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Floating Market & Railway Market Private Tour

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Bangkok, Thailand
  • 7 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

    What's Included

    • Hotel pickup and drop-off & private air-conditioned vehicle
    • Motor boat ride in the Floating Market & train ride to Railway Market
    • Licensed English-speaking guide
    • Travel accident insurance (up to 1,000,000 THB per person)
    • Lunch
    • No coconut farm workshop for 9:00 AM hotel pickups

    Meeting and Pickup

    You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

    Pickup points

    Select a pickup point

    Pickup details

    Our pickup area covers hotels along the BTS skytrain routes up to Siam (center), National Stadium (westward), Phrom Pong (eastward), and Saphan Taksin (southward), as well as hotels along the MRT subway routes up to Chinatown (westward) and Sukhumwit (eastward). This also includes accommodations in Khaosan and Rama III, and notable hotels along the Chao Phraya River. Our guides and drivers will arrive at the customer's hotel approximately 10 minutes before the scheduled time to ensure punctuality.

    or

    Meeting point

    • Centerpoint Siam Square
      292 Rama I Rd, Khwaeng Pathum Wan, Pathum Wan, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10330, Thailand

      Meet our guide at the bus stop in front of Center Point of Siam Square and Innisfree at BTS Siam Station, directly opposite Siam Paragon. Look for the bus stop and the green sign "MAR MAI Siam Soi 3."

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Itinerary

    Bangkok (Pass By)

    1

    Samut Sakhon

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    2

    Mae Klong Railway Market (Hoop Rom Market)

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    3

    Coconut Sugar Farm

    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    4

    Damnoen Saduak Floating Market

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Bangkok (Pass By)

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Most travelers can participate
    • The roundtrip travel time between Bangkok and the Railway Market is approximately 2.5 hours.
    • No charge for infants aged 0-1 year
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Reviews

    4.9
    based on 37 reviews
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    Loved our private tour to the Floating Market & Railway Markets!

    George_O, Jan 2026
    Great private tour experience with a wonderful tour guide (Jim) and a quick & efficient driver! Definitely a great way to see the Floating Market and the Railway Markets on a day trip from Bangkok.

    Response from Host, Jan 2026

    Dear George_O, Thank you for sharing your positive feedback! We are glad you enjoyed the private tour to the markets with Jim and appreciated the smooth transport provided by your driver. It means a lot that you had such a memorable experience with us! Warm regards, Thailand Insight Travel and guide Jim

    Avoid this One

    Joan_F, Jan 2026
    This was a 6.5 hour tour of which 4.5 hours were travel. Not as advertised one hour! First we drove in a van to RR station, then 1 he train ride to RR market. Followed by 20 min ride to pier then after flaring market, 2 hours in van back to Bangkok. The guide was essentially a babysitter. There was zero commentary about each destination. She didn’t even inquire about bathroom needs during long duration. I finally asked and there was a sketchy option. I had asked in advance for a little much stop. However, since the floating market closed at 1 pm, her offer of a much later look much was rejected. There was no time to shop, and during this long day, we even had to skip the salt farm and coconut farms to see a glimpse of the major destinations. Yes, the RR market and floating market was interesting. But I never would have booked this tour realizing how much was travel and how little was tourism.

    Response from Host, Jan 2026

    Dear Joan_F, First of all, we sincerely apologize that the tour did not meet your expectations and that your experience fell short of what was advertised. We truly regret the inconvenience caused, especially regarding the long travel time and the overall pacing of the day. During the New Year holiday period in Thailand, traffic conditions are significantly heavier than usual, which unfortunately affected the travel time on the day of your tour. As this was a private tour, we are always happy to adjust the itinerary to suit our guests’ preferences. Guests are welcome to contact our office at any time so we can coordinate directly with the guide or driver to better accommodate specific needs on the day. We regret if this was not made clear or handled smoothly during your tour. Thank you very much for taking the time to share your honest feedback. We value your time, and your comments will be immediately reviewed with our head guide and operations team to ensure improvements are made as soon as possible. We wish you a wonderful holiday and a Happy New Year. Warm regards, Thailand Insight Travel

    We had an amazing...

    Magaly_M, Oct 2025
    We had an amazing experience on the Floating Market & Railway Market Private Tour with our guide, Ice! From the very beginning, he stood out for his excellent communication. He contacted us the day before to confirm the details and messaged again before arriving at our hotel right on time. Ice explained everything clearly and answering all our questions with patience. He shared interesting local stories and cultural insights along the way. He was also very courteous, friendly, and attentive — always making sure we were comfortable and enjoying ourselves. Ice took great photos for us, recommend local snacks, and tailor the experience to our interests. If you want a great guide, Ice is the perfect choice. Highly recommended!

    Response from Host, Oct 2025

    Dear Magaly_M, Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a lovely review! We’re delighted to know that Ice made your Floating Market and Railway Market tour special from start to finish. It’s great that you enjoyed the snacks, photos, and little touches he added to make the trip fit your interests. Your kind recommendation means a lot to our team! Warm regards, Thailand Insight Travel and guide Ice

    Floating market and Railway Market Tour

    Shellmay_G, Sep 2025
    Floating market and railroad tours was fantastic! We were picked up from our hotel on time and the driver Kevin navigated traffic like champ throughout the tour. Lin is truly an asset to Viator. She broke down what we should expect at the Mao Klong train market and then the floating market. She is an expert with moving us through the markets. She was our personal photographer as well. We have the best pictures to add to our memories. Lin also gave suggestions on other must see during our visit. She was personable and was easy to understand. I highly recommend the tour with Lin.

    Response from Host, Sep 2025

    Dear Shellmay_G, We truly appreciate your thoughtful review. It is wonderful to hear that Lin and Kevin made your day so enjoyable. Having such great photos and personal recommendations adds a special touch to the experience, and we are glad you felt comfortable and well taken care of. Warm regards, Thailand Insight Travel and guide Lin

    Great way to see the...

    Kristin_G, Jul 2025
    Great way to see the floating market & railway market outside of Bangkok. Tip, our guide, was fantastic!

    Response from Host, Jul 2025

    Dear Kristin_G, Thank you for your review! We are happy to know that you enjoyed seeing the floating market and railway market, and that Tip was a fantastic guide. Warm regards, Thailand Insight Travel and guide Tip

    Fantastic

    anete_z, Apr 2025
    All the places that we went are awesome. Loved the rail trip and the market with the train passing between the stores. The sugar coconut farm was incredible also. The boat very nice the only thing the government must clean better the canals.

    Response from Host, May 2025

    Dear Mrs. Anete, Thank you for your review. We are glad that you enjoyed the Floating & Railway Market Tour as well as the coconut farm. Best regards, Thailand Insight Travel Team

    Train and floating river market

    Stacey_B, Mar 2025
    What a lovely experience. You cannot come to Bangkok and not do this trip. Our guide Lin was amazing. So knowledgeable and nothing was too much. She knew all the tricks to ensure we got the best experience ever 5 stars all the way

    Response from Host, Mar 2025

    Dear Ms. Stacey, Thank you so much for your glowing review! We are delighted to hear that you had a lovely experience with Lin on your trip through Bangkok. It’s wonderful to know that Lin’s knowledge and dedication made your tour unforgettable, and that her expert tips ensured you had the best experience possible. Your enthusiastic five-star rating is greatly appreciated. We look forward to welcoming you again on your next visit! Best regards, Thailand Insight Travel and Guide Lin

    Amazing Tour Guide and Driver

    Nico_Y, Mar 2025
    We had an amazing experience with this tour. First of all, our Tour guide Jim is so knowledgeable, nice and hospitable person. She’s our tour guide and also has great photography skills - takes amazing instagrammable photos along the tour. What I like about this tour is that they don’t just drop you off to the destination, they actually plan to make it a more wonderful experience by having you ride a 30-min train to reach the railway market, and having you take a boat from a village to the floating market. That in itself an amazing and memorable experience. Our amazing driver Lucky waiting to pick us up from one spot after another with cold water and refreshing towels to help us after finishing exploring the destinations. Both Jim and Lucky are incredible at what they do, I felt that we were taken good care of during the whole duration of the trip, and were thinking of how they can make the whole trip comfortable and fun. I am extremely grateful to both of them. Thank you!

    Response from Host, Mar 2025

    Dear Ms. Nico, Thank you so much for your amazing review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had an unforgettable tour with us. It’s wonderful to know that Jim’s knowledge, hospitality, and photography skills, along with the thoughtful service from our driver Lucky, made your experience so memorable. We’re proud that our unique tour itinerary and the little touches – from the train ride to the boat trip, and even the refreshing towels – added to the magic of your day. Your kind words and gratitude truly mean a lot to us. Thank you once again, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another exceptional experience! Kind regards, Thailand Insight Travel and Guide Jim

    Great combined activity. Highly recommend.

    Steven_B, Jan 2025
    Our guide, Oil, was great. Not only did we see the sights, we had excellent insight and photography services. our guide took us to a coconut plantation, family owned/operated where we learned about coconut sugar. The floating market and railway markets were a highlight of our vacation.

    Response from Host, Jan 2025

    Dear Mr. Steven, Thank you for your thoughtful review! We’re delighted to hear that guide Oil made your experience so enjoyable with her insightful guidance and even photography assistance. Visiting the coconut plantation and exploring the floating and railway markets sound like unforgettable highlights of your trip. We’re so pleased to have been part of your vacation. Best wishes, Thailand Insight Travel and guide Oil
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