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The 15 Best Floating Market Tours in Thailand

34 tours  ·  from $16

Damnoen Saduak trades at dawn and the Maeklong stalls fold away around the train, so a late start buys you souvenirs instead. The 15 below are compared on departure time, boat fees and what else is bolted on.

Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak Market and Maeklong Railway Market - Riding by boat into Damnoen Saduak
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Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak Market and Maeklong Railway Market

1.Damnoen Saduak Market and Maeklong Railway Market

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 26,723 reviews · 7 hours · from $25Our pick

Travel from Bangkok to Maeklong Railway Market, where stalls clear the tracks for passing trains, then reach Damnoen Saduak by paddleboat. Guides such as Patty, Pooh, Phu, and Aekaphol explain the markets, manage meeting times, and leave you time to shop and eat.

“Really good! Ori was a lovely woman who kept us entertained the entire journey was cool and comfortable and was a great way to see the sights”

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The Old Siam: Damnoen Saduak and Maeklong Railway Market - The road out of Bangkok
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The Old Siam: Damnoen Saduak and Maeklong Railway Market

2.The Old Siam: Damnoen Saduak and Maeklong Railway Market

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10,992 reviews · 7 hours · from $32

Travel from Bangkok to Maeklong Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market in a shared or private van. Your guide helps with timing, food, prices, and local customs. A short train ride may form part of the railway-market visit, followed by a paddleboat ride through the canals.

“Amazing!!! Bobby was our guide, he gave us a lot of information during the way, he is very funny! What to say about the markets? What experience!!!! Unique! Both market were amazing, at the Maeklong, we arrived by train and also could watch the training pass through the market. At the Damnoen Saduak we had a beautiful view of the river channels and could enjoy an amazing coconut ice-cream. The experience was really worthy, just do it! You will love it!”

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Bangkok: Train Market & Floating Market with Boat Ride - The long ride from Bangkok to Ratchaburi
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Bangkok: Train Market & Floating Market with Boat Ride

3.Train Market & Floating Market with Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 9,547 reviews · 7 - 8 hours · from $25

Travel from Bangkok to two famous markets with guides such as Sam, Jenny, Tammy, and Jeed. Ride a traditional boat through Damnoen Saduak, then watch a train pass inches from Maeklong market stalls. Expect a long day, tourist-oriented shopping, and useful bargaining tips.

“Jeed was brilliant and made sure we had the best day. The market and train are a must see, with my wife and I enjoying shopping (take plenty of cash) and some amazing food. Well recommend.”

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From Bangkok: Ayutthaya & Ayothaya Floating Market Day Trip - Meeting at Robinson Sukhumvit
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From Bangkok: Ayutthaya & Ayothaya Floating Market Day Trip

4.Ayutthaya & Ayothaya Floating Market Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6,084 reviews · 8 hours · from $48

Travel from Robinson Sukhumvit to Ayutthaya in an air-conditioned vehicle, with guides such as Jenny, Max, Alex, and Boy leading visits to four historic sites. You’ll see Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon, a replica floating market, Wat Mahathat, and Wat Phra Sri Sanphet before returning to Bangkok.

“Easy meet up. Very nice vans and great driver. Guide was fantastic and very knowledgeable. Great overview of the day and then at each location she explained the significance of the sites.”

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Bangkok: Floating Market and Train Market Experience - Cruising the canals to Damnoen Saduak
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Bangkok: Floating Market and Train Market Experience

5.Floating Market and Train Market Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,998 reviews · 8h 30m · from $25

Travel from Bangkok by van, train, and longtail boat to two famous Thai markets. Your English-speaking guide handles the timing, while an audio guide in 28 languages adds context. Expect colorful food stalls, canal life, souvenirs, heat, traffic, and a very touristy atmosphere.

“unique experience the train market and the floating market on the same day. Our guide Tukta was very professional buy also very kind and helpful”

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Half-Day Railway Market and Floating Market Tour in Thailand - Cruising into Damnoen Saduak
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Half-Day Railway Market and Floating Market Tour in Thailand

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

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

Take an air-conditioned ride from Bangkok to Maeklong Railway Market, arrive by local train, and watch vendors clear the tracks. Then cruise Damnoen Saduak by boat through canals and local communities. Small groups, hotel pickup, English guides, and return transport to MBK Center are included.

“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…”

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Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak, Train Market & Mahanakhon Day Trip - The paddle boat route into Damnoen Saduak
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Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak, Train Market & Mahanakhon Day Trip

7.Damnoen Saduak, Train Market & Mahanakhon Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,162 reviews · 7 - 8 hours · from $23

Meet your English-speaking guide near BTS Asoke at 9 AM for an air-conditioned ride to Maeklong Railway Market. Take a train through the market, paddle through Damnoen Saduak’s canals, sample Thai food, and finish at Mahanakhon Skywalk if selected. Guides include Kitty, Dom, Alex, and Mr Boy.

“Very well organised the guide and the driver were excellent I would say that the car was a little bit old but. Except that this was perfect very happy about this trip will recommend it”

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From Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Guided Tour - The 1.5-hour ride from Bangkok to Ratchaburi
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From Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Guided Tour

8.Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,020 reviews · 6 hours · from $122

Travel from Bangkok to Ratchaburi in a small group of up to 15. Visit a coconut plantation, see palm sugar being made, then paddle through narrow canals to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. Guides such as Kay, Tum Tum, Thew, and Nati add local insight, while lunch and any extra boat ride cost more.

“This was such a fun and enjoyable experience. Our tour guide, Peng, was very knowledgeable and talked us through everything we drove past, as well as gave us helpful pointers & recommendations for what to expect in the markets. Loved seeing the ins and outs of coconut products, and the floating market was such a unique and exciting experience. The food was also so yummy and very affordable.”

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Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and Maeklong Railway Market Tour - Cruising the canals at Damnoen Saduak
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Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and Maeklong Railway Market Tour

9.Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and Maeklong Railway Market Tour

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

Travel from Bangkok in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide such as Paul, Nikki, Coco, or Joyce. Ride a long-tail boat through Damnoen Saduak, watch the train pass through Maeklong Market, and visit Wat Bang Kung. Expect an early start, long drives, local food, and a small group of up to 10.

“Unbelievable how quickly the market can put everything away and how close the train comes past. Really enjoyed the water markets and to see how the locals do their day to day things. The coconut stop was lovely. All these things was an incredible experience and we enjoy it very much.”

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Day Trip to Bangkok Floating Market & Maeklong Railway - Buffalo Café and the albino buffalo stop
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Day Trip to Bangkok Floating Market & Maeklong Railway

10.Day Trip to Bangkok Floating Market & Maeklong Railway

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,528 reviews · from $30Top rated

Travel from central Bangkok to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and Maeklong Railway Market with a Chinese or English-speaking guide. Ride a long-tail boat, watch a train pass through market stalls, and stop at Buffalo Café. Guides may include Bamboo, Ying, Kat, Tony, Chiki, Noonie, or Jennie.

“I and my family 4pax were a little bit late due to unforeseen circumstances of international delayed flights but the team did not wait for me even after repeated communications and did not let me join the tour at a different point on my own cRead more”

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Bangkok: Railway and Floating Market Tour with Dragon Temple - Maeklong Railway Market and the train that cuts through it
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Bangkok: Railway and Floating Market Tour with Dragon Temple

11.Railway and Floating Market Tour with Dragon Temple

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,225 reviews · 7h 30m · from $16Best value

Travel in a small group of up to 12 from central Bangkok to Maeklong Railway Market, Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, and Wat Sam Phran. English-speaking guides such as Nice, Oil, Nicky, and Mild lead the day, with an air-conditioned vehicle and floating-market boat ride included.

“Our guide【nok】is very kindness and honesty for us. This tour was very unforgettable memory for me.”

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Bangkok: Floating Market and Train Market Experience - Cruising the canals to Damnoen Saduak
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Bangkok: Floating Market and Train Market Experience

12.Floating Market and Train Market Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,074 reviews · from $25

Leave Bangkok by air-conditioned vehicle, ride a non-air-conditioned local train into Maeklong Railway Market, then cruise canals to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. English-speaking guides such as Kwan, NJ, Tukta, Leo, and Maria keep the day moving, with time for photos, food, and shopping.

“Jazz and María were such a good guide tours, they made sure everything was okey and that all of us were comfortable. Transportation was excelent when the driver and i had a really good time”

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Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak and Mae Klong Train Markets - The road from Bangkok to Mae Klong
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Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak and Mae Klong Train Markets

13.Damnoen Saduak and Mae Klong Train Markets

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 894 reviews · 7 - 8 hours · from $22

Leave Bangkok for two famous Thai markets. Walk beside the working railway at Mae Klong, watch stalls fold back for the train, then paddle through Damnoen Saduak’s canals. The $22 tour includes transport, guide, insurance, and a 20-minute boat ride. Bring earphones for the 41-language audio guide.

“Tammy the guide is a wonderful person funny, interesting, taking care of everyone, we really appreciate this tour! thanks so much for your kindness! yes and thanks so much for the advices!”

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Private Excursion to Maeklong Railway and Floating Markets - The Bangkok pickup and road to Maeklong
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Private Excursion to Maeklong Railway and Floating Markets

14.Private Excursion to Maeklong Railway and Floating Markets

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

Travel from Bangkok by private car to Maeklong Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. Your English-speaking guide, such as Time, Johnny, Bakery, or Peter, explains local life, helps with photos and food choices, and leads a 20 to 30 minute long-tail boat ride.

“I was picked up on time and went directly to the railroad. My wife and I really enjoyed this experience. Our guide Peter was great. We then went to the floating market which was also great. This is our third private tour we took on this trip using Viator. I would recommend this excursion to anyone looking for an excellent tour.”

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From Bangkok: Railway & Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Tour - The early pickup and ride to Ratchaburi
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From Bangkok: Railway & Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Tour

15.Railway & Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 775 reviews · 7 hours · from $43

Travel from Bangkok to Mae Klong Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak by air-conditioned van. An English-speaking guide such as Alex, Mai, or Travis leads you through the train market, canal stalls, Lao Tuk Luck Market, and a family palm-sugar workshop.

“Great experience with Alex! Very sympa and friendly and kind. Super!”

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