Departures available daily at 7:00 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
Awesome Guide!
Views were amazing! Our guide (Surina) was extremely helpful and friendly!The team is very organized and they explained to our group everything we needed to know, super recommend!
4.5
Highly recommend!
Tems was an amazing host. The floating market was as my favorite part of the trip. I only wished we had more time there. Otherwise, highly recommend this tour to anyone. I
4.5
Okay – nothing special!
Short review:
Okay!
Longer review:
Mixed tour! Some good bits and bad bits (see below).
Good bits:
Small group size (we were very lucky and people didn’t turn up so there was only 4 in our group)
Air conditioned vehicle
Excellent driver (“Mr Nooo”)
Free water on the way / journey back
We got on the train the stop before the end of the line (where the market is) so we were actually on the train as it pulled into the market so got to watch the market stalls from inside the train which was AMAZING! For this alone, I gave it the 4 star revie! (Apparently this isn’t guaranteed or regular, we were “lucky”).
Bad bits:
The tour guide (“Mr Paul”) was a bit too “in your face”, especially at 7am! His English wasn’t great and when we asked questions or weren’t sure about something he would just smile and either repeat what we’d said or say “yes yes yes”!
They didn’t recommend places to watch the train go by once we’d got off it and the train departed. There were a few coffee shops (and we were recommended one by another tour guide but I was surprised he didn’t suggest somewhere),
There were a few stops (one at the tree temple and one at the coconut plant) which we weren’t interested in.
At the floating market were told we had free time but weren’t recommended anywhere to eat or drink. We had a traveller who felt a little hot and unwell but they didn’t seem too interested!
They emailed about 5 times in the morning to say they were at our hotel (we were 1 minute late) but didn’t ring or WhatsApp – which frustrated me.
Overall okay for the price and tour but wouldn’t be in a hurry to rebook!
5
Unique experience
It was good mix of experiences. Strongly recommended. Big thanks to Surina and Beer for making the tour pleasant. Surina’s history telling was informative and interesting.
4.5
Fun times, bought a few things, food was good. Atmosphere was enjoyable. I would highly recommend this tour
Fun time and great experience. Food was good and lots of souvenirs to buy. I suggest to go to the early tour. I went to the 10am one and by the time we got there, many of the shops were shutting down