Skip to content
phuketparadiseBook a Great Trip Here

Railway Market and Floating Market Half Day Tour Near Bangkok

Bangkok
Ages 1-70, max of 10 per group Durations: 6 hours Mobile voucher

Explore the Maeklong Railway Market where trains weave through vendors, and sail on long-tail boats at Damnoen Saduak, Thailand's largest floating market. Dive into over 150 years of trading tradition on this half-day Bangkok tour with air-conditioned transfers. Experience authentic Thai wonders!

Overview

See the Maeklong Railway Market on a working train track, and buy fresh produce from a Thai long-tail boat at the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. This half-day tour from Bangkok brings you to two amazing local markets that are like no other! Maeklong Railway Market, also known as Train Umbrella Market, or The Folding Umbrella Market.  See how the market gives a way to trains that pass through the market 4 times a day! Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, see how local people have been trading their products on paddle boats for more than 150 years.

  • Take a tour at 2 of the most popular markets in Bangkok complete and air-conditioned transfers.
  • Weave through Damnoen Saduak Floating Market’s maze of vendors, the largest and most popular floating market in the country.
  • Ride long-tail boats down Damnoen Saduak Floating Market’s river, populated by numerous stalls of local goods, delicacies, and fireflies at night!
  • Watch a train pass through the middle of a bustling market at the Maeklong Railway Market.

from

฿1,000.00

Adult (8 - 70)

฿1,000.00

2

Child (4 - 7)

฿1,000.00

0
Total (2 pax)฿2,000.00

Package options

Railway Market and Floating Market

Departure 07:30am

Adult (8 - 70): ฿1,000.00Child (4 - 7): ฿1,000.00

What’s Included

  • Train ride, Longtail boat fee to the floating market
  • English-speaking guide
  • Bottled water, cold towel
  • Insurance
  • Lunch
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off within Bangkok
  • Extra transfer charge 300 THB/Pax from Silom, Sukhumvit, and Pratunam

Meeting Point

River City BANGKOK

PGJ7+37 Bangkok, Thailand

Open in Google Maps
  • River City BANGKOK : 23 Soi Charoen Krung 24, Talat Noi, Samphanthawong, Bangkok 10100
  • Or, you can also get picked up. There is a transfer service for Silom, Sukhumvit, and Pratunam, pay extra directly to the driver 300 baht/person (round trip).

Itinerary

5 stops

  1. Start

    Meeting point

  2. 1

    Maeklong Railway Market

    06:15am – 07:00am Pick up from your hotel or meeting point 07:30am Depart from Bangkok to the Maeklong Railway Market (The Folding Umbrella Market). Probably the most exciting fresh market in the world as trains will run through the center of the market 8 times a day. Then depart for Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. 09:30am Arrive long tail boat pier, ride on the long tail boat (10 minutes) to the main part of the market. Walk around the market to see local handicrafts products, or ride on a paddle boat (30 minutes, pay extra 150 THB) 11:00am Depart from the floating market 01:00pm Send you back to Khaosan Road (Khao San Road is a famous destination for a backpacker)

  3. 2

    Damnoen Saduak Floating Market

  4. 3

    Chana Songkhram Metropolitan Police Station

  5. 4

    Asia Hotel Bangkok

  6. 5

    Terminal 21

  7. Finish

    You'll return to the starting point

What To Expect

Travel to the most famous and photogenic market outside of Bangkok. Arrive at the market and immerse yourself in the hustle plus bustle of local life. Discover the many street vendors and train tracks crossed through the market. See how they pull back their specially designed awnings when the train comes in and reopen after the train passes. Remember to move fast when the warning bell goes off because the train is coming in a few minutes!

Additional Information

  • Child ticket: Age between 5-10 years.
  • You come by yourself to the meeting point.
  • There is a transfer service for Silom, Sukhumvit, and Pratunam, pay extra directly to the driver 300 baht/person (round trip).
  • The dress code is smart casual and the minimum age is 5 years.
  • On the rare occasion that we should be required to cancel the tour. We will inform you in advance and offer a different tour date, an alternative tour or provide a full refund.

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Notification Confirmation

  • You will receive a confirmation email and voucher after your booking is confirmed by our team.
  • If you do not receive an email from us, please check your Spam folder or contact us via WhatsApp +66983435600 or LINE @phuketparadise.
  • You can present either a printed or a mobile voucher for this activity.
  • Scheduling can change due to weather conditions. You will be notified in advance.

Similar Things To Do

from

฿1,000.00

Check availability