FLOATING MARKET TOURS

The 15 Best Floating Market Tours

71 tours  ·  from $11 a head

Damnoen Saduak, Amphawa and the Mekong wholesale markets at Cai Rang all trade from boats, and all of them are best before eight. These 15 are compared on departure time, how long you actually spend in the longtail and what the ride costs.

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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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 Asok to Ayutthaya in an air-conditioned vehicle, with temple visits at Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon, Wat Mahathat, and Wat Phra Sri Sanphet. Guides such as Jenny, Max, Alex, and Boy are praised for clear history and friendly help. Lunch at Ayothaya Floating Market is extra.

“Our guide was extremely knowledgeable, kind and helpful. He did a fantastic job of keeping everyone on schedule. Our driver was fantastic. Highly recommend this tour.”

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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

5.Floating Market and Train Market Experience

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

Travel beyond Bangkok by van, local train, and longtail boat to Maeklong Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. An English-speaking guide such as Jenny, Woody, or Tukta keeps the day moving, while a QR-code audio guide covers 28 languages. Expect tourist crowds, local snacks, shopping, and plenty of photo moments.

“Me and my partner had the best time on this trip! Jenny was a fabulous host, very funny and informative, making sure everything stayed on track. We got to see a lot of sites, by bus, boat and train, definitely good value for money. Maya Cafe she recommended was delicious too, we had the chicken Tom yum.”

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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

6.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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Cooking Class Hoi An:Local Market, Basket Boat, Fishing & Cooking - The cooking class is the heart of the experience
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Cooking Class Hoi An:Local Market, Basket Boat, Fishing & Cooking

7.Cooking Class Hoi An:Local Market, Basket Boat, Fishing & Cooking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,660 reviews · from $28Top rated

Spend about 4.5 hours combining Hoi An Market, a bamboo basket boat ride, net fishing, and a hands-on cooking lesson. Guides such as Hai, Lily, Ly, and Phuong lead the class, where you prepare four Vietnamese dishes, eat well, and receive recipes to use at home.

“Great value morning activity. Enjoyed the round boat ride. Lots of boats lots of colour and photo opportunities. The market walk was interesting but the cooking class was the highlight with lots of tips to use back home. Lovely food and plenty of it. Don’t eat a large breakfast. Lily was an amazing teacher.”

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From Hoi An: Market Tour, Basket Boat Ride and Cooking Class - Starting at the market near the Ivegan shop
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From Hoi An: Market Tour, Basket Boat Ride and Cooking Class

8.Market Tour, Basket Boat Ride and Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,208 reviews · from $17

Meet your guide at the Ivegan shop, visit a Hoi An market, bargain for local ingredients, then ride a bamboo basket boat through water coconut palms. Finish with a hands-on class making dishes such as bánh xèo, bánh cuốn, phở, and chè. Guides may include Anna, Thao, Linh, or Thuy.

“Excellent. Cooked 4 different dishes & very glad I skipped lunch tasting it all. Tried different things”

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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

9.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

10.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

11.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

12.Day Trip to Bangkok Floating Market & Maeklong Railway

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

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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Can Tho: Floating Market & Mekong's Legacy( About 6 Pax) - Cai Rang Floating Market with coffee and noodle soup
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Can Tho: Floating Market & Mekong’s Legacy( About 6 Pax)

13.Floating Market & Mekong’s Legacy( About 6 Pax)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,438 reviews · 6 hours - 390 minutes · from $26

Start at 5:30 AM with guide Sophia, Thao, Cory, Clara, or another English-speaking local guide. Visit Cai Rang Floating Market, eat noodle soup and coffee aboard a sampan, walk village lanes, make traditional cakes, rest with fruit and tea, and visit a floating home.

“You will experience a very well organized tour, learning about the floating market, have a coffee on the river, served by one of the boats, meet a familiy and cook and eat some food at a local family home, get some insight in the living of local citizens and eat some refreshing fruits on one of the floating boat. I can really recommend this tour!”

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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

14.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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Hoi An Cooking Class(Local market,Basket Boat,Fishing & Cooking) - Riding through Bay Mau Coconut Forest
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Hoi An Cooking Class(Local market,Basket Boat,Fishing & Cooking)

15.Hoi An Cooking Class(Local market,Basket Boat,Fishing & Cooking)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,323 reviews · from $28

Spend 4.5 hours with guides such as Tram or Sonny visiting a local market, learning to choose Vietnamese produce, riding a bamboo basket boat in Bay Mau Coconut Forest, catching crabs, and cooking a shared meal. Hotel pickup in Hoi An, recipes, safety gear, and lunch or dinner are included.

“Our family loved making and eating delicious food together following the instructions of our fantastic chefs.”

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