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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5
Great Day!!!
Would recommend this tour and tour company 👍
Tour guide and driver was extremely informative and friendly! Many good laughs
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Great Day!!!
Would recommend this tour and tour company 👍
Tour guide and driver was extremely informative and friendly! Many good laughs
5
Off beat experience – highly recommend
As a family of 4 we booked a dedicated group tour & turned out to be a great idea because one of us had a foot injury & we have dietary restrictions. Nicky was our host & turned out to be a great host. We had a van pick us up at the hotel at 730am and reached the Maeklong station at 845am, with the train leaving through the market at 9am. The Bangkok traffic wasn’t much of a bother on the way out.
Nicky advised us to enjoy the experience first & then turn to shopping – which was a good idea. We got some great pictures, had a fantastic experience at the Train market. Easily the most dangerous market in the world with the train being inches away from shops & the tourists! After that we did some shopping at the market, which was much cheaper than the Floating market – exactly as Nicky advised.
The drive to floating market was about 15 mins and we directly ended up on a boat within minutes of reaching. The market is quite an experience & unlike anything else we’ve seen. We enjoyed the local coconut ice cream, mango sticky rice & other cuisines while on the cruise. The shopping here is more expensive but does make for a fantastic experience.
We wrapped up with a fabulous lunch at the floating market & then proceeded to a local temple that is reminiscent of Angkor Wat albet at a much smaller scale.
By that time we were exhausted since it was almost 1pm and we’d been at this for 5 hours already. The van dropped us back while we slept peacefully in the back.
Overall a great off-beat experience, something that is not done by most folks.
5
Most Efficient Way To See the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market & Maeklong Railway Market
Excellent tour guide and driver, clean and comfortable car. She did her best to give us a great tour experience. Don’t waste your time doing it yourself.
5
wonderful expereince
We had a wonderful time during our tour today. It was very interesting to learn about the history of the two markets and the temple. It was especially a great experience thanks to our tour guide, Surin. She was very enthusiastic and did a really good job in showing us the different aspects of Thai culture and looked after us very well. We would definitely book a trip like this again, especially with the same tour guide!