Private Tour to Maeklong Railway Market and Floating Market
Description
Discover two of Thailand’s most famous markets in ultimate comfort and style. This private tour includes your own car with cool A/C, a professional private guide, and a private boat ride through vibrant canals – perfect for a relaxed and unforgettable experience. Maeklong Railway Market – Witness the iconic moment when a train passes through the middle of a bustling market. A rare and thrilling sight! Damnoen Saduak Floating Market – Cruise on a private boat as you explore colorful canals and floating stalls. Taste local life at its best. Special treats just for you: Creamy coconut ice cream Sweet and fragrant mango sticky rice Optional highlight: About 30 minutes before reaching Maeklong Market, choose to stay in your private car or hop on a train for the iconic ride right through the heart of the market — a must-experience moment!
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Itinerary
Visit the famous Maeklong Railway Market, one of the most unique markets in Thailand. Here, you will witness the incredible moment when the train passes directly through the market. As the train approaches the station, local vendors quickly pull back their umbrellas, fold their awnings, and move their goods away from the railway tracks to clear the path. Once the train has passed, everything is set up again within seconds, and the market returns to its lively atmosphere. At the market, you will find a wide variety of products including fresh fruits, vegetables, seafood, local snacks, and many inexpensive souvenirs. It is also a great place to observe the daily life of local people as they sell fresh produce and goods in this bustling traditional market. Don’t forget to take photos of this amazing and unique experience.
After visiting the famous Maeklong Railway Market, continue the journey with a short 20-minute drive to the original floating market of Thailand, Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. At the floating market, enjoy tasting a variety of delicious Thai desserts and local foods recommended by your guide. Experience the vibrant atmosphere as local vendors sell their goods from boats along the canal. Take your time to explore, shop for souvenirs, and capture memorable photos of this unique Thai cultural scene.
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Pickup Locations & Times
We will pick up the travelers at the hotel lobby if your hotel is in the city center of Bangkok. Please tell us the name of the hotel you stay at when you book the tour.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(55)
Katie is an absolute standout guide! She took us on an unforgettable floating market tour, going above and beyond to ensure our trip was flawless. She was perfectly punctual, helped us navigate the local shops to find authentic Muay Thai shorts for the boys, and even organized a highly affordable airport transfer for us. She instinctively understood our needs, was incredibly warm and friendly, and maintained top-notch professionalism throughout the entire experience. We couldn't have asked for a better host and highly recommend her!
Excellent experience. Best way to enjoy the train and floating markets. Our guide Athens was awesome. Took care of us for the entire trip.
We went with Katie on a tour of the railway market and the floating market. It was a private tour with just the three of us, including a private boat tour of the floating market. Katie was great! She was fun, engaging and very knowledgeable. We learned a lot about Thai culture and she recommended an amazing place at the floating market for lunch. Highly recommended and will definitely hire her again if we are back in Bangkok!
We had such a brilliant day on this private tour to Maeklong Railway Market and the Floating Market as a family of four. It was one of the real highlights of our time in Bangkok and we would definitely give it 5 stars! The whole experience was fun, interesting, and really well organised. Seeing the train come through Maeklong Railway Market was such a unique moment, and the Floating Market was a great experience for all of us. A huge special mention has to go to our guide, Kendo, who was absolutely fantastic. He was so friendly, welcoming, and easy to talk to, and he really made the day feel personal. He was incredibly knowledgeable and shared lots of interesting stories and insights about Thailand’s history, culture, and traditions, which made everything we saw even more meaningful. We came away feeling like we had learned so much, as well as having had a really enjoyable family day out. We would highly recommend this tour — and if you get Kendo as your guide, you’re in for a treat!
This tour was fantastic! We went with NOC NOC. Our guide was brilliant! So informative and great fun.
Som was a great guide and the tour was fantastic and comfortable. Lots of information and worked so well with what we wanted to do and fitting it in with our kids. She had great recommendations as well. She was wonderful!
We had an amazing experience with our guides, Lin and Kevin, and couldn’t recommend them more. They were extremely kind, efficient, and always punctual, which made every day smooth and stress-free. They taught us so much about Thai history, culture, and local traditions, making each place we visited much more meaningful. They guided us through Ayutthaya Historical Park, the famous Maeklong Railway Market, the beautiful floating market, and Grand Palace, and every tour felt very well organized. What we appreciated most was their warmth—they were always friendly, thoughtful, and genuinely caring. As locals, they shared insights we would never have learned on our own. They always made sure we were comfortable, brought water for us, and handled all entrance tickets, which made everything incredibly convenient. As two women traveling alone, feeling safe was very important to us, and with Lin and Kevin we felt completely secure and well taken care of throughout the entire experience. We would absolutely hire them again and highly recommend them to anyone visiting Thailand. Thank you, Lin and Kevin, for making our trip so special! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
A very good day trip that is professionally arranged. Our guide KATIE and her driver were very nice and helpful. Since some of our company was almost 80 years old, it was important that everything worked well and Katie made sure that it was. Can really recommend this excursion.
From start to finish this tour was absolutely magnificent. Our tour guide Poppy was extraordinary. From pick up, which was timely to drop off. Our driver was magnificent and we thank him. This is an experience you will not want to miss. Thanks again, Miss Poppy.😊😊😊
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for joining our Private Tour to Maeklong Railway Market and the Floating Market. We’re delighted to hear that you had a wonderful experience with your guide Poppy. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you again on your next visit to Thailand. Warm regards, NocNoc Travel and Tours
Our guide was fantastic and very patient with our roudy group of wild kids. We had plenty of time for shopping at our stops.
Dear Jonathan, Thank you for joining our Private Tour to Maeklong Railway Market and the Floating Market. We’re delighted to hear that you had a wonderful experience. We truly appreciate you choosing us and hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again on your next visit to Thailand. Warm regards, NocNoc Travel and Tours
