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The 15 Best Floating & Railway Market Tours

22 tours  ·  from $16 a head

Damnoen Saduak by boat and Maeklong on the tracks are usually sold as one long morning. The 15 below differ on pickup time, whether the canal ride is included or extra, and how close you stand when the train comes through.

Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak Market and Maeklong Railway Market - The long ride out of Bangkok
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Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak Market and Maeklong Railway Market

1.Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak Market and Maeklong Railway Market

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 26,723 reviews · 7 hours · from $25Our pick

Travel from Bangkok to Maeklong Railway Market, where stalls fold back for passing trains, then reach Damnoen Saduak by boat. You’ll have time to shop, eat pad thai or mango sticky rice, and explore at your own pace. Early departures help with traffic and crowds. Guides include Patty, Pooh, Billie, Phu, and Aekaphol.

“We did the private tour and it was great! It’s a bit far from Bangkok and with the traffic we spent quite some time in the car, but honestly it was worth it. The guide was excellent, everything was exactly as expected, super punctual and very well organized. Highly recommended.”

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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 Maeklong Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market in a shared or private vehicle. Depending on your booked option, you may ride the old train through Maeklong before exploring the stalls. Expect a paddleboat ride, local food suggestions, free time, and guides such as Tim, Pui, Sara, or Kwan.

“Communication was very good giving we booked so very late. Hotel pick up was on time. The guide was very warm, friendly and knowledgeable. Everything was explained and worked.”

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Bangkok: Train Market & Floating Market with Boat Ride - Damnoen Saduak and its canal traffic
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Bangkok: Train Market & Floating Market with Boat Ride

3.Bangkok: Train Market & Floating Market with Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 9,547 reviews · 7 - 8 hours · from $25

Travel from Bangkok to two famous markets in Ratchaburi province. Ride a traditional long-tail boat through Damnoen Saduak’s canals, then watch a train pass through Maeklong Railway Market. English and Spanish guides lead the trip, with guides such as Sam, Jenny, Tammy, and Jeed praised for clear explanations and helpful local tips. Bring earphones for the multilingual audio guide.

“Jenny was a perfect tour guide and the whole trip was interesting.”

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From Bangkok: Ayutthaya & Ayothaya Floating Market Day Trip - Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon and its reclining Buddha
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From Bangkok: Ayutthaya & Ayothaya Floating Market Day Trip

4.From Bangkok: Ayutthaya & Ayothaya Floating Market Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6,084 reviews · 8 hours · from $48

Spend eight hours visiting Ayutthaya’s major temple ruins, including Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon, Wat Mahathat, and Wat Phra Sri Sanphet. An English- or Thai-speaking guide such as Jenny, Max, Alex, or Boy leads the day, with air-conditioned transport from Robinson Sukhumvit and free time at Ayothaya Floating Market.

“I lost my phone during our trip and I tracked it using my spare phone. Gladly, Max, our tourist guide helped me to recover my phone. It was found by a staff member of McDonald’s at Robinson. Thank you so much for the concern Max as well as our day tour tourist guide. My first tour was a memorable experience!”

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Bangkok: Floating Market and Train Market Experience - Riding the local train through the countryside
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Bangkok: Floating Market and Train Market Experience

5.Bangkok: Floating Market and Train Market Experience

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

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, Tukta, or NJ keeps the day moving, while an audio guide in 28 languages helps with added context. Expect touristy markets, local snacks, souvenirs, and about 8.5 hours on the road.

“We had the most fantastic day - we couldn’t fault a thing - thank you 🙂”

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Half-Day Railway Market and Floating Market Tour in Thailand - What the railway stop feels like on the ground
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Half-Day Railway Market and Floating Market Tour in Thailand

6.Half-Day Railway Market and Floating Market Tour in Thailand

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,924 reviews · from $32

Ride a local train into Maeklong Railway Market, watch vendors clear the tracks, then cruise Damnoen Saduak Floating Market by boat. This 7 to 8 hour Bangkok tour includes hotel pickup, transport, an English-speaking guide, and groups of no more than 15. Guides such as Tanya, Patty, Victor, and Sara are praised for clear organization and friendly help.

“An unforgettable experience! The Railway Market was incredible to see as the train passed right through the stalls, and the Floating Market was colorful, lively, and full of delicious food and local culture. Everything was well organized, informative, and fun from start to finish. A must-do tour in Bangkok!”

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Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak, Train Market & Mahanakhon Day Trip - What the guide adds at Maeklong
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Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak, Train Market & Mahanakhon Day Trip

7.Bangkok: 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 at 9 AM, then ride an air-conditioned minibus to Maeklong Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. You will take a train into the market, cruise the canals by boat, enjoy free time for Thai food and shopping, and finish at Mahanakhon Skywalk if you select that option. Guides such as Kitty, Dom, and Mr Boy are known for helpful local tips.

“Dom was the best guide ever. We showed up extremely early at our meeting point and he was standing there with his sign. Impressive. As the tour progressed he has advised on how best to get around so that we would feel comfortable at the train and floating markets. He gave us enough time to explore on our own but when we seemed confused he was always there to guide us.”

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From Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Guided Tour - The coconut plantation and palm sugar stop
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From Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Guided Tour

8.From Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,020 reviews · 6 hours · from $122

Travel from Bangkok to Damnoen Saduak in a small group of up to 15. Visit a coconut plantation and see palm sugar made, then ride a paddle boat through narrow canals to the market. Guides such as Kay, Tum Tum, Thew, and Nati are praised for clear explanations and warm service. Bring sun protection and cash for food.

“Fantastic day out, the guide and driver were friendly and the whole experience was run very well! Boeing was very friendly!”

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Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and Maeklong Railway Market Tour - Maeklong Railway Market: the train is the show
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Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and Maeklong Railway Market Tour

9.Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and Maeklong Railway Market Tour

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

Ride a long-tail boat through Damnoen Saduak, watch vendors clear the Maeklong Railway Market for a passing train, and visit Wat Bang Kung’s banyan-wrapped chapel. An English-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport, bottled water, and a group of up to 10 make this a handy day trip. Guides such as Paul, Nikki, Joyce, and Coco have earned praise for their humor and clear explanations.

“Quite relaxed experience. Floating market fun to see but didn’t buy anything(a bit more expensive than rail market). Visit to temple interesting especially the Muay Thai figures/story. Railway market-fascinating to see how close the train gets to the shops. Lunch own expense but suggested restaurant right by track & good value.”

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

10.Day Trip to Bangkok Floating Market & Maeklong Railway

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

You’ll ride a long-tail boat to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, browse the canals and market stalls, stop at Buffalo Café, then watch a train pass through Maeklong Railway Market. The group tour costs $30.98, includes transport, water, insurance, and a Chinese or English-speaking guide. Bamboo, Ying, Kat, Tony, and others have led recent departures.

“Love this opportunity to see a couple of historic cultural Thai markets. Well organised and very reasonably priced. Really enjoyed the ‘gondola-type’ boats although quite a few fumes. Beware the toilets at the floating market! Use the toilets nRead more”

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Bangkok: Railway and Floating Market Tour with Dragon Temple - Cruising through Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
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Bangkok: Railway and Floating Market Tour with Dragon Temple

11.Bangkok: Railway and Floating Market Tour with Dragon Temple

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

Travel from Bangkok in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide to Maeklong Railway Market, Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, and Wat Sam Phran Dragon Temple. The small group is limited to 12, and guides such as Nice, Oil, and Nicky are praised for clear help, local tips, and taking photos.

“Our guide Nice was very sweet. In the morning, we got stuck in Bangkok traffic; there was probably an accident. Since we realized we wouldn’t be able to catch the 9 a.m. train, we changed the plan. We went to the Floating Market first, then the train, and finally the Dragon Temple. Nice was a bit stressed, but it wasn’t a big issue. On the way back, we were stuck in traffic again due to another accident. Overall, it was a nice tour.”

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Bangkok: Floating Market and Train Market Experience - Riding the local train through the countryside
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Bangkok: Floating Market and Train Market Experience

12.Bangkok: Floating Market and Train Market Experience

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

Spend about 8.5 hours visiting two of Bangkok’s most unusual markets. Ride a local train into Maeklong Railway Market, watch vendors fold back their awnings, then cruise canals by long-tail boat at Damnoen Saduak. English-speaking guides such as Kwan, Tukta, Maria, and NJ keep the day organized. Expect a long road journey and limited free time.

“This was a fantastic tour… Tukta and Leo were fabulous guides and took care of us through the whole day. They were able to help accommodate our food issues at lunch (one vegetarian, and one with severe food allergies) and when they treated us to a post-train snack. The train ride was fantastic, but warm (no A/C as advertised) so choose an early start time if you’re sensitive to heat. The highlight was absolutely the train rolling into the train market with us on it, and watching it roll back out again from literally an inch away. The boat ride to the floating market was fabulous too, and we saw…”

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Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak and Mae Klong Train Markets - The road from Bangkok to Mae Klong
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Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak and Mae Klong Train Markets

13.Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak and Mae Klong Train Markets

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 894 reviews · 7 - 8 hours · from $22

Leave Bangkok for Mae Klong’s remarkable railway market, where stalls fold back for a working train, then cruise Damnoen Saduak’s canals by paddle boat. You get air-conditioned transport, an English-speaking guide, free time to shop and eat, and audio commentary in 41 languages. Bring earphones, sunscreen, and patience for crowds.

“Tammy the guide is a wonderful person funny, interesting, taking care of everyone, we really appreciate this tour! thanks so much for your kindness! yes and thanks so much for the advices!”

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Private Excursion to Maeklong Railway and Floating Markets - The long-tail boat through Damnoen Saduak canals
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Private Excursion to Maeklong Railway and Floating Markets

14.Private Excursion to Maeklong Railway and Floating Markets

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

Travel from Bangkok by private vehicle to Maeklong Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. Your English-speaking guide, such as Time, Bakery, Johnny, or Kim, explains local life, helps with photos and shopping, and leads a 20 to 30-minute long-tail boat ride. Fruit, desserts, and drinks are included.

“Of all our tours in Bangkok, this was the best one! Our guide, Time, spoke great English and was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. There was also alot of food involved! From the best noodles we had to lots of fresh fruit to take home to Read more”

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Floating & Railway Market and Coconut Farm Tour [Optional Luxury] - Damnoen Saduak by long-tail motorboat
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Floating & Railway Market and Coconut Farm Tour [Optional Luxury]

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

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

Spend about seven hours beyond central Bangkok with a guide such as Lin, Nina, or Ice, visiting Mae Klong Railway Market, Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, a coconut sugar farm, and a salt field. Choose a group, private, or luxury option. Expect an early start, long road stretches, a motorboat ride, and drop-off at MBK Center.

“Excellent tour with Jim and Apple as our driver. Took lots of great photos. Highly recommend booking with them.”

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