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The ones worth your time.
The 15 markets travellers book most, with what each one includes, who runs it, and what you pay.
Ride the train through Maeklong’s trackside market, then paddle to Damnoen Saduak’s canals for Thai snacks and photos in 7 hours.
“Really good! Ori was a lovely woman who kept us entertained the entire journey was cool and comfortable and was a great way to see the sights”
Bangkok day trip to Damnoen Saduak floating market and Maeklong Railway Market. Boat ride, train spectacle, guided logistics.
“trip was fantastic from start to finish 👏 our tour guide A was one of the best on any tours ive been on . he was so knowledgeable and happy to answer any questions we had with a smile on his face 😀 he really made the trip special 💕 alive would be if your…”
Spend a full day in Ayutthaya from Bangkok, mixing UNESCO temples with a floating market stop, all run by an English-Thai guide.
“Alex was a great guide and the schedule and program for seeing the temples was just perfect. The ampunt on information was just right. The floating market was not a favorite as it was really noisy with some shooting noises but that is not the organisers' fault.”
A fast, well-paced Ayutthaya day trip from Bangkok with Bang Pa-In Palace, Ayothaya Floating Market lunch time, and major temple ruins.
“We had a wonderful experience our guide was amazing so knowledgeable and friendly. We think his name is Dom he was great such a nice guy. We would 100% recommend.”
Chiang Mai market and herb garden tour with a hands-on cooking class. Grind curry paste, cook Thai dishes, and eat in an organic garden.
“Very good, our instructor wave was very helpful and managed to keep it fun and interesting.”
Chiang Mai market and organic farm with a hands-on Thai cooking class. Make curry paste and Khao Soi; full day adds coconut milk.
“My day trip was so much fun and insightful! I love the culinary arts, so exploring Thailand through a cooking class was a MUST for me. This class certainly delivered! The transportation arrived at my hotel promptly and the ride was smooth. The class is in a beautiful outdoor kitchen. Our instructor Bryan was so…”
Ride a local train through Maeklong market tracks and glide by longtail boat to Damnoen Saduak floating market, all with a guide.
“Super nice tour. Our guide Woody was EXCELLENT! He guided us all day and was so passionate and prepared! Provided us with snacks and water and was available on WhatsApp for every question. Made the tour worth every cent. Thank you Woody!”
Bangkok temple highlight tour with tickets to Grand Palace, Emerald Buddha, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun plus a licensed guide and small group.
“Kiwi is a wonderful tour guide. Very energetic, welcoming and knowledgable”
Phuket full-day city tour: sea-view stops, Wat Chalong, Big Buddha when open, cashew factory, Old Town, and Chillva Night Market.
“Great way to tour Phuket. Our guide Creemy was wonderful. She was knowledgeable, friendly & answered all questions. Loved how she kept the air con going in the van while we were at the tour spots. And our driver Beebo (?) was fantastic! He handled that stick shift van thru traffic & the hills like…”
Chiang Mai market-to-kitchen cooking class with Thai herbs, curry paste by hand, and a garden meal plus PDF recipes, with easy hotel pickup.
“I absolutely loved this tour. I was picked up for my hotel and then we went with the group to the market. My guide/teacher was Wav, what a fabulous teacher and guide too :) Wave explained all of the ingredients to use and we roamed the market independently which I really liked. Then we went…”
Ride a train through Maeklong Market, glide into Damnoen Saduak by boat, then finish with Mahanakhon Skywalk views.
“Kitty was an amazing guide, had a really good day, deffo recommend!”
Six-hour Damnoen Saduak floating market day trip from Bangkok with canal paddle boat, palm sugar making, and time to eat.
“The guides, transport and value for money were great! Therefore I can't give less than 5 stars. However, the floating market itself is not something I would visit again. Full of tourists, you sit in a dirty canal where people are trying to sell you stuff from each side. At some point we weren't able…”
Hands-on Bangkok cooking with a morning market tour or mango carving. Cook four Thai dishes, learn curry paste, get recipes by email.
“It was so much fun! We made green curry stir fry, the cream for the mango sticky rice, and tom yum and everything tasted SO GOOD. Thank you so much for having us and your patience!”
Bangkok day tour to Maeklong Railway Market, Damnoen Saduak floating market by paddle boat, and Ayutthaya temples.
“Luke, our tour guide, answered a bunch of our questions and was very informative. He always got us to our destination at least 15 minutes before the crowds so we could experience each place without other tourists. Luke also took many pictures of us with our phone and knew the perfect locations for beautiful shots.…”
Chiang Mai Daddy’s Kitchen cooking class: market walk, hands-on Thai dishes in a home kitchen, and a digital recipe ebook for $25.
““I loved the cooking class — a truly delightful experience shared with a wonderful group of fellow travellers. The visit to the market, with its remarkable herbs, was both fascinating and inspiring. The chef spoke excellent English and was an exceptional teacher, guiding us with ease and clarity. Everything I cooked tasted perfect, and receiving…”
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