Bangkok: Floating and Train Market with Boat Trip

About this experience

Experience two of Thailand’s most famous markets in one unforgettable day. After meeting your guide in Bangkok, travel to Ratchaburi to visit the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, active for more than 150 years. Enjoy a boat ride through canals surrounded by houses and greenery, watching vendors offer fruits, snacks and crafts from their boats. Tour the market on foot, sample local produce and immerse yourself in its vibrant atmosphere. Then, visit the Mae Klong Train Market, located on active tracks. Stroll among Thai fruit and specialty stands and witness the breathtaking moment the train passes within inches of the traders. During the tour, the guide will share information about local history and traditions. Return to Bangkok with unique memories. Private or group options available. The visit to the floating market and the rail market can be exchanged, adapting to the train schedules.

What to expect

1. Stop 1 · 1h 30min

   We will leave the city of Bangkok and travel by road for approximately 1.5 hours. until you reach the little town Mae Klong to see the train market.

2. Stop 2 · 20min

   Here we will take a typical boat boat to head to the market through the canals (klongs in Thai). We will witness how locals buy and sell from boat to boat anything you can imagine, spices, fruits and vegetables, crafts, souvenirs... You’ll have free time to roam labyrinthine alleyways, savor typical produce, poke around the surrounding area and enjoy this fantastic spot at your leisure before returning to vibrant Bangkok.

3. Stop 3 · 45min

   At Damnoen Saduak Floating Market you will see a traditional floating market where local vendors offer fresh fruits, typical food and handicrafts from small boats. During the tour, you will enjoy an atmosphere full of color and movement, get to know a bit of everyday life in Thailand and take unique photos of the canals full of boats and local culture.

4. Stop 4 · 30min

   We then continue our tour to the Ratchaburi province of Thailand to visit the railway market.

5. Stop 5 · 40min

   Transfer by train to Mae Klong Railway Market.

6. Stop 6 · 1h

   This peculiar and traditional market, unique in the world, is a true spectacle. Contemplating how the stalls selling local products are set up and dismantled at each train pass, accompanied by the hustle and bustle of its visitors, the aromas, and the great color of the place, will turn the visit into an unforgettable experience.

7. Stop 7 · 1h 30min

   Return to vibrant Bangkok. The tour ends at the starting point.

Tour & ticket options

Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.

Meeting & pickup

• Meet your guide at the BUN COFFEE SHOP cafeteria at Hua Lamphong Railway Station. Nearest MRT station: Hualamphong Our guide will accompany you with a Monkey Travel sign to help you with registration. ⏰ Check-in closes 15 minutes before departure.
• Meet Don Don Donki on the second floor of the MBK Centre. The store is located on the second floor of the MBK Centre and has a yellow facade, making it easy to identify. Use the public stairs outside the MBK Centre to access the second floor.
• We will meet at Swensen’s ice cream parlor, located at 2 Thanon Tanao, Khwaeng Talat Yot, Khet Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200, Thailand. Our guide will show you the place with a Monkey Travel sign to help you with registration. ⏰ Check-in closes 15 minutes before departure.

End point

• Meet your guide at the BUN COFFEE SHOP cafeteria at Hua Lamphong Railway Station. Nearest MRT station: Hualamphong Our guide will accompany you with a Monkey Travel sign to help you with registration. ⏰ Check-in closes 15 minutes before departure.
• Meet Don Don Donki on the second floor of the MBK Centre. The store is located on the second floor of the MBK Centre and has a yellow facade, making it easy to identify. Use the public stairs outside the MBK Centre to access the second floor.
• We will meet at Swensen’s ice cream parlor, located at 2 Thanon Tanao, Khwaeng Talat Yot, Khet Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200, Thailand. Our guide will show you the place with a Monkey Travel sign to help you with registration. ⏰ Check-in closes 15 minutes before departure.

Before you go

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Please note that there is a lot of traffic in Bangkok; for meeting point options, leave with enough time to arrive in time for departure.
• It is very important to arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the departure time.
• To avoid inconvenience to other passengers, the tour will not wait for late arrivals and will begin with participants present.
• Once the tour has departed, it will not be possible to join during the journey.
• Those who miss the tour due to late arrival will not be entitled to refunds or rescheduling, according to the established start time policy.
• We do not recommend booking if you have a flight on the day of the tour.
• The Long Tail Motorboat ride is not suitable for people weighing more than 100 kg or measuring more than 185 cm. If a separate boat is required, an additional charge of 250 baht will apply.
• For multilingual options: English guide ONLY. Audio guides in 41 languages available via QR code; please bring your own headphones.
• The tour departing at 07:00 h may end at Swensen’s Banglamphu or the Grand Palace, depending on the configuration and dynamics of the group.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.