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Bangkok Floating Markets Full-Day Guided Tour

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.

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
    80 min by a/c bus
    Maeklong Railway Market

    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

    Siam Paragon Shopping Centre
    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
    Bangkok
    Start point

    Bangkok

    Damnoen Saduak Floating Market

    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

    24 min by car
    Maeklong Railway Market

    2. Maeklong Railway Market

    Free Admission

    Photo stop & Sightseeing

    2 hr by car
    Bangkok
    End point

    Bangkok

    Your ending point would be same as your start point

    TOTAL DURATION10 hours 30 minutes
    MODE OF TRANSFERCar
    Bangkok
    Start point

    Bangkok

    Get direction
    Maeklong Railway Market

    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
    Amphawa Floating Market

    2. Amphawa Floating Market

    Free Admission
    2 hr 40 min
    1 activity

    Photo stop & Sightseeing

    Bangkok
    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
    Siam Paragon Shopping Centre
    Start point

    Siam Paragon Shopping Centre

    Get direction
    2 hr 4 min by a/c bus
    Damnoen Saduak Floating Market

    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

    23 min by a/c bus

    Passes By

    ICONSIAM
    End point

    ICONSIAM

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

  • 1,212 reviews

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    Guests from France, Spain, Australia and over 9 countries have loved this experience

    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.

    Patrick H

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Mar 2026
    Enjoyable day. Floating market was good as was train visit

    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.

    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.

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