Tours/Bangkok/Private Excursion to Maeklong​ Railway and​ Floating Markets
Viator · Private tour

Private Excursion to Maeklong​ Railway and​ Floating Markets

5.0(874)Bangkok1 hour
VIATOR4.9(198)TRIPADVISOR5.0(676)

Description

Explore the amazing and only market in the world that sell on the train track as well as enjoy sightseeing on the private boat for the canal tour to the first Floating market in Thailand. The tour start by pick up from your hotel in Bangkok at 7.00 a.m. or 9:00 a.m. and depart to MaeKlong railway market by a private air conditioned vehicle. Watch the train passing over the food vendors while exploring the market and taste some Thai fruits and desserts. Continue to the pier and on board the long tail boat for the canal tour to Damnoensaduak Floating Market. Taste authentic local fruits, desserts and drink as well as enjoy some personal time for shopping at the floating market before return to your hotel in Bangkok by private air conditioned vehicle. Tour options for travelers : 1) Tour start at 07.00 a.m. -​ 13:30 p.m. 2) Tour start at 09.00 a.m. -​ 15:30 p.m. Important note : Please advise the full names of all travelers as passport at time of booking (in case of Insurance).

Tour Options

Private Tour start at 9.00 a.m
  • Duration : 09:00 -​ 15:30 Pickup included
Tour start at 07.00 a.m
  • Tour duration : 07.00 -​ 13:30 Pickup included

Itinerary

Admission included30 min

Pick up from hotels in Bangkok at 07.00 a.m. or 09.00 a.m. (Depended on traveler selected option). Transfer to visit the famous Maeklong railway market by private a/c vehicle. Explore the market and witnessed the train pass over the food stalls which sell on the train track. Taste some Thai desserts and fruits.

30 min

On board the private long tail boat and enjoy sightseeing on your private canal tour (about 30 mins) to visit Damnoensaduak Floating market. The boat will bring you to Damnoensaduak Floating market, the first floating market of Thailand.

Admission included60 min

Walk around the Floating market with a guide. Enjoy tasting authentic local desserts, fruits, drink provided on the tour. Travelers will also have time to shopping at the Floating market. Return to hotel in Bangkok by private a/c vehicle. Remarks : * If selected tour start at 07.00 a.m. Return to Bangkok around 13:30 p.m. * If selected tour start at 09.00 a.m. Return to Bangkok around 15:30 p.m.

Highlights

Pick up & drop off at hotel in Bangkok (except hotel near airport or outside city area)
Local fruits, desserts and drink
Private Canal tour by long tail boat (about 20-30 minutes)
Accident Insurance (Please advise the full names of all travelers as passport at time of booking)
Licensed English speaking Thai Tour guide and Private transport

What's included

Included
Pick up & drop off at hotel in Bangkok (except hotel near airport or outside city area)
Local fruits, desserts and drink
Private Canal tour by long tail boat (about 20-30 minutes)
Accident Insurance (Please advise the full names of all travelers as passport at time of booking)
Licensed English speaking Thai Tour guide and Private transport
Not included
Pick up and drop off at hotels around airport or outside Bangkok
Optional meal and optional activities
Tipping and gratuities (optional)

Pickup Locations & Times

Pick up from the main lobby of your hotel in Bangkok​ (except​ hotel​ near airports). Please​ advise​ the​ name​ of​ your​ hotel​ when​ booking. Please advise the full names of all travelers as passport at time of booking (in case of Insurance).

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • 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
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Bring hat, sunblock, sunglasses, comfortable walking shoes, camera
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival
  • We have 2 tour options : Start at 07.00 a.m. or at 09.00 a.m.
  • Please advise the full names of all travelers as passport at time of booking (in case of Insurance).
  • Please advise the full names of all travelers as passport at time of booking (in case of Insurance).

Reviews(874)

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shelleymM3505ZY
August 2, 2026
Great well-run half day tour featuring excellent service, comfortable private transport and memorable sites

Our tour guide Paul was fabulous. His command of English was impeccable. His knowledge of Thai history and culture was impressive. He also had a great sense of humour! He looked after us like we were VIPs . We were picked up and driven to the destinations in a very comfortable town car by our expert driver Maneesh. As for the tour, the Damnoen Saduk floating Market was interesting as the ride in the longboat offered a glimpse of the lifestyle of the locals living on the banks of the canals. I did not find the souvenirs overpriced as some people have complained. The Mae klong rail was a lot of fun! With very limited time in Bangkok, this tour provided some varied and interesting activities

Operator response

Thank you for your great review. Yours faithfully,

L
Lindsay_A
July 20, 2026
Patrick did a fantastic...

Patrick did a fantastic job and we all had a wonderful time! I highly recommend this tour to everyone! We tried so many local treats that we would have never known about! My daughter is gluten free and Patrick went out of his way to find us options!

Operator response

Thank you for your great review. Yours faithfully,

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Gelo_1764960
July 17, 2026
Great day

Excellent experience with our two small children thoroughly enjoyed it. Nice to discover new cultures traditions countryside and people. Thank you!

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Operator response

Thank you for your great review. Yours sincerely

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744judyannr
July 8, 2026
A highly recommended tour.

Paul was very knowledgeable & polite. Victor was a safe driver & the car was very comfortable. A really great experience thank you!

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Operator response

Thank you for your great review. Yours faithfully

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F6116VUsuzannes
July 6, 2026
Great unique experience

Had a great time. Would really recommend visiting the floating market and Maeklong Railway. We were a mixed aged family and we all enjoyed it. Get really close to the train and the boat ride is fun. Quality Thai Guide who looked after us were professional, fun and efficient. Thank you

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Operator response

Thank you so much for your great review for Quality Thai Guide. We wish you ands your family all the best. Yours faithfully

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danielapL4416LC
June 2, 2026
Very nice tour

This was the nicest trip we had ever made. It contained everything it said and it was very entertaining

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Operator response

Thank you for your great review. Yours faithfully

K
Katie_C
May 30, 2026
Absolutely loved it!

We had a great time with our Quality Thai Guide on this tour and would highly recommend this activity! Everything was very well coordinated and both the railway and floating markets were very unique experiences. It was nice to leave the city and I felt like the items offered at the shop were quality made and unique. I hadn’t seen a lot of the items in the city at their markets. Every time we got back in the car they had fresh cold water and cold cloths for us, which is really nice when it’s as warm as it is outside. Our lunch was delicious and we also had coconut ice cream that was amazing. Loved everything about it.

Operator response

Thank you for your great review for Quality Thai Guide team. We wish you and your family all the best. Yours faithfully

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GrandTour35258431197
May 24, 2026
Experiencing the place, the food and hospitality

Thank you Aey for making my parent’s first visit to Maeklong Railway and Floating Market unforgettable. Very informative and the food tasting along the way was a nice touch. Experiencing the place and the taste of Thai local food. Aey was very knowledgeable and attentive to us and parents’ needs. Highly recommending this tour.

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Operator response

Thank you for your great review for Quality Thai Guide Aey. Yours sincerely

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Tom_H
May 19, 2026
Fun Day on the Private Tour of Maeklong Railway Market and the Floating Market

An incredible day on The Private Excursion to the Maeklong Railway and Floating Markets. Our tour guide, Bakerie, was fantastic. Knowledgeable, punctual, reached out the day before the trip to confirm logistics and checked in with us throughout the day to make sure we were happy with the tour. The private tour was a bit more expensive but definitely worth it. We were comfortable and enjoyed the day as our own. Our driver, V, was excellent. He was safe, pleasant, and a very good driver in the crazy Bangkok traffic. I highly recommend this trip...be sure to ask for Bakerie and V, you will be glad you did.

Operator response

Thank you for your great review for Bakery and V. Yours faithfully

J
Jason O
May 6, 2026
Best tour guide ever!

I’ve done private tours all over the world, but Mr. Bakery was hands-down the best tour guide I’ve ever had. We booked a private tour with him to the famous Maeklong Railway Market and a floating market. He was extremely punctual, incredibly knowledgeable, and had the entire day perfectly planned out. Everything ran smoothly without a single hitch. What really stood out was how he went above and beyond — he took photos and videos for me to help create content, constantly checked to make sure I was comfortable, and made me feel like a local rather than just another tourist. His energy, professionalism, and attention to detail made the experience truly special. If you’re looking for a private tour guide in Bangkok or Thailand, I cannot recommend Mr. Bakery highly enough. I couldn’t be happier with the experience. Book with confidence — you’re in great hands!

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Operator response

Thank you very much for your great review for Bakery. Yours faithfully

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