Vietnam · TRAIN EXPERIENCES
The good train experiences fill up first, especially in the dry months. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes, and where they differ.
Hanoi guided food tour for $19, with Bun Cha, dry pho, banh mi, Kem Xoi, egg coffee, then Train Street if trains run.
“It was excellent. Pilko was great, always polite and consistently professional. It was always very exciting, and the dishes were unbelievably good! Thank you for this wonderful experience.”
A small-group Hanoi street food tour that mixes Old Quarter alley life, 6 tastings plus a drink, and a real shot at Train Street.
“Absolutely fabulous guided food tour. Our guide was fantastic, very knowledgable and very enthusiastic about sharing information about Hanoi history and the way of life. He was great at coordinating our group, reading the room, and making sure that we are all enjoying the experience. I loved the food that we tried and that we were taken to some really unique places which we would never find on our own. Overall 10/10, I loved it!”
3-hour Hanoi street food tour with a local guide, 4 to 6 tastings, and a drink at Train Street as the train passes inches away.
“We liked the tour and had an amazing tour guide: trung! 10 out of 10!”
Ride a nimble open-air jeep through Hanoi highlights, French Quarter sights, West Lake temples, and Train Street, finishing with a Vietnamese lunch.
“We took jeep city tour for hanoi. It was a great experience with Charlie as he explained everything in detail and we enjoyed alot”
3 to 4 hours of Hanoi street food plus a Train Street viewing, with pho, banh mi, sticky rice dessert, and egg coffee.
“Our guide Sarah was excellent. Fluid in English, provided a lot of good information about Vietnamese culture, and took us to local places for excellent food.”
Open-air jeep ride through Hanoi streets, West Lake, Ba Dinh, countryside farms, Van Nien Pagoda, and Train Street, with lunch and pickup.
“Good trip and we saw a lot of the city. I would have liked to have gone to the train track - even for photos. That didn’t happen. Also, one guest was late by around 10mins+ and we waited in the car. Be prepared for air pollution! Overall, good tour guide.”
Train over Hai Van Pass to Hue, tour the Imperial City, Thien Mu Pagoda, Khai Dinh Tomb, plus a Hue lunch, with hotel pickup.
“The guide who picked us up and Took us on the train Thomas was very proffessional and Helpful The trainride made the trip special and our guide for the day Tong was exeptionally good The best guide we have had all our trips on this vacation .He was very interesting .Had lots of information.was friendly and helpful all during the day .The lunch was of a very good quality and I had a dietry problem where our guide stayed with me until I received food The whole day was packed with interesting places and worth every penny spent Unlike other tours Wehad no one trying to sell us things everywhere…”
Hanoi street food 7 tastings plus Train Street at night, with bun cha, banh cuon, crispy pancakes, and egg coffee. Small-group tour.
“I had an absolutely amazing time on the food tour in Hanoi with Sarah as my guide! From the moment we met, she was warm, welcoming, and incredibly knowledgeable—not just about the food, but about the culture, history, and local life in Hanoi. Sarah took me to several hidden gems I never would have found on my own, each offering something unique and delicious. One of the highlights for me was trying Vietnamese pizza. What I appreciated most was how thoughtful and attentive she was—making sure everything suited my preferences and pacing the tour perfectly. It felt like exploring the city with a local friend who genuinely loves what she…”
Hanoi street-food tastings in the Old Quarter plus Train Street, with egg coffee, beer, rice wine, and 10 tastings included.
“Lovely way to spend our first night in Hanoi tasting all foods weird and wonderful that we probably wouldn't have ordered on our own. Eleanor was a great guide, who spoke good english and gave us some insight into the city. Highly recommend.”
Hanoi street food in a small group, then Train Street for egg coffee and photos as a train rolls by, plus classic bites and pho.
“We had a great time with our fabulous tour guide Tom. He took us to a number of different restaurants and food options all throughout the old town and then to see the train at the end. It was easy to find the meeting location and Tom even helped us get transport back to our hotel. The food options were varied and Tom gave us the stories behind each dish. We are two mature ladies traveling and felt very safe.”
Private half-day Hanoi tour with West Lake pagoda, Ho Chi Minh area photos, and Train Street, plus markets and French colonial landmarks.
“Max, our guide and the driver, we great and very flexible. Saw so many things in a short amount of time. Very knowledgeable”
Ride a Vietnam Army Legend Jeep from Hanoi to Red River countryside, West Lake, Train Street, and a local cafe meal for $57.
“This was one of the best tours I've ever been on. The tour guide, Sim, was the phenomenal and the driver was in military style clothing fitting with the tour. The blend of city and county, with the cultural and historical knowledge from our tour guide made it perfect. Then to end it with an amazing meal. Couldn't have asked for more. 100% highly recommend.”
Take a scenic local train via Hai Van Pass from Da Nang to Hue, then tour the UNESCO Citadel, Thien Mu Pagoda, and Khai Dinh.
“This tour requires a level of fitness. Lots of walking and steps. It is a long day and was very hot. Our guide Mariana was excellent and taught us lots about history, our driver was very competent and we felt safe in His capable hands”
Hanoi Train Street and Quang Phu Cau incense village on a 5-hour guided half-day tour with hotel pickup and photo-ready stops for $50.
“Devin was very accommodating and his English is extremely good would recommend to anyone visiting Hanoi”
Half day Hanoi by Vespa with female Ao Dai riders, key landmarks, included lunch, egg coffee, and Train Street stop for photos and drinks.
“I really liked the tour and the guide whose English was very good. It started with a lot of rain, but we waited for 20 minutes and then the rain stopped. It was nice to visit the city at the back of a vespa. I wouldn't dare to drive here myself, Read more”
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