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Market Tours Worldwide: 15 to Book

40 rail days  ·  from $16 a seat

Good market tours sell the seats before the fares, and the best ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak Market and Maeklong Railway Market - The long ride from Bangkok
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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 with a guide such as Patty, Pooh, Mike, or Aekaphol to see a train pass through Maeklong Market, then paddle through Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. The $25 tour includes transport, guide, water, and boat ride, with early departures best for cooler weather and smaller crowds.

“Such a great experience! The floating market was a once in a lifetime experience experience that I’ll cherish forever. Phu was an amazing host and very informative. Would definitely recommend!”

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The Old Siam: Damnoen Saduak and Maeklong Railway Market - The paddleboat ride into Damnoen Saduak
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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

Travel from Bangkok to two famous markets with a guide such as Tim, Pui, or Kwan. Watch vendors clear the railway for a passing train, then reach Damnoen Saduak by paddleboat. You get time to shop, eat pad thai or mango sticky rice, and see a quieter side of central Thailand.

“Amazing!!! Bobby was our guide, he gave us a lot of information during the way, he is very funny! What to say about the markets? What experience!!!! Unique! Both market were amazing, at the Maeklong, we arrived by train and also could watch the training pass through the market. At the Damnoen Saduak we had a beautiful view of the river channels and could enjoy an amazing coconut ice-cream. The experience was really worthy, just do it! You will love it!”

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Bangkok: Floating Market and Train Market Experience - Maeklong Railway Market and the disappearing stalls
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Bangkok: Floating Market and Train Market Experience

3.Floating Market and Train Market Experience

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

Ride a local train through the countryside, watch vendors fold back their stalls as the train passes at Maeklong Railway Market, then cruise Damnoen Saduak by longtail boat. English-speaking guides such as Jenny, Woody, and Tukta keep the day moving, while an audio guide offers 28 language choices.

“Driver James Bond and rep Nee from tripza are a perfect combo for a superb days outing Nee is very knowledgeable and a very caring person who makes sure you have a very enjoyable outing”

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Half-Day Railway Market and Floating Market Tour in Thailand - What makes the railway market worth seeing
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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

Travel from Bangkok in a group of up to 15 to Maeklong Railway Market, arriving by local train before browsing stalls beside the tracks. Continue by boat through Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. English, German, and Japanese guide options are available.

“That the travel time far exceeds the actual tour. There is no time to shop and you are not returns to the location you are picked up. Also it is not a half day tour, it is 7-8 hours. Our tour guide tried to make the tour enjoyable and she was wonderful but could t get past 4 1/2 hours in a vehicle for a 2 hr tour.”

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Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak, Train Market & Mahanakhon Day Trip - The journey from Bangkok and what it means for the day
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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, ride a train into Maeklong Railway Market, paddle through Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, and end at Mahanakhon Skywalk. Guides such as Kitty, Dom, Alex, and Mr Boy are praised for clear explanations, good timing, and help with photos.

“A brilliant day , our guide was excellent ,informative and funny , 11/10 , train market and floating market were brilliant . Times and itinerary were spot on . Thank you for a fantastic day”

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Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and Maeklong Railway Market Tour - Damnoen Saduak and the long-tail boat ride
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Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and Maeklong Railway Market Tour

6.Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and Maeklong Railway Market Tour

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

Travel from Bangkok to Damnoen Saduak by long-tail boat, watch the train pass through Maeklong Railway Market, and visit Wat Bang Kung. An English-speaking guide such as Paul, Nikki, or Coco leads the day in an air-conditioned vehicle. Expect a long outing, local food, shopping, and plenty of photos.

“We had a wonderful time with our host Coco from WanderSiam! Our small group had another couple for a total of 4 people. Coco was full of humor and knowledge - we enjoyed every moment :)”

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Day Trip to Bangkok Floating Market & Maeklong Railway - Damnoen Saduak by long-tail boat
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Day Trip to Bangkok Floating Market & Maeklong Railway

7.Day Trip to Bangkok Floating Market & Maeklong Railway

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

Travel from central Bangkok to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and Maeklong Railway Market with a Chinese or English-speaking guide. You’ll take a 30 to 45-minute long-tail boat, browse market stalls, stop at Buffalo Café, and watch a train pass through the tracks. Guides such as Bamboo, Ying, Kat, and Tony have been especially well praised.

“I and my family 4pax were a little bit late due to unforeseen circumstances of international delayed flights but the team did not wait for me even after repeated communications and did not let me join the tour at a different point on my own cRead more”

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Bangkok: Railway and Floating Market Tour with Dragon Temple - Getting out of Bangkok in a small group
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Bangkok: Railway and Floating Market Tour with Dragon Temple

8.Railway and Floating Market Tour with Dragon Temple

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

From Bangkok, a small English-speaking group visits Maeklong Railway Market, Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, and Wat Sam Phran. You ride a canal boat, watch vendors clear the train tracks, and explore the pink Dragon Temple with guides such as Nice, Oil, and Nicky.

“The trip was wonderful and our guide Nice was super nice and helpful! Thank you Nice for a great day☺️☺️”

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Bangkok: Floating Market and Train Market Experience - Maeklong Railway Market and the disappearing stalls
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Bangkok: Floating Market and Train Market Experience

9.Floating Market and Train Market Experience

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

Leave Bangkok in an air-conditioned vehicle, ride a non-air-conditioned local train into Maeklong Railway Market, then cruise to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market by long-tail boat. Guides such as Kwan, Tukta, Maria, and NJ keep the day organized, lively, and easy to follow.

“This trip is so fun and friendly staff and also service people are outstanding and location was great”

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Floating & Railway Market and Coconut Farm Tour [Optional Luxury] - Coconut sugar made the traditional way
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Floating & Railway Market and Coconut Farm Tour [Optional Luxury]

10.Floating & Railway Market and Coconut Farm Tour [Optional Luxury]

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 835 reviews · from $88

Spend about seven hours outside Bangkok with a guide such as Lin, Nina, Jim, or Ice. Walk Mae Klong Railway Market, ride a motorboat through Damnoen Saduak, visit coconut sugar and salt producers, and choose group, private, or luxury transport.

“Excellent. Our guide Lin was exceptional. She is very knowledgeable about this tour and clear communication throughout. A must when visiting Bangkok”

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Floating and Railway Market (Optional Waterfall): Private Tour - Riding into Maeklong Railway Market
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Floating and Railway Market (Optional Waterfall): Private Tour

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

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

Travel from central Bangkok by private air-conditioned vehicle to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and Maeklong Railway Market. Ride a motorboat and local train, then visit a coconut sugar farm and salt fields. Add Erawan Falls and the River Khwae Bridge for a much longer day.

“Our guide - Jim - was amazing!!!! Very informative, helpful and experienced! Would definitely book again”

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From Bangkok: Railway & Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Tour - The 6:00 a.m. start and ride from Bangkok
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From Bangkok: Railway & Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Tour

12.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 in a small group or private van. Your English-speaking guide, such as Alex, Mod, Mai, or Travis, leads you through the train market, canal markets, Lao Tuk Luck, and a palm sugar home.

“A really fun experience! The crowds at both the train market and the floating market are very overwhelming and having a guide lead us through it was so helpful. Even on a very busy day, it felt organized and timely. Our guide was really great at encouraging us to take photos in fun spots/places.”

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Bangkok: Maeklong Railway & Amphawa Floating Market Day Trip - Wat Bang Kung and the banyan-root shrine
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Bangkok: Maeklong Railway & Amphawa Floating Market Day Trip

13.Maeklong Railway & Amphawa Floating Market Day Trip

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

Travel from Bangkok in a small group of up to nine to see the train pass through Maeklong Market, visit Wat Bang Kung, explore Amphawa, and take a firefly boat cruise. Guides such as Jack, Cherry, and Aoi add local context, while the long day includes hotel pickup, transport, water, and insurance.

“we had Surina as our guide for the day. We ask for changes and she could manage everything - that was incredible. thank you Surina for the wonderful day.”

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Bangkok: Maeklong Railway Market & Floating Market Tour - Leaving Bangkok for the Maeklong countryside
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Bangkok: Maeklong Railway Market & Floating Market Tour

14.Maeklong Railway Market & Floating Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 486 reviews · 7 hours · from $32

This seven-hour trip takes you by air-conditioned van from Bangkok to Maeklong Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. Your English-speaking guide, possibly Aekaphol, Puy, Tom, or another member of the team, handles timing, local snacks, the paddle boat, and market tips.

“Very nice trip, great guide, it's worth going and seeing this markets.”

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Steam Train to Elgin Railway Market - Starting at the Foreshore at 7:45 am
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Steam Train to Elgin Railway Market

15.Steam Train to Elgin Railway Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 375 reviews · from $51

Board the Ceres Rail Company train at Cape Town’s Foreshore for a roughly 10-hour return trip to Elgin Railway Market. You’ll pass Table Mountain, False Bay, Strand, and Sir Lowry’s Pass, then spend about two hours browsing food, drinks, and crafts. Bring patience, as delays and seating mix-ups can happen.

“It was a nice experience to travel a bit back in time. I luckily read reviews about possible delays and was expecting it. We were at the station at 7:30am and only arrived back in town around 6pm. Which is a very long day and brace yourself for Read more”

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★ 3.2Bangkok highlight: Floating Market, Train Market & AyutthayaFrom $1764 reviews
★ 4.6Floating Market & Railway Market with Hotel Pick UpFrom $5621 reviews
★ 4.3Private Damnoen Saduak Floating & Train Market Tour41 reviews
★ 4.7Weekend Amphawa Floating Market & Train Market Private TourFrom $14035 reviews
★ 3.3Amphawa & Railway Market & Boat Ride: from BKKFrom $1593 reviews
★ 4.5All-in-One Market Experience: Railway & Floating WondersFrom $1702 reviews
★ 5.01-Day Trip: Floating Market & Railway Market by Toyota Camry2 reviews
★ 4.0Maeklong Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Tour From BangkokFrom $3776 reviews
★ 4.5Damnoen Floating Market & Train Market Private TourFrom $12572 reviews
★ 4.5Amphawa Floating & Maeklong Railway Train Market (Small Group)From $4280 reviews
★ 5.0Private Tour to Railway Market, Floating Market And AyutthayaFrom $17394 reviews
★ 5.0Floating Market Damnoen Saduak and Meklong Railway Market: Half Day TourFrom $12094 reviews
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