What makes the Crazy Markets tour one of the weirdest experiences in Bangkok?

The Crazy Markets tour features the world-famous Maeklong Railway Market, where vendors set up their stalls directly on active train tracks. When the train approaches, they quickly pack up their awnings and goods, letting the train pass just inches from their faces, then immediately set up again. You'll also visit Thailand's largest seafood market at Mahachai, experience a traditional sam lor (three-wheeled bicycle taxi) ride, and travel by local train through authentic Thai communities – a side of Thailand most tourists never see.

Is the Crazy Markets tour a cycling tour?

No, this is a walk-about tour that uses various forms of local transport instead of bicycles. You'll travel by local mini-van, train, and sam lor (three-wheeled bicycle taxi). This non-cycling format allows you to fully immerse yourself in the market experiences and navigate the narrow walkways and train tracks that would be impossible by bike. It's perfect for all ages and fitness levels.

What is included in the Crazy Markets tour and how much does it cost?

The 3,200 THB per person price includes a professional local English-speaking guide, all local transport costs (mini-van, train, sam lor), bottled water, snacks, lunch, and insurance. A 1,000 THB deposit is required to confirm your reservation, with the remainder payable in cash on the tour day. Children aged 1-4 go free, 5-11 years get 50% off, and 12-15 years get 20% off.

What time does the Crazy Markets tour start and how long does it last?

The tour meets at 7:00 AM at Just Nok New Office in Bangkok. We recommend arriving a few minutes early. The tour lasts approximately 7-8 hours, returning to Bangkok around 3:30-4:00 PM. This full-day adventure takes you southwest of Bangkok to the Maeklong and Mahachai areas, with plenty of time to explore both markets and enjoy the local transport experiences.

Crazy Markets Bangkok Tour

Tour Overview

Get a glimpse into true Thai lifestyle by visiting two of the strangest markets you'll ever see.

Become Thai for the day as we use lots of local transport to experience part of the lifestyle not usually seen by foreigners. You'll see the jaw-dropping Maeklong train market where the train passes inches from your face and leaves you asking why? why? why?

Another market we'll visit is one of Thailand's largest seafood markets at Mahachai where it's not only seafood that you'll find, but also a unique way of life, centred around centuries old customs and traditions.

This is a non-cycling tour but as always we take you behind the scenes, by including some "local guides" to take you on a sam lor ride along to the river for some amazing experiences and to hear about their lifestyle, viewing spectacular scenery and just having fun – all in a town where the people are helpful and friendly and everyone and everything is at peace with each other and themselves.

Detailed Itinerary

We meet at 7:00 AM at Just Nok New Office, where we'll go over the day's program, before taking our first local form of transport south-west out of Bangkok.

Our first port of call is the Maeklong train market which the locals call the "Take your life in your hands" market. Be prepared for a sight that will rank amongst the weirdest in your life.

After spending some quality time in this town, we'll take the train to Mahachai where we'll take a sam lor ride before having lunch at the port. We'll spend some time walking around the market which sells mainly seafood with one or two things that you wouldn't think is edible.

Once we've had our fill of Mahachai, we'll head on back to Bangkok by local mini-van, arriving about 3:30 PM.

Tour Details

Style: Walk-about tour with local transport

Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, water, snacks, all transport costs, lunch, insurance

Group size: Minimum 2 – Maximum 8

Duration: About 7-8 hours

Attractions: Local transport; Maeklong train market and Mahachai seafood market; temples; Maeklong and Tajin rivers; Sam lor ride

Starting Time

7:00 AM
We meet at Just Nok New Office and leave as soon as everyone arrives.
We should be back by approximately 3:30-4:00 PM.

Meeting Point

We meet and start the tour at Just Nok New Office
Just Nok New Office
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Price

3,200 Baht per person.
1,000 Baht deposit required to confirm your reservation.
Tour remainder can be paid in cash on the day of your tour
Discounts for children
1-4 years old = FREE
5-11 years old = 50%
12-15 years old = 20%

Tour Availability

This tour runs every day, year-round.

How to Make a Booking

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