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

By Madam Thu Hospitality
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is P 1,598 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview
  • 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
Activity location
    • Hue
    • Hue, Hue City, Vietnam
Meeting/Redemption Point
    • 04 Võ Thị Sáu, Phú Hội, Huế, Thành phố Huế 530000, Việt Nam | Meeting Point: Madam Thu 2 Restaurant Address: 04 Võ Thị Sáu Street, Hue City Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the activity starts. Our staff will welcome you at the entrance.
    • Thành phố Huế, Thành phố Huế, Vietnam

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Traditional Cooking Class (No Market Visit, No Pick-up)
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Join the cooking class directly at Madam Thu Restaurant in Hue. Skip the market visit and dive into cooking class where you’ll learn to cook Hue dishes with local chef. Enjoy the meal you’ve prepared and take home recipes to recreate the flavors of Hue.

Language options: English
Price details
P 1,597.60 x 1 AdultP 1,597.60

Total
Price is P 1,597.60
Cooking Class with Pick-up (No Market Visit)
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Get picked up from your hotel and head straight to Madam Thu Restaurant. Under the guidance of our experienced chef, you’ll learn to prepare authentic Hue dishes step by step, then enjoy the meal you’ve cooked in a warm and friendly atmosphere.

Language options: English
Price details
P 1,873.05 x 1 AdultP 1,873.05

Total
Price is P 1,873.05
Cooking Class with Market Visit (No Pick-up)
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

This option includes a guided visit to Dong Ba Market and the full cooking class experience at Madam Thu Restaurant. Guests will meet directly at the restaurant. Hotel pick-up and drop-off are not included.

Language options: English
Price details
P 2,423.94 x 1 AdultP 2,423.94

Total
Price is P 2,423.94
Hue: Traditional Cooking Class, Visit Market and Pick-up
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
P 2,423.94 x 1 AdultP 2,423.94

Total
Price is P 2,423.94

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel pick-up in Hue City center by cyclo
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Lunch/Dinner at the restaurant.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    English - speaking local guide.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hands-on cooking class with chef (3 dishes)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Welcome drink and herbal foot bath with medicinal herbs.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal expenses.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Hotel drop-off after class.

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Explosive substances, Feeding animals, Littering, Pets, Smoking in the vehicle, Smoking indoors, Weapons or sharp objects
  • Not suitable for: Children under 5 years, People over 95 years

What you can expect

  • 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.

Location

Activity location
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    • Hue
    • Hue, Hue City, Vietnam
Meeting/Redemption Point
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    • 04 Võ Thị Sáu, Phú Hội, Huế, Thành phố Huế 530000, Việt Nam | Meeting Point: Madam Thu 2 Restaurant Address: 04 Võ Thị Sáu Street, Hue City Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the activity starts. Our staff will welcome you at the entrance.
    • Thành phố Huế, Thành phố Huế, Vietnam