Damnoen Saduak Floating Market & Maeklong Railway Market Tour
FromTHB 1,370
6 hours
Bangkok, Thailand
About this activity
Discover Thailand's iconic floating and railway markets on this guided tour from Bangkok, offering a glimpse into traditional commerce and local culture.
Highlights
- Explore vibrant Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
- Witness unique Maeklong Railway Market
- Experience traditional Thai commerce
- Enjoy scenic boat ride through canals
- Capture memorable photos of local life
Full description
Dive into the heart of Thailand's rich cultural heritage with a guided tour to two of its most iconic markets. Begin your adventure with a scenic drive from Bangkok to the bustling Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. Here, you'll navigate a network of canals by boat, passing vendors selling fresh produce, local delicacies, and handcrafted goods from their boats. The vibrant colors and lively atmosphere provide ample photo opportunities. Next, visit the Maeklong Railway Market, a unique market set up along active railway tracks. Experience the thrilling moment when the train passes through, causing vendors to swiftly retract their awnings and goods, only to set up again moments later. This tour offers an authentic glimpse into traditional Thai commerce and daily life, making it a must-do for any traveler seeking to immerse themselves in local culture.
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip transportation from Bangkok
- Guided tour of Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
- Visit to Maeklong Railway Market
- Meals and personal expenses
Itinerary
1
We'll visit Thailand’s most famous floating market: Damnoen Saduak. Upon arrival, you'll board a traditional long-tail boat for a ride through the canals, offering a glimpse into life along the waterways. The Damnoen Saduak canal was commissioned in 1866 by King Rama IV to connect the Mae Klong and Tha Chin rivers and improve water transport between the Ratchaburi and Samut Sakhon provinces. Photographs of this colorful and bustling market are among the most widely featured in travel brochures about Thailand. While the market today caters largely to tourists, it still offers an unforgettable experience with its lively atmosphere, boats, and canal scenes. Please note that the total time spent on this excursion includes the drive from Bangkok, which takes approx. 1,5 hours each way, depending on traffic. Note: Damnoen Saduak is undeniably touristy these days, and while it may not feel fully authentic anymore, it remains one of the best places to experience a floating market.
Duration: 3 hoursAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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Our next stop will be the amazing Mae Klong Railway Market, locally known as Talat Rom Hoop ('Market Umbrella Close'). Imagine a train going straight through a public market! The Mae Klong Railway Market has been around since 1905. Fishing was (and still is) one of the main livelihoods of the people who lived here, and the market was another way in which to sell their goods. Officials decided to build a railway in order to better deliver these goods to other provinces. The market remained, however, despite the new tracks that cut through it. We’ll stroll over the market and see the train arrive or depart before going back to Bangkok. Total time to spend here is including traveling time between Damnoen Saduak and Maeklong Railway Market and from Maeklong Railway Market back to Bangkok (approx. 1,5 hrs - depending on traffic situation).
Duration: 3h 30mAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
3
Wat Bang Kung is famous for its small chapel that is completely enclosed within the roots of a banyan tree called Bot Prok Po. It is almost like the tree itself is the pillars of the temple and that without the roots the chapel would fall down. You can also go inside to pay respect to the Buddha image. The temple grounds once doubled as a naval fort, the site of a fierce 18th century battle between Siam and invaders from Burma. Today, the temple grounds is also a memorial to warrior heroism.
Duration: 45 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
Meeting point
Start Location
WanderSiam - Tour Operator, 459/1 Thanon Chaokhamrop, Khwaeng Pom Prap, Khet Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10100, Thailand
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour operates in English; ensure you understand the language for a full experience.
- Be prepared for early morning departure to avoid peak tourist hours.
- Note that the Maeklong Railway Market is an active railway; exercise caution during train passages.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for walking and boat rides.
- Bring a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen to protect against the sun.
- Carry a camera to capture the vibrant scenes and unique moments.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
- Infants Required On Laps
Good to know
- We visit an ancient temple during the tour. Remember that temples are sacred places and you must dress appropriately. Shoulders and knees need to be covered.
- We provide hotel pick-up only from accommodations located on/near Khao San Road and on Siam Square. If you are not an actual guest at one of the hotels in our pick-up list, the designated meeting point will be our office on Chao Khamrop Road in Chinatown. IMPORTANT: The exact pick-up time will be sent to you via private message on the booking platform 1 day before the tour. Depending on the number of participants, hotel pick-up will be between 6:30 – 7:00 hrs (early slot) and 9:30 – 10:00 hrs (late slot). Please check your email (including junk folder) carefully the day before your tour to avoid any delays or missed departures.
- Bangkok’s traffic can be heavily congested. As our tours run on a group basis, we can wait a maximum of 10 minutes after the scheduled meeting time. After this grace period, the guide will begin the tour. If you cannot make it on time, please let us know before the tour starts. If possible, we’ll do our best to reschedule you for the next available time slot or day, though a rescheduling fee will apply. No refund will be provided in case of late arrival.
- Damnoen Saduak is undeniably touristy these days, and while it may not feel fully authentic anymore, it remains one of the best places to experience a floating market.
- Cancellations made at least 24 hours before the tour start time are eligible for a full refund. For cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance or in case of no-show, no refund will be issued.
- Our tours operate rain or shine, as tropical rain showers in Thailand usually don’t last long. If it rains heavily, we try to seek shelter and will continue as soon as the weather improves. During the rainy season, it’s a good idea to bring a raincoat or poncho. Please note cancellations due to weather are not eligible for a refund.
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Great trip
Great trip with added stop at a temple. One had excellent local knowledge and gave lots of information throughout the morning
carlawR6843CPMay 14, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Great
Amazing experience, a must do in Thailand
Exploration824821May 12, 2026TRIPADVISOR
It a long drive BUT It will worth it
She was very knowledgeable , told us a a lot of history about the places we visited and Thailand on the whole.
jasmine gApr 25, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Floating and Railway Market Tour
Wonderful time. Guide was very interesting and informative. Loved both floating and railway markets.
colleenhT8012TJApr 25, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Jederzeit wieder
Was a good trip well organized everything on time
SEWE85Apr 25, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Additional information
We visit an ancient temple during the tour. Remember that temples are sacred places and you must dress appropriately. Shoulders and knees need to be covered.
Maximum number of participants per group is 10 persons.
We provide hotel pick-up only from accommodations located on/near Khao San Road and on Siam Square. If you are not an actual guest at one of the hotels in our pick-up list, the designated meeting point will be our office on Chao Khamrop Road in Chinatown. IMPORTANT: The exact pick-up time will be sent to you via private message on the booking platform 1 day before the tour. Depending on the number of participants, hotel pick-up will be between 6:45 – 7:00 hrs (early slot) and 9:45 – 10:00 hrs (late slot). Please check your email (including junk folder) carefully the day before your tour to avoid any delays or missed departures.
Bangkok’s traffic is notorious, so we kindly ask all participants to arrive at the meeting point on time. As our tours operate on a group basis, we cannot delay departure. If you’re unable to make it on time, please inform us before the tour starts. If possible, we’ll do our best to reschedule you for the next available day or time slot. Please note that a rescheduling fee will apply.
Damnoen Saduak is undeniably touristy these days, and while it may not feel fully authentic anymore, it remains one of the best places to experience a floating market.