Bangkok: Floating Market & Railway Market with Hotel Pick Up

Muang Samut Songkhram District, Bangkok



Visit the famous Damnoen Saduak Floating Market You can buy food and souvenirs on the boat. and see exciting Maeklong Railway Market That will take you to see the train that runs through The Market

Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and Maeklong Railway Market Tour

This full-day tour in Bangkok suits travelers interested in unique market experiences, local food, and cultural sights.

Highlights

  • Explore Maeklong Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
  • Ride a boat through the canals of Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
  • Taste local Thai food and shop for handmade souvenirs
  • Watch trains pass through the Maeklong market as umbrellas fold away

Description

Meet at your hotel lobby for pickup, then travel to Maeklong Railway Market. Experience the unique sight of vendors quickly folding umbrellas as the train passes, then returning to business. Buy fresh produce, sample local food, and take photos along the railway.

Next, transfer to the pier for a boat trip to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, a famous market featured in the James Bond film The Man with the Golden Gun. The boat ride offers views of life along the canal and trading activities on the water. At the floating market, shop for Thai handmade souvenirs, fresh fruits, and local dishes directly from vendors on boats.

After the tour, return safely to Bangkok and be dropped off at your original meeting point.

Includes

  • Round-trip car transport
  • English-speaking guide
  • Local motor boat or electric boat ride
  • Free entry to see the train at Maeklong Railway Market
  • Coconut ice cream or mango sticky rice
  • Drinking water
  • Insurance

Excludes

  • Meals or lunch
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips for guide or driver

Important Information

  • Pickup time is 8:00 AM. Arrive punctually to avoid missing key sights at Maeklong Railway Market.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours before the tour for a full refund.

Frequently Asked Questions

The tour includes hotel pickup, visits to Maeklong Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, a boat ride through the floating market canals, and opportunities to taste local Thai food and shop for souvenirs.
The tour starts with a hotel pickup at your accommodation in Bangkok.
Vendors quickly fold away their umbrellas and goods to allow the train to pass through the market tracks.
Yes, the tour offers chances to taste a variety of local Thai dishes at Damnoen Saduak Floating Market.
Yes, you will take a boat ride through the canals of the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market as part of the experience.
It is recommended to bring cash as many vendors at Maeklong Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market prefer cash payments.
Check the tour provider’s website for the current schedule and recommended times to visit Maeklong Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market.
The tour lasts a full day, allowing ample time to explore both markets and enjoy the boat ride.
Hotel pickup is generally available from most central Bangkok hotels; confirm with the tour provider for specific locations.
It’s best to inform the tour provider in advance about any dietary restrictions for personalized arrangements at the markets.

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