Guided Tours

Bangkok Floating Markets Full-Day Guided Tour

Name: Bangkok Floating Markets Full-Day Guided Tour
Start: 2026-07-15T09:00:00
End: 2026-07-15T17:30:00
Location: Bangkok

Duration

7 hrs 30 mins - 10 hrs 30 mins

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Get a taste of Thai culture with a full-day tour of Bangkok's 2 iconic floating markets, featuring a knowledgeable guide and convenient AC transfers.

Explore Bangkok's renowned floating markets on a day tour led by an English and Chinese-speaking guide, with options for shared or private transfers.

Witness the unique spectacle at Maeklong Railway Market, where shopping and active railway tracks come together, offering local produce and seafood.

The Amphawa Floating Market will charm you with its wooden shophouses and vendors lining the canals. Close your evening with a firefly boat ride!

Alternatively, explore Damnoen Saduak's century-old market on an electric boat, sampling classic boat noodles, bargaining for handicrafts, and more.

Fun fact: When the train is about to pass through Maeklong Railway Market, a siren goes off informing its arrival and alerting vendors to pack up.

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)

TOTAL DURATION10 hours 30 minutes
MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Bus
Start point
Siam Paragon Shopping Centre
Get direction
1 hr 20 min by a/c bus
1. Maeklong Railway Market
Free Admission
Photo stop & Sightseeing
Maeklong Railway Station offers a unique experience as it’s located right within a bustling market. Every time a train approaches, vendors quickly fold up their stalls and then reopen them shortly after the train passes. This lively interaction between the market and the railway provides an unforgettable and authentic Thai experience.
11 min by a/c bus
Passes By
Amphawa Floating Market
End point
Siam Paragon Shopping Centre
Get direction
Your ending point would be same as your start point
TOTAL DURATION10 hours 30 minutes
MODE OF TRANSFERCar
Start point
Bangkok
1. Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
Free Admission
1 activity
Photo stop & Sightseeing
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market is the archetype of floating markets in Thailand, where colorful boats filled with fresh produce and local dishes glide along the canals. It's a vibrant place to experience Thai culture and sample a wide variety of street foods while enjoying the scenic waterways.
Things to do
Long-tail Boat Ride at Pa Wandee Pier
Included in price
24 min by car
2. Maeklong Railway Market
Free Admission
Photo stop & Sightseeing
2 hr by car
End point
Bangkok
Your ending point would be same as your start point
TOTAL DURATION10 hours 30 minutes
MODE OF TRANSFERCar
Start point
Bangkok
Get direction
1. Maeklong Railway Market
Free Admission
Photo stop & Sightseeing
Maeklong Railway Market offers a unique experience as it’s located right near a train track. Every time a train approaches, vendors quickly fold up their stalls and then reopen them shortly after the train passes. This lively interaction between the market and the railway provides an unforgettable and authentic Thai experience.
12 min by car
2. Amphawa Floating Market
Free Admission
2 hr 40 min
1 activity
Photo stop & Sightseeing
End point
Bangkok
Get direction
Your ending point would be same as your start point
TOTAL DURATION10 hours 30 minutes
MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Bus
Start point
Siam Paragon Shopping Centre
Get direction
2 hr 4 min by a/c bus
1. Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
Free Admission
2 hr 30 min
1 activity
Photo stop & Sightseeing
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market is the archetype of floating markets in Thailand, where colorful boats filled with fresh produce and local dishes glide along the canals. It's a vibrant place to experience Thai culture and sample a wide variety of street foods while enjoying the scenic waterways.
Things to do
Long-tail Boat Ride
Included in price
23 min by a/c bus
Passes By
Maeklong Railway Market
End point
ICONSIAM
Get direction

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Alexandra H
Couple
Verified booking
May 2026
Brilliant experience, well worth the trip out of Bangkok. Our guide Kat was amazing and took us to all the best bits. She also recommended a brilliant and cheap Thai place for lunch on the floating markets where we had the best Tom Yam soup and seafood. Everything went very smoothly from pick up to drop off. Will definitely use Headout again.
Jacques W
Couple
Verified booking
Feb 2026
Our guide Yiang was very kind and helpfull with a good sense of humor. We really enjoyed our day tour and our bus driver was very efficient.
Patrick H
Couple
Verified booking
Mar 2026
Enjoyable day. Floating market was good as was train visit
Christophe A
Solo
Verified booking
Feb 2026
Nana, our guide, was wonderful, smiling, professional, and kind.
Maria L
Group
Verified booking
Nov 2025
The Guide was great. I loved the experience. Very authentic . Great market.

All aboard the Railway Market express

Set out on an adventure like no other with this full-day Bangkok Floating Markets tour. Kickstart your day with an AC pick-up, with your pick of shared or private transfers. Let your expert local guide whisk you away to the Maeklong Railway Market, a one-of-a-kind experience where shopping meets the hustle and bustle of a working railway. Witness the unique spectacle of vendors swiftly clearing their stalls from the tracks for passing trains, and resuming trade in the blink of an eye. Be sure to bag some local produce and seafood!

Glide through time & taste

Next, choose your floating market adventure. Opt for the Amphawa Floating Market where you'll meander through lively canals, relish local delicacies, and wrap up your day with a magical firefly boat ride. Or, step back in time at the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. Soak in the charm of this century-old market as you sail on an electric boat, savoring local treats and capturing magazine-worthy shots of colorful canoes laden with fresh produce. Whichever market you choose, expect an immersive, memorable experience that caters to all your senses. Finally, enjoy a seamless ride back to your hotel, marking a perfect end to your day.

Itinerary

What to bring

Bring along sunscreen, mosquito repellents, and an umbrella if you're visiting in summer.

Accessibility

This experience is not wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

This experience is limited to max 10 people per tour.

Transfers are available at Khao San Road, Pratunam, Silom, Sathorn, Siam, and Sukhumvit (from Soi 1 to 39 and from Soi 2 to 24) for the Amphawa Floating Market tour.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the pick up / meeting point.

Please arrive at the pick up / meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Pick up point or meeting point

Please check your final voucher for the pick up / meeting point details and specific instructions.