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Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 train tours & rail days justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

Hanoi: Guided Food Tour with Train Street Visit - Bun cha gives you a proper Hanoi welcome
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Hanoi: Guided Food Tour with Train Street Visit

1.Guided Food Tour with Train Street Visit

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

Join an English or Vietnamese-speaking guide for bun cha, dry chicken pho, banh mi, and sticky rice ice cream in Hanoi’s Old Quarter. Finish with egg coffee beside Train Street, where schedules can change but flexible tour times improve your chance of seeing a train.

“Liam was the beste guide, smiling local guide guiding us through his city. So many nice things to try, and also a great way to see a the city. We did the evening tour, it was a great vibe thanks to our fun guide. Loved the coconut ice most ;)”

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Tokyo Mt Fuji 5th St & Hakone Cruise Bus Tour w/Bullet Train - Reaching Mt. Fuji’s 5th Station at 2,000 meters
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Tokyo Mt Fuji 5th St & Hakone Cruise Bus Tour w/Bullet Train

2.Tokyo Mt Fuji 5th St & Hakone Cruise Bus Tour w/Bullet Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 5,024 reviews · 10 hours · from $154

Spend 10 hours with an English-speaking guide such as Lisa, Kazu, Yuta, or Aya, visiting Mt. Fuji’s 5th Station and Hakone’s ropeway and Lake Ashi. The coach includes Wi-Fi, lunch is available, and a Shinkansen ride returns you to Tokyo.

“hero and lionson (guide and driver) were awesome!!! great views great lunch! this was worth every penny”

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Half-Day Railway Market and Floating Market Tour in Thailand - What makes the railway market worth seeing
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Half-Day Railway Market and Floating Market Tour in Thailand

3.Half-Day Railway Market and Floating Market Tour in Thailand

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,924 reviews · from $32

Travel from Bangkok in a group of up to 15 to Maeklong Railway Market, arriving by local train before browsing stalls beside the tracks. Continue by boat through Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. English, German, and Japanese guide options are available.

“That the travel time far exceeds the actual tour. There is no time to shop and you are not returns to the location you are picked up. Also it is not a half day tour, it is 7-8 hours. Our tour guide tried to make the tour enjoyable and she was wonderful but could t get past 4 1/2 hours in a vehicle for a 2 hr tour.”

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From Malaga: Ronda and Setenil Tour with Scenic Train - Leaving Málaga and reaching the hill country
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From Malaga: Ronda and Setenil Tour with Scenic Train

4.Ronda and Setenil Tour with Scenic Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,895 reviews · from $28

From Málaga, travel by coach to Ronda for either a two-hour English guided walk plus free time or four hours on your own. Then visit Setenil de las Bodegas, using its included panoramic train to reach the cave-lined town center. Guides such as Mercedes and JJ add useful local detail.

“This was a very well-organized tour, and both cities were absolutely wonderful. Our guide, Ramon, was excellent—he shared a lot of interesting information about Ronda and Setenil. He even guided us through Setenil and showed us the best spots on his own time, free of charge.”

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Taj Mahal Tour from Delhi by Express Train (Viator Award Winner) - Entering the Taj Mahal
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Taj Mahal Tour from Delhi by Express Train (Viator Award Winner)

5.Taj Mahal Tour from Delhi by Express Train (Viator Award Winner)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,849 reviews · from $75Top rated

Travel from Delhi to Agra by air-conditioned express train, meet a private guide such as Amaan, Nasir, or Faisal, and visit the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Baby Taj. Hotel or airport transfers, train meals, monument tickets, and a private Agra car are available, depending on the package selected.

“Overall it was a good trip. The pick up/drop-off arrangements were excellent. The guide in Agra was also very helpful and accommodating....we had kids with us. The train trip was ok..but don't plan on using the toilets. Agra station toilets were filthy..could not use it. Very surprising since it is a tourist destination.”

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Hanoi: Street Food Tour with Train Street & Hidden Alleyways - Starting in Hanoi’s Old Quarter
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Hanoi: Street Food Tour with Train Street & Hidden Alleyways

6.Street Food Tour with Train Street & Hidden Alleyways

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

Join guides such as Tony, Viet, Sunny, or Hoang for a 2.5 to 4-hour walk through Hanoi’s Old Quarter, tasting five or six local dishes before ending at Train Street with one drink. Expect narrow lanes, local eateries, cultural stories, and about 2.5 kilometers on foot.

“Good food in very suprising spot. Very tasty and there were extra snacks like fruit inbetween en good explanations about the city. Very authentic and good food. Tony was a very good guide!”

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Porto: City Train Tour, River Cruise & Wine Cellar - Begin beside Porto Cathedral
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Porto: City Train Tour, River Cruise & Wine Cellar

7.City Train Tour, River Cruise & Wine Cellar

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 2,601 reviews · 3 hours · from $43

Start beside Porto Cathedral with the Magic Train, ride through the historic center to Real Companhia Velha, and taste two ports after a guided cellar visit. Continue by train, then take a one-hour Douro cruise from Ribeira. The train has multilingual audio, but the boat has no commentary.

“O atendimento, o passeio e a pontualidade foram os pontos altos da experiência. Tudo muito tranquilo e fácil de acompanhar”

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Hanoi: Guided Street Food Tour with Train Street Experience - Four to six dishes that introduce Hanoi
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Hanoi: Guided Street Food Tour with Train Street Experience

8.Guided Street Food Tour with Train Street Experience

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

Spend three hours walking Hanoi’s Old Quarter with an English-speaking guide such as Kien, Mary, Trung, 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.

“The food tour was fantastic. Our guide Bim took us to local food spots in the old quarter and every thing tasted so good! We learnt so much about local food and culture. She’s an amazing guide who genuinely wanted us to have the best experience and we did!”

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Nuremberg: City Tour with the Bimmelbahn Train - The Schöner Brunnen and Market Square departure
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Nuremberg: City Tour with the Bimmelbahn Train

9.City Tour with the Bimmelbahn Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,475 reviews · 40 min · from $12Best value

Ride the Bimmelbahn from Nuremberg’s main Market Square through the Old Town. An audio guide in seven languages explains the Schöner Brunnen, Maxbrücke, St. Lawrence Church, Holy Spirit Hospital, and Imperial Castle. It is a quick, low-cost way to get your bearings before exploring on foot.

“A perfect tour of Nurnberg-45 minutes that explained the highlights and gives one an idea of where to go back and explore. We loved that it started and finished in the market!!!”

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Swiss Alps Bernina Red Train and St.Moritz Tour from Milan - The early departure from Milan
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Swiss Alps Bernina Red Train and St.Moritz Tour from Milan

10.Swiss Alps Bernina Red Train and St.Moritz Tour from Milan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,369 reviews · 12 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $179

Spend about 12.5 hours traveling from Milan to St. Moritz by coach, then through the Bernina Pass to Tirano on a second-class train with opening windows. Guides such as Sara, Anna, Simone, and Mario have led this route, which includes glaciers, the Brusio Viaduct, free time in St. Moritz, and a long return by bus.

“Very enjoyable day. Monica was the best and driver also very good.. The stay at St Moritz was a bit long as we did not choose to do any shopping or restaurants”

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Milan to St. Moritz: Scenic Bernina Train Tour with Guide - Meeting the group in central Milan
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Milan to St. Moritz: Scenic Bernina Train Tour with Guide

11.Milan to St. Moritz: Scenic Bernina Train Tour with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,840 reviews · 12.5 hours · from $123

Travel from Milan by air-conditioned coach to St. Moritz, cross the Maloja and Bernina passes, and ride the second-class Bernina Red Train with opening windows. Guides such as Sara, Monica, and Angelo add useful commentary, while the route may begin in St. Moritz, Thusis, or Tirano.

“Angelo is the best guide, and Luigi is the best driver. I highly recommend this tour, it’s worth visiting and offers a fantastic experience!”

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From Milan: St. Moritz and Panoramic Bernina Express Tour - Two and a half hours in St. Moritz
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From Milan: St. Moritz and Panoramic Bernina Express Tour

12.St. Moritz and Panoramic Bernina Express Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,723 reviews · from $188

Spend 13 hours traveling from Milan to St. Moritz by coach, then ride the Bernina Express in a panoramic carriage to Tirano. You get free time for lake views, pastries, and shopping, plus a tour leader such as Monica, Tatiana, or Maja to keep the long day organized.

“Our Bernina Express tour from Milan to St. Moritz and then to Tirano was absolutely incredible, and our guide, Monica, made it even more special! From the very start, she was warm, knowledgeable, and extremely organized, ensuring that everything ran smoothly. The Bernina Express itself was breathtaking, with stunning alpine views at every turn. But what truly set this tour apart was Monica’s enthusiasm and attention to detail. She not only provided fascinating insights about the journey but also went above and beyond by showing us around St. Moritz! Her local knowledge and recommendations made our time there so much more enjoyable. If you're considering this tour, don't hesitate—it's a…”

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From Interlaken: Guided Tour to Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe - The gondola ride to Eiger Glacier
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From Interlaken: Guided Tour to Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe

13.Guided Tour to Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,649 reviews · 7 hours · from $342

Travel from Interlaken to Jungfraujoch with a multilingual guide, riding the gondola from Grindelwald to Eiger Glacier and the cogwheel train to the summit. You get at least two hours at the top for the Sphinx Terrace, Plateau, Ice Palace, and Alpine Sensation before returning through Lauterbrunnen.

“Great organisation, kudos to Olga who was so motivated despite having a sore throat”

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Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and Maeklong Railway Market Tour - Damnoen Saduak and the long-tail boat ride
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Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and Maeklong Railway Market Tour

14.Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and Maeklong Railway Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,588 reviews · from $44

Travel from Bangkok to Damnoen Saduak by long-tail boat, watch the train pass through Maeklong Railway Market, and visit Wat Bang Kung. An English-speaking guide such as Paul, Nikki, or Coco leads the day in an air-conditioned vehicle. Expect a long outing, local food, shopping, and plenty of photos.

“We had a wonderful time with our host Coco from WanderSiam! Our small group had another couple for a total of 4 people. Coco was full of humor and knowledge - we enjoyed every moment :)”

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Lisbon: 3-in-1 Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Tram Tours - The Belém route links Lisbon’s biggest monuments
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Lisbon: 3-in-1 Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Tram Tours

15.3-in-1 Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Tram Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,537 reviews · 2 days · from $44

Use one 48-hour ticket for Lisbon’s Belém and Modern bus routes plus a historic Hills tram ride. You’ll see Jerónimos Monastery, Belém Tower, Alfama, Graça, the Oceanarium, and more, with audio commentary, public Yellow Carris tram access, and a Carris Museum visit included.

“Took a few minutes to find the Yellow Bus booth in the corner of Pracao Commrecio but then all good. Straight onto the next tram for a circuit of the city centre. Head sets provided to plug in for the audio guide which are kept for the open top bus. Great value!”

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