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From Bangkok: Maeklong Railway and Floating Market Food Tour

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Day trip
From Bangkok: Maeklong Railway and Floating Market Food Tour
4.8  / 5189 reviews

Immerse yourself in the everyday life and visit the market held on the tracks of the Railway. Then, meet market traders and sample authentic snacks at the colorful floating market.

About this activity

Free cancellation
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Duration 6 hours
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Live tour guide
English, Thai
Pickup optional
Pick-up from your hotel in Bangkok city center.

Experience

Itinerary

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    Starting/pickup location

    Depends on the selected option

  • Car

    (80 minutes)

  • Samut Songkhram

    Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Scenic drive, Scenic views on the way (30 hours)

    Extra fee

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    Maeklong Railway Market

    Photo stop, Visit, Street food, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk, Food tasting, Food market visit (40 hours)

  • Car

    (30 minutes)

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    Damnoen Saduak Floating Market

    Photo stop, Sightseeing, Long-tail boat ride, Local snacks, Food tasting, Food market visit, Scenic views on the way (2 hours)

  • Car

    (80 minutes)

  • 8 drop-off locations:

    Watthana, Phra Nakhon, Mrt Hua Lamphong (Exit 3), Phra Khanong, Khlong San, Ratchathewi, Bang Rak, Pathum Wan District

Main stop
Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Enjoy a freshly-cooked meal on the boat
  • Travel by paddling or motor boat through the market pass house and farm
  • Shop for local products, fresh food, and Thai spices
  • Meet the farmers and taste fresh and authentic farm products

Full description

Depart Bangkok and journey southwest for about an hour past the sea salt farms and local villages on the side of the road. Arrive at Maeklong Railway Market and learn how the stalls of fresh seafood built on the train tracks respond every time a train passes through. Continue to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, via a coconut farm if time permits. Immerse yourself in the everyday hustle and bustle as the locals buy their food and household goods. Ride through the market by boat, and try your hand at haggling for a bargain. Select the private option to also have an experience at a local farm. Learn how to harvest coconut and take a rewarding drink from it.

Includes

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (private tour only)
  • English-speaking guide
  • Transportation by private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entry fees
  • Entry fees for the guide
  • Boat ride and parking fees
  • Expressway fee
  • Insurance.
  • Extra meals or drinks
  • Tips and personal expenses

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Participants

Date

Meeting point

The meeting point is at MRT Hua Lampong, Exit 3 (BL28). Take the elevator to street the level. Your guide will be waiting for your right next to the map. Look for "LJ BIZ" tour sign with your name.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sunglasses
  • Camera

Know before you go

  • The tour is including motor or paddeling boat . Please talk to tour guide which choice you pick.
  • The market is very famous and touristy. The traffic remains high. The price of the items would be overpriced. If you like to buy anything, please seek advice from your tour guide
  • Please be at the meeting point on time as this is a group tour

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 189 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.9/5
  • Service
    4.6/5
  • Organization
    4.5/5

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Anouk – Singapore7 September 2024  – Verified booking
Best floating market and train tour in Bangkok! What an amazing experience we had with our dear tourist guide Johnny! We rode the infamous train through the market and visited the floating market (by boat and then by foot). It was wonderful. Johnny had amazing tips for us and knew exactly where to take us, provided food and drink on the way, and took us to non touristy places! He complemented the wonderful experience with his charismatic personality and smile! He made the experience what it was. Thank you so much, Johnny.
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Patricio – Chile23 September 2024  – Verified booking
We enjoyed a great tour with Johnny who planned very well the visit to both markets and he surprised us with a trip by train to arrive to Maeklong station. Additionally he let us tested different kind of food and each one was delicious. Five stars for this tour and Johnny who made it possible.
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Anthony – United States22 September 2024  – Verified booking
Our tour was amazing and unlike any other tour we have ever been on. George was very knowledgeable and made us feel very welcome and like family while on our holiday here. If you decide to take this tour, please request George to be your tour guide and you will have a wonderful time. Thank you George for making our trip amazing and memorable.
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Product ID: 123155

Activity provider:LJ Tour Cultural and Soft Adventure Tours

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