FLOATING MARKET TOURS IN BANGKOK

15 Floating Market Tours in Bangkok Worth an Early Start

28 tours  ·  from $16 a head

The good floating market tours in Bangkok sell out first, and the early departures go before the rest. Below: the 15 to book ahead, what each includes and how they differ.

Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak Market and Maeklong Railway Market - Leaving Bangkok early helps
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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 and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market with an English, German, or Japanese-speaking guide. Ride a paddleboat, watch stalls clear the tracks, sample Thai snacks, and enjoy free time to browse. Early departures offer cooler weather and fewer crowds.

“Wonderfully well organized Tour. Our guide TIM was extremely well. Organized and gave us very good recommendations. Note that the tour is far away from Central Bangkok so it is worth booking this with a hotel pick up. You don’t want to be driving in Bangkok traffic. The restaurant in between the two activities was excellent and would highly recommend.”

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The Old Siam: Damnoen Saduak and Maeklong Railway Market - The journey between the markets
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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

Leave Bangkok for Maeklong Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market with an English, German, or Japanese-speaking guide. Ride a short train section, arrive at the floating market by paddleboat, sample Thai food, and explore both markets with transport included.

“Communication was very good giving we booked so very late. Hotel pick up was on time. The guide was very warm, friendly and knowledgeable. Everything was explained and worked.”

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Bangkok: Train Market & Floating Market with Boat Ride - Leaving Bangkok for Ratchaburi province
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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 Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and Maeklong Railway Market with guides such as Sam, Jenny, Jeed, or Tammy. Ride a traditional boat through the canals, sample Thai snacks, shop the stalls, and watch a train pass inches from market awnings.

“Our guide was really nice and well informed. It’s worth the money”

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Half-Day Railway Market and Floating Market Tour in Thailand - What the guide adds to a shared tour
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Half-Day Railway Market and Floating Market Tour in Thailand

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

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

Ride a local train into Maeklong Railway Market, where vendors clear the tracks as the train passes, then cruise Damnoen Saduak Floating Market by boat. This 7 to 8-hour group tour includes Bangkok pickup, an English-speaking guide, transport, and a maximum of 15 people.

“A great day. It was really well put together with a great guide. The itinerary exceeded our expectations. It was a fabulous day and so varied with trains, boats, walking etc. The group in the tour was a nice size. The lunch venue was brilliant as was the food. I would wholeheartedly recommend this tour”

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Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak, Train Market & Mahanakhon Day Trip - The road from Asoke to the railway market
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Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak, Train Market & Mahanakhon Day Trip

5.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 for a 7 to 8-hour outing from Bangkok. Ride a train into Maeklong Railway Market, paddle through canals to Damnoen Saduak, enjoy free time for food and shopping, then finish at Mahanakhon. Guides such as Kitty, Dom, Alex, and Mr Boy are noted for clear explanations and helpful local tips.

“The day was extremely interesting and well organised. Everything was explained well with clear instructions and we loved both markets. Thank you to Kitty who was so kind, friendly and very knowledgeable”

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From Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Guided Tour - Stop one: palm sugar and the coconut plantation
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From Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Guided Tour

6.Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Guided Tour

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

Travel from Bangkok to Damnoen Saduak in a small group of up to 15, visit a palm sugar workshop, then paddle through narrow canals to the floating market. English and Thai-speaking guides such as Kay, Tum Tum, and Thew explain local life, food, prices, and bargaining.

“This tour was great! Mindy was super friendly, funny and very knowledgeable.”

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Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and Maeklong Railway Market Tour - Wat Bang Kung and the banyan-root chapel
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Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and Maeklong Railway Market Tour

7.Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and Maeklong Railway Market Tour

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

Ride canals through Damnoen Saduak, watch Maeklong’s train pass through market stalls, and visit Wat Bang Kung on a 7 to 8-hour trip from Bangkok. Air-conditioned transport, bottled water, an English-speaking guide, and the boat ride are included. Hotel pickup is limited to selected areas.

“Quite relaxed experience. Floating market fun to see but didn’t buy anything(a bit more expensive than rail market). Visit to temple interesting especially the Muay Thai figures/story. Railway market-fascinating to see how close the train gets to the shops. Lunch own expense but suggested restaurant right by track & good value.”

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Day Trip to Bangkok Floating Market & Maeklong Railway - Cruising to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
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Day Trip to Bangkok Floating Market & Maeklong Railway

8.Day Trip to Bangkok Floating Market & Maeklong Railway

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

See a train pass through Maeklong Railway Market, cruise the canals to Damnoen Saduak, and stop at Buffalo Café on this seven-hour group tour. Guides such as Bamboo, Tony, Ying, and Kat are praised for keeping the day friendly and organized. Meet at centralWorld and return there.

“It was good day, I really enjoyed the floating markets would have liked a bit more time there given we had to order lunch. I felt time at the rail market was wasted waiting for train. It was very crowded, so find a spot early to get a good view of train. But overall glad we went.”

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From Bangkok: Floating Market and Ayutthaya Guided Day Tour - Maeklong Railway Market and the train that cuts through it
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From Bangkok: Floating Market and Ayutthaya Guided Day Tour

9.Floating Market and Ayutthaya Guided Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,398 reviews · from $87

Travel from Bangkok to Maeklong Railway Market, Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, and Ayutthaya with an English or Japanese-speaking guide. You’ll ride a paddle boat, see coconut sugar made in a Thai house, eat lunch, and visit three major temples. Guides such as Luke, Bird, William, and Sam are praised for their care and clear explanations.

“Luke, our tour guide, answered a bunch of our questions and was very informative. He always got us to our destination at least 15 minutes before the crowds so we could experience each place without other tourists. Luke also took many pictures of us with our phone and knew the perfect locations for beautiful shots. The places were unique to us and we were glad we went!”

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Bangkok: Railway and Floating Market Tour with Dragon Temple - The road from Bangkok to Ratchaburi
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Bangkok: Railway and Floating Market Tour with Dragon Temple

10.Railway and Floating Market Tour with Dragon Temple

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

Travel from Bangkok in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide such as Nice or Oil. Watch the Maeklong market clear for a passing train, take the included boat ride at Damnoen Saduak, then visit Wat Sam Phran’s giant pink dragon tower.

“This was a great experience! The river market was my favorite! Just a nice cruise down the river! Plenty of time to eat shop and there were plenty of options for restrooms if needed. Nice was awesome! She gave us the summary and let us roam! Truly enjoyed this day!”

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Bangkok: Floating Market and Train Market Experience - The countryside train ride adds real local texture
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Bangkok: Floating Market and Train Market Experience

11.Floating Market and Train Market Experience

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

Join an English-speaking guide such as Kwan, NJ, Leo, or Tukta for an 8.5-hour trip from MBK Center. Ride a non-air-conditioned train into Maeklong Market, then cruise canals to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. Expect a long day, helpful commentary, and limited free time.

“Had a wonderful day with our tour guide Maria! She knew exactly the right spot to stand to watch the train go by.At the floating market, she made great recommendations. It was great value for money.”

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Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak and Mae Klong Train Markets - Damnoen Saduak by paddle boat
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Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak and Mae Klong Train Markets

12.Damnoen Saduak and Mae Klong Train Markets

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

Travel from Bangkok to Maeklong Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market in a small group or private vehicle. Expect an English-speaking guide, a 20-minute paddle boat ride, free time for food and photos, and roughly seven to eight hours on the road.

“Fantastic. A really knows his stuff: some stand up comedy, lots of information and incredibly helpful. The locations were amazing and really exciting”

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Private Excursion to Maeklong Railway and Floating Markets - A private ride makes the distance easier
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Private Excursion to Maeklong Railway and Floating Markets

13.Private Excursion to Maeklong Railway and Floating Markets

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

Travel from Bangkok in a private vehicle to Mae Klong Railway Market, where stalls fold back for a passing train, then cruise Damnoen Saduak by long-tail boat. Guides such as Time, Johnny, Bakery, and Peter add local context, food tips, photos, and flexible pacing.

“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 - Lao Tuk Luck gives the canals more context
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From Bangkok: Railway & Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Tour

14.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 and long-tail boat. You’ll see stalls fold back for a passing train, visit Lao Tuk Luck Market, and stop at a traditional palm sugar home. Guides such as Alex, Mai, Mod, and Travis are known for helpful commentary and photos.

“Travis was a fab knowledgable guide, at the railway market he had secured us a great spot for seeing the train pass and helped with taking photos. Thanks also to Travis for the recommendations!”

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Bangkok: Maeklong Railway & Amphawa Floating Market Day Trip - Getting to Maeklong Railway Market
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Bangkok: Maeklong Railway & Amphawa Floating Market Day Trip

15.Maeklong Railway & Amphawa Floating Market Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 675 reviews · 510 - 690 minutes · from $49

Spend a full day beyond Bangkok with a guide such as Jack, Cherry, Nina, or Aoi. Watch a train pass through Maeklong Railway Market, visit Wat Bang Kung, explore Amphawa, and cruise the Maeklong River at dusk to see fireflies.

“Our Day Trip was one of those rare travel experiences that stays with you long after it’s over — and that’s entirely thanks to Nok. From the moment we met her, Nok was attentive, kind, and effortlessly knowledgeable. She guided us through every part of the day with care. Even though it was low season and just 2 of us on the tour, she made it so fun. It felt like the experience had been crafted just for us — personal, unhurried, and full of life. What we appreciated most was the way Nok balanced everything so gracefully: she shared stories, insights, and history that brought each place to life,…”

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