Market tours · WORLDWIDE
A market is the cheapest hour of real life a city sells. The 15 below are the ones worth building a morning around, from canal trade in the Chao Phraya delta to a bazaar with sixty gates, each priced and timed, with the full catalogue underneath.
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 Old Dubai on foot, taste local food, cross Dubai Creek by abra, and shop the spice and gold souks with a local guide.
“This tour through old Dubai was a true highlight of our trip. Ramadan shared the culture and history with so much heart and deep knowledge, giving us insights you would never get on a typical tour. Very authentic, personal, and highly recommended. We would book it again anytime.”
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.”
Explore Old Dubai for $9 with Al Fahidi lanes, Emirati food, souks, an abra ride, and helpful cultural guidance.
“This is a fantastic tour, our guide Ahmed was a great guide, he spoke excellent English, really gave us a great background history on the UAE. We did the premium tour with the tasting and the food was really great and more than a tasting we were full! We loved the abra ride. If possible leave yourself with some time after the tour for a look around.”
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”
See Dubai’s old and new sides on a $49 guided tour with the Blue Mosque, souks, creek ride, heritage house, and Dubai Frame.
“The Frame was closed earlier and the company treated us like VIPs to see the Frame the next day including complimentaty rides. 5 Stars PLUS!”
Review of Rose Kitchen Hanoi cooking class, with market visit, Vietnamese recipes, hotel pickup, CSR projects, pricing, and practical tips.
“Fun, learning, meaningful and giving all at the same time. Clear snd highly skilled instructor. Would 100% do again”
Explore Marrakech’s Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs, souks, Mellah, and Medina with a local guide in four informative hours.
“The tour was informative and Mo our tour guide was excellent at telling us about the history and culture of all things Marrakech. His manner was friendly and fun and he also makes an excellent photographer!! We would highly recommend this tour.”
Review of Hanoi’s 5-dish cooking class, including the market visit, menu, guides, price, group size, food, and practical tips.
“Excellent cooking class, Sunny was a a great host. Really inclusive for my daughter’s allergy too. Highly recommend this cooking class experience.”
Cook a four-course Tuscan meal, tour Florence’s market, taste local wine, and visit a farmhouse from Florence in one full day.
“If there is any doubt about this experience, rest easy. The meeting instructions were clear, our instructors/chefs were knowledgeable and very entertaining, the class was fun. The food was delicious. The kitchen was beautiful, clean, and fully equipped. The staff was pleasant and on top of everything. Luca and Erika were fabulous instructors- great sense of humor! Would highly recommend this course! You won’t be disappointed!”
Cook Thai dishes, shop a local market, make curry paste, and eat in an organic garden during this practical Chiang Mai class.
“Very good, our instructor wave was very helpful and managed to keep it fun and interesting.”
Review of Chiang Mai’s Grandma’s Home Cooking School, with market, organic farm, Thai recipes, transport, costs, and practical tips.
“Great evening learning the ingredients used in thai dishes. The class was easy to follow, and our host was lovely and helpful. Was great value for money and now I have the confidence to recreate the delicious meals!”
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.”
Explore Bangkok’s Grand Palace, Emerald Buddha, Wat Pho, markets, and Wat Arun with a small group guide for $42.
“Somehow managed to be the only member on my tour Very informative guide and excellent English”
Pick a canal, a covered hall, a souk or a stove.
