Maeklong Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Tour From Bangkok
Description
Offering tours to see local lifestyles of the Thai people, visit The Maeklong Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. The Maeklong Railway Market, the railway became famous for its route through the market, nicknamed Talat Rom Hup meaning 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 consists of a maze of narrow canals. Female traders, often wearing traditional Mo Hom apparel with wide-brimmed straw hats (Ngob) use sampans to sell their wares, often produce. • Enjoy the unique experience to reach Maeklong Railway Market by taking a local train. • Visit Damnoen Saduak, the most famous floating market in Thailand filled with colorful boat vendors to explore. • Small-group tour limited to 12 for a more personalized experience
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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.
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.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- You come by yourself to meeting point.
- 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
Reviews(80)
The meeting point at the beninning and the transfers were very well organized. Pui, the guide, was very clear and precise since the beginning of the tour. During the bus transfers, all the precise instructions regarding timing and meeting points were provided, and historical and everyday information about the places visited was explained. Overall, everything was well organized.
Thank you very much for your thoughtful and detailed review. We are truly pleased to hear that you found the meeting point and transfers well organized, and that everything ran smoothly throughout the tour. It’s especially wonderful to know that Pui made a great impression by providing clear instructions and sharing insightful historical and local information along the way. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we are delighted that you had such a positive experience overall. We sincerely hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again in the future. Best Regards, Oh-Hoo Team
What an experience. We had a private tour that we arranged with a taxi and driver. We was dropped off near the location and given clear instructions on where to go and return. We noticed there was a board up in one of the shops giving the time of the train arrival and departure. Sadly we did have enough time to actually do train ride as well but just experience the train coming on tracks and how the market traders react and move their wears about. We sat on nearby track and had a cold drink each. Then ordered some snacks and yet another drink. When the train is due the tables are collapsed and have a framework they sit in and customers are encouraged to stand up into the restaurants off the tracks. Suddenly you hear the train coming all the market traders pull their goods in and protect the tourists. This was just an amazing experience. Highly recommended
Thank you very much for sharing your incredible experience with us. We’re so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your private visit and that everything was clearly arranged for you from drop off to return. Thank you for your high recommendation. We’re delighted it was such an amazing experience for you, and we hope to welcome you again on another memorable adventure in the future. Best Regards, Oh-Hoo Team
Fun trip, the railroad is unbelievable and the boat ride was really cool. Travel to and from not bad. Tim is a great guide.
Thank you very much for your kind review. We’re delighted to hear that you had a fun trip and enjoyed the unforgettable railroad experience as well as the boat ride. We truly appreciate your kind words about Tim, he will be very happy to hear them. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again in the future. Best Regards, Oh-Hoo Team
Interesting tour, with very dedicated guide (Patty). The small group size was pleasant. You get a good idea of what it used to be like historically, now it is only for tourists, organized and accordingly crowded.
Thank you very much for your kind review. We’re pleased to hear that you found the tour interesting and enjoyed the small group size, as well as the dedication and enthusiasm of your guide, Patty. It’s great to know that the experience provided a good sense of the site’s historical significance. We appreciate your honest observations regarding the popularity of the location today, and we’re grateful for your feedback. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again on another tour in the future. Best Regards, Oh-Hoo Team
Too many people. Stupid behaviour from tourists as they try to get a selfie as the train approaches. Lovely place great to see the train gently manoeuvre through the market but need to limit tourist numbers as the place is being destroyed by mass tourism.
Thank you for your honest feedback. We understand your concerns regarding the large crowds and unsafe behavior from some visitors trying to take photos as the train approaches. Safety is extremely important, and we always encourage guests to follow local guidelines and respect the surroundings. We’re pleased to hear that you still found it a lovely and unique place, especially watching the train carefully pass through the market. It truly is a special sight. We also appreciate your comments about managing visitor numbers, and we will share your feedback with the relevant parties. Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience.We hope we may have the opportunity to provide you with a better experience in the future. Best Regards, Oh-Hoo Team
We had a great trip despite the high traffic after holiday. Our tour guide kept us on schedule and made sure we got to see the train passing into the market.
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re pleased to hear that you had a great trip despite the heavier traffic after the holiday. We’re especially glad to know that your tour guide managed the schedule well, which is a highlight for many visitors. Thank you again for your kind feedback. We truly appreciate it and hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again in the future. Best Regards, Oh-Hoo Team
It was great and i loved it! What went wrong was the drop off… it is in the center of Bangkok and we took 1 hour to get out of there :(
Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re glad you enjoyed the markets and appreciate your feedback about the traffic delay at drop off. Your input means a lot, and we hope to welcome you on another smooth and memorable adventure in Thailand soon! Best Regards, Tawan Oh-Hoo Team
The pick up point for the train should be scheduled at a nearer departure point. By the time the train got to us there was no seating available. We had to stand for half our plus to our final destination. The drop off point, MBK Center, was a nightmare for pickup at that time a day. My Grab was not even allowed in to the pick up point. I had to go hunt him on the street. Bus should return travelers back to the original pickup point. The tour itself and locations were fun and informative.
Thank you for your honest feedback. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour and found the locations fun and informative. Your comments are very helpful, and we will review our scheduling and pickup arrangements to improve the experience for future guests. We truly appreciate your understanding and hope to welcome you on another smoother and enjoyable tour soon Best Regards, Tawan Oh-Hoo Team
We had a great day , and the tour operator ( Sun Country Tours ) was fantastic. The bus was very comfortable and our tour guide for the day was well organised , friendly and great fun. Very well run operation, especially in comparison to other experiences that we had in Bangkok. It was a little disappointing that the tour did not return us to our starting point as noted in our itinerary, and we had to find our own way back to River City to get a transfer back to our accommodation. This was the best run tour that we went on whilst in Bangkok
Thank you very much for your detailed and thoughtful review. We’re delighted to hear that you had a great day, and our friendly, well-organized guide made such a positive impression. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience regarding the drop-off point not matching the itinerary. Your feedback is very important to us and will be shared with the team to help improve clarity and operations. Thank you again for your kind words, and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you on another tour in the future. Best regards, Tawan Oh-hoo Team
Guide Ari was exceptional- very informative and helpful. View was limited thru train market due to small windows on train. But was worth the experience. No time to really look around. Floating market was fun and interesting. Very different from anything we have ever done. Would do this one again for sure. Fun buying from merchants and buying refreshments from other boats on the water. A floating community.
Thank you for your wonderful review. We’re delighted to hear that Guide Ari made such a positive impression with her knowledge and helpfulness. Thank you for sharing your experience and we hope to welcome you again on another tour soon. Best regards, Tawan Oh-hoo Team
