7 Pattaya Market Tours Worth an Early Start

1.Floating Market and Train Market Experience

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

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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2.Pattaya Discovery Tour with Floating Market, View Points

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 58 reviews · from $38

Spend about six hours touring Pattaya’s key sights in a group of up to 25. Visit Bali Hai Pier, the city viewpoint, Big Buddha, Buddha Mountain, the floating market, and Gems Gallery. Transport, entry fees, and a quick vegetarian or non-vegetarian lunch are included.

“Its a Woderful trip ! the staff were nice and the time for every destination were enough for us to view the place and buy things. Viator is friendly!”

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3.Buddha, Floating Market, Gems Museum Tour & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 31 reviews · 5 hours · from $19Best value

You’ll spend five hours seeing Pattaya from a hilltop viewpoint, Bali Hai Pier, Wat Phra Yai, the floating market, a jewelry museum, and possibly Laser Buddha Mountain. An English-speaking guide leads the day, with lunch and hotel transport dependent on the option you select.

“Ein wirklich tolles Erlebnis. Alles hat super funktioniert. Abholung und Kommunikation perfekt. Kann ich nur empfehlen…”

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4.Pattaya Viewpoint, Big Buddha & Floating Market with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · from $64

Spend six hours seeing Pattaya’s key sights with a local guide, from the Bali Hai Pier photo stop and Big Buddha Temple to the Floating Market, laser-cut Buddha image, and Gems Gallery. An air-conditioned vehicle, lunch, and selected hotel transfers are included.

“Hayeemae whom we nicknamed G-Man and our driver made our day so very memorable and special! From pick up to drop off they were so accommodating and even offered to extend our trip to see another place which was not our tour that we wanted to see badly! What an amazing day and we highly enjoyed it! 5 🌟’s!!!”

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5.Big Buddha Temple and Night Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 8 reviews · 3 hours · from $37

Spend three hours with an English-speaking guide visiting Wat Phra Yai, Khao Phra Tamnak Viewpoint, Pattaya Marine Night Market, and Walking Street. Hotel pickup, transport, water, and sunset views are included, but food and shopping are extra.

“La visite personnalisée dommage que la guide bien de super ne parlait pas français nous sommes arrangés chauffeur 🙌”

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6.Floating Market Tour with Hotel Transfer & Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6 reviews · 3 hours · from $45

Visit Pattaya Floating Market with an English-speaking guide, roundtrip hotel transfer, market admission, canal views, Thai snacks, crafts, and cultural shows. The boat ride and food cost extra, and pickup is free in central Pattaya areas but may cost more farther out.

“Wycieczka super. Miła i przyjazna atmosfera. Nawet bez angielskiego można się spokojnie porozumieć. Warto zobaczyć. Coś ciekawego dla oka.”

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7.Big Buddha Temple, Night Market, and Sunset Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4 reviews · 3 hours · from $36

Spend three hours seeing Pattaya after dark, from the Big Buddha and Khao Phra Tamnak viewpoint to the Marine Night Market. An English-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport, hotel pickup, and drop-off are included. Bring cash for food and souvenirs, plus your own water bottle.

“It would have been nice to have a guide to explain the history of the temple. The tour promised an English speaking guide. Also I didn’t take my water bottle as the tour included a bottle of water. Please don’t mention it if you’re not going to provide it. The temple was amazing and we took some great pictures. The driver was friendly and helpful.”

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