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Cooking Class at Auntie Home in Saigon

Unique Experience
Ho Chi Minh Tour Guide - Kevin L.

Joined 2023

Kevin L.
5.00 / 5
(21 reviews)
Identity Verified
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Ho Chi Minh
English (Native)
4 hours
Private tour (only you and Kevin L.)
Up to 5 people

Your experience begins with a visit to a hidden local market — far from tourist crowds — where you’ll shop for fresh ingredients, learn the names of herbs and vegetables in Vietnamese, and interact with friendly local vendors. It’s a cultural immersion wrapped in flavor. You’ll cook side-by-side with her using traditional techniques passed down through generations. Finally, you’ll sit down and enjoy everything you’ve cooked as a real Vietnamese family would.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

09:00 AM

Meeting Point

At your accommodation

09:00 AM

Your Accommodation

We will meet you at your accommodation and drive you to Auntie Tu's house.

09:30 AM

Auntie Tu's House

Arrive at Auntie Tu's House

10:00 AM

Binh Tien Local Market

We will walk to Binh Tien Local Market to buy food ingredients for the cooking class.

10:30 AM

Auntie Tu's kitchen

Cooking class session at Auntie Tu's kitchen.

12:00 PM

Auntie Tu's living room

After finishing the cooking, we will enjoy the meals together as locals.

01:00 PM

Your Accommodation

We will drive you back to your accommodation.

Ending Point

At your accommodation

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

Private English-speaking local guide

Hotel pickup and drop-off in central Ho Chi Minh City

Visit to a traditional local wet market

Vietnamese ingredients and cooking equipment

Hands-on cooking experience at Auntie’s family home

Full home-cooked Vietnamese meal

Drinking water and local refreshments

Interaction with a four-generation local family

What‘s not included

Personal expenses

Gratuities

Transportation outside central Ho Chi Minh City

Any services not mentioned in the inclusions

Tour Important Information

This is a walking tour, so please wear comfortable clothes and shoes.

The weather in HCMC is usually hot and humid, so please bring along any water if you need. We do provide water to keep you hydrated during the tour.

Important message from the supplier

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Cancellation Policy

  • Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
  • 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
  • No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Ho Chi Minh Tour Guide - Kevin L.

Joined 2023

Kevin L.
5.00 / 5
(21 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Kevin L.

Hello, fellow travelers! My name is Kevin, and I am excited to introduce myself as your guide to the captivating wonders of Vietnam. Having been born and raised in Saigon, also known as Ho Chi Minh City, I possess an intimate knowledge of this enchanting country. Guiding people from around the world is not just a job for me; it is my passion. I take immense pride in showcasing the beauty of Vietnam, from its breathtaking landscapes to its warm and hospitable people. With over 8 years of experience as an English-speaking tour guide, I am dedicated to providing you with an unforgettable journey, immersing you in the rich culture and history of my beloved homeland. Let's do this adventure together guys!

Reviews

“Kevin is wonderful!”

This was a very rewarding experience! Kevin’s English skills are exceptional. His pronunciation and clarity is beyond expectations for someone’s second language. His patience and humor over our long passport control experience, then waiting for luggage that did not arrive, added greatly to reduce our own stress on our arrival. Kevin created a fun, interesting, and learning itinerary and we could easily experience everyday life in Saigon. We were not tourists looking out the bus window. For personal reasons, Kevin could not accompany us to Tay Ninh Holy See and Ba Den Mountain, but including that in his itinerary was and enlightening experience. The drive to/from is tedious but well worth it. Cam oh !, Kevin. Mot, Hai Ba, cheers!

Cecile S.

Kevin L.

It was a super lovely trip spending with you and Jim! Thank you for coming and so patient with me during the humid and rainy traveling days. Wish you all the best and hope to see you again really soon! Cheers.

“Great day out in Ho Chi Minh City”

Our total experience with Kevin was fantastic. Communications ahead of our day trip was excellent, Kevin helped us locate luggage storage at the airport, he arrived ahead of time and was very flexible to suit our travel times. During the day his local knowledge was first class and his stories really helped us to understand the culture and background to the city he grew up in. We had a great experience and highly recommend Kevin as a tour guide for Ho Chi Minh City / Saigon.

David H.

Kevin L.

Thank you David for your great review about the short layover Saigon exploration with me! You guys are very kind and patient to me on that day. I wish you everything best and hope to see you again real soon!

“Best guide in HCMC - a gentleman and knowledgeable ”

I travelled with my wife (a wheelchair user) and my 12 yo daughter. In the week prior to arriving Kevin sent and adjusted the itinerary to ensure it was to our personal preference and all aspects were accessible. No amount of effort was too much. We met for a food tour on night 1 (4 hours). Kevin knew all the side streets and best vendors. He explained the culture, detailed the cuisine and kept us thoroughly entertained. He escorted us to and from the hotel and to be honest, within a few minutes of being in his company we knew we had made a great choice. Day 2 cu chi tunnels Kevin collected us in an air. Conditioned minivan. On the journey we chatted bout the tunnels and the history of Vietnam, again he had great knowledge and insight. We ate in a beautiful lunch venue (included) before visiting the war museum in city centre and a lovely walking tour, again personalised to ensure my wife could manage the route. He actually adjusted the walk midway through as the weather was so nice, so we all walked back to hotel in sunshine. This added extra time but Kevin refused to take extra money. Day 3 Mekong delta Again collected in minivan for long journey to Delta. Stops includes a tour of a silk factory and an opportunity to buy top quality clothes at very. Heap prices. While at the Mekong we visited several island, learning about the history and sampling local produce and given private tours of seceral area include coconut sweet factory!!! We got to hold a hive of domesticated bees that were making honey, also had a snake wrapped around us !!! Lunch was beautiful on banks of the Mekong. Followed by private boat trip on river. We also had opportunities to feed crocodiles and catfish. I CANNOT express enough how amazing the whole experience was and how thankful we are to Kevin. I would have happily paid double for these tours!! If you are visiting HCMC contact Kevin in advance to see what he has available ! My daughter still asks after him each morning !!

Steve D.

Kevin L.

Thank you, Steve! You and Dee and Amy are all kind and patient and flexible with me at every situation. I couldn't be thankful enough to spend those 3 days with your lovely family and please let me know next time you come back, I will definitely bring you more beers LOL. Cheers!

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