Vietnam · TRAIN EXPERIENCES
The 15 train journeys below are the ones worth clearing a day for, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Start at number one.
Sample Hanoi classics, sip egg coffee, and watch a train pass inches away on a guided Old Quarter food tour for $19.
“Had a fantastic night! The food was great and our guide Selena was fantastic! So friendly and very knowledgeable!”
Taste six Hanoi dishes, walk Old Quarter alleys, and watch a train pass within arm's reach on this small-group food tour.
“Amazing tour! We had Viet as pur guide and he was awesome. Food spots were good and would do again!”
Taste Hanoi’s best street food, learn local stories, and finish with a drink beside the famous Train Street for just $17.
“Food was excellent and the guide, Ceri, was great, too!”
Explore Hanoi by open-air jeep, from the Old Quarter and West Lake to Long Bien Bridge, Thang Long Citadel, Train Street, and lunch.
“Linh gave us an amazing experience travelling through all the notable and historic areas in hanoi city. She was very friendly and kind to us. 10/10”
Taste Hanoi street food, from bun cha to pho, then watch a train pass beside you on Train Street with an English-speaking guide.
“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.”
Ride an open-air army Jeep through Hanoi’s Old Quarter, countryside, West Lake, Ba Dinh Square, backstreets, and Train Street.
“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.”
Ride the Hai Van Pass by train, explore Hue’s imperial sites, enjoy Vietnamese lunch, and return to Da Nang with a small English-speaking group.
“very informative, alot of activities, great food, fun group, good amount of breaks, beautiful scenery”
Taste seven Hanoi street foods, from bun cha to egg coffee, then explore Old Quarter alleys and Train Street with a local guide.
“We tried some amazing food, in many great locations. The start of the tour was our guide Chip, who was talkative, engaging, kind and accommodating. One of our tour mates lost their phone en route, and Chip handled it incredibly well, with a lot of professionalism and speed. Would definitely recommend!”
Taste eight Hanoi street foods, sip egg coffee and beer, and watch the train pass through Old Quarter Train Street with a local guide.
“Great introduction to the Hanoi food scene! Nice mix of street vendors, sit-down meals, and drinking beers with new friends while awaiting the train. Note that our tour ended at a different spot than where we started, which I very much appreciated but if your'e directionally challenged be sure to clarify!”
Taste Hanoi classics with a local guide, then sip egg coffee beside Train Street as a train passes just feet away.
“Great tour, Ivan was friendly, helpful, and extremely informative. Food was great, and train street lots of fun. A terrific day.”
See Hanoi in four to five hours, from Tran Quoc Pagoda and Hoa Lo Prison to Train Street, with a private guide and flexible itinerary.
“Our private tour guide, Peter, took us to the Tram Quoc Pagoda, the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Hoa Lo Prison and Train Street. It was an excellent city tour. I learned so much about the Vietnam war. Train Street was so much fun. The tour was so enjoyable I wished it was longer than 4 hours. I would highly recommend this tour.”
A four-hour Hanoi tour linking Hoan Kiem Lake, Ho Chi Minh sites, Hoa Lo Prison, Train Street, snacks, drinks, and local insight.
“Our guide Tom showed us around the capitsl of Hanoi. We learned a lot from him about the Vietnam war and we enjoyed havingfun together. He took care of us and gave us drinks and water as well. Great experience with local guide. Highly recommended.”
Ride a Vietnamese Army Jeep from Hanoi’s Red River countryside to Train Street, with local food, village visits, and an English-speaking guide.
“Hannah was so amazing - learnt a lot The driver was incredible Hidden Gem Cafe was wonderful Highly recommend this tour”
Ride Vietnam’s coastal train through Hai Van Pass, then explore Hue Citadel, Khai Dinh Tomb, Thien Mu Pagoda, and local cuisine.
“Overall a great way experience, although slightly misleading. It's not a tour by train, it 'includes' an hour and a half by train. In all honesty it did mention that in the description, but still. The tour guide (Nhat) did a great job of explaining the important stuff and keeping us happy and engaged. The included lunch was a surprisingly fun experience.”
Visit Hanoi’s colorful Quang Phu Cau incense village, watch Train Street, and enjoy hotel pickup with a friendly local guide.
“Our guide was friendly but spoke very little English! The reason I’m rating it so low was because we had the worst/scariest driver we had in Vietnam. We were terrified and clutching our children. We took cabs throughout Hanoi and neveRead more”
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