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Half Day: Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Guided Tour

Bangkok

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Overview

Discover the historic Damnoen Saduak Floating Market on a guided half-day tour with seamless transfers and an optional Maeklong Railway visit.

Highlights

  • Experience the essence of Bangkok's iconic floating markets in a compact half-day tour. Choose between shared or private transfers for max comfort.
  • With an English or Chinese-speaking guide, steer through the waterways of Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, with over 100 vendors calling out to you.
  • Hop on a longtail or paddleboat ride, a classic floating market experience, and look out for grilled seafood, traditional sweets, and handmade crafts.
  • Upgrade your tour with a visit to the Maeklong Railway Market, famous for vendors retracting and setting up stalls along an active railway track.
  • Fun fact: The train that passes through the Maeklong Railway Market goes at a speed of 30 km/hr, giving vendors enough time to move their goods.

Inclusions

  • Half-day tour of Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
  • English or Chinese-speaking guide
  • Shared/Private AC transfers (based on option selected)
  • Visit to Maeklong Railway Market (optional)
  • Longtail boat ride or paddleboat ride (based on option selected)
  • Bottled water (optional)
  • Insurance (optional)

Cancellation Policy

Tickets for this activity are non-refundable. If you are not satisfied with your experience, please contact us to cancel your booking.

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Your Experience

Your experience

Float & feast

Kickstart your day with a half-day tour of Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, one of Thailand's most renowned aquatic bazaars with a history spanning over 100 years. With the option for private or shared AC transfers, this tour caters to your comfort while ensuring a quintessential Thai experience. Aboard a longtail or paddleboat, you'll navigate the bustling canals lined with colorful vendor boats adorned with umbrellas and goods piled high. From aromatic herbs and spices to handmade soaps and seafood, as well as traditional sweets, there's a treat waiting for every palate.

Trackside trading thrills

Spruce up your half-day tour with an optional visit to Maeklong Railway Market. Witness the unusual sight of vendors quickly retracting their goods as a train passes by, only to set them up again post-departure. Explore the market with your expert local guide, fluent in both English and Chinese. They'll lead you through over 100 vendors, each eager to sell their products and engage in playful banter. From fresh fruits, vegetables, seafood, and meats to spices, snacks, clothing, and souvenirs – you'll be spoiled for choice.

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