Boats with vendors selling goods at Amphawa Floating Market, Thailand.
Guide explaining to tourists in Amphawa market area.
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market entrance with boats on the canal, Thailand.
Boats with goods at Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Bangkok tour.
Boats with tourists and vendors selling fruit at Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Thailand.
Vendor selling bananas and eggs at Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Thailand.
Visitors walking along Maeklong Railway Market with stalls and clothing displays.

Bangkok Floating Markets Full-Day Guided Tour

Bangkok
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Duration: Varies (7.5 hours to 10.5 hours)

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

Flexible Cancellation

100% refund up to 24 hours if you select a refundable option for a small fee.

Transfers included

Comfortable roundtrip transfers in a A/C Bus

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Expert local tour guide

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Start an excellent journey through Bangkok's vibrant culture with this full-day guided tour to the Floating Markets, featuring an exclusive visit to the Railway Market. Experience the unique spectacle of vendors at Maeklong Railway Market skillfully clearing their stalls for passing trains and resuming trade instantly—a truly remarkable sight in Thailand’s bustling capital city. Your expert local guide will ensure you witness all there is to see, including sampling fresh local produce and seafood along your adventure.

On this Full-day Bangkok Floating Markets Guided Tour in Thai capital, an English/Chinese-speaking expert guide will accompany you. You have the choice of shared or private transfers.

At Maeklong Railway Market, a distinct experience awaits as vendors display local produce and seafood on tracks that are still operational for trains.

A visit to Amphawa Floating Market offers charm with wooden shophouses along canals selling various goods; conclude your day here with an beautiful firefly boat ride!

Experience Damnoen Saduak, a market with over a hundred years of history. Explore by electric boat while enjoying classic boat noodles and haggling for handicrafts.

A noteworthy detail at Maeklong Railway Market: when the train approaches, vendors are alerted to pack up via an alert siren.

Entry to Bangkok Floating Markets Full-Day Guided Tour

Access with shared AC transfers, common pick-up point available (optional)

Use of private AC transfers from hotel pickup points (optional)

Ticket for Maeklong Railway Market visit

Visit to any 1 Amphawa or Damnoen Saduak Floating Market

Admission to Amphawa Floating Market

Entry to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market

Guidance by an expert Chinese/English-speaking guide

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

Provision of bottled drinking water

Insurance coverage provided by the operator

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

Individual Costs

Boats with vendors selling goods at Amphawa Floating Market, Thailand.

Boats with vendors selling goods at Amphawa Floating Market, Thailand.

This full-day Bangkok Floating Markets tour offers an unparalleled adventure through the city's iconic floating markets. Begin with an AC pick-up of your choice—either shared or private transfers—to set off on this exciting journey. Your expert local guide will take you to the Maeklong Railway Market, a unique venue where shopping and railway operations merge smoothly. Experience vendors who quickly clear their stalls for passing trains before resuming trade in seconds.

After exploring the Railway Market, select your preferred floating market experience. At Amphawa Floating Market, enjoy strolling through vibrant canals, indulging in local flavors, and concluding with a serene firefly boat ride at dusk. Alternatively, visit Damnoen Saduak Floating Market for a nostalgic journey back to an older era. Glide on electric boats while savoring delicious treats and capturing stunning images of colorful canoes filled with fresh produce.

Regardless of your choice between Amphawa or Damnoen Saduak floating markets, anticipate an engaging experience that delights all senses. The tour concludes with a comfortable ride back to your hotel, wrapping up the day perfectly.

Guide explaining to tourists in Amphawa market area.

Guide explaining to tourists in Amphawa market area.

Damnoen Saduak Floating Market entrance with boats on the canal, Thailand.

Damnoen Saduak Floating Market entrance with boats on the canal, Thailand.

Boats with goods at Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Bangkok tour.

Boats with goods at Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Bangkok tour.

What to bring

    If you're visiting in summer, make sure to pack sunscreen, mosquito repellents, and an umbrella.

    Accessibility

      The tour is not accessible for wheelchair users.

      Additional information

      • A maximum of 10 people can join each tour.

      You have the option to arrange transfers at Khao San Road, Pratunam, Silom, Sathorn, Siam, and Sukhumvit (covering Soi 1 to 39 and Soi 2 to 24) for your Amphawa Floating Market experience.

      Boats with tourists and vendors selling fruit at Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Thailand.

      Boats with tourists and vendors selling fruit at Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Thailand.

      Vendor selling bananas and eggs at Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Thailand.

      Vendor selling bananas and eggs at Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Thailand.

      Book in advance if visiting during peak season to avoid sold-out tours since this experience is limited to a maximum of 10 people per tour.

      Bring sunscreen and mosquito repellent for your comfort while exploring the markets, especially important when visiting Maeklong Railway Market or Amphawa Floating Market where you'll be outdoors.

      If traveling in summer, an umbrella can help keep you great during outdoor segments of this full-day tour.

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      Operating hours

      Damnoen Saduak Floating Market

      Monday
      7:00am - 1:00pm
      Tuesday
      7:00am - 1:00pm
      Wednesday
      7:00am - 1:00pm
      Thursday
      7:00am - 1:00pm
      Friday
      7:00am - 1:00pm
      Saturday
      7:00am - 1:00pm
      Sunday
      7:00am - 1:00pm
      • Timings are displayed in the venue's time zone.

      Amphawa Floating Market

      Monday
      Closed
      Tuesday
      Closed
      Wednesday
      Closed
      Thursday
      Closed
      Friday
      2:00pm - 9:00pm
      Saturday
      2:00pm - 9:00pm
      Sunday
      2:00pm - 9:00pm
      • Timings are displayed in the venue's time zone.

      Maeklong Railway Market

      Monday
      6:00am - 6:00pm
      Tuesday
      6:00am - 6:00pm
      Wednesday
      6:00am - 6:00pm
      Thursday
      6:00am - 6:00pm
      Friday
      6:00am - 6:00pm
      Saturday
      6:00am - 6:00pm
      Sunday
      6:00am - 6:00pm
      • Timings are displayed in the venue's time zone.

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      FAQs

      This experience is limited to a maximum of 10 participants per tour.
      In the summer months, it's advisable to bring sunscreen, mosquito repellents, and an umbrella.
      This experience is not accessible for those using wheelchairs.
      A siren alerts vendors of an approaching train, signaling them to quickly pack up their stalls before the train passes through.
      Personal expenses are not covered by this tour and will need to be paid separately.
      Transfers are available at Khao San Road, Pratunam, Silom, Sathorn, Siam, and Sukhumvit (from Soi 1 to 39 and from Soi 2 to 24).
      You have the option of shared AC transfers with common pick-up, or private AC transfers with hotel pick-up.
      At the Maeklong Railway Market, you can witness vendors quickly moving their stalls from the tracks as trains pass by and then resuming trade instantly.
      The tour is led by an English and Chinese-speaking guide to help navigate through Bangkok's floating markets.
      You'll find wooden shophouses along the canals, where vendors sell their goods. You also have a chance for a firefly boat ride in the evening to cap off your visit.

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