Maeklong Railway Floating Markets Tour: Private Boat & Train
Two markets in one morning: the only one built on train tracks, the first one on water
A private tour from Bangkok combines two of Thailand's most unusual markets: Maeklong Railway Market, where vendors sell directly on the train tracks, and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, the country's oldest. The day includes hotel pickup and drop-off, a long-tail boat canal tour, tastings of local fruits and desserts, and a licensed English-speaking guide. Choose between a 7 a.m. or 9 a.m. start, both returning by early afternoon.
Options for this experience
2 optionsStep-by-step itinerary
Visit Maeklong Railway and Floating Markets
- Pick up from Bangkok hotel
- Travel to Maeklong Railway Market
- Explore market and watch train pass
- Taste Thai fruits and desserts
- Board private long tail boat
- Canal tour to Damnoensaduak Floating Market
- Walk around floating market with guide
- Taste local desserts, fruits, and drinks
- Shopping time at floating market
- Return to Bangkok hotel
What’s included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Bangkok.
- private air-conditioned vehicle transport.
- private long-tail boat canal tour to the floating market.
- local Thai fruits, desserts and drinks at both markets.
- licensed English-speaking guide.
- accident insurance.
Times
- Every day 07:00 09:00
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The experience
The tour begins with pickup from your Bangkok hotel at either 7 a.m. or 9 a.m., then heads straight to Maeklong Railway Market by private air-conditioned vehicle. This is the market's defining feature: vendors set up their stalls directly on the train tracks and pack them away when the train passes through. You'll walk the market, watch this happen, and taste Thai fruits and desserts while you're there. It's the only market in the world operating this way.
From there, you board a private long-tail boat for a roughly 30-minute canal tour to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Thailand's first floating market. The boat takes you directly to the market, where you walk around with your guide, sample more local fruits, desserts and drinks, and have time to shop. The whole experience moves at your pace: no rushing between stops, no shared boat with other groups.
The tour wraps up with a return to your Bangkok hotel by private vehicle. The 7 a.m. option gets you back around 1:30 p.m. The 9 a.m. option around 3:30 p.m. Hotel pickup and drop-off, the boat ride, tastings, and accident insurance are all included. You just need to bring sunscreen, a hat, comfortable shoes and a camera.
Is this one for you?Book the 7 a.m. departure if you want to be back in the city by early afternoon. The 9 a.m. option gives you a slower morning start and more time at the floating market before heading back. Either way, traveling by private vehicle and boat means you're not waiting for other groups or managing your own logistics between two markets that are far apart.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (2 to 12 years); Infant (under 2): free.
What happens when the train comes through Maeklong Railway Market?
Vendors at Maeklong Railway Market sell directly on the train tracks, and when the train passes, they quickly pack up their stalls to let it through, then set up again once it's gone. You'll witness this happen while you explore the market and taste local foods.
Is Damnoen Saduak Floating Market really the oldest floating market in Thailand?
Yes, Damnoen Saduak Floating Market is Thailand's first floating market. You'll reach it by private long-tail boat on a roughly 30-minute canal tour, then walk around with your guide and have time to shop and sample local food and drink.
What time does the tour return to Bangkok?
If you choose the 7 a.m. departure, you'll be back at your hotel around 1:30 p.m. The 9 a.m. option returns around 3:30 p.m. Both include private vehicle transport to and from your hotel.
Are meals included on this tour?
The tour includes tastings of local Thai fruits, desserts and drinks at both markets. A full meal is not included, though you'll have time to buy food at either market if you want more.
Is the guide English-speaking?
Yes, your guide is a licensed English-speaking Thai guide who will be with you throughout the tour at both markets.
Do I need to arrange my own transport to the markets?
No, private hotel pickup and drop-off in Bangkok are included, as is all transport between the markets by private air-conditioned vehicle and long-tail boat.
Maeklong Railway Floating Markets Tour: Private Boat & Train
6h–7h · EN · at your hotel
from US$ 125 per person
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