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Half-Day Railway Market and Floating Market Tour in Thailand
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Half-Day Railway Market and Floating Market Tour in Thailand

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Visit two of Bangkok's most unusual markets safely and easily on this small-group shopping trip. See the “disappearing” Maeklong Railway Market on a working train track, and buy fresh produce from a Thai long-tail boat at the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. Learn about marketing etiquette and traditions from a guide so you can shop with confidence.
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Ages 3-99, max of 15 per group
Duration: 6h
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Live guide: English
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Highlights
  • Reach two famous Bangkok markets without the hassle of public transit
  • Learn how to shop like a local with the help of a guide
  • Watch as a train cuts through the Maeklong Railway Market
  • Cruise among the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market in a boat

  • Transportation
  • Paddle boat
  • English speaking guide
  • German Speaking Guide ( German option / Shared bus with English )
  • Japanese Speaking Guide ( Japanese option / Shared bus with English )
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entry/Admission - Mae Klong Railway Market (Hoop Rom Market)
  • Entry/Admission - Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
What's not included
  • Lunch


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
  • Option 1
    River City Bangkok, 23 Soi Charoen Krung 24, Khwaeng Talat Noi, Khet Samphanthawong, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10100, Thailand
    River City Bangkok, The Anchor of Arts & Antiques is a shopping center in Bangkok, Thailand. It is on the Chao Phraya River on the Si Phraya Pier near many large hotels. It is accessible by car or boat. Time slot 9.00 am match for customer who stay in Silom , Sathorn , Bangrak area.
  • Option 2
    The Old Siam Plaza, 12 Tri Phet Rd, Khwaeng Wang Burapha Phirom, Khet Phra Nakhon, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10200, Thailand
    Our meeting point at BigCountry Old Town located next to Starbucks Coffee @ The Old Siam Plaza for time slot 8.30 am , match for customer who stay in Khaosan , Pra Nakorn , China Town
  • Option 3
    Groove @ centralwOrld, PGWQ+49R, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
    Meeting point at Groove at Central World ( office zone of Central World ) for time slot 6.00 am. Match for guest who stay in Sukhumvit Area.
Pickup details
  • We offer hotel pick-up ( optional ) within the appended list of hotels in Bangkok at the time of check-out on TripAdvisor. If your hotel is not included, please inform us prior to the start of the tour. Thank you! Estimation time : Hotel pick up 5.50 am Drop off MBK Mall 1.30 pm Hotel pick up 8.00 am Drop off MBK Mall 3.30 pm Groove at Central World meeting point 6.00 am Drop of Central World 1.30 pm The Old Siam meeting point 8.30 am Drop of The Old Siam 3.30 pm River City Bangkok meeting point 9.00 am Drop of MBK Mall 3.30 pm Recommend : Early morning tour 5.50 am , 6.00 am , 6.30 am for less tourist and more time at both market
Hotel pickup offered
During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
    Additional pickup options
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included pickup points.
    • Travelodge Sukhumvit 11, 30, 9-10 Soi Sukhumvit 11, Khwaeng Khlong Toei Nuea, Watthana, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10110, Thailand
    End:
    • Option 1
      MBK CENTER, 444 Phaya Thai Rd, Khwaeng Wang Mai, Subdistrict, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10330, Thailand
      Drop off at MBK Center , easy to connect to BTS (Sky train) for customer who depart from River City meeting point
    • Option 2
      The Old Siam Plaza, Khwaeng Wang Burapha Phirom, Khet Phra Nakhon, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10200, Thailand
      Drop off at The Old Siam Plaza for the customer who depart from The Old Siam Plaza
    • Option 3
      Groove @ centralwOrld, PGWQ+49R, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
      Drop off at Central World for customer who depart from Groove at Central World.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 8374P24

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Children must be accompanied by an adult
    • Most travellers can participate
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travellers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 8374P24

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    • Bigcountry Vacation
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      Joined in January 2015
    • elenidk15
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      Wonderful historic temples. The first 2 sights were the best. The last was worth it for people dressed in traditional Thai dress. The reclining Buddha wasn't necessary. I enjoyed the buffet lunch. The guide and driver were very nice. I recommend.
      Written 14 January 2025
    • Cynthia S
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great Ayutthaya tour
      Kelly was a wonderful guide, and the van was comfortable. We spent just the right amount of tome at each temple site, and Kelly explained the sites and general thai culture well.
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    • Claire M
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      Very interesting and good value for money - but a confusing drop-off.
      We checked in and joined the tour at their Riverside offices and found the process very efficient. Our guide Henry was informative and did a good job of keeping our group of 15 organised. We made 4 stops of what seemed to be the majority of the most interesting temples/ sites and the site fees were included in the price. We also had an enjoyable buffet lunch at the company’s place in the town - again, included in the price. The only issue came at the end of the trip. Henry had talked about drop-offs at the MBK centre and the Siam shopping centre, which meant nothing to us, as we’d only arrived in Bangkok the previous night. It turned out that the coach didn’t return to the Riverside offices and we were made to feel nuisances when we then needed directions to walk back to our hotel from the substituted drop off point. Apart from this, it was a very enjoyable excursion.
      Written 9 January 2025
    • J6559AKfabiolab
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      Excellent tour guide and service!
      Mindy is and excellent guide who explained a lot of investing facts about history, culture and religion. The food and transport service were great as well. Strongly recommend it!
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    • JeffL2134
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      10/10. Would do again.
      Sam was a great tour guide—super informative and friendly. The food at lunch also exceeded expectations—buffet style, but good food.
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    • Anurag S
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      Good itinerary
      It was a comfortable journey and the tour guide Boing was excellent. He kept everyone engaged throughout the trip. The arrangements related to transport, drinking water, lunch and the tour timing was well arranged.
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    • anitaa426
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      Amazing
      The guide AJ was amazing and a very interesting tour. We learned all about the history and culture of Thai people. Really good your and highly recommended with A J guide
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    • Paul N
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great tour with a great guide
      My two teens and I had a great experience. Paul was an amazing guide who helped us learn more history and culture than we expected. The Temples were interesting and we like how Paul gave us info at first and then let us wander on our own for a while. The food at lunch was very good with both meat and vegetable options and the bus was very comfortable. It was everything you could want in a group tour.
      Written 3 January 2025
    • Malcolm S
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      Visit Ayuthaya hassle free
      Friendly tour guide and very clean coach. Lunch was also provided and the entire journey was really smooth sailing. We completed the tour in approx. 7 and half hours. Definitely recommend if you're looking for a hassle free tour of Ayuthaya
      Written 2 January 2025
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      Good value tour.
      Paul was a great guide, with plenty of information about Thailand and the Wats we visited. Nice air-conditioned bus and a small group.
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    • An M
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      Very Bad experience
      We did Book weeks in advance with Big Country Experience a private Full day Tour in Bangkok for 3 persons Our creditcard was debited on December 28th. Late afternoon on December 30th. we received via Mail and WhatsApp a cancelation from the tour operator and GetYourGuide. The tour was booked for the following day. Reason for cancelation: no driver and guide available. As they had already debited our creditcard. and we are leaving Bangkok on January 2nd, we asked for an alternative : no reply from te operator nor from GetYourGuide!!! We reached out again to tell the operator that we were traveling with our 82year old mom and that it was very unlikely for her to return to Bangkok. We informed the operator that we had especially booked the short trip to Bangkok before traveling to Vietnam to show mom the city, Royal Palace and other landmarks. Still no reply or alternative provided. We finally managed to book in the hotel the exact same tour with TUI. On December 31st GetYourGuide sent us a mail explaining that the operator had to cancel the booking as many locations were closed to the public that day. Just one big lie as we did visit these locations with a different operator. Please do not book with this company if you want to be sure that you receive the service you have paid for in advance
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    • P8776ARmegand
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    • juliengA476JT
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      Well organised and fun tour to see stunning ruined temples
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    • Tony_Dunlop01
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    anne2264
    Swansea south wales50 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mar 2020 • Couples
    This was an excellent trip and our guide sarah was the best.We were collected from our hotel and then proceeded through the country side where we had points of interest shown on the way .
    The trip included a train journey and visit to the train market before heading to the floating market and trip in a long tailed boat Sarah purchased along the way local food specialty for us group of ten to taste and experience.This trip was worth every penny and I highly recommend it.
    Written 15 March 2020
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    Kat35
    Exeter, UK1 343 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Tawee was our rep for Big Country . He has excellent knowledge & good English. Kind & helpful, he provided an excellent value trip. Nice free banana and water too. You can buy lunch in the market - recommend the coconut ice cream and coconut pancakes . The boat trip in the Floating Market is extra & costs 150 bhat per person- it is a must!
    Back at hotel in Bangkok by 1.45 pm so still time for more sightseeing!
    Highly recommend this tour - it is an early start but with hotel pick up allows you to tick another experience off your to do list!
    Written 26 February 2020
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    Libby in Cincinnati
    Cincinnati, OH1 216 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Feb 2020
    We visited this train market in the morning and were lucky enough to have a seat and a coffee to watch by the side of the tracks. The siren sounds and all the people scurry to get their goods out of the way of the train before it passes through. Tourists come to see this unique market that sits right on the train tracks. The market was started before they built the train tracks so the railroad built the tracks right in the middle of the market.

    After the train passes, wander through the market. There are so many fascinating items for sale, especially in terms of foods they eat.
    Written 14 March 2020
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    Codrut Ilie
    Popesti Leordeni, Romania1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sara shared with us all the important sites we passed by. She also answered all our questions. Very good english. For people thst travel for the first time in Thailand if you choose this trip, make a list of what you would like to buy and ask your tour guide for a resonable price to pay. There are no prices exposed and you have to negociate for everything. I wanted to buy 10 magnets (fridge magnets) and sellers first price was 4000 bth. I negociated to 1000 bth/ 30 Euro (I still wander if I made the best decision buying from the floating maket). Ovrerall was a great experience.
    Written 5 February 2020
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    Nancy G
    Johannesburg, South Africa11 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dec 2019
    This is a definitely something you want to see and experience. Our tour guide "Abby" was friendly and explained the sights really well. We had a tour in the train and later got to see the market stall owners quickly pack their goods away before the train returns. I did not enjoy the seafood and fresh meat markets as i am skirmish for strong fish smells and the sight or blood. This is not something i recommend for those with a sensitive smell and gut. The Floating market however was much more pleasant and i managed to get lots of gifts at great prices. I would certainly visit this market again!
    Written 17 January 2020
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    MichaelKa83
    London, UK29 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The trip started at 6.30 am.
    Sara and the driver picked us up from the tour agency.
    Sara is brilliant, knowledgeable, caring and with great sense of humor.
    She took us by bus to first train station (and pee pee island), then by the train to the first marker, where we were able to see the train departing and all the related commotion. Then Floating market which started with "James Bond" boat trip to the market itself, then half an hour in paddle boat.
    Great experience, unforgettable moments.
    With Sara everything went as planned.
    Thank you Sara
    Kap kun kap
    Written 22 January 2020
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    Sunny S
    12 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Feb 2023 • Couples
    Best tour we’ve done in Thailand! Our tour guide was by far the best we’ve had so far…Knowledgeable and funny. Started off on the train to the station. When you arrive in, it’s a funny situation where the tourists on the train are filming or high fiving the tourists on the platform! Once the train stops there is a quick tour of market before getting into position to be the tourist of the platform. After that, we transfer to the floating market. Again, the guide gave advice of how to barter should you wish to purchase anything.
    Both tours are very economical as the floating markets are known to be a trap in tourist extortion. The 6am start is painful but is the best way to avoid the excessive crowds
    Written 28 February 2023
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    Mabel S
    Miami, FL40 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2020 • Couples
    The tour was good but we felt too rushed, specially at the train station market. We only spent 30 minutes there after having spent 2 hours in the van to get there. At the floating market we spent approx. 1 hour and 20 minutes. Just getting on one of the boats in the floating market took us close to 30 minutes. This didn’t give us much time to browse around once we got off the boat.

    What i liked the most was coming into the station in the train and then watching it leave.

    The guide gave us no information on the history of the train or the floating market. It was more of a means of transportation to get there.

    I feel we spent way more time in the van then at the sites. 2 hours each way!
    Written 7 January 2020
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    MrsEssexPalin
    United Kingdom78 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We did this tour yesterday and it was absolutely fantastic. Our guide was Tee. The van turned up spot on time and we picked up 4 other couples on the way. At one point we were actually running early. The bus was full but a maximum of 12 people which is nice as it's only a small group.

    It's an early start but don't be put off, it's so worth it. We drove for about an hour (after the last pickup) out of Bangkok and arrived at the train station (I use the word station loosely). There's a toilet stop and then we waited for the train which arrives at a loose 8am. All aboard and then a half hour train trip to the market. It's amazing watching it all unfold from aboard the train. Once stopped Tee took our picture at the front of the train. You then have about 20 mins to look round the market before the train leaves again at 9am. This time you watch it leave and don't go aboard. It's just incredible. A health and safety nightmare but like nothing I've ever seen before. A real cultural experience. Tee then provided us with free cold water and off to the floating market we went.

    A short trip in the van and then a James Bond boat (long tail boat) gets you to the floating market. Again another spectacle. We sat and just watched it all unfold around us. Incredible. There's an optional boat trip on the floating market which we did as we wanted the full experience. It was 300 BAHT for 2 of us. Tee kept hold of our tickets and advised us to come at 11am when the boats would be quieter. After that we headed off back to Bangkok. Traffic was on our side so we got back at about 1.15pm. You could argue there was a little too much time at the floating market but it was nice to just sit down and enjoy it.

    I'd highly recommend this trip and this company.

    *Extremely punctual
    *Clean van
    *Bonus free water
    *Great tour guide

    Tee was informative, clear, helpful and funny. Thank you so much for a fantastic trip.
    Written 6 February 2020
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    Pawel B
    Hawthorne, NJ79 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2020
    The night before they advised us what time pick up will be exactly and they were there waiting for us in the morning at that time. The tour guide Pat was very professional and excellent English we understood everything and she was very detailed as what to expect. First you drive to the train station take the train into the market and after leave with the van to the floating market, where you take a boat into the market. In the market you can take another boat for few extra bath to go around the river or just walk around on land and see mostly the same things. up to you if you prefer the beat or walking around. After the floating market its time to head back. Very well organized activity and i would recommend to anyone thinking about doing it.
    Written 31 January 2020
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