Private Rail Days Worldwide — Our Top 15

Delhi to Agra and Taj Mahal Private Day Trip by Express Train with Lunch

1.Delhi to Agra and Taj Mahal Private Day Trip by Express Train with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,389 reviews · from $64Our pick

Travel from Delhi to Agra by Gatimaan Express, then tour the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Baby Taj with a private guide such as Farid. Your day includes hotel transfers, a buffet lunch, bottled water, a VIP bench photo, and return train tickets.

“We completed the tour of Agra with Farid which was a fantastic day out. His knowledge of the tai and the red fort was exceptional. His English is perfect and is also a great host. The tour started with cancelled train from Delhi to Agra but with driver Sandeep making up the time on the expressway from Delhi it didn’t affect the tour.”

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Private Excursion to Maeklong Railway and Floating Markets

2.Private Excursion to Maeklong Railway and Floating Markets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 850 reviews · from $130

Travel from Bangkok with a private guide such as Time, Bakery, or Johnny to Mae Klong Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak. Watch vendors clear the tracks for a passing train, cruise the canals, taste Thai treats, and shop at your own pace.

“Fun and interesting visit to Railway, coconut plantation and floating makers. Our guide Army very nice and informative. Day was very busy with many tourists and a boat jam but overall a nice day”

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Floating and Railway Market (Optional Waterfall): Private Tour

3.Floating and Railway Market (Optional Waterfall): Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 827 reviews · from $127

Travel from central Bangkok by private air-conditioned vehicle to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and Maeklong Railway Market. Ride a motorboat and local train, then visit a coconut sugar farm and salt fields. Add Erawan Falls and the River Khwae Bridge for a much longer day.

“Our guide - Jim - was amazing!!!! Very informative, helpful and experienced! Would definitely book again”

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Delhi to Agra Taj Mahal Private Day Trip by Superfast Train

4.Delhi to Agra Taj Mahal Private Day Trip by Superfast Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 708 reviews · from $170

You leave Delhi at 7:00 am for the 100-minute Gatimaan Express ride to Agra. A private guide and car take you to the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Baby Taj, lunch, and local craft shops before your evening train back. Guides such as Haresh, Singh, and Psrajput are noted for clear explanations and helpful photos.

“This was a great tour and our guide Singh was exceptional. His knowledge of the locations and the history was amazing and he was so attentive! I would highly recommend him as a tour guide.”

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Private Taj Mahal & Agra Day Tour by Superfast Train From Delhi

5.Private Taj Mahal & Agra Day Tour by Superfast Train From Delhi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 580 reviews · from $51

Take an early train from Delhi to Agra, where a private guide such as Malik or Asif leads you through the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Baby Taj. Hotel transfers, train tickets, monument entries, and optional buffet lunch keep this 12-hour day practical for a short stay.

“If anyone books this package we highly suggest you ask for Malik. His knowledge of everything was spot on. The level of history we learned and took in today was absolutely amazing. We highly recommend that if you book this packaged tour that you request Malik to be your guide. His English is also amazing and knows a few languages.”

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Ancient Ostia Antica Semi-Private Day Trip from Rome by Train with Guide

6.Ancient Ostia Antica Semi-Private Day Trip from Rome by Train with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 579 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $59

Meet your English-speaking guide near Piramide, ride the train to Ostia Antica, and spend about 2.5 hours walking through Rome’s old port. See the Decumanus Maximus, Baths of Neptune, amphitheater, shops, apartments, and public baths with a group of no more than 12.

“This was really an insightful tour into a complete Roman city ruin. Provided a very real understanding of how the Romans lived and thought. Our host Alberto provided a clear view of how The Romans lived and the history of this particular city. Highly recommend for anyone who wants to truly explore the Roman day to day experience. Family was initially skeptical of “archaeological” tour (I was quite excited) but they all found the tour enlightening and enjoyable - no regrets at all. If traveling with teenagers - maybe offer them option to continue trek after tour to go to Ostia beaches just 1-2 stops further down rail from Ostia…”

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Suzhou Private Day Trip from Shanghai with Bullet Train Option

7.Suzhou Private Day Trip from Shanghai with Bullet Train Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 366 reviews · from $193

Travel from Shanghai to Suzhou with a private guide such as Annie, Roy, Melinda, or Sammi. Visit a UNESCO-listed garden, canal streets, Tiger Hill, and Shantang Street. Choose car or bullet train transport, then add lunch, admission fees, and a canal boat ride.

“Melinda picked us up from our hotel and was with us in all day from navigating the crowded china trains to taking us to explaining and suggesting a beautiful lunch at a local restaurant. She walked us through and explained the gardens, and Read more”

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From Delhi: Jaipur Day Trip by Fast Train or Private Car

8.Jaipur Day Trip by Fast Train or Private Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 332 reviews · 8 hours - 1 day · from $36Best value

Travel from Delhi to Jaipur by fast train or private air-conditioned car, then tour Amber Fort, Jal Mahal, Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Jantar Mantar, and Monkey Temple with a private guide. Guides such as Kapil, Yogi, Monis, and Rajesh Singh are praised for clear explanations and helpful photos.

“Arbab is a very knowledgable guide, taking good care for us during the trip and providing a lot of interesting information. It’s a great tour with the support from Arbab, we do have a great time and experience!”

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Taj Mahal & Agra Private Tour from Delhi by India’s Fastest Train

9.Taj Mahal & Agra Private Tour from Delhi by India’s Fastest Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 303 reviews

Take the Gatimaan Express from Delhi to Agra, then explore the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Baby Taj, and Mehtab Bagh with a private guide. Guides such as Kashif, Kamran, Naresh, and Zubair have earned praise for clear explanations and helpful photography. Hotel transfers and monument tickets are included, depending on your package.

“I found this tour through a search on Viator. Our assigned tour guide was Sohaib, a local guide from Agra. He was quick to respond and seemed to have a better appreciation of what we were trying to achieve on this tour, and he was very wRead more”

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Hanoi City Half-Day Private Tour: Train Street And All Highlights

10.Hanoi City Half-Day Private Tour: Train Street And All Highlights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 298 reviews · from $44

Pack Hanoi’s main sights into four to five hours with a private guide and air-conditioned vehicle. Visit Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, the Temple of Literature, Dong Xuan Market, Long Bien Bridge, Train Street, the Opera House exterior, and Hoan Kiem Lake. Train Street is the memorable finale.

“Great 4hr tour Anna our guide was very friendly and professional and good fun too! We really enjoyed the tour especially train street😊Anna’s english was excellent too as was her knowledge we would highly recommend Anna!”

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Hanoi City Half Day Private Tour: Hidden Corners & Train Street

11.Hanoi City Half Day Private Tour: Hidden Corners & Train Street

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 291 reviews · from $52

Spend four to five hours with a private guide such as Lan, Linh, Sam, or Ken, visiting Hanoi’s key landmarks, Dong Xuan Market, Long Bien Bridge, and Train Street. Hotel pickup in the Old Quarter, entrance fees, transport, and tea or egg coffee are included.

“A fantastic tour of Hanoi with Ken. He gave detailed information on all the sights. His knowledge about Vietnamese history was excellent. A great way to learn about Hanoi if you have a short amount of time. Ken gave us a recommendation for dinner near our hotel too and the food was fabulous.”

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Private Suzhou Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train with All Inclusive Option

12.Private Suzhou Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train with All Inclusive Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 283 reviews · from $220

Travel from Shanghai to Suzhou with a private guide such as Caroline, Jane, Berlin, or Queena. See the Humble Administrator’s Garden, Pingjiang Road, Panmen Gate, Shantang Street, and the Grand Canal, with lunch and an all-inclusive upgrade covering major tickets, a boat ride, and rickshaw trip.

“From start to finish, everything was planned so smoothly. Caroline was our tour guide. She was very warm, friendly and so knowledgeable with the history of each place we visited. She navigated us through the crowds and to our bullet train transfers so efficiently. We even got free Mandarin lessons from her through the day. We will be back with our families for sure. Thank you sweet Caroline!!!”

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Private Taj Mahal Tour By Superfast Train From Delhi

13.Private Taj Mahal Tour By Superfast Train From Delhi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 254 reviews · from $98

Travel from Delhi to Agra on the air-conditioned Gatimaan Express, with breakfast and snacks onboard. A private car and local guide take you to the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Baby Taj, followed by a five-star buffet lunch. Guides include Ayush, Ali, Salim Khan, and Iqrar.

“Ali & Amar gave us a great tour from New Delhi of the Taj Mahal and Red Fort, along with a nice lunch”

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Private Walking Tour of Old Quebec with Funicular

14.Private Walking Tour of Old Quebec with Funicular

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 238 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $119

Walk through Quebec City with a licensed local guide and your own small group. See Parliament, the Plains of Abraham, Dufferin Terrace, Old Quebec’s gates, Breakneck Steps, Place Royale, and the Lower Town, with one funicular ride included.

“Our tour was 3 hour walking tour with a wonderful guide! He kept us entertained with his historical knowledge and enthusiasm. He even provided us with recommendations on popular restaurants and bars.”

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Flexible Hangzhou Private Tour from Shanghai by Bullet Train

15.Flexible Hangzhou Private Tour from Shanghai by Bullet Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 220 reviews · from $276

Travel from Shanghai to Hangzhou with a private guide such as Caroline, Berlin, Lin, or Queena. Walk beside West Lake, take an optional boat ride, visit Longjing tea country, enjoy local lunch, and add Lingyin Temple or Hefang Street to your tailored day.

“We just had a private tour from Shanghai to Hangzhou for a day trip for our family of 4. The tour operator, Alana, was fantastic, she was very informative, transparent and very organized. All fees and costs were discussed upfront with no hidden fees which I love The upgrade to 1st class train ticket which was unexpected. It was a nice touch which were greatly appreciated The whole team from the drivers to the tour guide, Xin, were super nice. I also love the fact that the cars that picked us up from and to the hotel and drove us around in Hangzhou were luxurious. Xin was amazing and spoke…”

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