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The 15 Best Market Tours in Thailand

111 tours  ·  from $16 a head

Floating, railway, weekend and night. These 15 cover all four kinds, priced and timed, with a note on which are genuinely working markets and which now run mostly for visitors.

Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak Market and Maeklong Railway Market - The Early Road to Maeklong Railway Market
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Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak Market and Maeklong Railway Market

1.Damnoen Saduak Market and Maeklong Railway Market

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 26,723 reviews · 7 hours · from $25Our pick

Visit Maeklong’s train market and Damnoen Saduak by boat on a practical Bangkok day trip with guides, transport, food tips, and free time.

“Really good! Ori was a lovely woman who kept us entertained the entire journey was cool and comfortable and was a great way to see the sights”

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The Old Siam: Damnoen Saduak and Maeklong Railway Market - Maeklong Railway Market and the Umbrella Pulldown
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The Old Siam: Damnoen Saduak and Maeklong Railway Market

2.The Old Siam: Damnoen Saduak and Maeklong Railway Market

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10,992 reviews · 7 hours · from $32

Ride a train through Maeklong Market, paddle to Damnoen Saduak, sample Thai food, and explore two famous markets on a Bangkok day trip.

“Amazing!!! Bobby was our guide, he gave us a lot of information during the way, he is very funny! What to say about the markets? What experience!!!! Unique! Both market were amazing, at the Maeklong, we arrived by train and also could watch the training pass through the market. At the Damnoen Saduak we had a beautiful view of the river channels and could enjoy an amazing coconut ice-cream. The experience was really worthy, just do it! You will love it!”

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Bangkok: Train Market & Floating Market with Boat Ride - Leaving Bangkok for Ratchaburi province
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Bangkok: Train Market & Floating Market with Boat Ride

3.Train Market & Floating Market with Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 9,547 reviews · 7 - 8 hours · from $25

See Bangkok’s famous floating and railway markets on a $25 day tour with a canal boat ride, local food, shopping tips, and expert guides.

“Value to cost ratio is very good. Of course, it is a big group and the attractions are very touristic. But we enjoyed it. The bus ride is pretty long but the bus is comfortable.”

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From Bangkok: Ayutthaya & Ayothaya Floating Market Day Trip - The two-hour ride north to the old capital
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From Bangkok: Ayutthaya & Ayothaya Floating Market Day Trip

4.Ayutthaya & Ayothaya Floating Market Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6,084 reviews · 8 hours · from $48

Review of an eight-hour Ayutthaya day trip from Bangkok with ancient temples, a replica floating market, guide support, and practical tips.

“It was a very nice trip. Our guide Mr. Boy was very friendly and gave us a lot of informations. The Stops were great and we had enough time to explore everything. Totally recommend!”

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Chiang Mai: Cooking Class, Market & Thai Herbs Garden Tour - Hotel pickup and the trip to the market
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Chiang Mai: Cooking Class, Market & Thai Herbs Garden Tour

Chiang Mai: Authentic Cooking Class with Market & Farm Visit - A local market lesson in Thai ingredients
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Chiang Mai: Authentic Cooking Class with Market & Farm Visit

6.Authentic Cooking Class with Market & Farm Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 4,546 reviews · 210 minutes - 7 hours · from $34

Learn Thai cooking from market to farm at Grandma’s Home Cooking School, with fresh ingredients, Khao Soi, curry paste, and a shared feast.

“I would highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Chiang Mai. It was absolutely a memory we won’t soon forget. Transportation was easy and on time. Our guide, Patty, was amazing. She was not only knowledgeable, but personable and funny. She made the experience really enjoyable. The grounds were breathtakingly beautiful. Photo opportunities everywhere. The cooking experience itself was really fun and delicious. The entire process was super smooth. We had a great time and would do it again.”

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Bangkok: Floating Market and Train Market Experience - The longtail boat through Damnoen Saduak
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Bangkok: Floating Market and Train Market Experience

7.Floating Market and Train Market Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,998 reviews · 8h 30m · from $25

Ride a local train through Maeklong Market and cruise Damnoen Saduak by longtail boat on a practical Bangkok day trip.

“The sites, transportation, and directions are well organised. Highly recommended if you have a whole day to spare in Bangkok. Also, Leo our guide, made the trip more enjoyable despite the very humid weather. Tiny details like the wet wipes and tissue paper provision are well appreciated.”

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Bangkok: City Highlights Temple and Market Walking Tour - Meeting at River City and setting out by local transport
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Bangkok: City Highlights Temple and Market Walking Tour

8.City Highlights Temple and Market Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,990 reviews · from $42

See Bangkok’s Grand Palace, Emerald Buddha, Wat Pho and Wat Arun with a small-group guide, local transport and temple tips.

“Johnny our tour guide was so lovely and knowledgeable. He made us feel comfortable throughout and took regular water/toilet breaks if any of the group required. At the end of the tour we were given a souvenir, which was very sweet. The tour was worth every penny and I highly recommend.”

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Half-Day Railway Market and Floating Market Tour in Thailand - What the railway market feels like in person
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Half-Day Railway Market and Floating Market Tour in Thailand

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,924 reviews · from $32

Ride a train through Maeklong Railway Market, then cruise Damnoen Saduak Floating Market on a guided Bangkok day trip.

“An early start, but worth it for a visit to these well-known markets. Really enjoyed the train ride to the market, then the train leaves and you have the experience of seeing the stalls move aside off the train tracks and squashing in to keep out of the way as the train passes! The floating market was enjoyable but very busy and lots of ‘tourist tat’ (this was in contrast to the railway market). But still, it was interesting to experience. Our guide was so informative and helpful - he was great!”

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Phuket: Full Day City Tour with Night Market - Karon Viewpoint and the southern coast
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Phuket: Full Day City Tour with Night Market

10.Full Day City Tour with Night Market

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,888 reviews · 9 hours · from $31

Explore Phuket’s temples, viewpoints, Old Town, cashew factory, and night market on a small-group tour with hotel pickup for $31.

“Kimmy was wonderful! She was very kind and knowledgeable. I would absolutely recommend this tour and Kimmy!”

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Phuket Thai Cooking Class with Market Tour Option - Your own station and hands-on cooking
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Phuket Thai Cooking Class with Market Tour Option

Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak, Train Market & Mahanakhon Day Trip - The paddle boat route into Damnoen Saduak
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Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak, Train Market & Mahanakhon Day Trip

12.Damnoen Saduak, Train Market & Mahanakhon Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,162 reviews · 7 - 8 hours · from $23

Ride a train through Maeklong Railway Market, paddle Bangkok's canals to Damnoen Saduak, and finish above the city at Mahanakhon.

“Very well organised the guide and the driver were excellent I would say that the car was a little bit old but. Except that this was perfect very happy about this trip will recommend it”

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From Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Guided Tour - Palm sugar at a traditional Thai house
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From Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Guided Tour

13.Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,020 reviews · 6 hours · from $122

Visit Damnoen Saduak Floating Market from Bangkok by paddle boat, see palm sugar making, and sample Thai food with a small-group guide.

“Fantastic day out, the guide and driver were friendly and the whole experience was run very well! Boeing was very friendly!”

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Bangkok: Hands-on Thai Cooking Class and Market Tour - Choosing between the morning, afternoon, and evening classes
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Bangkok: Hands-on Thai Cooking Class and Market Tour

14.Hands-on Thai Cooking Class and Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,614 reviews · 3h 30m · from $45

Learn to shop, pound curry paste, and cook four Thai dishes at House of Taste in Bangkok, with market or mango carving options.

“Jay was a fantastic guide. We had a small group, so she was able to spend one on one time with everyone. I went with my partner, who doesn’t cook as often. We both had a fantastic time, and the dishes were amazing. Would definitely recommend.”

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Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and Maeklong Railway Market Tour - The ride west from Bangkok
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Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and Maeklong Railway Market Tour

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