The 8 Workshops & Classes Worldwide That Earn the Fare

1.Sorrento Farm by Tuk Tuk: Cheese, Limoncello & Hands-On Pizza

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 628 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $211 per person Our pick

From Sorrento, Elsa, Benedetto, Salvatore, and their family team take you by tuk-tuk to a lemon farm and cheese workshop in Massa Lubrense. You will taste citrus, olive oil, wine, cheese, salami, and limoncello, then make a Neapolitan pizza from scratch. The English-language tour lasts about four and a half hours.

“THE BEST! This is my third time doing this tour and somehow, it gets better every single year. The food is unbelievably fresh, the hosts are warm and welcoming, and you can truly taste the love that goes into everything. The highlight for me is always the truffle olive oil lol it’s something you simply can’t find back home in the States. If you’re coming to Sorrento, don’t miss this experience. I’m already bringing another group next year!”

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2.Chef Vu Cooking Class Plus Market Trip in Saigon Center (Pick up by Cyclo)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 477 reviews · from $46 per person

Spend four hours learning Vietnamese cooking with Chef Vu’s team in central Saigon. A cyclo collects you from hotels in District 1 or 3, then a guide helps you shop at Ben Thanh Market before you cook dishes such as spring rolls, clay-pot fish, pork ribs, morning glory, and Vietnamese pancake. Recipes and a certificate are included.

“Our family had a wonderful time learning how to cook with Chef Vu! The excursion started out with a fun cyclo ride to Ben Thanh market. At our designated pickup time, we found four drivers (one for each of us) already waiting for us outsiRead more”

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3.Cooking Class + Tuk Tuk Ride + Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 70 reviews · from $42 per person

Meet at Arun Thai Cooking School near Wat Arun and Icon Siam. Chef June or another English-speaking instructor takes you by shared tuk-tuk to Prannok Market, where you see Thai herbs, curry pastes, coconut cream, seafood, fruit, and snacks. Back in the clean kitchen, you prepare Tom Yum, Pad Thai, Massaman Curry, and Mango Sticky Rice.

“It was amazing time with amazing people and it was amazing journey”

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4.Hue City: Cyclo, Market Tour & Cooking Class at Madam Thu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $29 per person Best value

Join Madam Thu in Hue for a 3 to 4-hour food experience with a local English-speaking guide. Visit Dong Ba Market, ride a cyclo across the Perfume River, enjoy a herbal foot bath, then prepare bun bo Hue, banh nam, and nem ran with a chef such as Lisa or Hannah. Dinner, recipes, and a certificate are included.

“Such a great time by Ms Lisa and Khoi. Such amazing flavors and techniques. Highly recommend.”

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5.Cooking Class with Market Visit & Tuk Tuk Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 27 reviews · 3h 30m · from $48 per person

Start at Queen Sirikit MRT, visit Bangkok’s largest fresh market, then ride a tuk tuk to Sabieng Thai Cooking School. A MasterChef Thailand Season 3 finalist and experienced chefs teach four Thai dishes in a small, air-conditioned class with vegetarian, halal, kosher, and allergy options.

“What a fabulous experience! A walk around the market followed by a tuk tuk ride to the cooking school. What a treat to create a 4 course lunch and then eat together as a group of 6.”

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6.Hanoi 2.5 hour Guided Sightseeing Cyclo Tour & Egg Coffee Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $42 per person

Start at Cafe Minh near Ta Hien Beer Street with an English-speaking teacher such as Ruby, who shows you how to make four kinds of Vietnamese coffee. Then ride a cyclo through Hanoi’s Old Quarter, pause at St. Joseph’s Cathedral, and optionally finish with a Thang Long water puppet show. Dessert and coffee ingredients are included.

“This was a great experience. Ruby was a gem and she was an excellent teacher whose English was perfect with an American accent even. She taught us to make 4 types of coffee while we frothed and poured. I learned a new party trick Read more”

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7.Hoi An Rickshaw Riding/Carpentry or Ceramic Class by Foodie Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $39 per person

Spend 3 to 4 hours with a private English-speaking host exploring Hoi An’s Japanese Bridge, old houses, assembly halls, and local food stops. Choose a 15 to 20 minute rickshaw ride, a ceramic class, a carpentry class, or private lantern cruise. Hosts such as Boa and Hung Le add local stories and practical guidance.

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8.Hoi An Rickshaw Riding/Carpentry Class by Cruise & Foodie

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 3 reviews · from $45 per person

Spend four hours exploring Hoi An’s old quarter, including the Central Market, Fujian Pagoda, Culture Museum, Japanese Bridge, and old houses. Choose a 20-minute rickshaw ride or a 35-minute Thu Bon River lantern cruise, then sample local dishes such as white rose dumplings, cao lau, and crispy pancakes with a private English-speaking host.

“What a fabulous experience. It was a private lantern cruise with only our family members riding 45 minutes on Thu Bon River. Stop at the middle river for releasing lotus lantern that is so beautiful. The captain is very friendly and safe riding and well take care of us. Must try experience in Hoi An.”

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