Private Tour to Maeklong Train Market and Floating Market

4.7 (6 reviews) Bangkok, Thailand
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Duration8h
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LanguagesGerman, Japanese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

See another side of Bangkok when you embark on a self-guided market tour with a private driver. Visit the famous Maeklong Railway Market and a floating market, and see how locals live and shop in Thailand.

After pickup from your hotel in Bangkok, head to a local floating market. See vendors selling food, crafts, and other goods along the edges of the waterway, as well as directly from their longtail boats. Explore the land markets, or choose to take an optional boat ride on the canals with the vendors.

Returning to your vehicle, your driver will take you to the famous Maeklong Railway Market where stalls line the side of the train track. See the shop owners quickly pack down and set back up as trains pass through the middle of the market.

Stroll through the market and pickup souvenirs, handicraft items, and try the local street food on offer before heading back to Bangkok in the comfort of your private transport.

Options

Private Tour With Motorboat

With Boat Tour: Prebook your Motor boat in advance of Damnoen Saduak Market. The Motorboat will allow you to see the market.
Duration: 1 hour
English Guide
Pickup included

Private Tour with 3rd language

Motorboat 90 minutes
Duration: 8 hours
Pickup included

Join in French Tour

French Guided: The tour is provided with a French guide and a non private tour.
Van
Pickup included

Private Tour With Rowboat

Rowboat Tour: Travel the market on a Rowboat
Duration: 1 hour: A 60 minute drive of the market on a Row boat
English Guide
Pickup included

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Guide
  • Insurance
  • Parking Fees
  • Price 10
  • Thai local food Price 200
  • Gratuities
  • Boat tour of floating market (unless upgrade option selected)

What to expect

  1. Bangkok
    2h
    Pick up from the hotel.
    Drive from Bangkok hotel to Samut Sakhon Province towards the first attraction which is Maeklong Train Market
  2. The Grand Palace
    Pass by
    Since the founding of Bangkok as the nations Capital by King Rama I, The Grand Palace comes under Royal property and is still used for few Royal Ceremonies.
  3. The National Museum Bangkok
    Pass by
    National museum reveals the History of Thailand And how people lived during the different periods. It gives you a view through the windows of the past
  4. Wat Arun
    Pass by
    Monumental Buddhist temple right on the river, with an iconic, ornately tiled central prang (spire).
  5. Khao San
    Pass by
    Khaosan road is near Bang Lam Phu and Ratchadamnern Klang road. It has cheap accommodations, making the road popular among foreign tourists.
  6. Wat Samphran
    Pass by
    Buddhist temple with a dragon wrapped around its pink 17-story tower, offering views from the top.
  7. Pass by
    Temple dedicated to Rahu, god of darkness, where worshippers bring black-colored offerings.
  8. The Human Body Museum
    Pass by
    Thai Human Imagery museum displays life-like wax/fibreglass sculptures with exquisite details.
  9. 2h
    This Train market is a very famous tourist destination where local and foreign travelers visit quite often.
    Here you can find, how markets are setup very close to the train station and you can see and feel the raw feeling of standing and taking amazing pictures next to the trains. The train market has a lot of shopping and eating choice availables near by.
    The arrival of the train and departure can be seen at 11:00 AM and 11:30 AM
  10. Damnoen Saduak
    30m
    Drive to Damnoen Saduak Market
  11. Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
    2h
    Damnoen Saduak market is a floating market which is one of the famous location to visit during thailand travel. Here, you can see how the local thai people used to perform trade and commerce in older times.
    Additionally, a boat tour can be taken here to enjoy the market.
    The markets are near the canal and here you can have a boat tour crossing multiple vendors who are selling food, fruits, water and other enjoyable eatery.
  12. Bangkok
    1h 30m
    Drop at the hotel.
    Drive from Samut Sakhon Province back to Bangkok

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Please wait at the lobby and wait for our driver to be there.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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