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Bangkok Tour: Explore Maeklong Railway and Damnoen Saduak Floating Markets
4.2
39 Ratings
Khwaeng Talat Noi
Immerse yourself in the vibrant local culture of Bangkok with a tour to the Maeklong Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. Experience the thrill of the train passing through the market and explore the maze of canals filled with colorful boat vendors. Book now for a personalized small-group tour!
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Maeklong Railway Market (Talad Rom Hub) - This market is nicknamed Talat Rom Hup in Thai which means the “umbrella pulldown market”. It is one of the largest fresh seafood markets in Thailand and is centered on the Maeklong Railway’s track. Whenever a train approaches, the awnings and shop fronts are moved back from the rails, to be replaced once the train has passed.
- Damnoen Saduak Floating Market - When you arrive at the market, see the amazing array of vendors in their boats, selling fresh products, from fruits and vegetables to prepared dishes. Explore the floating market at your leisure for about an hour and take time to try some authentic Thai foods, such as Pad Thai, Mango Sticky Rice, Boat Noodles or Coconut Ice Cream sold along the canal. Meet up with your guide to head back to the meeting point in Bangkok
What's Included
- Train ride, Longtail boat fee to the floating market
- Bottled water, cold towel
- English-speaking guide
- Insurance
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop-off within Bangkok
- Extra transfer charge 300 THB/Pax from Silom, Sukhumvit, and Pratunam
Additional Information
Offering guided experiences to explore the local cultures of Thailand, with a trip to The Maeklong Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. The Maeklong Railway Market is renowned for its unique location on a railway track and has been fondly dubbed as Talat Rom Hup, translating to the ‘umbrella pulldown market’. It stands as one of Thailand’s prominent fresh seafood markets, situated on the Maeklong Railway’s track. Vendors neatly retract their storefronts and awnings whenever a train approaches and put them back once it’s passed. Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, on the other hand, features a labyrinth of narrow canals. Women merchants, typically donning traditional Mo Hom clothes and wide-brimmed straw hats (Ngob), paddle sampans to vend their goods, often farm produce.
• Board a local train to reach Maeklong Railway Market and savour this novel experience.
• Enjoy a trip to Damnoen Saduak, the best known floating market in Thailand, teeming with vibrant boat-sellers to interact with.
• Benefit from a more personal and intimate journey with our small-group tour, confined to 12 members.
- You come by yourself to meeting point. There is a transfer service for Silom, Sukhumvit, and Pratunam, pay extra directly to the driver 300 baht/person (round trip).
- Dress code is smart casual and the minimum age is 5 years
- On the rare occasion that we should be required to cancel a tour, we will inform you in advance and offer a different tour date, an alternative tour or provide a full refund
Location
River City Bangkok
Soi Charoen Krung 24
Or, you can also get picked up. There is a transfer service for Silom, Sukhumvit, and Pratunam, pay extra directly to the driver 300 baht/person (round trip).
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.2
(39 Ratings)
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Valerie_a
May 23, 2024
Out of town but worth the trip - Thoroughly enjoyed this day out. The train to the market was fun and we were able to experience both sides of the station. Inside and outside of the train. The floating market is an experience. But relaxing.
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Anthony_d
Apr 12, 2024
Great experience! - A very well organised trip. Included both catching the train into the market and then watching it leave. A definite sight to see. The floating market was an experience too! The guide was very attentive and looked after us well. Great day.
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Luisj2024
Mar 10, 2024
very nice experience - Very good tour, with professional guidance. Everything went well. Highly recommended, even for solo travelers.
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Martina_h
Feb 18, 2024
Crowded frantic but worth it … - Maybe not recommended for people who are claustrophobic and sensitiv to odours. For us an experience we would not want to miss.
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Petrakl1504ws
May 10, 2024
Maeklong Railway Market Experience - The train ride was great, a great experience! On the way to the market on the train and later experiencing it from the side of the road at the market from a different perspective!
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Robert_t
Apr 20, 2024
Maeklong market needs more time - We enjoyed this tour however we felt the time spent at the Maeklong train market was far too short it would have been nice to have time to shop and have lunch here rather than the floating market. The ride in the boat at the floating market is great but better spending more time at the Maeklong market
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Ritu_g
Mar 16, 2024
Fun day at the markets - The railway market was the best part of the tour !
It is chaotic and orderly at the same time !
Enjoyed every bit of it!
Floating market was a new experience
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Barbara_c
Jan 31, 2024
An okay tour - Trip started and ended on time. Our guide pointed out that it’s high season and if we chose the train ride we would likely have to stand. Group elected to stay in the van. I’d have preferred the train ride as it’s why I booked this tour. Train market is quite authentic and lots to see but we were mainly rushed to see the train arrive. The floating market exists for tourists only. The boat ride is fun. Lunch here is very affordable
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363lylyp
Feb 23, 2024
The awesome train! The floating market to the regret of motorboats - The train is impressive, so close to the homes, the market, the traders... incredible!
I had seen it on TV but in real life, it’s huge!
A very very interesting experience!!!
The floating market, too bad so many motor boats, it ruined everything for us.
Breathing the bad smell of gasoline, horrible!
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Maja_w
Jan 20, 2024
Well organized although tourist kept sell much experience. - The best was our tourist guide. Nice and experienced. All was as scheduled and in program. Although that are both touristic places kept and existing for tourists only. The train at least remains some memories. Floating market (this one) terrible experience. Just to sell more and no real people or homes.
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