Market tours · FLOATING
Trade done from a wooden hull, sold over the side, cooked on a burner in the bow. The 15 below cover Damnoen Saduak, Amphawa, Cai Rang and the Mekong canals, priced and honest about the hour the boats stop being a market.
Visit Maeklong Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market from Bangkok by train, paddleboat, and air-conditioned transport.
“Amazing day trip .. a must do if you stay in Bangkok .. worth getting up early for it .. a fun day out .. local train to maeklong railway market was great experience and navigating through the floating market on a barge so fun .. book it”
Visit Bangkok’s railway and floating markets by train, paddleboat, and air-conditioned van on this lively, practical seven-hour day trip.
“It was so much fun and one of my best day trips I’ve done Tim was our guide and had everything organised like clockwork. The train journey was so exciting and the markets were so good. We loved our time at the floating markets. Can’t recommend this enough”
Explore Bangkok’s Maeklong Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak by boat, with local food, Thai culture, helpful guides, and practical tips.
“Jenny was a perfect tour guide and the whole trip was interesting.”
Visit Ayutthaya’s ancient temples and replica floating market from Bangkok, with transport, entry fees, free time, and an English-speaking guide.
“Our tour guide was very knowledgeable, patient and accomodating”
Ride a local train through Maeklong Market and cruise Damnoen Saduak by longtail boat on a practical Bangkok day trip.
“The guide Tukta was so nice and cheery. The trip encompassed very interesting markets and train and boat rides.”
Review of Bangkok’s railway and floating market tour, with train tips, timings, costs, guides, crowds, and who should book.
“The tour was fun, but as we were there during the busy season, the train was very crowded. We probably could have squeezed onto the last car, but standing for a 30 min train ride squished against a bunch of sweaty people didn't sound appealing, so we opted to reboard the bus & ride it to the train market. Unfortunately, traffic was really bad (busy season!) so by the time we made it to the train market, we only have about 10 mins to shop. From there we reboarded the bus & went to the floating markets. Our guide, Rut, was practical enough to decide that the lines for the…”
Review of Hoi An’s market, basket boat, fishing, and cooking class, with practical tips on food, value, timing, guides, and what to expect.
“This is a must do. Fabulous cooking class paired with a Coconut Boat ride. Cooking class was extremely well run. Quick trip to the market, enjoyable boat ride. Wasn’t on my to do list but was pleasantly surprised. Cooking was such fun. Great group of people and easy to follow instructions. Fabulous tasty food. What a highlight”
Review this $17 Hoi An tour with market shopping, bamboo basket boats, coconut palms, and a hands-on Vietnamese cooking class.
“Perfect activity made loads of food and was in a lovely location”
Ride a train through Maeklong Market, cruise Damnoen Saduak, and finish above Bangkok at Mahanakhon Skywalk for $23.
“I quite enjoyed this tour, the tour guide (Alex) explained everything every step of the way. What were the expectations, time, place, and further history of the markets, how they operate, what to expect, very comprehensive. Tour didn't feel rushed and it was just enough time to enjoy the activities”
Review the six-hour Damnoen Saduak tour from Bangkok, with palm sugar making, canal views, paddle boats, food tips, and practical advice.
“Our tourguide Mr. Thew was very knowledgeable, friendly and accommodating. The journey was comfortable and fun.”
Review of Bangkok’s Damnoen Saduak and Maeklong markets tour, with boat ride, Wat Bang Kung, prices, timing, guides, and practical tips.
“We had a great day with Paul exploring the markets! Very knowledgeable and great energy. Both the railway market and the floating market were incredible to see. Personally don’t think the stop at the petting zoo by the temple was needed.”
Review of Bangkok’s floating market and Maeklong Railway Market tour, with boat rides, pricing, timing, guide tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Great trip, friendly guide, well organised. Plenty of time at each location. Would recommend if in bangkok”
See Thailand’s railway and floating markets, make coconut sugar, and explore three Ayutthaya temples on this full-day trip from Bangkok.
“It was an amazing experience, i loved the level of detail from our tour guide during the explanation of the different places we visited. also they were really kind because theu bought some typical candies and desserts to share with everyone. bobo and boeing make a good team.”
Review of Hoi An’s market, basket boat, crab fishing, and cooking tour, with practical advice on food, timing, price, pickup, and value.
“It was extremely well organized and very thoughtful. The fact it is done by the owner makes it that much more impactful and fun. I learned quite a bit.”
Review of Bangkok’s Maeklong Railway Market, Damnoen Saduak boat ride, and Wat Sam Phran Dragon Temple for $16.
“A nice and enjoyable excursion. The activities are very good, but there were a lot of people, both at the railway market and the floating market. We had limited time at each stop due to a fixed schedule. The Dragon Temple is more impressive in photos than in real life, but it is still worth seeing. The excursion was well organized. Our guide, Oil, was absolutely lovely — very caring, kind, and attentive. She even took photos of us at every stop and sent them to us afterward, which was a very thoughtful touch. Highly recommended!”
Pick a canal, a covered hall, a souk or a stove.
