Local Weekend Markets: Khlong Lat Mayom & Chatuchak Tour

4.4 (13 verified reviews)

Long-tail boat with a rainbow canopy moored beside thatched dining decks at Khlong Lat Mayom

Wooden Khlong Lat Mayom floating market sign over an entrance hung with potted plants

Rows of grilled squid skewers on a market grill with shoppers waiting nearby

Long-tail boat heading down a green canal lined with thatched market roofs

Market stall piled with fresh herbs and vegetables under a busy covered hall

About This Experience

This weekend-only day stays inside Bangkok and swaps the long drive to Damnoen Saduak for three local markets. After an 8:00am hotel pickup, you spend the morning at Khlong Lat Mayom floating market in Taling Chan, take a boat ride on its canals, then continue around 11:00am to Or Tor Kor for fruit and cooked food before an afternoon at Chatuchak Weekend Market. You are back at your hotel around 4:00pm.

Khlong Lat Mayom is a food market first. The listing says plainly that not many vendors sell from boats, and that the bigger market on land beside the water makes up for it. Mostly Thai families eat here at weekends, so it feels local in a way Damnoen Saduak does not. Skip breakfast, as one reviewer suggests, and graze your way through grilled fish, sweets and fruit.

It suits travelers who care more about food and local markets than about the classic boat-crowded postcard view, and those who would rather not spend three hours in a van. Transport is in a private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide. Food, drinks and shopping are not included, and most vendors take cash only.

The caveat is value for time. It has only 13 reviews, and several guests say the day finished well before the listed 8 hours. Some felt they could visit the Bangkok markets without a guide. Go if you want the logistics handled and a guide to point you to the best stalls.

Highlights

Three Bangkok markets in one weekend day: Khlong Lat Mayom, Or Tor Kor and Chatuchak
Morning at Khlong Lat Mayom, a local floating market where most food stalls sit on land beside the canal
Thai street food tasting at the canal-side stalls, at your own pace and cost
Late morning at Or Tor Kor, Bangkok's market for premium fruit, curry pastes and cooked food
Afternoon browsing Chatuchak Weekend Market, with more than 15,000 stalls in 27 sections
Hotel pickup at 8:00am and back at your hotel around 4:00pm

What's Included

✓ Hotel pickup and drop-off
✓ Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
✓ English-speaking guide
✓ Boat ride at Khlong Lat Mayom floating market
✓ 8-hour market tour
✓ Insurance

Not Included

Food and drinks
Personal expenses
Shopping at Or Tor Kor and Chatuchak

What to Bring

Cash in small baht notes, as most vendors do not take cards
An empty stomach for tasting at the floating market
A foldable shopping bag for Chatuchak buys
Sun hat and sunscreen
Comfortable walking shoes
Bottled water

Good to Know & Caveats

This tour only runs on weekends, when Khlong Lat Mayom and Chatuchak are open.
Pickup is from your hotel at 8:00am; you leave Khlong Lat Mayom around 11:00am and are driven back to your hotel around 4:00pm.
Khlong Lat Mayom is a local food market: only a few vendors sell from boats, and most stalls are on land beside the water.
Several guests report finishing earlier than the listed 8 hours, at around 6 hours.
Bring cash, as most vendors do not accept cards.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

Meeting Point

Pickup from your Bangkok hotel at 8:00am, with drop-off back at your hotel around 4:00pm.

What Travelers Say

Rated 4.4/5 by 13 verified GetYourGuide travelers.

We couldn’t possibly have discovered all of these amazing markets without Woody! He was patient, introduced us to so many Thai treats and made everything so simple. My one tip - skip breakfast so you can have lots of things to sample at the floating market.
— , 2026-01

I loved my guide Yui! It was a lovely day and she made it special by sharing with me her favorites and recommendations at both markets. The only thing I think could’ve been improved is if there was a bit more “touring” involved ie maybe some explaining of the history in certain areas and such.
— , 2024-03

My guide “Lin” was excellent, her knowledge, and generosity highly appreciated. The lat mayom market was lovely and had kept the local feeling, as there was not many tourists around this early in the morning. Lin knows the Chatuchak market like her back pocket, and it was very helpful to have her help in navigating through all the alleys.
— , 2019-09

Frequently Asked Questions

What days does the Khlong Lat Mayom and Chatuchak tour run?

Weekends only. Khlong Lat Mayom floating market trades on weekends and public holidays, and Chatuchak is a weekend market, so the tour is scheduled around them. Pickup is at 8:00am from your hotel and drop-off is around 4:00pm, so book a Saturday or Sunday.

Is Khlong Lat Mayom a real floating market?

It is a local food market with a small floating section. The listing says not many vendors sell from boats, and most stalls sit on land right beside the canal. It is busy with Thai families at weekends, so expect food stalls and seating more than rows of vendor boats.

Is a boat ride included at Khlong Lat Mayom?

Yes. The includes list names a boat ride at the floating market. One reviewer describes a long-tail ride through the surrounding canals with stops such as a temple and an orchid farm, but the stops are not named on the listing, so ask your guide what the route covers on the day.

Is food included on this market tour?

No. Food and drinks and personal expenses are excluded, so budget for tasting at Khlong Lat Mayom, lunch at Or Tor Kor and any shopping at Chatuchak. Most vendors do not accept cards, so bring cash in small baht notes. One reviewer recommends skipping breakfast.

How long does the tour really take?

The listing gives 8 hours, from an 8:00am pickup to a return around 4:00pm. Several guests report finishing earlier, around 6 hours, especially if they did not want long at Chatuchak. If you love shopping, tell your guide early that you want more time there.

Can I cancel the weekend markets tour?

Yes. Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund, and you can reserve now and pay later. As the tour only runs at weekends, check availability early if you have just one Saturday or Sunday in Bangkok.