This was excellent. Brilliant experience and went for the early morning train passing, much less people so an incredible intimate experience. Loved it and the area and guide





Hanoi strain street tour stands out for its focus on authenticity, cultural immersion, variety of locations, expert guides, interactive experiences, and the opportunity to explore hidden gems. It offers a unique way to delve into the rich coffee culture and vibrant street life of Hanoi.
Out at sunset: the 4:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:23 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 15.
“Tour from 5.30- 8.00, 8.30- 10.30, 14.30- 16.30, 17.30- 19.30, 20.00- 22.00″ Tour guide will pick you up from your hotel located in the Old Quarter. From there, you will embark on a leisurely an hour walk through the hidden alleyways of the Old Quarter, passing by traditional shops and markets along the way. Next, we will take you to Dong Xuan Market or outdoor market, one of the largest and busiest markets in Hanoi. Here, you will immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere and observe the locals as they go about their daily business. As you leave the market, get ready to witness an extraordinary sight – trains passing just inches away from the many tiny houses. Following that, we will guide you to a cozy café located on the Train Street. Here, you can relax and sip on a cup of the iconic egg coffee or other beverages while marveling at the passing trains. Guide will bid you farewell, and will assist you in arranging a taxi or provide directions for your return to the hotel.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Hanoi Train Street Tour lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $20 per person for this Hanoi experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 7 departures a day between 5:30 AM and 9:00 PM.
Children aged 5–10 pay from $15, adults from $20. Infants go free.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Pickup points include Splendid Jupiter Hotel, Pearl Suites Hanoi Hotel.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 12 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 81 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Vietnam Awesome Travel.
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This was excellent. Brilliant experience and went for the early morning train passing, much less people so an incredible intimate experience. Loved it and the area and guide
This Hanoi train street tour is highly recommended. Thompson is kind, exceptionally flexible with scheduling, and speaks fluent English. He provides the ideal recipe for a fun city adventure, navigating the tracks and hidden alleys smoothly while keeping the experience engaging and well-timed. For a seamless and enjoyable exploration of Hanoi, he is an excellent choice.
The meeting spot was a little hard to find from our hotel because some roads were closed for the weekend. Otherwise, it was quite a good tour, and our guide was very informative.
The guide William was very Knowledgeable. He told us about history and the culture here. Took us to places we have not been before and then ensured we were at train street on time. He navigated the roads and crossing excellent which was definitely needed with all the traffic and no lights! Made me feel more confident walking around Hanoi at night. Highlight of Hanoi for me
Had an awesome couple of hours with William. Walked through the old quarter seeing the main sights, had a coffee at Train Street as the train went past (William even found a flattened bottle cap - great free souvenir). Best thing was the insight into Vietnamese culture which William was happy to share with me. Highly recommend this tour
“William” our tour guide had 1 job: to take us to Train Street to experience the passing of the train while having a drink at a track side cafe. After taking us on an hour and half walking tour of the Old Quarter, the Lake, Church and Markets, we arrived 5 minute late to Train Street and only had a fleeting view of the train as it disappeared on its journey to the cafe area. We then went to the cafe, had a couple of free beers by way if compensation and took several photos of the area after the event. Oh, and it was advertised to include a food tour, thinking we’d be tasting food on the tour. But No. Waste of time and money!
Dear Peter, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. We would like to clarify a few points regarding this tour: Tour itinerary and meeting point This experience is designed as a walking tour combining highlights of Hanoi Old Quarter with the Train Street visit. The itinerary clearly includes walking through the Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake area, church, and local streets before arriving at Train Street. The meeting point is also stated in advance in the booking details. Train Street experience Our guide’s main responsibility is not only to escort guests to Train Street, but also to provide a guided walking experience around Hanoi before the train viewing. On this day, due to timing factors and walking pace, the group arrived shortly after the train had passed. We understand this was disappointing, especially if seeing the train pass was your main priority. To make up for this inconvenience, our guide arranged complimentary beers for your group in addition to the included drink at the Train Street café. Food inclusion The tour includes one complimentary drink per guest at the Train Street café. This is stated clearly in the itinerary. This is not a street food tasting tour, despite the tour including walking through food and market areas. We appreciate your comments, as they help us improve communication and guest expectations. We will review how we explain the itinerary at the start of the tour to ensure guests understand the walking route, inclusions, and timing for the train schedule more clearly. Thank you again for your feedback. Best regards, Rose
Our guide William was wonderful, very friendly and informative.
This tour was epic! William was amazing. On top of going to train street, he took me to all the tourist and community locations in Hanoi. Loved every bit of it.
Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and had no problem moving the time to be more accommodating to us! He made sure to address all our concerns and even treated us to drinks afterwards.
Tailored to what we wanted to see and know about the people and culture of Hanoi.
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