Ancient Village Pottery Experience: Explore Traditional Craftsmanship and Local Culture

Immerse yourself in the ancient art of pottery making in a traditional village. Learn from a skilled local and take home your own handmade creations.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Bt Trng - IMPORTANT: I strongly recommend you book this experience early during your stay in Hanoi, since properly firing ceramic and cool down in the kiln takes at least 48 hours to complete, making your cups look better, last longer and more useful (can contain liquid, food, etc).
    However, it is still POSSIBLE if you’re SHORT ON TIME, we can…
What's Included
  • Lunch provided
  • Air-conditioned transport
  • Create your own kiln-fired pottery piece
  • Use of a manual spinning wheel
Additional Information

The query often posed to me is ‘What makes this experience stand out?’
While it’s not my first or sole venture, and certainly won’t be my last, I could engage in this all day!
Each visit uncovers fresh aspects of the village and its craft…
Moreover, I am fortunate to be accompanied by Mr. Hoang, a fervent and proficient local who excels at teaching the…

Location
Bát Tràng
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Nadineme6412bm
Apr 8, 2024
Amazing - We had a very nice experience spending the day at this tour. Son was welcoming and we could start the trip earlier on request. We had some small Lunch and he took us to the best egg coffee shop in Hanoi. Than we went to the studio and it was so much fun doing the pottery and visiting the factory and market where we could buy very beautiful cheap ceramic. Would do it again 100%!
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107yilingh
Feb 23, 2024
Great half day tour - It was a great experience to see the full process of pottery making and doing it on your own! Both Son and the pottery instructor is very patient and helpful. Learnt a lot through this experience!
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V4020ewannec
Feb 20, 2024
Definitely worth it - I really enjoyed this experience. I love doing things with my hands. The teacher was there the whole time helping and showing me what to do at every step. Visiting a real pottery factory was also very interesting.
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Bethanynle
Feb 5, 2024
Amazing pottery class & tour in Bat Trang - We had a wonderful experience getting to spend time with Son and Hoang, and learning not only how to make our own pottery but also the rich history and culture of Bat Trang village and Hanoi. From the get-go, Son showed us incredible hospitality and struck up interesting and enriching conversation. Later in the day, Son and Hoang went above and beyond to take us to places off the beaten (tourist) path, show the pottery process start to finish, and give a glimpse into the day-to-day life and artistry of residents, potters, and painters at the village. At that point, I felt as if I were hanging out going on a walk with friends :) In summary, we learned and experienced much more than just making pottery, though the instruction on that part was also excellent and a super fun and interactive portion of the day. We got to paint and keep our handmade pottery once it was fired! I will cherish my little sunflower dish forever, which only turned out cute because Son helped me fix the ugly paint job I did at first. 😂 This was the perfect way to start our visit in Hanoi and one of the most memorable parts of our trip.
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Loan_p
Dec 17, 2023
Amazing - READ ME - This was no exaggeration the coolest tour activity I have ever done. This is my 3rd time in Hanoi so I wanted to do something different from the typical Ha Long Bay excursion, city walking tour, or guided food tour. Our guide Son was incredibly knowledgeable and funny, he was the highlight of our entire trip to Hanoi. The tour starts with a lunch of your choice, we told Son we hadn't had bun cha yet and he took us to his favorite local spot which was incredible- I highly recommend you request the same! After lunch we started with actually making a pottery piece on the wheel with an instructor. Even if you have never done this before, the instruction is so good that you are guaranteed to finish at least 1 cup to later on paint and fire in the kiln. While the piece dries before painting, Son leads a wonderful factory tour showing every step of the production process and you have a chance to shop in the market. I never write lengthy reviews like this but this tour went above and beyond my expectations, for the price this is absolutely worth it and will be such a memorable experience in Hanoi guaranteed.
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Debra_m
Aug 28, 2023
Great experience in Bat Trang!!! - I had a great experience in Bat Trang with Son!!!! I highly recommend this tour for anyone with an appreciation for hand made pottery! Excellent!!!!
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Ohhaleznah
Aug 7, 2023
Great hands on tour - We had a great time learning how pottery is made! The tour of the factory was fascinating and our guide Son did a great job explaining the steps and answering questions. My favorite part was when we got create our own masterpieces! Definitely recommend this tour!
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Excursion14771551962
Aug 7, 2023
An incredible pottery tour! - We had an absolute blast at the pottery tour! One of our favorite experiences in Hanoi! Son walked us through the entire pottery making process, in-depth, and helped us make our very own clay bowls with the assistance of an expert artisan. Go on this tour! You won’t regret it!
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Victoria
Aug 7, 2023
Must do while in Hanoi - Great experience with Son. Very immersive and a great way to learn pottery the Vietnamese way. I would recommend it to anyone
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Adventurer572067
Jul 30, 2023
Excellent pottery experience with Son and Mr H - Our pottery tour and class with Son and Mr Hoang was amazing, a real highlight of our stay in Hanoi. Great communication with Son getting everything organised in advance. Then on the day everything went smoothly and we were very well looked after. The tour of the workshops was very interesting and making pottery ourselves was incredibly enjoyable and therapeutic. The whole experience was superb and great value, I would highly recommend this experience if you are interested in pottery and want something a little different to do in Hanoi. My girlfriend and I did this and 2 of Son's cousins joined us which added to the family atmosphere. I have no doubt that kids would love this as well.
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From $52
up to 8 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).