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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Floating Market Samuk Sakhon review
The tour was overall quite nice. We reached at the wandersiam cafe/hq as our hotel wasn’t in the list of hotels which were patlrt of pick up option. The cafe was nice and cosy and we waited until the tour guide Paul took us to the van. The first stop was the damnoen saduk train market. It was quite busy but a unique experience to see the train operating among the market stalls. Next up we went to a famous temple followed by the floating market, where we enjoyed a 40 min Boat ride. Overall this tour provides a good peek into everyday life into samut sakhon. Beware this is not a Bangkok tour but the southern state of samut sakhon.
Special mention to our tour guide Paul.
His passion and positive energy kept us all amused and his knowledge of the area was quite good. He was helpful also in halal food selection. Overall great experience
5
Highly recommended!!!
Highly recommended experience!! Very complete and interesting. Our guide, Kitty, was amazing! She explains us patienly the history and culture of the region and gave us some tricks for our stay in Thailand. You will visit not only the two famous markets but also a temple where you will get to know more about their traditions
5
Family friendly, joyful guide
So delightful! Suan was a joy to be around and made sure we were all safe and happy, including our 3 year old! Would recommend to anyone and would come back next time we are in Thailand
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Great Day out!!
Great guide, loved the markets!!! Would like to explore the Railway market more another time.
Definitely worth the drive!!
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Fun day tour of river market and train track market
Our tour was very well paced and organized. We were able to see 3 sites in a half day. It was also really nice to be in an air conditioned van given the high heat and humidity in April. Our tour guide was friendly, informative, and gave good suggestions for how we should spend our free time.