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
Great & Worth day tour for family
It’s a tour worth the value to take if u only have 1 day. Our tour guide Siri is very good at her job. The kids are well taken care of & reminder of our belongings is always there . Most importantly is our tour guide is friendly to the whole group & makes it a good tour to train market & floating market.
5
Awesome tour with Siri!
Siri was a great tour guide, showed us all the best spots for food and souvenirs, and made sure the small group was always satisfied! I would do this tour again
5
Great tour
Great tour. Our tour guide Sunny and the driver were both friendly and patient. Though the tour itself could have had more historical explanations/stories.
General recommendation for whoever runs the Floating Market. This would be much better if they simply banned boats with motors – these create a lot of noise and pollution and detract from the natural beauty and historical character of the market. I am sure some guests would even be happy to help row the boats as well!
4
At Least The Pictures Were Great
I don’t like being negative about any tour, but I can honestly say I didn’t really get anything from this – other than a couple of fun photos.
The Floating Market had the potential to be good fun, but when you are in a boat with so many other people, you cannot really control the pace. I would have loved to have stopped to have a beer or some food, but by the time you’ve realised you want to stop – you’re already past it. I think if you were to get a private boat, that experience could have been a lot better.
That being said, the food market at the end of the floating market was amazing! Defo enjoyed my food there.
As for the Railway Market, again it was nothing to write home about – just a train! The market itself was quite disappointing, and once you’ve got a pic of the train coming through, you’re ready to go home.
If you want to tick this off and get some shots for Instagram, then go ahead and book – but do so with limited expectations.
5
Nice Experience!
I received a message from tour operator to guide us to the meeting point 30 mins after my booking. Pretty impressive on their response time. On the day of our tour, our guide Surina and driver helped us reached Maeklong Railway Market in time to witness the train departing from the station. Surina gave us very sound & genuine advise/recommendation for shopping. The boat ride at the floating market was nice too. We had sufficient time for exploring both markets. Surina also gave us good information of the temple we visited. The duration of the tour was good. We had time in the late afternoon for other activities.