Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and Maeklong Railway Market Tour
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Explore Damnoen Saduak, the most popular floating market in Thailand, great for photo opportunities, food, and for giving an insight into a bygone way of life.
Although the market evolved more into a tourist attraction nowadays, it’s still worth the visit for its unique atmosphere and the experience it offers.
Furthermore, we'll visit Talad Rom Hoop, also known as 'Train Umbrella Market', for a unique market experience.
The market literally sits on the railway track and every day customers and shopkeepers make way for the Bangkok-Maeklong train to pass. With the ringing of a warning bell followed by an announcement in Thai over the loudspeaker, the vendors pull back their awnings within seconds. Amazing!
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We visit an ancient temple during the tour. Remember that temples are sacred places and you must dress appropriately. Shoulders and knees need to be covered.
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 list, the designated meeting point will be our office on Chao Khamrop Road in Chinatown. IMPORTANT: The exact pick-up time will be sent to you via private message on the booking platform 1 day before the tour. Depending on the number of participants, hotel pick-up will be between 6:30 – 7:00 hrs (early slot) and 9:30 – 10:00 hrs (late slot). Please check your email (including junk folder) carefully the day before your tour to avoid any delays or missed departures.
Bangkok’s traffic can be heavily congested. As our tours run on a group basis, we can wait a maximum of 10 minutes after the scheduled meeting time. After this grace period, the guide will begin the tour. If you cannot make it on time, please let us know before the tour starts. If possible, we’ll do our best to reschedule you for the next available time slot or day, though a rescheduling fee will apply. No refund will be provided in case of late arrival.
Damnoen Saduak is undeniably touristy these days, and while it may not feel fully authentic anymore, it remains one of the best places to experience a floating market.
Cancellations made at least 24 hours before the tour start time are eligible for a full refund. For cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance or in case of no-show, no refund will be issued.
Our tours operate rain or shine, as tropical rain showers in Thailand usually don’t last long. If it rains heavily, we try to seek shelter and will continue as soon as the weather improves. During the rainy season, it’s a good idea to bring a raincoat or poncho. Please note cancellations due to weather are not eligible for a refund.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
We'll visit Thailand’s most famous floating market: Damnoen Saduak. Upon arrival, you'll board a traditional long-tail boat for a ride through the canals, offering a glimpse into life along the waterways. The Damnoen Saduak canal was commissioned in 1866 by King Rama IV to connect the Mae Klong and Tha Chin rivers and improve water transport between the Ratchaburi and Samut Sakhon provinces. Photographs of this colorful and bustling market are among the most widely featured in travel brochures about Thailand. While the market today caters largely to tourists, it still offers an unforgettable experience with its lively atmosphere, boats, and canal scenes. Please note that the total time spent on this excursion includes the drive from Bangkok, which takes approx. 1,5 hours each way, depending on traffic. Note: Damnoen Saduak is undeniably touristy these days, and while it may not feel fully authentic anymore, it remains one of the best places to experience a floating market.
Mae Klong Railway Market (Hoop Rom Market)
Our next stop will be the amazing Mae Klong Railway Market, locally known as Talat Rom Hoop ('Market Umbrella Close'). Imagine a train going straight through a public market! The Mae Klong Railway Market has been around since 1905. Fishing was (and still is) one of the main livelihoods of the people who lived here, and the market was another way in which to sell their goods. Officials decided to build a railway in order to better deliver these goods to other provinces. The market remained, however, despite the new tracks that cut through it. We’ll stroll over the market and see the train arrive or depart before going back to Bangkok. Total time to spend here is including traveling time between Damnoen Saduak and Maeklong Railway Market and from Maeklong Railway Market back to Bangkok (approx. 1,5 hrs - depending on traffic situation).
What‘s Included
English speaking guide
One bottle of drinking water per person
Air-conditioned vehicle
Long-tail boat ride at Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
Personal expenses
Meals
Gratuities for driver & guide (optional)
Pickup points
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Small Group Tour
Pickup included
Reviews
1,656 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A good tour!
AmandaH155,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Paul was our enthusiastic guide and ‘PT’ our driver. We had a great day. The floating market was excellent. We got to see a 400 year temple and the train station market. The vehicle had good air conditioning and was comfortable. We did have trouble finding the office/meeting point and so did the other couple on this tour. We did stop at the nearby Police Station and they kindly escorted us to the right location. Paul and PT were great!
Wonderful tour!
Kim H,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent tour to Railway & Floating Market, also temple trip & visit to coconut plantation included!
Train & Floating Markets
zachsin,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00It was a good experience overall but we definitely could have used more time at the floating markets & more communication so we could make stops. I found that by the time I had seem something at a store that I liked we had already gone past it plus some people on the boat had specifically asked about coconut ice cream but we didn’t make any stops. I think the guide should either ask people before they get on the boat if they are interested in anything and/or at a few points stop & ask people if they want anything within the area as it seemed like everyone was too tentative to ask the boat to stop or go back after they saw something.
Great experience!
awrabest,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really enjoyed our trip to the Damnoen Samuak floating market and Maeklong Railway Market tour. Joyce, our guide was really friendly and knowledgeable. He made the tour more enjoyable! Definitely recommend this tour.
Damnoen saduak floating market and railway market
Tracy S,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Joyce was very knowledgeable and a really lovely man. We thoroughly enjoyed our trip. We would HIGHLY RECOMMEND JOYCE and Wander Siam 😁.
Colourful informative and immersive experience into Thai market culture
Stuart W,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Felt like a private tour - only had one day and chose this and the evening Chinatown foodie tour. Great taste. Of Thai market culture and rural life away from the concrete and hustle bustle of downtown Bangkok. Our guide Coco was brilliant even if she did keep wanting to take my photo!. Also visited a temple complex which was very interesting.
Floating market river market
Melissa S,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great day out friendly informative guide nice lunch in the market temple included and great time at the railway market seeing the train pass through nice air conditioned van and water provided
Floating market and railway market
nataliecK473KA,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing day. Enjoyed the floating market. Kitty our tour guide was excellent
Worth a visit
MrGrumpy27,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Enjoyable experience at the Damnoen Floating Market and then the Maeklomg Railway Street. Amazing to see so many stalls accessible by boat only.
Fantastic Floating Market and Railway Market Tour 🚤🚆✨
mohammadsheikh73,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00tour was one of the most interesting and enjoyable experiences during my time in Bangkok 🚤✨ Everything was very well organized, and the itinerary matched exactly what was described. The floating market was beautiful and full of life, with many local boats, food, and colorful shops 🌴 It was a very unique experience to see daily life on the water. The rowing boat ride was also very relaxing and enjoyable. Visiting the Maeklong Railway Market was another highlight 🚆 Watching the train pass through the market was something truly special and unforgettable. The team was friendly, professional, and helpful throughout the tour 😊 Overall, it was a fantastic day trip and definitely worth it. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Bangkok.
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