PRIVATE MARKET TOURS IN THAILAND

The 15 Best Private Market Tours in Thailand

74 tours  ·  from $41 a head

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

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

1.Private Excursion to Maeklong Railway and Floating Markets

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

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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Floating and Railway Market (Optional Waterfall): Private Tour - Damnoen Saduak by motorboat
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Floating and Railway Market (Optional Waterfall): Private Tour

2.Floating and Railway Market (Optional Waterfall): Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 827 reviews · from $127

You’ll ride a long-tail motorboat through Damnoen Saduak, board a local train into Maeklong Railway Market, and visit coconut sugar and salt-making sites with a private guide such as Lin, Jim, Poppy, or Ice. Add Erawan Falls and the River Kwai Bridge for a much longer day.

“Great tour. Unfortunately we did not arrive at Erawan Falls with enough time to climb to top. There should be better time management. Cut out the coconut farm. For the falls you have to at level 4 by 3:30 pm”

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Private Excursion to Floating Market and Ayutthaya World Heritage - 7:00 a.m. starts with Maeklong Railway Market
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Private Excursion to Floating Market and Ayutthaya World Heritage

3.Private Excursion to Floating Market and Ayutthaya World Heritage

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 515 reviews · from $184

Start from your Bangkok hotel in a private air-conditioned vehicle, then visit Maeklong Railway Market, Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, and Ayutthaya’s major temples. Choose the 7:00 a.m. start for all three stops. Guides such as Army, Gwen, Time, Nok, and Pom are praised for history, photos, snacks, and personal service.

“Wonderful day with 2 very different activities…history and shopping. Kim was a very knowledgeable and personable tour guide”

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Private Tour to Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market - Why a private vehicle makes the long day easier
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Private Tour to Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market

4.Private Tour to Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 200 reviews · from $125

Spend 6 to 7 hours with a private guide such as Poppy, Nok, Katie, or Tip, visiting Maeklong Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. Ride a private long-tail boat, sample Thai sweets and fruit, and travel in an air-conditioned car from central Bangkok.

“Wow what an experience! We got to see both the train markets and the floating markets. Our guide Poppy was fantastic - she knew all the best places to be at the right time. She was also very communicative and even took lots of pictures and videos of us as a memento! We suggest doing the 7am tour as it’s better weather wise in rainy season as well as you experiencing as much as possible. We got to try lots of authentic local food. I suggest you barter at the market stalls to get the best deals as it’s the done thing in Thailand. Would definitely recommend if you want…”

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Private Tour: Floating Markets of Damnoen Saduak Cruise Day Trip from Bangkok - The 20 to 30-minute ride through the canals
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Private Tour: Floating Markets of Damnoen Saduak Cruise Day Trip from Bangkok

5.Private Tour: Floating Markets of Damnoen Saduak Cruise Day Trip from Bangkok

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 199 reviews · from $135

Travel from Bangkok to Damnoen Saduak with a private guide, air-conditioned transport, and a 20 to 30-minute long-tail boat ride through canals and stilt-house communities. You’ll visit the floating market and a coconut sugar farm. The paddle boat is optional and costs extra.

“From start to finish, very good and informative tour guide excellent.. floating market, long boat excellent.”

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Floating Market & Train Market Private Tour(Premium Service) - Damnoen Saduak by motorboat
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Floating Market & Train Market Private Tour(Premium Service)

6.Floating Market & Train Market Private Tour(Premium Service)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 112 reviews · from $117Best value

Travel from central Bangkok by private air-conditioned vehicle to Mae Klong Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. Your guide may be Johnny, Ava, Poppy, or another local host. Expect a train-side market visit, a motorboat ride, Thai sweets, coconut ice cream, and a 6 to 7-hour day.

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Maeklong Railway & Floating Market Tour (Private & All-Inclusive) - Damnoen Saduak by private boat
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Maeklong Railway & Floating Market Tour (Private & All-Inclusive)

7.Maeklong Railway & Floating Market Tour (Private & All-Inclusive)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 108 reviews · from $159

Spend 7 to 9 hours outside Bangkok with a private guide, driver, boat ride, and lunch. See boats selling produce at Damnoen Saduak, watch the train pass through Maeklong Railway Market, then visit Wat Bang Kung and the giant dragon temple at Wat Samphran. Guides may include Kitty, Chaiya, Natty, or Oil.

“Thus is a really great way to see some amazing Bangkok locations. First the train and then the floating markets. Finally a drive to the country setting of a most unique temple. My guide, Singh, was great.”

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Private Tour to Railway Market Floating Market and Ayutthaya - The long road to Ayutthaya
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Private Tour to Railway Market Floating Market and Ayutthaya

8.Private Tour to Railway Market Floating Market and Ayutthaya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · from $180

Start at 7 a.m. with a private guide and air-conditioned car, then watch a train pass through Maeklong Market, cruise Damnoen Saduak by private boat, and visit three Ayutthaya temples. Guides such as Nate, Som, Katie, Shina, Nok, and Alex are known for attentive service.

“First and foremost, the staff on this tour were wonderful. Alex, our guide, was deeply knowledgeable, engaging, and went out of her way to make sure we were comfortable throughout the day. The experience was a nice combination of vRead more”

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Private Tour to Railway Market Floating Market and Ayutthaya - The long road to Ayutthaya
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Private Tour to Railway Market, Floating Market And Ayutthaya

9.Private Tour to Railway Market, Floating Market And Ayutthaya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · from $173

Start with the train threading through Maeklong Railway Market, ride a boat through Damnoen Saduak’s canals, then explore three Ayutthaya temples. A private car, English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, admissions, water, and Thai desserts are included. Tony and Katie are named in past tour feedback.

“We had an incredible experience on the Private Tour to the Railway Market, Floating Market, and Ayutthaya, and it ended up being one of the highlights of our time in Thailand. The day was perfectly paced, packed with variety, and gave us a gRead more”

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Private Excursion to Maeklong Railway & Amphawa Floating Markets - A private road trip from Bangkok
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Private Excursion to Maeklong Railway & Amphawa Floating Markets

10.Private Excursion to Maeklong Railway & Amphawa Floating Markets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · from $152

Leave Bangkok at 1 p.m. for Maeklong Railway Market, Wat Bang Kung, and Amphawa Floating Market. Your private guide and driver handle the road, while you watch stalls clear for trains, sample Thai snacks, and shop by longtail boat.

“The guide and driver were great! The railroad was amazing! We decided we wanted to change a few things along the way, and our guide transitioned smoothly! We tried a local desert, did a little shopping, fed some horses, and even received lovely gifts from our guide, Gewn. Our driver, Mr. Wichien, was really solicitous and attentive.”

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Bangkok: Damnoen Floating Market & Train Market Private Tour - A private car makes the Bangkok day easier
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Bangkok: Damnoen Floating Market & Train Market Private Tour

11.Damnoen Floating Market & Train Market Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 72 reviews · 1 day · from $125

Travel by private car from Bangkok with an English-speaking guide to Maeklong Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. Watch vendors clear the tracks for a passing train, then spend an hour on a private motorboat shopping, eating, and seeing canal life. Guides may include Lin, Jame, Suwat, or Ricky.

“Lin was excellent ! Super fun and educational tour. It was amazing having a local take us around.”

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Bangkok: Floating & Maeklong Markets Tour by Private Charter - Starting from Bangkok, an easy pickup
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Bangkok: Floating & Maeklong Markets Tour by Private Charter

12.Floating & Maeklong Markets Tour by Private Charter

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 63 reviews · 1 day

Build your own market day from Bangkok with a private car, Thai driver, and one-hour long-tail boat ride at Damnoen Saduak. Add Maeklong Railway Market, Amphawa, temples, or an elephant camp. Drivers speak Thai and basic English, with translation app help.

“Mr Wit was a great driver - very patient and professional. Loved the flexibility of deciding where to go. Definately recommend the elephant park - the highlight of our trip!”

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Private tour to Floating & Railway markets (multi-lang: EN ZH ES IT FR DE) - A short stop at a coconut sugar farm
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Private tour to Floating & Railway markets (multi-lang: EN ZH ES IT FR DE)

13.Private tour to Floating & Railway markets (multi-lang: EN ZH ES IT FR DE)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · from $127

Spend about seven hours visiting Maeklong Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market from Bangkok. Your private guide, available in English, Chinese, Spanish, Italian, French, or German, handles the route, train, boat, hotel pickup, and return.

“Loved it. It was such an adventure. Riding the train into the market. Shopping at the market and watching them take it down to get ready for the next train to pass by. Riding on the little boat was an awesome experience. I would do this tour again for sure. Pop was a great tour guide. Explained things and took our pics.”

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Floating & Railway Markets (Optional Mangrove Visit) Private Tour - Salt fields near Samut Sakhon
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Floating & Railway Markets (Optional Mangrove Visit) Private Tour

14.Floating & Railway Markets (Optional Mangrove Visit) Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · from $127

Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide to Damnoen Saduak, Mae Klong Railway Market, a salt farm, and a coconut sugar workshop. Guides such as Tip, Jackie, and Lin add local insight. Choose the longer route for lunch, mangroves, clam digging, and safe monkey feeding from a boat.

“Great tour, the coconut sugar was delicious, the railway and floating markets are amazing, if your after some great art check out the studio at the floating markets.”

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From Bangkok: Floating Market & Ayutthaya Private Day Trip - Maeklong Railway Market and the short train spectacle
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From Bangkok: Floating Market & Ayutthaya Private Day Trip

15.Floating Market & Ayutthaya Private Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · from $176

Leave Bangkok around 7:00 a.m. with an English-speaking guide such as Kim, Nok, Peter, or Oan. Ride a long-tail boat to Damnoensaduak, watch the train pass through Maeklong Market, then explore Ayutthaya’s temples in a private, air-conditioned vehicle.

“Nok is a super guide. She was prepared for everything from background information to paper wipes for the toilet. She spoiled us with exotic fruits she bought for us at the market and found the best place to see the train. The driver was great and we did a extra stop to see a coconut manufactory who produced coconut sugar. We had a fabulous day!”

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Amphawa Boat Ride & Railway Market: Multi-Lang Private Tour - Boarding at Ban Ka Long near the salt farms
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Amphawa Boat Ride & Railway Market: Multi-Lang Private Tour

18★ 5.0Amphawa Boat Ride & Railway Market: Multi-Lang Private TourFrom $14639 reviews
Private Floating Market, Train Market and After Rain Cafe Tour - A calm hour at After the Rain Café
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Private Floating Market, Train Market and After Rain Cafe Tour

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