Bangkok Floating Market & Railway Market Tour

06:15 - 07:00 Morning pickup

• The adventure starts early with our pickup service from your hotel (in designated free pickup areas) or meeting point. Punctuality is key to making the most of this incredible day.

07:15 Heading to Maeklong Railway Market

• We’ll begin our journey to the iconic Maeklong Railway Market, where everyday life unfolds alongside the passing railway.

08:40 The train spectacle

• We’ll arrive at the market and get ready to witness a unique sight: the train passing directly through the market stalls.
• Watch as vendors quickly pull back their goods, creating a magical and adrenaline-filled moment.

09:15 Heading to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market

• We’ll continue our journey to the famous Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, a colourful maze of canals and boats.

10:00 Exploring the floating market by boat

• First, you’ll have time to explore the market on foot and take in its unique atmosphere. Then, we’ll board a traditional long-tail boat to cruise through the heart of this vibrant waterway, getting a close-up look at the trading activity and daily life along the canals.

Return to Bangkok

• With unforgettable memories and plenty of images to take home, we’ll begin our journey back to Bangkok, arriving around lunchtime and leaving you the rest of the afternoon free to continue exploring the capital.

13:30 Arrival in Bangkok

• Arrival in Bangkok and end of the adventure.

Free hotel pickup areas

• Khaosan, Silom, Sathorn, Sukhumvit (Soi 1-24), Asoke, Pratunam.

Important information to consider

• Responsible wildlife tourism: At the floating market, you may be offered the opportunity to take photos with exotic animals. To avoid supporting animal exploitation, we strongly ask and recommend that you do not participate in these activities.
• Be prepared for the markets: We recommend wearing comfortable clothing and suitable walking shoes, as well as bringing sunscreen and a hat. It is also very useful to carry cash (Thai Baht) for your purchases.
• Respect for local culture: Immerse yourself in the experience, respect local customs and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of two of the world’s most unique markets.

• Itinerary notice: To ensure your safety and the best possible experience, the order of the stops or the route may change without prior notice due to traffic, weather conditions or other external factors.

• Restrictions: Pregnant women, children under 1 year old and people with medical and/or back problems cannot join the tour.

• Transfer to/from your hotel in designated free pickup areas
• Professional tour guide 🇹🇭🇬🇧
• Accident insurance
• Long-tail boat ride at the floating market

Not included

• Food or lunch
• Personal expenses
• Optional rowing boat ride at the market: 150 THB

• Comfortable footwear
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Insect repellent
• Cash for personal expenses
• A photo of your passport on your phone

Booking notice: To secure your place, we recommend booking as far in advance as possible, especially during high season. Many of our tours have limited capacity and fill up quickly, so we cannot guarantee availability for bookings made only 1 or 2 days in advance.

Itinerary notice: To ensure your safety and the best possible experience, the order of the stops or the route may change without prior notice due to traffic, weather conditions or other external factors.

Restrictions: Pregnant women, children under 1 year old and people with medical and/or back problems cannot join the tour.

Special requirements: Please inform us of any allergies or special requirements when making your booking so that we can make the necessary arrangements.

Accident insurance: To ensure the validity of the accident insurance, you must provide the full name, gender and passport number of all participants. Failure to provide this information may result in the cancellation of your booking. During high season, we recommend securing your place in advance.

Pick-ups: For group tours, our vehicle will pick up participants in sequence, so we kindly ask you to wait patiently at the entrance of your hotel. If you feel the wait is excessive, please contact the operator directly. If your accommodation is inaccessible to the vehicle, pick-up will take place at a nearby alternative meeting point agreed in advance.

Cancellation policy: You will find a brief description of our cancellation policy in the booking form. Please read it before booking. You can also view the full policy in the Terms and Conditions.

Questions or enquiries: Please contact us directly via WhatsApp and we will answer any questions as soon as possible.

What markets are visited on this tour from Bangkok?
The tour visits Maeklong Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, two of Thailand’s most famous markets.

Does the tour include a boat ride at the floating market?
Yes, it includes a traditional long-tail boat ride through the market’s canals.

What language is the tour conducted in?
The tour is conducted in English with a local guide in a group setting.

What is included in the Bangkok markets tour?
It includes transport from your accommodation, a guided visit, a boat ride and accident insurance.

How long does the tour last?
The approximate duration is 5 hours.

Is food included?
No, food is not included.

Where is the pickup?
Hotel pickup is available in designated areas of Bangkok.