BEST OF · TRAIN EXPERIENCES
The 15 best rail food journeys anywhere in the world you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and how hungry to turn up. Number one is top for a reason, so start there.
Sample Hanoi classics, egg coffee, and Train Street on a budget-friendly four-hour food tour with local guides and five tastings.
“Tour was delicious! Monica did a phenomenal job 👍 she explained all the dishes and made sure we had a good time. Highly recommend!”
Taste Hanoi street food, explore Old Quarter alleys, and watch a train pass through Train Street on a small-group walking tour.
“Hoang was the most amazing tour guide, he told us so many interesting facts and stories of Hanoi, he took us through the streets we Would never have found , and the food he introduced us to was top quality and very enjoyable. Also answering so many questions with excellent knowledge and great patience. I would highly recommend Hoang as he has excellent manners and is very kind, pleasant and happy. 😁”
Taste Hanoi’s best street food, learn local food culture, and watch a train pass inches away on this lively three-hour walking tour.
“Thomas was brilliant. Very knowledgable & couldn’t do enough for you. I was trying food i never thought i would with confidence from what Thomas was describing. He sorted a crushed bottle top at train street for us also. Would highly recommend.”
Taste Hanoi classics, stroll the Old Quarter, and watch trains pass close by on this affordable 3 to 4 hour food tour.
“We had a wonderful time! Sarah was our guide and she shared some knowledge and took us to great places. She even told us the tips to finding good restaurants without looking at Google reviews. Great tour!”
Taste seven Hanoi street foods, explore Old Quarter alleys, and visit Train Street with a local guide for $24 per person.
“Thank you linh. Amazing tour. i m a very happy . Thanks for all . Crazy tour 🙋🏻♂️”
Taste Hanoi classics, walk Train Street, and watch the train pass with egg coffee on this small-group Old Quarter food tour.
“This was a fantastic tour. Food was incredible with some really local places to eat. Our guide Benny was fantastic. Highlight was seeing the train in train st. Would highly recommend.”
Review of Hanoi’s $68 female-led Vespa food tour, with street dishes, Old Quarter lanes, Long Bien Bridge, and Train Street.
“Such an amazing tour!! Hanh and Huyen were great tour guides. We felt very safe and welcome as Australian travellers. The food was plenty and incredible. So many experiences we would not have had otherwise. 10/10. Worth every $.”
Review of Bangkok’s six-hour Maeklong Railway and Damnoen Saduak food tour, with train views, canal rides, Thai snacks, costs, and practical tips.
“Very nice. rhe guidevwas knowledgeable and there was plentynof food”
Taste Hanoi street food, explore the Old Quarter, and visit historic Train Street with a local guide on this small-group tour.
“Incredible! Harry was super lovely, very friendly and showed us a great variety of different Vietnamese foods! We got to explore a bit of Hà Nội old quarter which was fun and exciting. I highly recommend!”
Review of Hanoi’s vegan street food and Train Street tour, with 5 to 6 tastings, local guides, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“So much food! Vy's recommendations have made us a lot more confident on what to order on our Vietnam trip / opened our eyes to what's out there, and it's all so tasty. Thanks very much :)”
Review of Bangkok’s Mae Klong Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market tour, with food, boat rides, train views, guides, and value tips.
“Wes our guide was amazing! We had a very fun day. Definitely the best way to see both markets and try some of the local food with.”
Review the Napa Valley Wine Train gourmet lunch or dinner, with antique rail cars, seasonal cuisine, valley views, pricing, and practical tips.
“I do wish the train provided a wine tasting and the salmon should be served with rice or mashed potatoes. But other than that it was great. My friend and I enjoyed the experience. Priscilla and Lilly were great ! Super friendly and they know their stuff ! I recommend it ! I know it doesn’t say wine tasting. I’m just simply saying it would be a nice touch to the experience.”
Taste Hanoi’s local beers, street foods, and Train Street on a lively 3.5-hour tour with a guide, four beers, and three classic dishes.
“Our guide ( Mr. V) was outstanding! Good english, bright young man with a wonderful sense of humor.”
Taste Hanoi’s best street food, learn local history, and visit Train Street on a lively three-hour walking tour for $27.
“Great tour, thank you very much. Great start to our trip in Vietnam, good knowledge on food, culture, history and buildings.”
Review of Osaka’s Wakayama cat train, tuna market, Shirahama hot springs, and coastal cliffs, with practical tips on time, value, and stops.
“overall, great trip. the second stop could have been considerably shorter with most back on the bus 20 min early. Mr. Tiger was great!”
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