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Where to Go: The 15 Best Trackside Markets Worldwide

36 trips  ·  from $16 a seat

Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 trackside markets justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

Day Trip to Bangkok Floating Market & Maeklong Railway - The 7:30 a.m. departure is worth choosing
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Day Trip to Bangkok Floating Market & Maeklong Railway

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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Bangkok: Railway and Floating Market Tour with Dragon Temple - Maeklong Railway Market and the train that cuts through it
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Bangkok: Railway and Floating Market Tour with Dragon Temple

From Bangkok: Railway & Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Tour - Mae Klong Market and the train on the tracks
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From Bangkok: Railway & Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Tour

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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Bangkok: Maeklong Railway & Amphawa Floating Market Day Trip - Wat Bang Kung and the Banyan tree shrine
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Bangkok: Maeklong Railway & Amphawa Floating Market Day Trip

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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From Bangkok: Maeklong Railway and Floating Market Food Tour - Starting from Bangkok and making the timing work
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From Bangkok: Maeklong Railway and Floating Market Food Tour

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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Bangkok: Floating Market and Train Tour with Guide in Spanish and English - Maeklong Railway Market and the passing train
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Bangkok: Floating Market and Train Tour with Guide in Spanish and English

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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Maeklong Railway & Floating Market Tour (Private & All-Inclusive) - Damnoen Saduak by wooden boat
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Maeklong Railway & Floating Market Tour (Private & All-Inclusive)

Train & Floating Market Food Adventure + Scenic train ride - The railway market is memorable, but not tranquil
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Train & Floating Market Food Adventure + Scenic train ride

Ayutthaya, Maeklong Railway, Damnoen Saduak Floating Market - Maeklong Railway Market: a market with tracks underfoot
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Ayutthaya, Maeklong Railway, Damnoen Saduak Floating Market

9.Ayutthaya, Maeklong Railway, Damnoen Saduak Floating Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $86

Review of a private Bangkok day tour to Ayutthaya, Maeklong Railway Market, and Damnoen Saduak, with practical tips on cost, timing, and value.

“The tour was amazing. Our driver and guide, Yai, was fantastic. The guide was very helpful, informative, and explained to us everything in detail. I would highly recommend this tour company and this tour guide.”

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Damnoen Saduak Floating Market & Maeklong Railway From Bangkok - Maeklong Railway Market and the train that cuts through it
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Damnoen Saduak Floating Market & Maeklong Railway From Bangkok

10.Damnoen Saduak Floating Market & Maeklong Railway From Bangkok

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 27 reviews · from $38

Review of Bangkok’s Damnoen Saduak and Maeklong markets, with transport, boat ride, costs, timing, drawbacks, and booking advice.

“We enjoyed seeing the floating market, visiting the coconut factory, and visiting the railroad market. The train was broken and never came. We enjoyed shopping in the railway market. Lots of driving. We left at 830am and got back to the hotel at 530pm. Lok was a good tour guide and gave us a history of the activities. We were disappointed the train never came.”

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Osaka: Wakayama Cat Train, Seafood market, Hot Springs Tour - Meeting at Nipponbashi and settling into the bus
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Osaka: Wakayama Cat Train, Seafood market, Hot Springs Tour

11.Wakayama Cat Train, Seafood market, Hot Springs Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 24 reviews · 10 hours · from $83

Review of Osaka’s Wakayama cat train, tuna market, Shirahama hot springs, ocean cliffs, timing, costs, and practical tips.

“we had a great Time with our guide "tiger". He's a really nice guy and always aware of where everyonenis and where to go next. He had precise explanations to every stop and what you can do there, at the end of our trip he even had some restaurant tipps for the night. 100% recommend”

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From Bangkok: Maeklong Railway and Floating Market Day Tour - Leaving Bangkok early in an air-conditioned van
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From Bangkok: Maeklong Railway and Floating Market Day Tour

12.Maeklong Railway and Floating Market Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 17 reviews · 7 hours · from $122

Review of Bangkok’s Maeklong Railway and Damnoen Saduak tour, with train market tips, boat ride details, costs, timing, and honest drawbacks.

“Naszym przewodnikiem był Noy. Bardzo miły, zabawny i pomocny człowiek. Nasza koleżanka bardzo źle się poczuła w trakcie wycieczki przewodnik zaprowadził ja do apteki pomógł kupić odpowiednie lekarstwa i cały czas się pytał o jej samopoczucie. Dzikujemy i przepraszamy za kłopot. Wycieczka super, targi robią bardzo duże wrażenie. Gorąco polecamy i oczywiście 10/10”

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Maeklong & Damnoen Saduak Markets: Railway & Floating Market Tour - Maeklong Railway Market and its disappearing umbrellas
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Maeklong & Damnoen Saduak Markets: Railway & Floating Market Tour

13.Maeklong & Damnoen Saduak Markets: Railway & Floating Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 17 reviews · from $47

Review of Bangkok’s Maeklong Railway and Damnoen Saduak markets tour, with boat ride, guide tips, transport, crowds, and value advice.

“This tour is one that you have to experience. Our group of 15 boarded the train with the tour guide, not knowing exactly what to expect when the train pulled into the market. We were so close to the vendors and people. Then we got off the train and experienced being in the crowd when the train came thru. WOW! It was fun.”

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Floating Market with Great Pagoda Temple and Wat Sam Phran - Maeklong Railway Market and the train-track spectacle
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Floating Market with Great Pagoda Temple and Wat Sam Phran

14.Floating Market with Great Pagoda Temple and Wat Sam Phran

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $161

Review of Bangkok's private tour to Maeklong Railway Market, Damnoen Saduak, Great Pagoda Temple, and Wat Sam Phran.

“Thank you to our tour guide Army!!! What a wonderful day! From the minute we were picked up to the moment we were dropped off- Army gave us a lot of information about Thai culture and history. He took group photos, gave suggestions aRead more”

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Night life in Bangkok - Jodd Fairs Train Night Market(Joint) - One Hour Among Food Stalls, Drinks, and Lights
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Night life in Bangkok – Jodd Fairs Train Night Market(Joint)

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