Where to Go: The 8 Best Trackside Markets Worldwide

1.Day Trip to Bangkok Floating Market & Maeklong Railway

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,528 reviews · from $30Our pick

Review of Bangkok’s floating market and Maeklong Railway tour, with boat ride, Buffalo Café stop, practical tips, value, timing, and honest drawbacks.

“I and my family 4pax were a little bit late due to unforeseen circumstances of international delayed flights but the team did not wait for me even after repeated communications and did not let me join the tour at a different point on my own cRead more”

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2.Railway and Floating Market Tour with Dragon Temple

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,225 reviews · 7h 30m · from $16Best value

See Maeklong Railway Market, cruise Damnoen Saduak, and visit Dragon Temple on a well-priced small-group trip from Bangkok.

“Just a fantastic day! the guid was amazing. the driver was perfect”

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3.Railway & Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 775 reviews · 7 hours · from $43

Review of Bangkok’s railway and floating market tour, with Mae Klong, Damnoen Saduak, local food, boat rides, and practical tips.

“Amazing half day out with Angiee. She was very informative, patient and friendly. Thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience and our small group of 8 was pretty lovely too. All in all a beautiful day out learning about Thailand 🇹🇭🤎”

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4.Maeklong Railway & Amphawa Floating Market Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 675 reviews · 510 - 690 minutes · from $49

Review of Bangkok’s Maeklong Railway and Amphawa day trip, with train market, temple, fireflies, transport, timing, value, and practical tips.

“This was a great tour. It covered a lot of interesting places such as the Railway Market which was a lot of fun, and the Floating Market where we had plenty of time to explore, shop and eat. Calling into the Hidden Temple was also interesting, and the boat tour from the Floating Market to see fireflies after dark was an adventure in itself. Our guide Oum was helpful, informative and looked after us all very well. There were only eight people on our tour, which was also very comfortable.”

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5.Maeklong Railway and Floating Market Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 224 reviews · 6 hours · from $79

Explore Mae Klong Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak by train, boat, and food tasting on a small-group day trip from Bangkok.

“We had a very impressive tour with Knack. Knack is the best guide I have ever had. She is very attentive, polite, friendly and gives a lot of interesting information and makes the tour very individual. We also visited a coconut farm and tasted lots of traditional Thai delicacies. We were very surprised that everything was included also the food, water, snacks and entrance fees. I can only recommend anyone to book this tour with Knack.”

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6.Floating Market and Train Tour with Guide in Spanish and English

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 185 reviews · from $25

Review of Bangkok’s floating and railway market tour, with boat rides, guides, transport details, costs, crowds, and practical booking advice.

“The hotel pickup, trip and guide were very good. When we arrived back in the middle of Bangkok city, we were dumped in the street with no hotel return. The guide did not help, we became anxious and It took some time and additional expense to get back to our hotel. I would not recommend dumping anyone in a strange city, hence this tour is not recommended.”

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7.Maeklong Railway & Floating Market Tour (Private & All-Inclusive)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 108 reviews · from $159

Explore Damnoen Saduak, Maeklong Railway Market, and two unusual temples on a private Bangkok day tour with lunch included.

“We had a great time with Chaiya as our guide, he had a lot of great information and gave us a day to remember! The tour was very convenient and all the stops were worth it, highly recommend”

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8.Train & Floating Market Food Adventure + Scenic train ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · from $86

Review of Bangkok’s 7-hour train and floating market tour, with Mae Klong, Damnoen Saduak, local food, boats, guides, and practical tips.

“Very interesting tour with lots of good information and a variety of experiences. Highly reccomended.”

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