Food Trips by Train Around the World: 15 to Book

1.Hanoi: Guided Food Tour with Train Street Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 6,239 reviews · 210 minutes - 4 hours · from $19Our pick

Start with bun cha, dry chicken pho, banh mi, and sticky rice ice cream in Hanoi’s Old Quarter. Your English-speaking guide, such as Lucy, Selena, Mac, or Kira, explains the food and local life before taking you to Train Street for egg coffee and, if timing works, a train passing close by. Expect five tastings, plenty of walking, and a full evening.

“Lucy took us to some great spots and was very friendly.”

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2.Hanoi: Street Food Tour with Train Street & Hidden Alleyways

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,831 reviews · 150 minutes - 4 hours · from $20Top rated

Spend about three hours walking Hanoi’s Old Quarter with guides such as Tony, Viet, Sunny, or Hoang. Taste five or six local dishes, including dry pho, banh mi, spring rolls, banh cuon, and dessert, then finish at Train Street with one included drink and a guaranteed train sighting, subject to schedule and location changes.

“Sunny was an amazing guide she did way out of scope and is just amazing with not just food but also the explanation of Hanoi's historial sites.”

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3.Hanoi: Guided Street Food Tour with Train Street Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,479 reviews · 3 hours · from $17Best value

Spend three hours walking Hanoi’s Old Quarter with an English-speaking guide such as Kien, Trung, Mary, or Tom. Try four to six local dishes, including banh cuon, banh xeo, kem xoi, and dry pho, then finish with a drink beside Train Street. Small-group and private options are available.

“Trung was an awesome guide! Very knowledgeable and this tour provided us to try different dishes from other tours I have been on. We were very lucky to catch a train go by on Train Street even though the tour advised that the train was not guaranteed to come. I recommend for anyone looking to try different foods!”

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4.Hanoi Walking Street Food Tour with Train-Street Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 857 reviews · from $18

Join an English-speaking guide for a three to four hour Hanoi food walk covering bun cha, spring rolls, banh mi, pho, sticky rice ice cream, and a drink at Train Street. Guides such as Tom, Sarah, Stella, Chloe, and Long lead small private groups, with hotel pickup available in the Old Quarter.

“Great experience. Mr Long was very knowledgeable. A very enjoyable evening. However a group of 13 is too large really. Ideally 8-10 persons would work better especially for the food and keeping to the schedule.”

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5.Hanoi: 7 Tastings Street Food Tour with Train Street

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 541 reviews · from $24

Spend 3 to 4 hours eating through Hanoi with a local English-speaking guide such as Chip, Sarah, Emily, or James. Try dishes including banh cuon, bun cha, Vietnamese pizza, noodle salad, spring rolls, desserts, and egg coffee, then finish at Train Street. Private tours offer Old Quarter hotel pickup and more menu flexibility.

“As we near the end of our two-week holiday in Vietnam, this street food tour has truly stood out. The Vietnamese pancakes we tried here were the best we’ve had — and we’ve eaten at many high-end, expensive restaurants across Vietnam since. None of them came close to the quality and flavour of the dishes provided on this tour. Ivy also a great tour guide. Recommend.”

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6.Walking Street Food Tour in Hanoi and Train Street

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 503 reviews · from $38

Follow an English-speaking guide through Hanoi’s Old Quarter for bun cha, pho, banh xeo, banh mi, salads, and more, then walk Train Street for egg coffee and a scheduled train viewing. Small groups of six to eight keep the experience personal, with guides such as Ivan, Benny, Henry, and Tom often praised for their food knowledge and local tips.

“Our tour guide Jinny was simply amazing. Charming and funny, gave us a real insight into local treats and culture. Absolutely recommend.”

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7.Vespa Female Ao Dai riders Night Street Food + See Train Street

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 254 reviews · from $68

Ride through Hanoi with female Vespa drivers such as Happy, Hanh, or Huyen, stopping for banh xeo, bun cha, pho dishes, egg coffee, and snacks. You will cross Long Bien Bridge, pass the Opera House and St. Joseph’s Cathedral, then walk near Train Street. Pickup, food, drinks, fuel, and entrance fees are included.

“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 $.”

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8.From Bangkok: Maeklong Railway and Floating Market Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 224 reviews · 6 hours · from $79

Spend six hours visiting Mae Klong Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market from Bangkok. You’ll watch the train pass the stalls, ride a traditional boat through canals, taste Thai snacks, and shop with a small group of nine or fewer. Guides such as Johnny, Knack, Steve, and George are known for local food tips and thoughtful service.

“guide was great. directions to meeting point need to be in Thai so we can show the cab driver. we were dropped off way short and had to scramble to meet our guide”

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9.Street Food Tour Hanoi and Train Street Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 144 reviews · 3 hours · from $28

Spend three hours walking Hanoi’s Old Quarter, tasting local dishes, visiting a food market, and seeing the famous railway alley known as Train Street. English and Vietnamese-speaking guides lead groups of up to 10, with food, dessert, and drinks included. Pickup from Old Quarter hotels is available.

“Our guides knowledge about the traditions of the local food”

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10.Hanoi Vegan Street Food & Train Street Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 143 reviews · 3 hours · from $30

Spend three hours eating vegan Hanoi specialties with an English-speaking guide such as Chip, Sarah, Vy, Emily, or Khoi. Try banh cuon, bun cha chay, banh ran, banh xeo, noodles, dessert, and a drink before ending at Train Street. Small groups and private tours are available, with Old Quarter pickup on private bookings.

“Emily did a good job. Great food - a good selection of dishes.”

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11.Train & Floating Market Food Adventure + Scenic train ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · from $86

Start early from Bangkok for Mae Klong Railway Market and a scenic train ride, then continue to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market by air-conditioned vehicle. A licensed English-speaking guide such as Johnny, Aom, Wes, or Om explains market customs, helps with local foods, and arranges a motorboat or paddle boat ride. City-center hotel pickup is available on private tours.

“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.”

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12.Napa Valley Wine Train: Gourmet Express Lunch or Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 48 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $263

You’ll ride refurbished early-1900s rail cars through Napa Valley while enjoying a seasonal multi-course lunch or dinner. The train has three onboard kitchens, coffee or tea, and a welcome taste of sparkling wine. Choose bright daytime vineyards or a romantic evening departure, with wine and other drinks available to buy.

“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.”

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13.Hanoi Local Fresh Beer and Culinary Tour with Train Street

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 27 reviews · 3h 30m · from $30

Spend 210 minutes with an English or Vietnamese speaking guide such as Liam, Paul, Stella, or Radley, sampling four local beers, Bun Cha, dried Pho, Banh Mi, tofu, and snacks. Walk Hanoi’s Old Quarter between stops, then finish at Train Street with a Hanoi Beer and a close view of daily life beside the tracks.

“The tour was great. Our guide Paul was knowledgeable and funny. The food was delicious with a good variety. I would recommend this tour if you’re staying in Hanoi and want to try local dishes and beer.”

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14.Hanoi: Walking Street Food Tour & Train Street w/Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 26 reviews · 3 hours · from $27

Spend three hours walking Hanoi’s Old Quarter with a local English-speaking guide such as Minh, Dang, Duc, or Lucky. Try six or seven Vietnamese dishes, including bún chả, bánh cuốn, pho, dessert, and egg coffee, with vegetarian options available. The tour ends at iconic Train Street or a convenient drop-off point.

“Great tour, thank you very much. Great start to our trip in Vietnam, good knowledge on food, culture, history and buildings.”

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15.Osaka: Wakayama Cat Train, Seafood market, Hot Springs Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 24 reviews · 10 hours · from $83

This 10-hour day trip from Nipponbashi takes you to Kishi Station for a cat-themed train ride, ToreTore Market for fresh seafood and a possible tuna-cutting show, then Shirahama’s hot springs, Senjojiki cliffs, and Sandanbeki Cave. English, Japanese, and Chinese guides, including guide Tiger, lead the outing. Lunch, onsen entry, and cave admission cost extra.

“Tiger takes great care about his visitors, is a very friendly guy and makes this tour very enjoyable. Not only for car lovers a very nice way to spend a day in the Osaka area. And the fish market, the hot springs and the pirate cove are Grey too!”

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