Local Cooking Class At Auntie's Home
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At a glance
- Duration
- 3–4 hours
- Price from
- $59 / person
- Location
- Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 15 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- LV Tours
- Meeting point
- Please find this google maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Mn4ja14AhmJPYEc7A?g_st=ipcThis location is not my aunt house, it's a fish noodles restaurant, my favorite kind of noodles in town!Anyways, I will always wait for you there. We will walk for a minute to my aunt house.
Description
Getting away from the crowded central area of Saigon, we will take you to District 6, where you will be surrounded by locals. Here, where you get the chance to walk through tiny back alleys until reach the most popular local wet market to buy food ingredients. By learning the Vietnamese language, you will understand what is the real grocery shopping on a daily basis in Vietnam. The most unique part of the experience is that you will have a chance to get into an authentic local house, which is Auntie Tu's house. Standard Menu #1 Poached meat with pepper #2 Fried egg with minced meat #3 Fried red tilapia #4 Sauteed garlic spinach #5 Sour Soup The itinerary #1 Back Alleys: Captivated by the vibrant sights and sounds of locals going about their daily lives #2 Binh Tien Market: Enthralled by the vibrant colors, exotic produce, and lively exchanges between vendors and customers #3 Cooking Class: Overwhelmed by the small local kitchen and amazed by the secret recipe of Auntie Tu
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, and 4:00 PM
- Next available
- Tue, Oct 13
- Adult (ages 18–60)
- $59
- Senior (ages 61–70)
- $59
- Youth (ages 12–17)
- $59
- Child (ages 3–11)
- $39
- Infant (ages 0–2)
- Free
Larger groups pay less per person.
Out at sunset: the 4:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:31 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 12.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Hands on the authentic cooking class hosted by Auntie. The menu diversifies with 5 different meals. These food are carefully picked by my auntie and she will show you how to cook it with her secret recipes. After the class, we eat together like a true Vietnamese family.
We come to the biggest wet market in my neighborhood!
What's included
Included
Private transportation
Lunch
Snacks
Dinner
Coffee and/or Tea
Not included
Alcoholic Beverages
Souvenirs
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
15 reviews
How it compares in Ho Chi Minh City
- Rated higher than 75% of 683 reviewed tours in Ho Chi Minh City
- Starting price $59 is 69% above the typical $35 for tours of similar length in Ho Chi Minh City
Excurgo comparison of 2,914 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Local Cooking Class At Auntie's Home take?
Local Cooking Class At Auntie's Home lasts about 3–4 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
How much does Local Cooking Class At Auntie's Home cost?
Prices start at $59 per person for this Ho Chi Minh City experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Local Cooking Class At Auntie's Home run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, and 4:00 PM.
How much does Local Cooking Class At Auntie's Home cost for children?
Children aged 3–11 pay from $39, adults from $59. Infants go free.
Can I cancel Local Cooking Class At Auntie's Home for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Please find this google maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Mn4ja14AhmJPYEc7A?g_st=ipc. This location is not my aunt house, it's a fish noodles restaurant, my favorite kind of noodles in town! Anyways, I will always wait for you there. We will walk for a minute to my aunt house. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Local Cooking Class At Auntie's Home offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 5 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Specialized infant seats are available
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Local Cooking Class At Auntie's Home worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 15 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by LV Tours.
Reviews(15)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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