The 15 Best Coffee Tours in Ho Chi Minh City

1.Egg coffee & Course on 4 traditional types of Viet coffee

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 487 reviews · from $18Our pick

Make egg, condensed milk, sea salt, and coconut coffees with a barista such as Sarah, Ann, An, or Anna. You’ll learn Vietnam’s coffee story, practice traditional drip brewing, taste all four styles, and take home useful recipes. Expect strong caffeine and a small, hands-on class.

“The coffee making course was super informative, and made really fun and interesting for us! we had everything we needed to have a relaxing time, and the coffee was great as well!”

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2.Fun & Easy Vietnamese Coffee Workshop in Hồ Chí Minh City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 293 reviews · from $23Top rated

At Lacàph in District 1, you’ll learn to brew Bạc Xỉu, Cà Phê Muối, and Phin Con Panna with a phin filter, coffee, yogurt, and honey. Guides such as Quan, Noah, Julie, and Kieu lead a hands-on 90-minute class with tastings, snacks, recipes, and a completion certificate.

“We learned how to make coffee very technical with Quán, he taught us 3 types, history, & quality. Recommended… although was a little bit difficult to find place.”

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3.Vietnamese Coffee & Culture Exploration in Hồ Chí Minh City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 202 reviews · from $29

At Lacàph Coffee in District 1, a Coffee Guide such as Sui, Abby, Vi, or Joey leads you through Vietnamese coffee origins, roasting, phin brewing, and two blends. You’ll watch a mini-documentary, taste coffee with snacks, and finish back at the café after about two hours.

“Excellent . Very informative... landed history, geography and coffee tasting. Professional and good coffee tasting.”

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4.Decadent Vietnamese “Egg Coffee” Workshop in Hồ Chí Minh City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 150 reviews · from $20

At Lacàph Coffee Experiences Space in central Hồ Chí Minh City, you’ll learn the story and technique behind Vietnamese egg coffee. Guides such as Ngoc, Quan, Joey, An, Noah, and Vi lead a hands-on class using phin coffee, whipped egg cream, and raw coffee blossom honey.

“Vi was a great instructor. Made the experience enjoyable learning about the history as well the art to making this coffee. Recommended worth the price!”

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5.Fun and Easy Coffee Workshop for Beginners

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 121 reviews · 1h 30m · from $23

At Lacàph Coffee Experiences Space in District 1, an English-speaking instructor such as Ny, Quan, or Sierra guides you through Bạc Xỉu, Cà Phê Muối, and Phin Con Panna. You will use freshly roasted beans, a traditional phin filter, and finish with Bánh Mì, honey, and yogurt.

“I had a lovely afternoon with Ny today! We made three different types of delicious coffee. The workshop flowed very nicely, with virtual aspects as well as clear instruction and fun, historical information. Thank you so much Ny! I can’t wait to make coffee at home.”

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6.Techniques & Secrets Behind the Famed Vietnamese Egg Coffee

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · 1h 30m · from $20

At Lacàph Coffee Experiences Space, an English or Vietnamese-speaking guide such as NY, Julia, Giao, or Vĩ shows you how to brew phin coffee and make its honey-sweetened egg cream topping. In 60 to 90 minutes, you taste the finished drink, cocoa-coated cashews, and learn why egg coffee matters in Việt Nam.

“It was very interesting and tasty. Coffe was good and the guide was really a good story teller”

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7.1 hour Egg Coffee Cooking Class with Snack and Local Instructor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · from $15Best value

At Hai’s Restaurant in District 1, you’ll learn the story of Vietnamese egg coffee, watch a decorated sample, then whip up your own cup with step-by-step help. The one-hour class is capped at 15 people, includes coffee, ingredients, and a spring roll, and lets you adjust the sweetness.

“It’s great fun and a quick and easy experience in Ho Chi Mhin city. The team who looked after us spoke great English and made it good fun. The coffee itself is an “acquired taste” but don’t let that put you off!”

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8.Saigon Unseen: Culture, Coffee, Hidden Spots Motorbike Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · from $33

Ride behind a local English-speaking guide through Ho Chi Minh City for four hours. Visit Jade Emperor Pagoda, the Pink Church, an old family coffee shop, flower and food markets, old apartment lanes, and the Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery. Scooters, helmets, fuel, water, and hotel pickup are included.

“Great trip riding pillion with young experienced riders. We were shown the real city and how people live and work. We also saw some historical sights and shared coffee and traditional food. A great morning out… Thank you, Hani and Levi.”

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9.Vietnam Flavour: Market-to-Table & The Art of Egg Coffee

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · from $45

Meet near Ben Thanh Market for a market visit, then cook three Vietnamese dishes at a quiet garden kitchen with an expert chef such as Thao. You will work at your own station, sample local ingredients, prepare a changing menu, make Vietnamese coffee, and finish with an egg coffee session.

“I had a really fun time being taken round the market, learning about local history ingredients I have never seen before and then go back to cook 4 amazing local dishes. 2 tips, wear something that covers your legs (mosquitoes) and make sure that you are hungry. My host/chef was an amazing, kind and helpful woman and I even got a go on her scooter! Definitely worth it 10/10 experience.”

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10.Coffee Workshop in Ho Chi Minh City: Discover the art of coffee

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · from $71

At iO Specialty Coffee in District 7, you’ll trace coffee from cherry to cup, sort green beans, roast at three levels, taste the results, and brew Vietnamese Fine Robusta with a phin filter. Instructors include Chris and Danny, and the class is capped at 15 people.

“This workshop is very scientific & designed for those VERY interested in the technical aspects of serious espresso making. My partner and I just wanted tips on making great coffee. The new, young instructors English was very difficult to understand.”

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11.Vietnam Coffee Journey – Make extraordinary tasty coffee yourself

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $30

Spend about 2.5 hours with Quynh at 27 Ngô Đức Kế tasting six Vietnamese coffee drinks, learning their regional stories, and making phin coffee, condensed milk coffee, and egg coffee yourself.

“Great experience. Learned so much about coffee as it relates to Vietnam! It was fun to learn how to make and thent taste the different regional coffee. Quynh was the perfect host and gave an excellent presentation.”

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12.Ho Chi Minh Street Food Tour and Vietnamese Coffee

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $35

Meet at Saigon Opera House for a private four-hour food walk with pickup available. You can sample broken rice, banh xeo, banh mi, bun bo, banana sticky rice, local drinks, and Vietnamese coffee you make yourself. Vegetarian and vegan needs can be arranged.

“The actual tour did not match the description. For starters, I was picked up on the back of a scooter instead of a car. I only ended up trying out only 3 of the food places and the Vietnamese coffee when there are 7 items listed. I felt like I coRead more”

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13.Make 3 Regions Iconic Vietnamese coffees: Brown, Salted, Egg

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 1h 30m · from $22

In central Ho Chi Minh City, Quynh leads a 90-minute, small-group workshop on Vietnamese coffee. You will brew southern brown coffee, central salted cream coffee, and northern egg coffee, taste four coffees, learn to use a Phin, and enjoy Bánh mì with condensed milk.

“It was the best experience during all 3 days in HCM. Absolutely worth even if you’re not a coffee lover.”

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14.A Complete Vietnam Coffee Journey – The Unknown Giant

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 2h 30m · from $30

Meet Quynh at 40E Ngô Đức Kế for a 2.5-hour, small-group coffee workshop in central Ho Chi Minh City. You’ll make and taste six Vietnamese coffee drinks, learn why Robusta matters, compare brewing styles, and enjoy a bánh mì, croissant, or fruit.

“This experience needs far more reviews, it was excellent. We had a great afternoon with Quynh learning all about the history of coffee in Vietnam, both growing it and the origins of all the different types of drinks (coconut, condensed milk, salt, egg), as well as the brewing methods, and of course we got the opportunity to make and try them all too. It was very interesting to learn so much about Robusta too, this experience provided a whole new perspective on both Robusta and what it means to Vietnam. Quynh was very knowledgeable about all coffee too, not just Robusta, and was happy to answer all the questions we…”

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15.HCM: Egg Coffee Class with local Instructor & Snack

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 8 reviews · 1 hour · from $15

Join a one-hour small-group egg coffee class in central Ho Chi Minh City. Your English or Vietnamese-speaking instructor supplies the ingredients, explains the drink’s story, guides you through each step, and helps you decorate your own cup. A welcome drink and snack are included.

“Es war ein herzlicher Empfang, ich habe mich von Anfang an sehr wohl gefühlt. Es gab eine Einführung zur geschichtlichen Entstehung des Egg Coffee mit anschließender Erklärung der Herstellung und Vorführung. Im Anschluss durfte ich den Egg Coffee eigenständig herstellen. Alles in allem eine tolle Erfahrung.”

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