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15 Shopping Tours in Thailand Worth Booking

83 tours  ·  from $16

Good shopping tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

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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Chiang Mai: Cooking Class, Market & Thai Herbs Garden Tour - Making Curry Paste With a Mortar and Pestle
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Chiang Mai: Cooking Class, Market & Thai Herbs Garden Tour

5.Cooking Class, Market & Thai Herbs Garden Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 4,824 reviews · 3h 30m · from $31

Meet guides such as Wave, Flook, Tu, or Balloon for a 210-minute Thai cooking class near Chiang Mai. Visit a local market, explore a herb garden, prepare curry paste with a mortar and pestle, cook several dishes, and eat your meal outdoors. Vegetarian, vegan, halal, gluten-free, and allergy-friendly options are available.

“Absolutely loved it!! Wave was an amazing, informative and fun teacher. I'm so happy I got to do my favourite thai dishes, I definitely recommend this!”

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Chiang Mai: Authentic Cooking Class with Market & Farm Visit - The Local Market: A Quick Lesson in Thai Ingredients
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Chiang Mai: Authentic Cooking Class with Market & Farm Visit

6.Authentic Cooking Class with Market & Farm Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 4,546 reviews · 210 minutes - 7 hours · from $34

Meet your English-speaking chef, visit a Chiang Mai market and organic farm, then cook Thai dishes at your own station. Choose from Pad Thai, curries, Tom Yum, Som Tam, spring rolls, mango sticky rice, and Khao Soi. Full-day classes add traditional coconut milk making.

“I did the afternoon/evening class and I definitely would recommend!! Was such a good class and had loads of fun learning how to make Thai classics. Shoutout to our teacher Jimmy who was hilarious! Also the cooking school itself is such a nice atmosphere and well organised. 10/10”

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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

7.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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Bangkok: City Highlights Temple and Market Walking Tour - The Grand Palace and the Emerald Buddha Temple
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Bangkok: City Highlights Temple and Market Walking Tour

8.City Highlights Temple and Market Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,990 reviews · from $42

Visit Bangkok’s Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha Temple with a licensed guide, then add Wat Pho and Wat Arun if selected. You’ll ride local transport, pass historic markets, and learn about Thai royal and Buddhist traditions in a group of up to 10. Guides include Air, Mina, Kiwi, Johnny, and Peter.

“Kiwi was a great guide - very knowledgable, friendly and helpful. She gave a lot of information on the sites while making the experience entertaining and interesting. Kiwi also gave an incredible food recommendation at the end. I would highly recommend the tour.”

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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

9.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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Phuket: Full Day City Tour with Night Market - Karon Viewpoint: a quick look over the coast
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Phuket: Full Day City Tour with Night Market

10.Full Day City Tour with Night Market

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,888 reviews · 9 hours · from $31

Spend nine hours seeing southern Phuket with an English or Thai-speaking guide, visiting Karon Viewpoint, Wat Chalong, a cashew factory, Old Town, Rang Hill, and Chillva Market. The Big Buddha road is currently closed, so the tour may offer views of it rather than access.

“It was a nice time. Logistically maybe start earlier to avoid traffic? The timing at places was perfect. I think any time you can get out of the area and explore new places and not be responsible for driving, it’s a plus. I could have eaten an entire can of the cashews. I didn’t. But could have easily consumed my weight in them. Our guide was sweet and sincere. Helped me bargain for a new suitcase. Driver was safe and honest to God, I don’t know how he managed not to hit some drunk crazy tourists in Patong. Five stars to him!!! I’d recommend. It was a great way to…”

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Phuket Thai Cooking Class with Market Tour Option - The market option at Mae Somchit Kata Fresh Market
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Phuket Thai Cooking Class with Market Tour Option

11.Phuket Thai Cooking Class with Market Tour Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,665 reviews · from $65Top rated

Join Chef VJ’s Phuket cooking class with clear English instruction from chefs including Gigi and assistants such as Nid. Choose a class with a fresh-market visit and fruit tasting, or let the market ingredients come to you. You will chop, cook, make curry paste by hand, eat your meal, and take home recipes.

“Fun activity. A lot of food so pace yourself. Good food tho. Fun times! And you get the recipes at the end so that’s nice.”

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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

12.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

13.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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Bangkok: Hands-on Thai Cooking Class and Market Tour - Choosing between the morning, afternoon, and evening classes
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Bangkok: Hands-on Thai Cooking Class and Market Tour

14.Hands-on Thai Cooking Class and Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,614 reviews · 3h 30m · from $45

Meet near BTS Asoke for a morning market visit, or at House of Taste in Sukhumvit 4 for afternoon and evening classes. With instructors such as Jay, Pitch, April, and Jane, you prepare four Thai dishes, eat them hot, and receive recipes by email.

“Excellent, friendly (and funny) guide. Cooking school environment petfect.”

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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

15.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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