Quick answer
The Bat Trang pottery workshop is a half-day outing to Bat Trang, a ceramic village on the Red River about 15 km from central Hanoi (30–45 minutes by car), where you try the potter’s wheel and paint glaze with local craftspeople. Metta Voyage arranges the workshop with an optional private car and guide; price on request (Price on request – reply within 24h). Send us your date and group size and we will reply with a quote.
Updated 28 October 2026
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| Service | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Pottery workshop | Wheel throwing and glaze painting in Bat Trang | US$37 |
| Pottery class in Hanoi Old Quarter | 2 hours in a city studio, shared group, English-speaking instructor; no travel to Bat Trang | US$28 |
| Private car, return from Hanoi | Central Hanoi hotels, about 30–45 minutes each way | Price on request – reply within 24h |
| Guide | English-speaking or your language, on request | Price on request – reply within 24h |
Prices are “from”, per person; the final figure depends on format, group size and any add-ons, and is fixed in your written quote.
Fill in the form or message us on WhatsApp with your preferred date, the number of adults and children, and where you are staying. Mention any dietary needs or special requests at this point.
We check real availability for your day and send the price per person, exactly what is included and the suggested time for your workshop.
You pay nothing before you confirm the quote in writing. Any changes to timing, transport or extras are folded into the same quote.
The day before, you receive the meeting point or pick-up time, and our team stays on hand 24/7 on WhatsApp in case anything changes.
Plan on a half day in total: around 30–45 minutes each way by car from central Hanoi, plus time at the workbench and a stroll through the village. Morning and afternoon departures are both possible, and the trip fits easily before lunch or before an evening in the Old Quarter. We confirm the exact pick-up time in your quote.
Bat Trang has been making ceramics for centuries, and much of the village still works around family kilns and small studios. During the workshop you will usually:
Afterwards there is time to wander the lanes, peek into workshops and browse the ceramic shops.
Freshly made pieces need to dry and be fired in a kiln before they can travel. Depending on the workshop, it may be possible to collect fired work later or arrange delivery to your Hanoi hotel; this varies, so ask when you book and we will tell you what is possible for your dates. Glaze-painted pieces made on pre-fired ware can sometimes be ready sooner.
Because the village is so close, the workshop slots easily into a Hanoi itinerary. Combine it with a Vietnamese cooking class for a day of hands-on experiences, or browse our Hanoi tours and day trips from Hanoi. Arriving at Noi Bai? Our Noi Bai airport fast track speeds you through arrivals.
Metta Voyage is an Asia DMC headquartered in Hanoi (132 Quan Thanh) with an office in Ho Chi Minh City, holding international tour operator licence 01-1167/2023/CDLQGVN-GP LHQT. We have handled 2,000+ bookings for 10,100+ travellers and hold a 4.9/5 rating on Tripadvisor. Our Hanoi team handles the car, the timing and the workshop booking, so you only need to turn up. A guide who speaks your language can be added on request (booked in advance, subject to guide availability). Everything is arranged over WhatsApp, 24/7, on +84 812 247 572, and you pay nothing until you have confirmed the quote.
About 15 km from central Hanoi, roughly 30–45 minutes by car depending on traffic.
Wheel-thrown pieces need drying and firing first. Whether you can collect them later depends on the workshop, so ask when you book.
Yes. Hand moulding and glaze painting are easy for younger children; the wheel suits older children and adults.
Not necessarily, but a guide adds context about the village’s history and helps with shopping. It is optional.
Only after you confirm the quote. Payment options come with your confirmation.
Updated 28 October 2026 · Metta Voyage · Licensed international tour operator 01-1167/2023/CDLQGVN-GP LHQT · quanlyluhanh.vn · Written by the Metta Voyage team in Hanoi.
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