Top 7 Saigon Coffee Tours

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 293 reviews · from $23Our pick

At Lacàph Coffee Experiences Space in District 1, you’ll spend about 90 minutes making Bạc Xỉu, Cà Phê Muối, and Phin Con Panna, a yogurt-and-honey coffee. Instructors such as Quan, Noah, and Julia have led sessions. Coffee, tea, and snacks are included, and you’ll practice with a traditional phin filter.

“As an avid fan of Vietnamese coffee, this seemed like the perfect activity for me to try when visiting Ho Chi Minh for the second time for a few days. And it lived up to expectations! Vi and Siu were so knowledgeable and guided us through mRead more”

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

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

At Lacàph Coffee Experiences Space in District 1, a guide introduces Vietnamese coffee through a sensory exercise, a small-batch roast and hands-on brewing of two Lacàph blends. Expect coffee, light snacks and short films about places from Hà Nội to Đà Lạt and Chợ Lớn. Guides have included Sui, Joey, Abby, Vi and Tri.

“my husband and son enjoyed their coffee class with Abby. She told them about the history of coffee in Vietnam and they learned how to pour over, phon coffee and salted coffee. Also like the nice tote bag. Nice experience”

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

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

At Lacàph Coffee Experiences Space in central Ho Chi Minh City, you’ll brew phin coffee, whip an egg cream with coffee blossom honey, and hear how the drink fits into Vietnamese coffee culture. The 60 to 90-minute class includes ingredients and equipment. Instructors have included Ngoc, Quan, Joey, An, Noah, and Vi.

“The instructor first makes egg coffee and explains the steps as she does, and then you get to try making it yourself. It’s a fun hands-on workshop.”

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4.1 hour Egg Coffee Cooking Class with Snack and Local Instructor

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

At Hai’s Restaurant in central Ho Chi Minh City, you’ll hear about Vietnamese coffee and egg coffee, watch a demonstration, then make your own cup with an instructor’s help. Adjust the sweetness to suit you, and enjoy a spring roll with your finished drink. Classes last about an hour and allow up to 15 people.

“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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5.Saigon Unseen: Culture, Coffee, Hidden Spots Motorbike Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · from $33

Ride pillion with a local English-speaking guide on a private, four-hour Saigon tour. Stops include Jade Emperor Pagoda, the Pink Church, an 80-year-old coffee shop, a flower market, old apartment lanes, and Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery. Guides named in tour feedback include Minh, Man, Hani, Levi, and Den.

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · from $71

In this two-hour Ho Chi Minh City class, you’ll sort green beans, compare three roast levels, taste coffee, and brew Vietnamese Fine Robusta with a traditional phin. The group is capped at 15. Instructors named for the workshop include Chris and Danny; the class meets in District 7 and returns to the same spot.

“We had such a lovely experience! Danny was very knowledgeable and patient when explaining the details. Will recommend to anyone who loves coffee!”

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7.Discover Vietnam’s Coffee Culture.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $33

Spend about two hours at a small cafe in central Ho Chi Minh City with local guide Thi. Sip Vietnamese coffee, hear about its origins and place in local culture, and enjoy included snacks and water. The 8:30 a.m. visit is limited to four people and begins and ends at the cafe.

“I highly recommend this activity, both for those with a passing interest in coffee in Vietnam as well as those who want to learn from an expert. Thi (our guide) had a knowledge of coffee that was truly impressive - a sommelier for the bean if thRead more”

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