Thailand · MARKETS AND FLOATING MARKETS
The question worth asking is whether it is still a market or now a photograph of one. These 15 cover the canal stalls at Damnoen Saduak, the awnings on the Maeklong rails and the night bazaars, priced and timed, with an honest note on the crowds.
Visit Thailand’s railway and floating markets from Bangkok, with a train ride, paddleboat trip, local food, and helpful guides.
“The guide was amazing, really pleasant, transportation very comfortable”
Review of a 7-hour Bangkok day trip to Maeklong Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, with transport, food tips, and honest advice.
“A packed programme that certainly filled every minute of the day. Timings worked well, with long enough at each stop. Plenty of stops for toilets etc on the way and everyone asleep on the way home, so no stops needed. Ran as clockwork, so perfect day.”
Visit Maeklong Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market from Bangkok, with a boat ride, local food, shopping, and a guide.
“Amazing trip with an amazing guide🙏thank you so much .”
Review of Bangkok to Ayutthaya day trip with four historic sites, Ayothaya Floating Market, guides, transport, timing, and value tips.
“My flight leaving Bangkok was late at night, so I joined this tour to fill the time after checking out of my hotel, although it wasn't my first time in Ayutaya. Meeting at 10 AM in convenient Asoke and scheduled to finish by 6 PM. An ideal schedule, and the tour itself exceeded my expectations. ★In this tour, each spot had a scheduled stay of one hour or 45 minutes. And at each location, our tour guide Jenny would give a detailed explanation for the first 10 minutes or so. The rest of the time was free time. That was a very appropriate time allocation. ★Jenny was always waiting attentively…”
Cook Thai dishes, shop a local market, make curry paste, and eat in an organic garden during this 210-minute Chiang Mai class.
“Great fun. Good food and Balloon was super funny and a great guide. 10/10”
Cook Thai classics at Grandma’s Home Cooking School with a market visit, organic farm tour, fresh ingredients, and Khao Soi lessons.
“I did the afternoon/evening class and I definitely would recommend!! Was such a good class and had loads of fun learning how to make Thai classics. Shoutout to our teacher Jimmy who was hilarious! Also the cooking school itself is such a nice atmosphere and well organised. 10/10”
Review of Bangkok’s $25 floating market and train market day trip, with train, longtail boat, guide, timing, value, and practical tips.
“Very good day out, Wanna and Nhong very nice and friendly”
Explore Bangkok’s Grand Palace, Emerald Buddha, Wat Pho, markets, and Wat Arun on a small-group walking tour with local transport.
“Our guide was very informative and made sure we were well taken care of. Great tour. Highly recommend!”
Ride a train through Maeklong Market, cruise Damnoen Saduak, and explore two famous Thai markets from Bangkok for $32.60.
“Great tour combining two really interesting markets both unique in their own way. The tour guide Victor was eccellent throughout. Very good value for money”
Explore Bangkok after dark by tuk-tuk, with temples, Chinatown, flower markets, street food, dinner, and expert local guidance.
“Tony is excellent guide! He gave us great details on all the sites! Amazing history and a fantastic experience! I highly recommend this tour!”
See Phuket’s temples, viewpoints, Old Town, cashew factory, and Chillva Market on a small-group day tour with hotel pickup.
“Very good Tour. Our tourguide Greamy was very nice, friendly”
Learn Thai cooking in Phuket with a market tour option, hands-on curry paste, hotel transfers, local ingredients, and recipes to take home.
“It wasn’t my cup of tea, not serious enough for me, too frivolous at times especially the shouting like we were running a race instead of grinding ingredients into a paste, when using the Mortar & Pestle. Information like what is presented in thiRead more”
Review this Bangkok day trip to Maeklong Railway Market, Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, and Mahanakhon Skywalk for $23.
“mr Boy was a really good guide telling us tons of stuff about the history of where we were going and about Thailand in general. we were very impressed with the service and would definitely book again”
Review the Damnoen Saduak tour from Bangkok, with paddle boats, palm sugar making, local food, transport, costs, and practical tips.
“This tour was great! Mindy was super friendly, funny and very knowledgeable.”
Cook four Thai dishes, tour a local market, and learn curry paste from scratch at Bangkok’s House of Taste Thai Cooking School.
“It was very engaging. The instructor was informative and fun. The food was plentiful and delicious! Come hungry! Highly recommend this class.”
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