Bangkok Floating Market & Railway Market Tour with Private Car
Description
Begin your day at the famous Maeklong Railway Market, where a train passes right through the middle of a bustling local market! Follow your guide through vibrant stalls filled with fresh produce, snacks, and handmade goods. As the train approaches, watch vendors quickly pack up their items, only to set them up again once it passes—a truly unforgettable moment of Thai market life. Next, stop by Tao Tan Doem 2, a traditional house where coconut sugar is made the old-fashioned way. Learn how locals collect sap, boil it over wood fires, and create rich, golden sugar. You’ll tour a classic wooden Thai home and taste warm, freshly made coconut sugar—a true rural Thai experience. Finally, enjoy a peaceful paddle boat ride through the colorful Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. Float past vendors selling tropical fruits, coconut ice cream, and hot street food. Then, relax with a riverside lunch and explore the market on foot for souvenirs and photos before heading back to Bangkok.
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Itinerary
Depart from Bangkok
Arrive at Maeklong Railway Market Near Mae Klong Station in Samut Songkhram Province, there is a railway market where shops selling vegetables, fruits, and other goods are crammed together alongside the tracks that are still in use. It is also known as Talat Rom Hub, or the “umbrella market” (ตลาดร่มหุบ).As the name suggests, vendors along the tracks fold up their tents and umbrellas when trains pass by (eight times a day) between Mae Klong and Ban Laem, then reopen their stalls once the trains have passed.
Visit Tao Thai Doem 2 (Traditional Sugar-Making House) Next, visit Tao Tan Doem 2, a traditional Thai house where coconut sugar is made the old-fashioned way. Learn how locals tap coconut trees, boil the sap, and craft the rich, golden sugar over a wood-fired stove. This hands-on stop offers a glimpse into rural Thai life and the heritage behind one of the country's most loved ingredients. You'll also tour a charming wooden house that reflects classic Thai architecture. Don’t miss the chance to sample warm, freshly made coconut sugar—it’s a sweet treat straight from the source!
End your day with a scenic paddle boat ride through the lively Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. Cruise along narrow canals as vendors in boats offer tropical fruits, coconut ice cream, and sizzling street food
Lunch by the Riverside After your ride, enjoy a tasty riverside lunch at a local restaurant, soaking in the canal-side views and peaceful atmosphere. Lunch is included too! We’ve selected a lovely local restaurant with delicious food, clean and comfortable atmosphere and yes!, we also have vegetarian options.
Free Time at the Market Wrap up your visit with a stroll through the market's walkway—perfect for souvenir shopping, people-watching, or snapping a few last photos before heading back to Bangkok.
Return to Bangkok
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- You do not need to pay for the guide's food and drinks
- Out of respect for our other guests and to ensure the best tour for everyone, we must start the tour on time.
- You will not be able to join the tour, get a refund or reschedule if you are late for the tour and miss the group.
- The itinerary for this tour includes some locations that are not accessible by a wheelchair or stroller.
- This tour is not recommended for people with mobility issues, if you have walking problems we recommend booking a private tour.
- Pick-up is from your hotel lobby in central Bangkok. Airport hotels are not included. Please provide your hotel name when booking.
- Please note that we are unable to guarantee allergy-free or cater to dietary restrictions as the food is prepared in kitchens that do not belong to MagicalTrip.
- Additionally, there may be instances where substitutions are not possible at certain stops; however, we will make e very effort to compensate at different stops throughout the tour.
Reviews(9)
We had a fantastic day and Ton was a brilliant tour guide. We all throughly, including 2 teenagers enjoyed this tour especially as it was so interactive. To top off a wonderful day Ton sent us loads of photos and videos of us that he had taken throughout the day which are an extra special momento.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you and your family had such a fantastic and interactive day with Ton. We’re especially happy that the photos and videos made the experience even more memorable. We hope to welcome you back again!
Wonderfull experience , Kwan the best guyde , attentive ,knoledgefull . An amzing day exploring the railway street and the floating market.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you had an amazing day exploring Railway Street and the Floating Market with Kwan. It’s great to know his attentiveness and knowledge made the experience even more enjoyable. We hope to see you again on another MagicalTrip tour in the future!
Really enjoyed this trip! Got to experience the hustle and bustle of the railway market with a tasty smoothie and a great view followed by the serenity of the boat tour. I loved tasting the coconut sugar! Had a great lunch as well. The transport van was super comfortable and modern with plenty of space and a nice ride.
The tour was very relaxed. The guide walked us through the train market. We made it there just before the train arrived which was great because we didn’t have to wait that long.
The tour was absolutely wonderful! Our guide was very knowledgeable and made the experience both enjoyable and informative. I truly appreciated how smooth and comfortable the ride was, which made the entire journey even more pleasant.
Thank you very much for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and found your guide both knowledgeable and engaging. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you on another tour in the future!
The first stop of the day was at the Maeklong Train Market. By the time we arrived, the crowd had already grown very large in anticipation of the train's arrival. As the time for the train's scheduled appearance, the vendors quickly folded the awnings, closed umbrellas and pushed trays, tables and chairs to safety along the tracks. Finally, the locomotive slowly made its way along the track just inches from the crowd that was eager to take photos and videos perfect for sharing with their friends, family and social media followers. At Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, we boarded wooden boats, and glided leisurely through the various canals as we watched and listened to vendors as they called to us from boats or from the canal side as they enthusiastically hawked their wares. The boat ride was followed by a very nice lunch right there in the market itself. Finally, we visited a local home where they carry on the age-old tradition of making sugar from coconuts. We were told that not only do they make sugar from coconuts, but also such things as brooms, coconut beverages, and even coconut wine. Visitors who arrive during the morning operating hours will be able to enjoy a hands-on traditional sugar-making activity. Shin, our guide, was very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Throughout the day, the van driver’s skill and professionalism ensured a safe, smooth ride, allowing us all to simply relax, enjoy each other's company, and savor Thailand’s timeless charm.
I had an awesome experience. Kudos to Magical Trip team for organizing such an amazing tour. Looking forward to the next amazing trip.
Thank you so much for your amazing feedback! We're so happy to hear you had an awesome experience. Huge thanks from the entire Magical Trip team—we truly appreciate your kind words. We’re already looking forward to having you join us on your next adventure!
Our Thai guides from Magical trip were outstanding, providing a wealth of knowledge and making the journey a delight! The restaurant and cafés we were taken to were incredibly nice, providing a true taste of local flavors. Witnessing the trains pass through the Maeklong Railway Market was an unforgettable spectacle, and the boat ride at the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market offered a beautiful glimpse into a vibrant, traditional way of life. A truly amazing experience!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that your experience with our Thai guides was so memorable. It’s fantastic to know they made the journey both fun and informative with their local knowledge and hospitality. We’re also glad you enjoyed the hand-picked restaurants and cafés—it’s always our goal to share authentic local flavors. Witnessing the trains at Maeklong Railway Market and cruising through Damnoen Saduak Floating Market are truly unique experiences, and we’re so happy they left a lasting impression on you. Thank you again for joining us—we’d love to welcome you back for more adventures in the future!
This was a great tour! Can't believe we did that much in one day, & everything went very smoothly. I highly recommend it! The guides and the food were excellent.
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a great time on the tour and that everything went smoothly. We’re especially happy to know you enjoyed our guide and the food—two things we’re really proud of. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we’d love to welcome you back for another adventure in the future!
