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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571 Comments
5
Nice Tour
It was a very nice tour especially the floating market was an experience. Our tour guide Kiss was very friendly and informed us very well. We were very happy to have him. It was a nice tour.
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Would recommend
Very nice trip! I was the only one on this tour. They picked me up, drove me to the train market where we stayed until the train passed, then went to the temple (where the guide taught me about the culture), and then we went to the floating market. However, the floating market wasn’t what I expected as it was just a market next to the river but it was still nice. Then we got on a small boat to go see fireflies on trees on the river.
5
Nicely done
The tour was good, we had a perfect timing to catch the train passing through the market! Good value for the price. However keep in mind that those places are flooded with tourists
5
Great tour – definitely recommend the floating markets!
Great tour! Took us to all the great spots – floating markets, beautiful temple and railway markets. Our guide was very knowledgeable and the history of Thailand.
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Floating Market
Kitty was our guide and she was great. Helpful and always willing to accommodate our requests. The floating market was a lot of fun and not like a thing we’ve done before. The railroad was interesting, but not a must see if you have done the railroad market in Hanoi.