Ho Chi Minh City Tour With Charity Cooking Class With Students

Duration6h

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Overview

Ho Chi Minh City: History, Culture & Community Cooking Experience

Discover the rich history, vibrant culture, and panoramic sights of Ho Chi Minh City on a meaningful local experience. Explore the city’s iconic landmarks while learning about its fascinating past and everyday life.

Join local students on a visit to a traditional market, where you’ll shop for fresh ingredients (pay on site) and experience the lively atmosphere of local Vietnamese life. Then, head to a local home to cook authentic Vietnamese dishes together, learning about traditional recipes, local ingredients, and cooking techniques.

More than just a sightseeing and cooking tour, this experience is an opportunity to give back to the community. After preparing the meals, we’ll share them with people in need, spreading kindness and creating meaningful connections through food.

Experience Ho Chi Minh City through its history, flavors, people, and the simple joy of sharing a meal.

Options

Tour Without Tip Policy

Duration: 6 hours
Private Motorbike/Car
Pickup included

Tour With Massage

Massage Option: I’ll send you the menu first, and then I can help you make a reservation. You can pay for the service on-site
Duration: 8 hours
Private Motorbike/Car
Pickup included

Tour With Tip Policy

Duration: 6 hours
Private Motorbike/Car
Tip Policy: At the beginning of the tour, a cash tip of 500,000 VND per person is collected as part of the tour policy to support service
Pickup included

What's included

If you book the option that requires tipping, you must tip at the begining of the tour.
We have plenty of options for you.
The services included will depend on the options you book.
You can customize your tour with a range of options.

Lunnar New Year Surcharge (From Lunar December 28 to Lunar January 10)
Cooking Ingredient, Ticket For Sightseeing, Tip Policy

What to expect

The Independence Palace
Pass by

Independence Palace (Reunification Palace): Step into Vietnam’s modern history at the iconic palace where the Vietnam War officially ended. Discover preserved war rooms, vintage decor, and a glimpse into the country’s political past. (Ticket entrance 40,000 VND)
War Remnants Museum
Pass by

War Remnants Museum: A powerful and moving museum showcasing the harsh realities of war through photographs, artifacts, and personal stories. A must-visit to understand Vietnam’s resilience. (Ticket entrance 40,000 VND)
Saigon Opera House (Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theater)
Pass by

The Municipal Theatre of Ho Chi Minh City, also known as Saigon Opera House, is an opera house in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It is an example of French Colonial architecture in Vietnam. Designed by French architects as the Opéra de Saïgon, the building was completed in 1900.
Nguyen Hue Street
Pass by

Nguyen Hue Walking Street

A lively pedestrian boulevard lined with cafes, statues, and fountains. Great for people-watching, city vibes, and photos with the City Hall in the background.
Saigon Central Post Office
Pass by

The Saigon Central Post Office, is a post office in downtown Ho Chi Minh City, near Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica, the city's cathedral.
The Venerable Thich Quang Duc Monument
15m

Peaceful monument honoring a spiritual icon & martyr who sacrificed himself for religious equality.
Saigon River
Pass by

(Optional) Scenic Drive Along the Saigon River: Drive OR Cruise by the riverside for stunning contrasts of old and new — from rustic boats to modern skyscrapers reflecting on the water. (Boat Ticket entrance 15,000 VND)
Nguyen Thien Thuat Apartment Buildings
Pass by

The Nguyen Thien Thuat apartment buildings (Vietnamese: Chung cư Nguyễn Thiện Thuật) are a complex of American-built historic buildings in District 3, Ho Chi Minh City.[1][2][3] The apartments are located on Nguyen Thien Thuat street, a thoroughfare known for its musical instrument shops
Ho Thi Ky Flower Market
Pass by

Flower Market – Observe local daily life at one of the city’s lively markets.
Chua Van Phat - Temple of Ten Thousand Buddhas
15m

Buddhism pagoda
The Secret Weapons Cellar
15m

The secret bunker in Saigon located in the house No. 287/70 Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City used to be a place to hide weapons of the Saigon Rangers, containing nearly 2 tons of weapons to prepare for the General Offensive.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

[1] Our Guide Will Greet You In Central Of Ho Chi Minh City.
[2] Please Send Us The Following Information To Arrange Your Pickup: Full Name, Hotel Address, WhatsApp Phone Number.
[3] If You Request Pick-up Or Drop-Off At Hiep Phuoc Port, Phu My Port, Outside Ho Chi Minh City Center. An Additional Fee Will Apply. The Cost Depends On Your Group Size.
[4] We’ve prepared several options for you to choose from, so you can find the one that best suits your needs.
[5] If you book the option that requires tipping, you must tip at the begining of the tour.
[6] Lunnar New Year Surcharge (From Lunar December 28 to Lunar January 10)
[7] For massage option: I’ll send you the menu first, and then I can help you make a reservation. You can pay for the service on-site by cash or credit card.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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