15 Hoi An Banh Mi and Rice Paper Classes Worth Booking

1.My Son Sanctuary & Sunset River Cruise BBQ or Banhmi

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 345 reviews · 5 hours - 330 minutes · from $18Our pick

You’ll visit My Son Sanctuary with guides such as Thao, Tin, Van, or Lam, hear stories of Cham culture and local life, watch a traditional performance, then cruise the Thu Bon River at sunset with BBQ or banh mi.

“Lam was excellent, having grown up and still living close to My Son he knows the history so well. Right amount of time at the sanctuary and excellent cruise on the river with bbq bits. Thoroughly recommend.”

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2.MY SON Unesco Site & Fresh Rice Noodle “PHỞ” Making Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 220 reviews · from $30Top rated

Leave Hoi An at 7:30 am with an English-speaking guide such as Thuy, Caspar, or Misa, then visit My Son Sanctuary before the heat and crowds. You’ll learn about Champa culture, make fresh phở noodles, eat lunch, and return by wooden boat on the Thu Bon River.

“Caspar was an excellent tour guide that gave us historical information about Vietnamese culture as history as it related to the sites we visited. Enjoy the My Son Champa historic site, live dance/music performances, a traditional family lunch, rice noodle making demo, and a boat ride on the river.”

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3.My Son Early Morning with Banh My and Coffee 6 am

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 205 reviews · 4h 30m · from $18

Leave Hoi An before sunrise for My Son Sanctuary, where an English-speaking guide explains the Champa Kingdom and eight centuries of sculpture. Explore for two hours, then enjoy banh mi and Vietnamese coffee at a local café before returning by late morning. Small groups are limited to 13 people.

“Our guide was so lovely and made the whole experience more fun! The sanctuary was beautiful but very crowded. Opt for the sunrise tour if you can 😊”

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4.My Son Sanctuary Early Morning Tour 6 am w Banh my and Coffee

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 142 reviews · from $21

Leave Hoi An around 5:30 am for My Son Sanctuary, arriving before the main crowds and strongest heat. An English-speaking guide such as Ben, Philip, Mr Vu, or Mr Lee explains Cham history and construction. You get about two and a half hours at the ruins, plus banh mi and Vietnamese coffee.

“Great early morning trip with our guide Ben despite the rain. We missed all the crowds and had time to explore My Son with Ben supplying all the details.”

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5.My Son Holyland and Rice Paper Making Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 22 reviews · from $39

From Hoi An, you visit My Son Sanctuary with an English-speaking guide, then take a Thu Bon River boat ride, eat a Vietnamese lunch, and learn rice paper making. Pickup, entrance fees, electric car transport, water, and hotel return are included. Groups are limited to 10.

“Disappointing tour. An hour late collecting me from my hotel. No bottle of water handed out as listed in the itinerary. And had to pay another 150000 Dong for Entrance Ticket, which was also listed as included. There was a long way to walk frRead more”

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6.My Son Sunset Trip with Banh Mi and Cruise from Hoi An/ Da Nang

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · from $19

Visit My Son Sanctuary from Hoi An with an English-speaking guide, then ride a motorized boat along the Thu Bon River. Guides such as Ben and Misa have been praised for clear storytelling and local cultural insight. Bring lunch, as banh mi is served later on the boat.

“We enjoyed seeing the ruins, we got sufficient time to stroll around and take pictures. Misa was an excellent tour guide and it was nice that she told a bit more about Vietnamese culture.”

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7.Alluvia Hoi An Chocolate Making Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · from $21

At Alluvia Chocolate House in Hoi An, you’ll learn how Vietnamese cacao becomes chocolate, temper dark chocolate, make a 30-gram bar, and prepare pralines and truffles. The two-hour class is limited to six people and includes ingredients, equipment, water, and one free coffee or tea.

“Fun couple of hours for those who like chocolate or want to learn the basics. You walk away with plenty of chocolate and learn some cool things about Vietnams chocolate farms and trade. Small classes. Great for solo, couple and group travellers.”

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8.My Son Sanctuary Morning/Afternoon with Boat Trip and Banhmi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · from $20

Travel from Hoi An in a modern vehicle with a small group of up to 14 people, explore My Son Sanctuary with an English-speaking guide such as Tao, Thao, or Mr Power, watch a Cham show, then return by boat on the Thu Bon River with a banh mi.

“We did this great tour with Tao as guide. Tour started super on time, on a small group, in a new and clean car. Our deive was very expiriences and drove us safely the whole day. Tao gave us very accirate and precise historical information during the whole journey. His english amd accent are british-like; which make us super easy to communicate and asks him questions, tips and advice. The boat cruise part during sunset was also very enjoyable. We highly recommemd this tour with Tao &his team.”

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9.MY SON SANCTUARY – RICE PAPER MAKING DELUXE TOUR FROM DANANG

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 10 reviews · 6h 30m · from $27

Travel from Da Nang to My Son Sanctuary with an English-speaking guide, then make rice paper at a local home and eat a traditional Vietnamese meal. Guides such as Michael, Cuong, and Thomas Q. have led this route. Expect a 6.5-hour day, with the entrance fee paid separately.

“Great tour. We loved the most the opportunity to meet local families with rice paper activity and dinner. Our guide Cuong was exceptional. We really enjoyed this tour”

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10.Hoi An Cooking Class – Traditional Chinese Dumpling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $18

At Bong Farm Restaurant near Hoi An, Bong and her family guide you through dough, fillings, shaping, steaming, and frying traditional dumplings. You will use fresh herbs and vegetables, make vegetarian fillings if needed, then eat your dumplings with a farm-fresh salad in a peaceful countryside setting.

“Bong and her family are so hospitable. The class is personal and a lovely activity to share with your family when on holiday. It’s lovely to meet her family, share in food and see some of the beautiful countryside around bong home. My husband and son joined us to eat only and bong made extra food and didn’t charge us, so generous”

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11.Morning food tour: 11 dishes, white rose making and foot massage

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $39

Start at White Rose Restaurant at 8:00 a.m. with a local guide such as Jackie, Vee, Nancy, Emma, or Vy. Walk through Hoi An for more than 11 food tastings, make white rose dumplings, hear local stories, and finish with a foot massage. Groups are limited to 12.

“What an amazing experience. Saw places we would not have been game to try. We had the best guide, thank you Jackie, gave us tips and tricks to use for the rest of our trip. We met owners of the food places, and heard their stories. The best way to experience the Hỏi An cuisine and a foot massage as well 😊”

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12.Cooking Class w Phở and Market & Basket Boat Ride in Hoi An

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 270 minutes - 6 hours · from $31

A local chef picks you up for a Hoi An market visit, ingredient shopping, a Cam Thanh basket boat ride, and a hands-on cooking class. You’ll fish for crabs, watch a boat performance, make a six-course meal, and receive recipes to take home. Vegetarian and vegan options are available.

“Super leuke dag trip . We waren wat sceptisch tegen over het boottochtje maar het was eigenlijk wel echt leuk. Het koken was super leerrijk. Echt een leuke ervaring! Super gastvrije mensen.”

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13.Hoi An Cooking Class – Traditional Chinese Dumpling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 2h 30m · from $18

Meet Yen and Dong at Bong Farm, tour the garden, pick seasonal produce, and learn to knead, fill, and fold Chinese dumplings. The 150-minute class includes extra harvest-based dishes, a shared meal, recipes, and English support in a peaceful family setting.

“Great family activity. Went as a family of 4 and had a fun time. We always like to do a cooking class of some kind when we travel. This was very easy to do & is acceptable for all ages. Best ting is you get to eat what you make at the end so go hungry!”

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14.Coffee Making and Banh Mi Class Hoi An

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $35

Meet Rosie and the team at 16 Lưu Trọng Lư for a 2.5-hour Hoi An cooking class focused on Vietnamese coffee and banh mi. You will prepare the baguette, work with fresh ingredients, taste egg, salt, and coconut coffee, then eat your sandwich with the group.

“Better than expected! We specifically wanted to learn how to make banh mi, which is a dish not covered in most cooking classes. Our host, Rosie, was energetic and made the experience so fun. We made every element of the banh Read more”

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15.City Tour, Banh my and Coffee

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 4 reviews · 3 hours · from $16Best value

Spend three hours walking Hoi An’s old town with an English-speaking guide. See the Japanese Covered Bridge, assembly halls, ancient houses, museum, market, and handicraft workshop, then stop for banh mi and Vietnamese coffee. The tour suits first-time visitors who want a quick cultural overview.

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