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Private Bangkok City Highlights, Railway and Floating Markets

5.0 (20 reviews) 10 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Private Bangkok City Highlights, Railway and Floating Markets

About this activity

Experience Bangkok’s famous markets, royal landmarks and riverside temples on a private full-day tour with hotel pickup. Cruise through Damnoen Saduak Floating Market by long-tail boat, watch a train pass through Maeklong Railway Market, and visit the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew, Wat Pho, Wat Arun and Chinatown with your private guide.

  • Cruise through Damnoen Saduak Floating Market by traditional long-tail boat
  • Watch vendors move their awnings and goods as the train passes through Maeklong Railway Market
  • Explore the Grand Palace and see the revered Emerald Buddha at Wat Phra Kaew
  • See Wat Pho’s Reclining Buddha and cross the river by ferry to Wat Arun
  • Experience the colourful shops, temples and food stalls of Chinatown
  • Enjoy a flexible pace and personal attention from your private guide
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At a glance

Duration
10 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–10
Guide
English
Operated by
roamHerTravel

Ages: Children (1–17 years) · Adults (18–90 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Private transportation
  • Included: Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Included: Private Long-tail Boat Ride
  • Included: All Entrance Tickets Included
  • Included: Professional Guide

Not included

  • Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. Damnoen Saduak Floating Market

    1 h 30 min

    Begin with early pickup from your Bangkok accommodation and travel by private vehicle with your guide to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. Board a traditional long-tail boat and cruise through canals lined with wooden houses, local shops and colourful boats selling fruit and local food.

  2. Mae Klong Railway Market (Hoop Rom Market)

    one hour

    Continue to Maeklong Railway Market, where stalls are positioned directly beside the tracks. Walk through the market and watch vendors pull back their awnings and goods as the train passes.

  3. Stop 3

    30 min

    Make a short stop at the salt fields near Maeklong to learn how sea salt is produced.

  4. The Grand Palace

    one hour Admission included

    Return towards Bangkok and visit the Grand Palace. Explore its courtyards, golden rooftops and traditional Thai architecture.

  5. Temple of the Emerald Buddha

    30 min Admission included

    Inside the Grand Palace complex, visit Wat Phra Kaew, home to the revered Emerald Buddha. Learn about its spiritual importance and admire the temple’s ornate buildings and detailed murals.

  6. Wat Pho, Temple Of The Reclining Buddha

    one hour Admission included

    Continue to Wat Pho to see the impressive 46-metre-long Reclining Buddha and explore the temple’s peaceful courtyards and ornate architecture.

  7. Temple Of Dawn (Wat Arun)

    one hour Admission included

    Cross the Chao Phraya River by local ferry to Wat Arun. Admire the Temple of Dawn’s riverside setting and distinctive towers decorated with intricate pieces of porcelain.

  8. Chinatown / Yaowarat

    one hour

    Finish at Yaowarat Road in Chinatown as evening approaches. Explore streets filled with traditional shophouses, markets, Chinese temples and food stalls before returning to your Bangkok accommodation.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • Splash
  • Travelodge Sukhumvit 11
  • Double D Hotel
  • Palette Bangkok Natural Resort and Spa
  • Privy Grand Residence
  • Carlton Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit
  • Bangkok-Pratunam Hotel
  • Surestay By Best Western Siriraj Bangkok
  • Ramada by Wyndham Bangkok Ten Ekamai Residences
  • The Residence Airport & Spa
  • Fairmont Bangkok Sukhumvit
  • Thaisun Bangkok Hotel

and 2,110 more pickup points

Pick-up is available from all locations in Bangkok. Please provide your hotel address and contact details for seamless coordination. If you can’t select your address, you may email it to us separately. Be in the lobby 5 minutes before the scheduled activity time.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • Specialized infant seats are available

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Not recommended for travelers with mobility impairment

Traveller ratings

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