Bangkok: Floating Market & Train Market with Train/Boat ride
Overview
Available languages
8 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Touristy, but unique moment. Ride a train through a market, cruise the canals, and discover rural Thailand where tradition meets tourism with an English-speaking guide and audio guide in 28 languages.
Throughout the trip, a fully licensed, English-speaking guide will be there to share insights and answer your questions. (OUR GUIDE SPEAKS ENGLISH ONLY)
Plus, an AUDIO GUIDE IS AVAILABLE IN 28 LANGUAGES via qr-code (no extra device needed), so you can enjoy the experience in the language you’re most comfortable with.
- Ride a local train through the Maeklong Railway Market, where stalls fold away just seconds before the train passes.
- After the train ride, you’ll witness the incredible moment when the train passes right through the market, just centimeters away from where you stand!
- Then glide by longtail boat through the colorful Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, full of local snacks, fresh fruit, and handmade goods.
Book now for a fun, cultural adventure just outside Bangkok!
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Recommended for all ages
Recommended for all fitness level
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Mae Klong Railway Market (Hoop Rom Market)
Start your adventure with a scenic drive through the countryside, heading toward a charming train station. Step aboard the local train and immerse yourself in the beauty of rural Thailand as you journey toward one of the country's most iconic destinations. At the Maeklong Railway Market, witness the heart-pounding spectacle of a train weaving its way through the bustling stalls. The lively atmosphere, colorful vendors, and unique charm of the market make it a feast for the senses. Take time to explore, shop for local treasures, and capture unforgettable photos. Please keep in mind that the market nowadays is quite touristy and the drive to come here from Bangkok is almost 2 hours.
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
Continue your journey to the pier, where a traditional long-tail boat awaits. Glide along tranquil canals lined with water villages, offering a glimpse into local life. Your destination is the world-famous Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, a vibrant hub of activity where boats laden with fresh produce, snacks, and crafts float by in a dazzling array of colors. Stroll through the market or enjoy a leisurely boat ride as you savor delicious Thai delicacies and soak in the unique ambiance of this iconic destination. Please keep in mind that the market nowadays is quite touristy and the drive back to Bangkok is almost 2 hours.
What‘s Included
Train ticket
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Digital audio guide in 28 languages
Accident Insurance
Live English Speaking Guide
Boat ride
Mobile device and headphones for audio guide
Lunch
Headphones for audio guide (optional Bluetooth headphones)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Hotel Pick-up (oneway)
Pick-up begins 1 hour before: Please wait at the hotel lobby 5 mins before pick-up time. Exact time will be informed in the evening before the tour.
Pickup included
MBK - Holiday Inn Siam Hotel
Mcdonald's: Meet your tour guide in front of Mcdonald's at Holiday Inn Express Bangkok Siam Hotel, just next to MBK and BTS National Std.
Starting point:
Holiday Inn Express Bangkok Siam by IHG, 889 Rama I Rd, Khwaeng Wang Mai, Pathum Wan, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10330, Thailand
Private Tour with transfer
Pickup included
MBK - SIAMSCAPE
SIAMSCAPE: Meet your tour guide in front of SIAMSCAPE, just opposite to MBK and close to Skytrain National Stadium
Starting point:
SIAMSCAPE, 215 Phaya Thai Rd, Khwaeng Pathum Wan, Pathum Wan, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10330, Thailand
Reviews
36 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Lots of travel time
MariaHenar A,,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00I really liked the two markets especially the train, and I wish I had been a little more free time, we only got half an hour! The float is very touristic and also wastes time with food. The bad thing is that from Bangkok you do one hour by bus and then another by train and 2 hours by bus to return. That means a long time of commuting in proportion to the activity.
Katy Perry
michael K,,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Exceptional. Katy the host.very good. Excellent experience with bus traonin boat. Great opportunity to shop.
Great experience with...
David T,,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience with lots of chance's to shop and sample food. Everything was inexpensive with long stretchee to rest during transportation.
Wonderful tour💕 Pleasantly surprised….
dionneborn2winyahooc,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an awesome tour! You and your family will be enjoy it 💕 I wasn’t sure what to expect but I went beyond what I had imagined. We had the best tour guide too. Kwan was great! She really took good care of us.! Very memorable table experience. Loved it♥️
Knowledgeable Guide
Rupen R,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Guide Nee was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. I liked Train market and journey more than floating market. Check in at meetings point, Bus, Guide everything was flawless.
Choo choo train & floating market
Adell T,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Our tour guides Jenny and Knee, fabulous knowledge of the attractions I attended. Boat ride to market was good travelling down the canals and past peoples homes, very interesting. Market well that was a very different story, This out of tour guides hands to manage, the market was great, excellent vib about the market, to experience a better atmosphere the kaos of boats all through a very narrow area could be slightly managed better but i guess that's part of the desire of that market. Food was good, take cash as struggled to find ATM if needed more cash. Train at the market well if you expect to see conditions like the marketing photos you will be disappointed, its cramped with people trying to walk the tracks and stop at stalls etc then you have the train coming the sight of seeing stall holders pack up as travels past very slowly is good for a photo or two but very much different to promo's and to see stall holders reset after is fabulous. the train ride through the market where we later go off train was a very strange feeling were by you could touch people as you travel buy. An experience I would never forget and many say its very touristy, well yes it is and that helps the people of those communities/villages.
Perfect experience
Silvia H,,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I highly recommend using a guide to visit these markets so you can make the most of your time. We started our trip around 10:00 a.m., which was perfect. First, we took a traditional boat and strolled along the canal for about 15–20 minutes before arriving at the floating market. It was full of fresh fruits, prepared food, and unique local experiences. The food was delicious and very inexpensive. Be ready to negotiate prices when shopping for souvenirs—we got some great deals. After lunch (you can choose where to eat), we took a bus to the train market. You’re free to pick the best spot to watch the train pass by, almost touching your clothes (you can actually touch it!). Afterward, we boarded the train for about 30 minutes. Our bus was then waiting to pick us up and take us back to Bangkok (MBK Mall). Our guide, Wanna, was amazing—so kind and attentive. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ for her!
Definitely do this!
Jenae M,,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Ploy was an excellent guide and the bus driver was very professional. This was a great experience and would recommend to everyone. Ploy answered questions and even helped us find our way back to our hotel! She was excellent and it was so fun!
A great day out!
Sharon C,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Highly recommend this tour. The guides, Jenny and Maria, were super helpful and caring. The driver was also very careful. A super fun day experiencing both a boat trip and train ride.
Bangkok Excursion
Jerry P,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Kwan and Maria were extremely knowledgeable and accommodating to all ours needs during this experience. The price was amazing and the service was superb. They helped us navigate through the three locations in a timely manner and didn’t loose anyone. Highly recommended to everyone.
From THB 780.00
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