Departures available daily at 7:15 AM or 10:15 AM
Step into the excitement of the Maeklong Railway Market, where stalls are whisked away just moments before the train speeds through. Then hop on a traditional long-tail boat at Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, weaving along bustling canals and catching glimpses of riverside life. The journey also takes you to Wat Bang Kung, a remarkable temple known for its ancient tree-covered chapel.
Experience some of Thailand’s most unique and colorful markets on this tour, beginning with the Maeklong Railway Market. Known locally as the ‘umbrella pulldown market,’ this extraordinary market stretches along an active railway line. Established in the early 1900s, it has grown up around the tracks, selling fresh produce, seafood, and local goods. Several times a day, the distant sound of a train sends vendors into action, folding back awnings and pulling their wares away from the rails, only to set them back in place moments after the train passes. Witnessing this precise, practiced scramble is a fascinating glimpse into local life and a truly unforgettable sight.
Next, we travel to the famous Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. Dug in the 19th century during the reign of King Rama IV to improve trade and transport, the network of narrow canals is now filled with boats carrying fresh fruits, local snacks, and handcrafted goods. The riverbanks bustle with colorful stalls, creating a lively atmosphere where you can enjoy the sights, sounds, and flavors of a traditional floating market. While it has become a popular tourist attraction, it remains one of the best places to experience this unique way of trading.
Finally, we visit Wat Bang Kung, one of Amphawa District’s most iconic temples. This remarkable site is almost completely enveloped by the roots and branches of a giant banyan tree, which have grown over the centuries to lock the building in a natural embrace. Inside, you’ll find a golden Buddha, a serene reminder of the temple’s spiritual significance and enduring charm.
(Visitors must be properly dressed when visiting temple. Shoulders need to be covered.)
Pick up/Meeting point:
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 area, the designated meeting point will be our office on Chao Khamrop Road in Chinatown. Our office in Chinatown is just a short 5-minute walk from Wat Mangkon MRT (metro) station.
For the exact location of our WanderSiam office on Google Maps, please click HERE.
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Great experience!
If you are visiting Bangkok for the first time, visiting the floating market and railroad market is a must-do experience! With that being said, the markets are at least an hour and a half away from the city, so participating in this tour was a great way to get to the markets and stay on time.
Nikki was the best tour guide. She was very friendly, energetic, and provided us with lots of information. She made sure that we got to the railroad market in time to see the train pass through, which was truly a unique experience. Here, we loaded up on cheap fruits to bring home.
After the railroad market, we headed to the floating market and boarded our boat, which was also awesome. There, Nikki helped us pick the best local foods to try while floating down the canal. We left very full and happy.
I honestly couldn’t imagine visiting these markets for the first time on my own. Everything ran smoothly, and Nikki was the wonderful. We highly recommend this experience. It truly was unforgettable
5
Well-worth sightseeing trip outside Bangkok
The experience at the train and the floating market was well worth the drive outside the city. Our tour guide calculated the time so that we could immediately see the train arrive and have some time for exploring on our own. The boat ride was amazing and helped to cool us down under the hot sun. The food was excellent as well and our guide helped us to ask about food allergens and make sure the price was fair.
5
Well-worth sightseeing trip outside Bangkok
The experience at the train and the floating market was well worth the drive outside the city. Our tour guide calculated the time so that we could immediately see the train arrive and have some time for exploring on our own. The boat ride was amazing and helped to cool us down under the hot sun. The food was excellent as well and our guide helped us to ask about food allergens and make sure the price was fair.
5
A ‘Must Do’ when staying in Bangkok
This trip is a must. We were picked up from hotel at 7am and taken to the Meaklong Market which was brilliant. Paul, our tour guide bought lots if different street food treats us to try. The food was amazing especially the battered mango, delicious. Then we went to visit a temple and a coconut refinery which was unexpected. Both places were great and very interesting. Then we drove to the floating market. The long tail boat took us through the klongs to see all the market traders. This, for us was the highlight of the trip. It was amazing. We then had a free hour to walk around alone and shop, eat and drink before heading back to our hotel. A brilliant day out with fantastic company of our tour guide Paul. Would definitely recommend this trip
5
A ‘Must Do’ when staying in Bangkok
This trip is a must. We were picked up from hotel at 7am and taken to the Meaklong Market which was brilliant. Paul, our tour guide bought lots if different street food treats us to try. The food was amazing especially the battered mango, delicious. Then we went to visit a temple and a coconut refinery which was unexpected. Both places were great and very interesting. Then we drove to the floating market. The long tail boat took us through the klongs to see all the market traders. This, for us was the highlight of the trip. It was amazing. We then had a free hour to walk around alone and shop, eat and drink before heading back to our hotel. A brilliant day out with fantastic company of our tour guide Paul. Would definitely recommend this trip