
Best Hanoi Street Food Tour: Train Street & Hidden Alleyways
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 121 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Best Hanoi Street Food Tour: Train Street & Hidden Alleyways worth booking?
Best Hanoi Street Food Tour: Train Street & Hidden Alleyways is a 3-hour experience in Hanoi, Vietnam, from $60 per person. It scores 73 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 5/5 rating across 121 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 73 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (121)
- Duration
- 3 hours
- From
- $60 per person
==> Visiting Top Attractions OLD QUARTER Hanoi. you can sight seeing real daily life Hanoi and back street with culture, history, Funly ==> EAT and drinking at Vietnamess family restaurant ==> AT TRAIN STREET Grab a coffee or local beer along a railway track as you watch a train pass
What you get
About this experience
==> Visiting Top Attractions OLD QUARTER Hanoi. you can sight seeing real daily life Hanoi and back street with culture, history, Funly ==> EAT and drinking at Vietnamess family restaurant ==> AT TRAIN STREET Grab a coffee or local beer along a railway track as you watch a train pass
What's included
Included
- Guaranteed train- watching experience at the Train Street
- Friendly, local English -speaking tour guide
- 1 drink at Train Street (Egg coffee, Local beer, soft drink, juice)
- 1 bottle water per person
- Explore the hidden alleyways of Hanoi ' s Old Quarter
- 6 Food Tastings (Noodle soup, spring rolls, banh mi, Pancake...)
Not included
- Tip tour guide
- Tax
What you'll see and do
Hanoi
Visit Hanoi old quarter with local tour guide to see real local life, back street, Sightseeing over view city
30 minutes here
Old Quarter
You eat , drink like local people with a lot local delicious dishes like : 1. The fist is noodle soup ( PHO ) which is Vietnam’s most famous dish. 2. Next one is local restaurant to try BANH MY 3. The NEM (Vietnamese fried spring roll) 4. The Banh Duc (hot rice powder soup) 5. The Banh Cuon (Vietnamese steamed rice rolled pan cake ) 6. Desserts - a sweet and creamy dessert soup or banana cake 7. After several dishes , you will be full and satisfied. go straight to the TRAIN STREET is where the railway passes through narrow alleys lined with houses on either side of the track. Although train schedules show them to come daily, sometimes they do and sometimes not, so if you're lucky, you may catch one and experience the huge train passing right in front of your face. While here, enjoy egg coffees or other drink like local beer, soft drink, juit...at a nice shop trackside and experience the unique ambiance, and wait for the train to pass by
120 minutes here
Hanoi Train Street
The railway system extends throughout Hanoi, but there are two streets in the Old Quarter notably renowned for their train tracks. Hanoi Train Street is also called as Railway Street. It runs between Kham Thien and Le Duan Street or Phung Hung and Tran Phu Street. The street is lined with houses on either side, leaving just enough space for a train to pass through .
30 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Hanoi
inside travel agency booking office
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 10 minutes before departure.
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- vi, en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- My Holiday Vietnam
Know before you go
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 116 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Food and drink
7 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
116 verified traveler reviews for Best Hanoi Street Food Tour: Train Street & Hidden Alleyways. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Filling, Both Mentally and Physically 🇻🇳💯
It was a wonderful tour! We got to sample a plethora of tasty local food washed down with a wealth of history about Hanoi and Vietnam. SAN, aka TONY is a brilliant guide who made the tour fun and filled us with full with knowledge. We rate SAN 5 STARS 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 And definitely recommend him to anyone and everyone 🙌🏽💯🇻🇳 Doug & Jo🌺 Mango Junction Entertainment Australia🦘☀️🌴
via Tripadvisor
Good food and good guide about hanoi
Sunny was a great guide, funny and patient
via Tripadvisor
Foodtour with Train Street Experience
We had a wonderful tour and evening. Thanks to our perfect guide Sunny!
via Tripadvisor
Amazing street food
Sunny was amazing. Answered all our questions and always there to make a joke and put a smile on our faces. The food was incredible and would highly recommend
via Tripadvisor
Good tour
Very nice tour, good guide, good price
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 42
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 73
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Best Hanoi Street Food Tour: Train Street & Hidden Alleyways: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Hanoi.
How much does Best Hanoi Street Food Tour: Train Street & Hidden Alleyways cost?
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Prices start at $60 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Hanoi usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Best Hanoi Street Food Tour: Train Street & Hidden Alleyways take?
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Plan for about 3 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Hanoi is not rushed.
Is Best Hanoi Street Food Tour: Train Street & Hidden Alleyways worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 73 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 121 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Hanoi, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Best Hanoi Street Food Tour: Train Street & Hidden Alleyways?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Best Hanoi Street Food Tour: Train Street & Hidden Alleyways suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 3-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Best Hanoi Street Food Tour: Train Street & Hidden Alleyways?
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Around 42 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Hanoi can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Hanoi and add a light layer if any part of the 3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Best Hanoi Street Food Tour: Train Street & Hidden Alleyways start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Hanoi within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Hanoi?
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On Outty we rank every Hanoi experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Ha Giang Loop 3-Day Small Group - from Hanoi, (Group/Individual) HANOI STREET FOOD TOUR, Incense Village Quang Phu Cau, Hat Village and Hanoi City Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Hanoi?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Hanoi?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Best Hanoi Street Food Tour: Train Street & Hidden Alleyways?
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Included: Guaranteed train- watching experience at the Train Street; Friendly, local English -speaking tour guide; 1 drink at Train Street (Egg coffee, Local beer, soft drink, juice); 1 bottle water per person; and Explore the hidden alleyways of Hanoi ' s Old Quarter. Not included: Tip tour guide; and Tax. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Best Hanoi Street Food Tour: Train Street & Hidden Alleyways include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered, or you can meet at the start point instead from 3 listed pickup locations in and around Hanoi. Be ready about 10 minutes before the start time.
What languages is Best Hanoi Street Food Tour: Train Street & Hidden Alleyways offered in?
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It is offered in Vietnamese and English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Best Hanoi Street Food Tour: Train Street & Hidden Alleyways?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Best Hanoi Street Food Tour: Train Street & Hidden Alleyways wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Not recommended for pregnant travelers. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Best Hanoi Street Food Tour: Train Street & Hidden Alleyways if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What do travelers say about Best Hanoi Street Food Tour: Train Street & Hidden Alleyways?
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Across 121 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, food and drink. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
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