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Spend a half day experiencing the real Thai culture in a local way, on an authentic floating market, with delicious food and a local atmosphere. On this private tour we will travel by local public transport and get to know all there is about daily life of Bangkok.

Destination

Bangkok, Thailand

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

3 hours

Transport mode

Public Transport

Available languages

English, ไทย

Included

• Private guide
• Taxi fares from /back to Bangwa BTS station
• Local drinks and snacks to taste
• 1:30 hours boat tour

Excluded

• Food & Drinks (ind. ~100 Baht per street food meal)
• Transport cost from/back to your hotel
• Lunch

What you can expect

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with Piyaporn.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at Bang Wa BTS Station - Bangkok to start your journey

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2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. Meeting point

   Bangwa BTS station Exit 1

4. Intro

   I'll tell you all about the market, its history and local stories - lots of insights to local life!

5. Long- tail Boat Tour

   1:30 hours boat tour sightseeing along the canal side village

6. Ready? Shop!

   Walk through the market and find a variety of local food and ingredients

7. Optional Lunch Break

   Enjoy a local market lunch at your own expense

8. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

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Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Ron🇳🇱 Netherlands

3 February 2025

The Floating Market Bites And Boat Tour was very enjoyable. Priyaporn was an excellent guide with a lot of knowledge of all the products in the market. We could taste a lot of it. She is a very nice person who made us feel at ease.Piyaporn was amazing!

Tyler🇺🇸 United States

22 December 2024

Booked this tour through withlocals and omg it was amazing. Piyaporn was so kind considerate and professional through the whole tour. Made us feel like family and showed us around like the locals. Don’t hesitate book now. One of the best tour we have ever been on! Local Floating Market

Desiree🇨🇭 Switzerland

10 December 2024

Ryan🇺🇸 United States

18 November 2024

Piyaporn was really great throughout the tour. The market tour and canal tour was fantastic. We learned so much about the local foods and how people live in the area. We would definitely recommend this tour that Piyaporn conducts!Great tour

Taylor

6 October 2024

Piyaporn was a wonderful guide on our visit to the weekend floating market. She was very knowledgeable about the food and produce and allowed us to taste many great things at the market, and even helped us pick out our lunch and do a bit of produce shopping at the end of the tour. She also gave us tips on how to come back at a later date to explore more. On our boat tour we visited an artist establishment and an orchid nursery both of which were great to see. Above all, she was very flexible and considerate and we found it well worth it for her to be our guide!Wonderful guide

moshit🇮🇱 Israel

9 September 2024

The tour allowed me to experience the floating market through the eyes of a local. Piyaporn told me about the culture and the food; we took a lovely boat tour, sailed in the canals, and saw the local life on the water. Piyaporn is charming, and her English is good. Highly recommend.A special day - highly recommend

jcjdy2yn6n🇨🇭 Switzerland

3 June 2024

we were very enthusiastic about our tour. Piyaporn is very knowledgeable and we learned a lot about the local people. We liked everything, the market, the longtail boat ride, the orchid farm, we would book this trip again immediately and bring more hunger next time! it was fantastic, thank you very much Piyaorn!Fantastic!

Arni🇺🇸 United States

22 May 2024

We really enjoyed our time with Piyaporn. The boat tour on the canal was great and we had a chance to try many delicious snacks and food in the market and even had time to do a little shopping.

nicole🇺🇸 United States

7 May 2024

Piyaporn was such a wonderful guide. She showed us all around a great and untouristy market, took us on a cool longtail boat ride and back for more food at the market. She was a great guide with a nice relaxed pace on a hot day. We were with our two college kids and Piyaporn was great with them too. I highly recommend going on any tour with her!Great market, boat tour with Piyaporn

Mattias🇧🇪 Belgium

1 April 2024

Geweldige binnenkomer op onze eerste dag Thailand/Bangkok. Hele leuke en lekkere ervaring met een geweldige gids!Schitterende ervaring!

Markus🇩🇪 Germany

26 February 2024

We can recommend Piyaporn 100%.What a Wonderful Tour!

Gunilla🇸🇪 Sweden

12 February 2024

Exciting

JACQUI🇦🇺 Australia

7 January 2024

We didn't know what to expect when we met Piyaporn but within seconds we felt relaxed and comfortable. Her knowledge of local foods, local markets and the canals is remarkable and she made the whole morning a lot of fun. She knew the local store owners, and even ensured my 13 year old was enjoying herself. It was almost like being shown around by your favourite aunty she was so welcoming. If you're looking for something a little different to the average temple and hot spot tour I can thoroughly recommend Piyaporn and her BKK Weekend Floating Markets Bites & Boat TourDelectable Treats and a Delightful Guide

Clare🇬🇧 United Kingdom

3 January 2024

We loved our tour with Piyaporn. She took us to a truly authentic food market with a boat tour to a local temple and orchid farm. The kids loved it despite the heat and it was so great to see a non touristy side to Bangkok life, Thank you! Local life in Bangkok

Andreah

26 December 2023

We loved our tour to the market and Piya made it so sweet and magical. It felt like I Disney jungle tour floating through the alleys and getting off to eat cultural snacks. Piya knows the vendors and loved getting to try all the Thai snacks. Come Hungry!

Silvia🇩🇪 Germany

27 November 2023

We had the pleasure to do the floating market tour with Piyaporn - a wonderful, knowledgeable, friendly and caring woman who introduced us into the local food markets in a charming and passionate way. We learned a lot, tasted a lot, had a great tour with a longtail boat; stop-over at an orchid farm - all very interesting and exactly what we love. We had a great time and would like to thank Piyaporn for making this such a special experience, and to gratulate the Withlocals team for having such an amazing guide.Amazing tour - with passionate food lover

Nicole🇬🇧 United Kingdom

13 November 2023

Our experience with Piyaporn was outstanding! She was so friendly and fun. So informed - learnt loads and tried even more … definitely a highlight of our holiday 🙏😁. If only they made them all like her.Amazing!!!

Emily

9 September 2023

We were initially a bit reluctant to book this tour as it appeared slightly on the expensive side, however, I'm so glad we did. Piyaporn was a truly excellent guide - very friendly, welcoming and interesting. We tried so many new fruits and snacks from the market that we didn't even have space for lunch! The boat trip itself was lovely, with stops at the orchid farm and village. I honestly cannot recommend booking a tour with Piyaporn highly enough - thank you. Fabulous tour

Gordon🇬🇧 United Kingdom

10 January 2023

Piyaporn made this tour so enjoyable, taking us by taxi on a short trip to the nicest, cleanest market ever. We sampled delicious food - especially the fish cakes from some women on a canal boat - and so many other foods we would not have had the courage to try on our own. She also shared personal stories with us which added to the unique experience and made our connection to the Thai people much easier. I cannot recommend this tour and Piyaporn highly enough. A truly memorable morning. A truly memorable experience

Ric🇺🇸 United States

19 December 2022

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed this floating-market tour with Piyaporn. Piyaporn kept a relaxed pace throughout our strolls through the markets, and gave plenty of information about the various types of food and goods. The boat ride itself was interesting and pleasant as well, and we particularly enjoyed the stop at the orchid farm. Highly recommended.Great floating market tour with Piyaporn

Chandi🇦🇺 Australia

21 November 2022

We booked this smaller market tour as our son is 3 years old and it is much closer to Bangkok than some of the other bigger ones. It didn't dissapoint and we are so happy that we did. The market itself is vibrant, lively and full of locals. There are endless food options and variety and you have the time to interact with vendors and watch them more closely. The boat ride is magnificent and gives you the sense of been a local yourself as you ride down the canal and see everyday life of Thai families living along the canal. We had lunch on the riverside, giving us enough time to soak up the atmosphere as we watched the boats go by. Piyaporn was a wonderful guide who shared stories and history about the canal and families. She bought us snacks and little bites and helped us to communicate with the vendors. She was so patient with our son and our dietary requirements and a joy to spend time with. We loved this experience and this market!A truly magical, local experience!

Andy🇬🇧 United Kingdom

23 October 2022

We had a fantastic family morning exploring the markets and boating down the river, including a stop off at the Orchid Farm. We tried foods that we wouldn’t have dared to chose without a guide and Piyaporn was great at explaining everything and telling us about life in Bangkok, rather than simply seeing the tourist areas. Very family friendly - our girls at 8 and 10 loved it. Brilliant morning exploring!

Unknown

3 October 2022

Pia gave a great tour of the floating market. We sampled lots of great food, she gave us lots of interesting and fun info on the local food and culture of Thailand. The boat ride was wonderful on a hot and humid day. The orchid farm was lovely. She was fun and personable and gave us a really special experience. I highly recommend her as a tour guide. First rate.A great morning with Pia

Max🇫🇷 France

15 August 2022

Spending half day with Piyaporn in the floating market was amazing. Piyaporn was the perfect guide, gentle, genuine and very knowledgeable about Thai food, traditions and life around the river and canals. She let us discover delicious snacks and food while sharing so many insights on Thai lifestyle and food culture. A very authentic and local must-do experience in Bangkok. We would recommend Piyaporn for other tours in the city as well. Thank you so much!A chance to spend time with locals

Martin🇩🇪 Germany

11 February 2022

The market and canal tour was super fun. Piyaporn was lovely, she showed us and explained to us so many cool things. Thanks to her we ate lot of different snacks....the boat noodles were delicious. Highly recommended! Thank you very much from all of us!Amazing tour!

Erika🇬🇧 United Kingdom

17 November 2021

Exciting to see the lively weekend food market scene. We learned where and what the locals eat from Piyaporn. We also explored interesting neighbourhoods & culture along the river. The tour offered more than what we expected. Not only a friendly and kind host, Piyaporn is also very thoughtful in designing this tour.Well designed tour

Daniel🇬🇧 United Kingdom

16 March 2020

Piyaporn is absolutely amazing. From the minute we asked to personalise our tour she was great. Made us feel at ease all day and was really well informed with the sites she took us too. Would highly recommend if your in Bangkok and want a great food tour. Piyaporn is the one to book! Very friendly! Amazing!

Murat🇳🇱 Netherlands

16 September 2019

Piyaporn is experienced local guide, she taught us a lot of things about Thai food culture and market environment. She has a pretty good knowledge about foods and food stalls especially alao an easygoing person. We are happy for booking this tour with her!Experience talks!

Tim🇺🇸 United States

8 July 2019

Nice tour visiting locals market. Piyaporn did a wonderful job taking us around. She was easy to understand and very personable.Floating Market

Phil🇬🇧 United Kingdom

7 April 2019

A perfect couple of days with an amazing guide who is such a knowledgeable and genuine person. I would very highly recommend Piyaporn. Just perfectPhil

Joan🇺🇸 United States

5 April 2019

I could not of asked for any better guidance on my visit it was like having a friend show you her favorite place in her neighborhood wanting you to love it as much as she did She answered every question Listening to what we wanted to see and do and try it was custom made tour Highly recommend her and this company Thiland temples food fun

Jesse🇦🇺 Australia

5 February 2019

Piyaporn took us on the market tour and canal ride. It was a great experience for me and my family (2 adults, 4 kids) and highlight of our time in Bangkok. Piyaporn was great with the children and she had plenty of local knowledge and tips. The rustic market was a more rural experience compared to the ones in the city. We had lunch sitting by the side of the canal which was amazing, and we even got a fish pedicure/spa near the end of the day, which the kids loved! Great day filled with surprises

Liz🇺🇸 United States

8 August 2018

We had an incredible day at the Floating Market with Piyaporn. She was a wonderful tour guide. We saw so many wonderful sites. This is the only way to see Bangkok. Thank you!Amazing Day with Piyaporn!

Carmen🇺🇸 United States

1 August 2018

Our plane was delayed so we missed the tour. We did not get a refund and we did not get to change it to use for another activity. Disappointed Canceled

Yudi🇭🇰 Hong Kong

4 July 2018

This is me and my boy friends' second trip with Piyaporn. We went to Ayutthaya with her last year and definitely enjoyed the experience. That' why we booked another tour with her this year to go to the very local floating market. She is a super nice person, very helpful and knowledgable about local life, culture and history of Thailand. Will highly recommend to everyone who what a unique experience! 2nd trip with Piyaporn, awesome as always

Geannie🇺🇸 United States

31 May 2018

We certainly made the right decision picking the Khlong Lat Mayom floating market tour with Piyaporn! She’s warm and funny, very knowledgeable about the market and easy to get along with. Thanks Piyaporn for a very enjoyable tour! Hope your mom enjoyed the duck and the outfit for her favorite cat! 😁🤗Great experience!

Ingmar🇩🇪 Germany

5 April 2018

We loved the tour from Piyaporn. She picked us up close to our hotel and took us to a weekend market at the edge of Bangkok that has a village flair to it with mostly locals and few tourists. A tour with a rowing boat (no motor!) is a truly relaxing experience.The village experience

Efstathia🇬🇷 Greece

20 March 2018

Seriously i could not imagine out trip without locals!!! Piyaporn knew all the hot spots ...the market was amazing and with local sense...we lived a bit like locals!! The temples were amazing!! We were transfered with a car like kings and the driver was very polite trying to do everything in order for us to be comfortable!thank you P for the great experience!!Awesome tour with Piyaporn!!

Tommaso🇮🇹 Italy

28 February 2018

Siamo stati accompagnati da Piyaporn in due uscite diverse, al mercato galleggiante e ad Ayutthaya. Piyaporn è una persona squisita, attenta a far scoprire i lati meno turistici e trafficati dei luoghi di interesse. Vale veramente la pena girare con lei. Grazie Piyaporn!Mercato galleggiante e Ayutthaya

Craig🇺🇸 United States

17 January 2018

we enjoyed every minute we spent with Piyaporn.... she is articulate, knowledgeable and flexible... she really tailors every tour to the interests and preferences of her clients. She is fun and friendly and just a delight to be with. I wish we could eat more- there's just a limit to how much one can digest in one day.... nothing Piyaporn can do about that. We never felt like she was just doing a job- in fact, we felt like she was enjoying the tour along with us. I highly recommend PiyapornWonderful guide and tour

Alex🇺🇸 United States

1 January 2018

Piyaporn was a terrific host! She was very accommodating to our schedule, and made sure that we had a great time. We loved the private boat tour, as well as the food market. Piyaporn spoke with the food stand owners to ensure we got the freshest food at the best rate! Piyaporn was a delight - thank you! Great Tour!

Kyle🇺🇸 United States

5 December 2017

Great tour! Piyaporn spoke great English, was fun to hang out with and taught us a lot about Thai culture. Would highly recommend. Great tour - A taste of local life in BK

Vanessa🇩🇪 Germany

1 October 2017

My boyfriend and I did a floating market tour with Piyaporn and we've had the best time! Our guide was so kind and she gave us a great insight in a local market that used to be a floating market and now has only a few boats left. It was not touristic at all and just the right thing for us to see. The setting was beautiful, especially the little boat tour was very pleasant! It was an awesome experience! Amazing!

Ugochi🇨🇭 Switzerland

21 August 2017

The day spent with Piyaporn was absolutely fabulous. Piyaporn has a vast and deep knowledge of the local scene, food and culture of Bangkok. She gladly answered our questions on numerous topics. The boat ride along the market was enjoyable as it was informative. She explained the various local dishes later on as we sat down to a meal at the market and took us round the specialty stores with super bargains. At the end of our tour, she even went out of her way to accompany us to the local weekend market as it was en route back to our hotel. If you want to have a great tour, Piyaporn is the one!!!Fun day at the floating market

Jim🇦🇺 Australia

8 July 2017

Piyaporn Tour was very enjoyable. She gave us very clear directions where to meet her and had actually researched transport options from our unit to the meeting point. On the way to the markets Piyaporn gave us an over view of their history and what to expect. The tour of the markets was very enjoyable, the boat ride around the markets gave us a very good understanding the importance of such markets to the local communities. These markets are aimed towards the locals more than tourists. Piyaporn gave a very good tour of the markets, explaining the different foods and introducing us to some of the stall owners. We really got a better understanding of the markets as well as enjoying some of its products. Piyaporn' tour gave us that local insight.Half Day BKK Weekend Floating Market & Boat Tour

Stephanie🇺🇸 United States

12 April 2017

We had such a great time with Piyaporn on our recent tour in Bangkok! We had limited time in the city and decided to spend it with Piyaporn going to a local floating market and Wat Arun. She was very communicative about meeting location and arrived early, and made some great recommendations on the best market to visit (where the locals go, not the tourists). The tour was smooth and she was very friendly, informative and helpful - it was like traveling with a new friend. We especially loved that she is such an animal lover (like us) and just seems like a genuinely caring person who really enjoys giving tours and getting to know the people in her community. Thanks for the great experience, and hope to see you again on a future visit Piyaporn!Great tour and host!

Anja🇩🇪 Germany

3 April 2017

We had a wonderful time with Piyaporn. She showed us a foodmarket which we wouldn't have find without her and tried lots of Thai dishes. So don't have breakfast before you do this tour. We really enjoyed the day with her and hope to come back one day for other tours Piyaporn offers. Thank you so much.Half Day Bangkok Weekend Floating Market & Boat Tour

Mate🇬🇧 United Kingdom

13 March 2017

We can not thank you enough for the wonderful day out. Piyaporn is a fantastic tour guide, very attentive and knowledgeable. The food market was so interesting (for foodies like us). Thank You again. Excellent tour and tourguide

Rachel

11 March 2017

She was FABULOUS!!!!!! so patient, kind, and really deviated to showing us a wonderful experience in Bangkok. Floating market

Johann🇨🇦 Canada

5 March 2017

Our morning with Payaporn was a lot of fun! She was on time, and quickly got us to the destination, while explaining different things about the market and life in Bangkok to us. The market was lovely and full of smiling faces, as well as quality food. My only regret was eating breakfast before the tour, which meant we weren't hungry when we got there and saw all the amazing food! Definitely stay for lunch if you can, and enjoy the boat ride, it was beautiful! Great tour, great guide, and a great day spent at a truly local market. :)Local Floating Market