: the aromatic Bún Bò Huế (Hue Beef Noodle Soup), delicate Bánh Nậm (Steamed Dumpling Cake), and crispy Nem Rán (Fried Spring Rolls). - Throughout the class, your chef will share stories and techniques passed down through generations, offering insights into Hue’s rich culinary traditions and local heritage. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or a kitchen beginner, you’ll find the experience engaging, educational, and full of flavor. - After the cooking session, gather around the table to enjoy your creations in a warm, friendly atmosphere. As a memento of your day, you’ll receive a certificate of achievement and a set of recipes, so you can bring a taste of Hue home with you. This experience is perfect for food lovers, culture seekers, and anyone looking to connect with the spirit of Hue through its food, people, and traditions.
View full itinerary...Includes
- ✓ Hotel pick-up in Hue City center by cyclo
- ✓ Lunch/Dinner at the restaurant
- ✓ English-speaking local guide
- ✓ Hands-on cooking class with chef (3 dishes)
- ✓ Welcome drink and herbal foot bath with medicinal herbs
- ✗ Hotel drop-off after class
- ✗ Personal expenses
Important information
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Comfortable clothes
Not allowed
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Customer Reviews 
Camille etg1 year agoI recommend it! We had a great day with our guide Happi! Very well organized, everything is done so that we don't feel alone in the bay! The meal is really super good! Unbeatable value for money!
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David Prieto1 year agoVietnam Venture time just improved our whole experience during our time in Vietnam. They helped us in a holistic way, arranging all we needed from a long list of transports that we needed, whole day impressive local tours, and really last minute changes. They always responded and showed reliability when we needed it.
Thanks to all the team!Response from the owner1 year agoThank you so much David
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Leonora Howe1 year agoI booked the 4 days 3 nights Ha Giang tour with VietNam Venture and had a really good experience. The trip was well-organized, the guide was friendly and helpful, and everything ran smoothly from start to finish. The itinerary covered beautiful spots in Ha Giang, and the homestays were comfortable and welcoming. Overall, it was a great way to explore Ha Giang without any stress.
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Tal Salamon1 year agoI did 1d tour in Sapa, was great experience
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Valerie Berger1 year agoVery kind and nice guy, he helped us a lot! 🙂Response from the owner1 year agoThank you so so much Sir
Leo S1 year agoReally kind owner. Helped me with anything i neededResponse from the owner1 year agoThank you so so much Sir
Israel Aka1 year agoAn excellent agent organized a ride for me from Car Ba to Cat Be Airport🙏Response from the owner1 year agoThank you so much Sir
Marco Fornari (Grafiche Tris Srl)1 year agoGreat experience! We hiked in the national park! The guide was very knowledgeable and helpful. He spoke good English. Highly recommended!Response from the owner1 year agoThank you so much Sir
Mario Cuenca1 year agoMy experience in Cat Ba was very good, and partly thanks to Vietnam Venture. After asking around at several travel agencies, I ended up with the one where Ninh works (VietNam Venture). From then on, I had complete peace of mind when planning tours, trips, and more. I couldn't worry about anything thanks to the trust Ninh instilled in me, the information she gave me, her willingness to help... 100% recommended.Response from the owner1 year agoThank you so much 
Maria Ortuño Serra1 year agoGreat trip. Complete with lots of activities and relaxing time. The lunch was good with several traditional dishes.Response from the owner1 year agothank you so much for your review 
L Thivend1 year agoExcellent experience with this tour operator!
I highly recommend it!Response from the owner1 year agoThank you for your review
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Angela1 year agoThe absolute best agent for your trips in CatBa / Lan Ha Area! I could not recommend him more! Mr Ninh is the key for an amazing experience!
He will also take care of your pick ups from almost anywhere in north Vietnam.Response from the owner1 year agothank you so much
Hanna Müller1 year agoI booked two tours and my bus ride to Hanoi with Vietnam venture and had a great time on the boat. Everything was perfectly organized. The tour guides spoke very well English and provided information throughout the day and at each stop. Besides they were very friendly, caring and funny. Also the bus ride was very good. A big bus with plenty of pace and good communication for pickup time. Direct pickup at the accommodation was very convenient.Response from the owner1 year agoThank you so much Hanna
