Private Tour to Railway and Floating Markets with Thai desserts
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. If you choose the 9:00 AM hotel pickup for the train ride, please note that the train will be more crowded compared to the earlier morning round.
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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.
Highlights
What's included
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.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The total duration includes travel time.
Reviews(39)
NocNoc Travel and Tours has been a wonderful tour company! This was one of the best and most organized tours we’ve experienced. The markets were fascinating and brilliantly paced. We had a wonderful time and a wonderful guide and driver. Highly recommend.
Excellent tour. Well worth the money. We do a private tour and it was well worth the money. Hotel pick up in comfortable air conditioned car. Great guide, informative and funny but not pushy. The train was great but the boat was the highlight. Fantasic. Highly recommend
Excellent tour, our guide organized the best timings and viewing points for the railway market, we could experience it both on the train and again from the markets - amazing! Also, he knew secret spots along the way on the floating tour. Drive r was extremely friendly and courteous too. Overall, a once in a lifetime experience we'll never forget. Highly recommended!
Amazing day with tour guide Som We had such a great experience Som was extremely professional and knowledgeable answering all our questions She demonstrated great insight into Thailand history and geography and continually informed us along the way about the next experience Som was exceptional tour guide provided us with great respect and always looking out for our safety and well being Tour driver was extremely professional , courteous and a great driver Thanks for an amazing experience Som
So many smells, colors, and sounds! The railway market is a photographer’s dream. Kay was very patient with us while we took a million photos. The boat ride at the floating market was a nice way to end the tour.
Dear Joe, Thank you for joining our Private Tour to the Railway and Floating Markets with Thai desserts. We are delighted that you had a wonderful experience with your guide Kay. We truly appreciate you choosing us and hope to welcome you again on your next visit to Thailand. Warm regards, NocNoc Travel and Tours
The railway market was interesting, but I personally loved being on the water. Bee was great and navigated us through the busy floating market with ease. It’s such a wonderful place to just sit and watch the world go by.
Dear Leon, Thank you for joining our Private Tour to the Railway and Floating Markets with Thai desserts. We are delighted that you had a wonderful experience with your guide Bee. We truly appreciate you choosing us and hope to welcome you again on your next visit to Thailand. Warm regards, NocNoc Travel and Tours
I was impressed by the teamwork between our guide Kay and the driver. As soon as we finished at the railway market, the van was right there, already cooled down with the AC running. They really stay on top of the timing so you don't miss the train. Great job!
Dear Allison, Thank you for joining our Private Tour to the Railway and Floating Markets with Thai desserts. We are delighted that you had a wonderful experience with your guide Kay. We truly appreciate you choosing us and hope to welcome you again on your next visit to Thailand. Warm regards, NocNoc Travel and Tours
Guide Som was excellent and very professional throughout the day . Her attention to detail was excellent. Well organised to avoid the crowds. New the locals and who to meet which I find very useful to make a tour very useful.
Dear Jim, Thank you for joining our Private Tour to the Railway and Floating Markets with Thai desserts. We are delighted that you had a wonderful experience with your guide Som. We truly appreciate you choosing us and hope to welcome you again on your next visit to Thailand. Warm regards, NocNoc Travel and Tours
Not too long, not too short. We saw the train, ate some great food, and enjoyed the boat ride. Annie was a fantastic host. If you're in Bangkok for a few days, definitely book this.
Dear Austin, Thank you for joining our Private Tour to the Railway Market and Floating Market with Guide Annie. We’re delighted that you enjoyed visiting these unique and lively markets. It was a pleasure showing you around, and we hope to welcome you again for another wonderful experience in Thailand. Best regards, NocNoc Travel and Tours
The railway market is literally buzzing with energy. So much fresh fruit and food everywhere. Tina was great at showing us the best spots for photos without being in the way of the train. The boat ride later was the perfect way to cool down.
Dear Sara, Thank you for joining our Private Tour to the Railway Market and Floating Market with Guide Tina. We’re delighted that you enjoyed visiting these unique and lively markets. It was a pleasure showing you around, and we hope to welcome you again for another wonderful experience in Thailand. Best regards, NocNoc Travel and Tours
