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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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)
What To Expect
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
We'll visit the famous floating market Damnoen Saduak. You will board a long-tail boat for a ride through the canals. The Damnoen Saduak canal was ordered to be built in 1866 by King Rama IV to facilitate waterborne travels between Ratchaburi and Samut Sakhon provinces. It was finished and opened to the public in 1868. Photos of this vibrant market are among the most often published in travel magazines and brochures of Thailand. 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. Total time to spend here is including traveling time from Bangkok to Damnoen Saduak (approx. 1,5 hrs - depending on traffic situation). NOTE: Damnoen Saduak is very touristy nowadays, but it still guarantees the floating market experience, even though it doesn't always feel totally authentic.
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).
Options
Small Group Tour
Pickup included
Reviews
1,359 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Maeklong Railway Must See!!
Patrick H,
Jun 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00The Maeklong railway is so much better than advertised. It was absolutely amazing to see all of the shops pack up for the train passing and then return to business as usual. Highly recommended!!
Great day out, loved the railway and floating market was fascinating!
Jacqueline H,
Jun 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great day out, must see the railway and floating market! Had plenty of free time to eat and shop. Only small group, just one other couple with us! Floating market fascinating and we really enjoyed it!
Great tour and Surina as guide excellent
hangapham,
Jun 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00Excellent tour and great for our family with 7 with kids. Surinna was our guide and was exceptional in making sure we were taken care of. Especially important at the train stop since we had young kids and looked out for key safety things to keep in mind. She and the driver made the trip seamless. Touristy for sure but we are tourists and enjoyed getting a peek of what life was like years ago. We also forgot some items on the van and she helped coordinate to help get everything back.
Nice half day tour
Ravi B,
Jun 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00Nice day with guide Nikki…very personable. Had hotel pickup and then went to the railway market, temple, coconut farm (which is not always on the tour, so this was a bonus) and then the floating market. Overall a good half day tour and experience to see.
Trains and Boats
Giovanni L,
Jun 5, 2025
- Viator
4.00Was a decent tour, guide was helpful and knowledgeable. Train market wasn’t quite what we expected but cool nonetheless.
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