Book Floating Market Tours

Tick off a bucket-list experience with a visit to the city’s top floating market and a one-of-a-kind railway market on this guided tour.

• Why go on this tour? Start your morning at the floating market when it's less crowded, with easy transfers from Bangkok and a hassle-free boat ride with a guide by your side.
• Your guide: A local bilingual guide will provide historical details on Bangkok, as well as insights into Thai food and culture, and help you snag the best deals on goods.
• Tour timings and transfers: Choose between 2 tours: either a join-in from Central World or a private tour with hotel pick-up. Option to select among multiple start times.
• You’ll do: Take a 40-minute longtail boat ride and shop for fresh seafood and Thai treats from a fleet of boats around. At Maeklong, buy spices and souvenirs set inches from the tracks.

Inclusions #

• Full-day tour of Damnoen Saduak Floating Market & Maeklong Railway Market

• Private or shared tour (select during checkout)

• Local bilingual guide: English + Chinese

• Longtail boat ride at Damnoen for 40 minutes

• Transfers in an AC vehicle from the meeting point or your hotel in Bangkok (as per option selected)

• Bottled drinking water

Chao Phraya Princess Cruise

The cruise will depart from Terminal 21 pier at Rama 3, sail up to Rama VIII Bridge, and then return to Terminal 21 pier at Rama 3, covering these sightseeing spots.

• Icon Siam Pier
• Memorial Bridge
• Wat Kanlaya
• Wat Pho
• Wat Arun
• The Grand Palace
• Rama VIII Bridge

Inclusions #

Chao Phraya Princess Cruise

• 2-hour dinner cruise

• International buffet (menu here)

• Welcome drink

• Live music

• Coffee/tea

Damnoen Saduak Floating Market & Maeklong Railway Market Guided Tour

• Full-day tour

• Shared transfers in AC bus

• Expert Chinese/English-speaking guide

• Bottled water

• Insurance

• 30-45 mins electric boat ride

• Free tourist cards and cash coupons for ICONSIAM mall

Chao Phraya Princess Cruise

• Tip: Keep your eyes peeled for the lit-up Rama VIII Bridge. Its illuminated suspension cables create a spectacular visual against the night sky.
• Check the food menu here.
• While check-in starts at 6pm, cruising time is 7:30pm to 9:30pm.

Damnoen Saduak Floating Market & Maeklong Railway Market Guided Tour

• Tip: Try the unique Thai desserts available at the market, like sticky rice with mango.
• This experience is limited to 10 people per tour.
• This experience is not wheelchair accessible.

Check off 3 must-do experiences in a day: a visit to a floating market, a railway market, and the historic city of Ayutthaya with hotel transfers.

• Day out to: Visit Ayutthaya’s historic sites, then experience everyday Thai life at the bustling Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and watching the train pass through Maeklong Market.
• You’ll get: An English-speaking guide to share insights, photo & shopping tips, a visit to Ayutthaya’s historic grounds, stops at Maeklong Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market with a boat ride, plus transfers from the Bangkok meeting point or hotel transfers.
• Damnoen Saduak: Explore Damnoen Saduak, shopping through a fleet of boats loaded with fresh seafood, veggies, and Thai treats while you absorb the lively atmosphere.
• Maeklong Railway Market: Watch in awe as vendors swiftly clear goods for passing trains, creating a market spectacle you've got to see to believe!
• Ayutthaya Temples: Explore Wat Phanan Choeng, Wat Chaiwatthanaram, Wat Lokaya Sutha, Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, and Wat Maha That with guided walks and photo stops. Temple entry is included only in options with admission; otherwise, views are exterior only.
• Upgrades: Opt for tickets that include lunch & entry to the temples so you can see the grandeur of the interiors from up close.

Inclusions #

• Half-day tour of Ayutthaya temples

• English-speaking guide

• Entry to Phanan Choeng, Wat Chaiwatthanaram, Wat Lokaya Sutha, Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, and Wat Maha That (as per option selected)

• Maeklong Railway Market visit

• Damnoen Saduak Floating Market visit

• Boat ride at Damnoen Saduak Floating Market

• One-way transfers from Bangkok (hotel pickup/meeting point pickup as per option selected)

• Drop-off at MBK Mall – 444 Phaya Thai Rd, Wang Mai, Subdistrict, Bangkok 10330, Thailand (as per option selected)

• Lunch (as per option selected)

Exclusions #

• Temple entry (pay on-site)

What's not allowed

• Shorts, sleeveless shirts, open-toed shoes.
• Heavy luggage or large bags.

Accessibility

• The place has limited wheelchair accessibility due to its uneven terrain.

Tick off 3 of Bangkok's unskippable attractions at an unbeatable price. Visit a floating market, a railway market, and a visit to Elephant Camp.

• Why go on this tour? No need to worry about transfers—this tour takes you to Thai markets and an elephant camp with a guide and easy transfers.
• Your guide: Your super-friendly guide will be helpful and attentive to whatever you need. They will take you to picturesque routes and share details you wont be expecting.
• You’ll do: On a longtail boat ride, witness vendors skillfully navigating their boats and feast on local treats like coconut pancakes, fried bananas, and more.
• What’s more?: Have lunch at Lao Tuk Luck floating market at your own expense. Next, head to the Railway Market, where vendors transform a bustling market into a clear railway track within beats.
• Upgrade: Opt for an extra burst of adventure with an elephant ride at the Elephant Camp, or simply enjoy observing these magnificent creatures up close.

Inclusions #

• Full-day shared tour

• Local bilingual guide: English + Chinese

• Maeklong Railway Market visit

• Damnoen Saduak Floating Market visit

• Long-tail boat ride at Damnoen Saduak

• Damnoen Saduak Elephant camp visit

• Elephant ride (select during checkout)

• Transfers in an AC vehicle from meeting point

• Coconut dessert

• Bottled water

Inclusions #

• Half-day tour of Damnoen Saduak Floating Market

• English or Chinese-speaking guide

• Shared/Private AC transfers (based on option selected)

• Visit to Maeklong Railway Market (optional)

• Longtail boat ride or paddleboat ride (based on option selected)

• Bottled water (optional)

• Insurance (optional)

An authentic Thai experience with fewer crowds, a night market, a firefly boat ride, and guided tours of the markets.

• Why go on this tour? Start in the afternoon to experience the evening floating market with easy transfers and hop on a boat ride along the Mae Klong River to see the fireflies.
• Your guide: Don’t fall on tourist traps and let your guide in on the best deals on goods while you enjoy local delights like steamed fish, squid, and coconut ice cream; or opt to explore on your own.
• Tour timings and transfers: Choose from 3 tours—join-in shared tour from Siam Paragon or a private tour with round-trip hotel transfers, with or without a guide.
• You’ll do: A 1-hour boat ride through the mangroves, where fireflies light up the river. Catch the train passing through the market as vendors clear the tracks and then quickly resume business.

Inclusions #

• Full-day tour of the Amphawa Floating Market & Maeklong Railway Market

• Private/shared tour (select during checkout)

• Local bilingual guide: English + Chinese (select during checkout)

• 1-hour Firefly boat ride at Amphawa

• Transfers in an AC vehicle from meeting point/hotel transfers (select during checkout)

Exclusions #

• Meals

Inclusions #

• Full-day tour of Bangkok Floating Markets

• Shared AC transfers with common pick-up (optional)

• Private AC transfers with hotel pick-up (optional)

• Visit to Maeklong Railway Market

• Visit to any 1

  • Amphawa Floating Market

  • Damnoen Saduak Floating Market

• Expert Chinese/English-speaking guide

• Firefly boat ride or 30-45 min electric boat ride (as per option selected)

• Bottled drinking water

• Insurance provided by operator

• Free tourist cards and cash coupons for ICONSIAM mall (optional)

Inclusions #

• Half-day tour of Damnoen Sadauk Floating Market

• Chinese/English-speaking guide

• 30 to 45-min longtail boat ride

• Shared transfers by AC bus from designated meeting point

• Private hotel transfers by AC car (optional upgrade)

• Insurance provided by the operator

Exclusions #

• Paddleboat ride inside the market