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!
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS PER GROUP IS 12 PERSONS.
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.
Maximum number of participants per group is 10 persons.
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 6:45 – 7:00 hrs (early slot) and 9:45 – 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 is notorious, so we kindly ask all participants to arrive at the meeting point on time. As our tours operate on a group basis, we cannot delay departure. If you’re unable to make it on time, please inform us before the tour starts. If possible, we’ll do our best to reschedule you for the next available day or time slot. Please note that a rescheduling fee will apply.
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.
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 hopefully 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
Bottled water
English speaking guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Long-tail boat ride at Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
Personal expenses
Meals
Gratuities for driver & guide (not mandatory)
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Reviews
1,587 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Awesome unique experience!!
Matthew A,,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Unique experience, definitely worth the time to see these cool markets. Had one of my favorite meals at the floating market. Stop at a temple in between the markets. The train market was such a cool place. Tons of local food and drink stalls in addition to the trinkets. Would recommend for anyone's first time in Bangkok.
Fantastic
Navigator19177777078,,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great day out with Kitty! The boat ride at the floating market was very fun!
Must do value for money activity
Paul S,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Collected us from hotel on time and helped travel to all the sites. Good value and great communication in English. Sometimes lacked urgency.
Fun day
Fábio H,,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kitty was perfect with us. Really enjoyed. The market is also great and fun to boat around. Kitty was helpfull and explained a lot
Great price for a great tour!
Shelbytang,,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Was so cool to board a long boat and tour the market. Very touristy and busy though. Our guides Paul and Mai were fantastic! Very accommodating. Paul was hilarious and even taught me some Thai. The vehicle we rode in was very nice, small group size. Highlight: visiting lucky Buddha temple and getting to put gold strips on the Buddha. Advice: take the early tour in order to see the quintessential fruit on the railroad tracks. In the afternoon it’s too hot to leave the fruit out.
Very fun lace
tocco1973,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time with our guide Kitty and the crew from Wander Siam. The floating market is amazing and the time we had there was so good.
Tour with Kitty
Randy P,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kitty was a great tour guide! And she was really catering and ensured each and every one of us were taken care of. Great English and highly recommend her on your next tour
Amazing ride
paulocV8575KV,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kitty is an amazing tour guide, extremely funny and helpful. I’d totally go again with her
Knowing new markets
lauramJ578HG,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kitty was super great guide! She gave us all the tips to enjoy the most and helped us with the pictures in both markets! The temple was so beautiful also. The tour is excellent and they give you enough time to eat and try everything. I highly recommend it
Train market and floating market
DayTrip617654,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very cool our tour guide kitty explained everything very well, we did the market of the train, temple and floating market.
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