Damnoen Saduak: The 15 Best Floating Market Tours

1.Damnoen Saduak Market and Maeklong Railway Market

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 26,723 reviews · 7 hours · from $25Our pick

Travel from Bangkok to Maeklong Railway Market, where vendors clear the tracks for passing trains, then reach Damnoen Saduak by paddleboat. Guides such as Patty, Pooh, Tanya, and Phu help with timing, food, and local details. Choose shared or private transport, with early starts best for cooler weather and smaller crowds.

“I love everything about the tour, tour guide & drivers were on time and informative. Billie was the tour guide from big country tours and she was amazing, I highly recommended them and will book again with them when I return to Thailand.”

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2.The Old Siam: Damnoen Saduak and Maeklong Railway Market

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10,992 reviews · 7 hours · from $32

Travel from Bangkok to Maeklong Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market with a guide such as Tim, Pui, or Kwan. Ride a short local train, watch vendors clear the tracks, then reach the canal market by paddleboat. Expect food stops, free time, and a full seven-hour day.

“Brilliant day out seeing a different side to Thailand. Railway market and floating market must be seen . Vibrant and exciting”

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3.Damnoen Saduak, Train Market & Mahanakhon Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,162 reviews · 7 - 8 hours · from $23

Meet your English-speaking guide near BTS Asoke at 9 a.m. for a 7 to 8-hour trip to Maeklong Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak. Guides such as Kitty, Dom, and Mr Boy are known for clear explanations and helpful photos. Finish at Mahanakhon Skywalk, with entry available as an option.

“exceptionally good value for money and great experience, Jenny was such a friendly and kind guide! We chose to go up the tower at the end but just paid for ourselves when we got there instead :)”

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4.Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,020 reviews · 6 hours · from $122

Leave Bangkok for Ratchaburi with an English- or Thai-speaking guide, stop at a coconut plantation to see palm sugar production, then paddle through narrow canals to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. You get about an hour to eat and shop, with guides such as Kay, Tum Tum, Thew, and Peng often praised for their care and humor.

“I had a lot of fun on this tour and Tun Tun was a wonderful guide.”

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5.Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and Maeklong Railway Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,588 reviews · from $44

Travel from Bangkok to Damnoen Saduak by traditional long-tail boat, watch the Maeklong train pass through market stalls, and visit Wat Bang Kung. English-speaking guides such as Paul, Nikki, Joyce, and Coco have led the tour, which runs about 7 to 8 hours in an air-conditioned vehicle.

“Unique 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.”

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6.Damnoen Saduak and Mae Klong Train Markets

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 894 reviews · 7 - 8 hours · from $22Best value

Leave Bangkok for two famous Thai markets with an English-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport, and a 20-minute paddle boat ride. Mae Klong offers the day’s best photo moment when the train passes through the stalls. Damnoen Saduak adds canals, boat vendors, snacks, and free time to browse.

“we really got value for money. A fantastic day with a special guild and Driver”

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7.Railway & Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 775 reviews · 7 hours · from $43

Travel from Bangkok in an air-conditioned van with an English-speaking guide such as Alex, Mai, or Mod. See Mae Klong’s train pass through the market, cruise to Damnoen Saduak, visit Lao Tuk Luck, and stop at a family palm sugar home. Expect an early start, hot markets, and about seven hours on the road.

“Alex our tour guide and our driver (can't remember his name but he always smiled and helped us on and off the bus) were great. We visited all the scheduled stops and the people were polite and helpful. I recommend this tour because it shows authentic Thai life at the train market, the floating market and at home by the river, where we met a local family who makes products from coconuts. Excellent tour! Jill, London/Trini (Female solo traveller)”

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8.Damnoen Saduak Floating Market & Ayutthaya Tour from Bangkok

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 491 reviews · from $70Top rated

Join an English-speaking guide such as Joyce, Wan, or Tum Tum for a 10 to 11-hour small-group day from Bangkok. See trains pass through Mae Klong Market, cruise Damnoen Saduak’s canals, and visit three Ayutthaya temples. Bring snacks, sun protection, and comfortable shoes.

“A long day, but very informational and enlightening. Got to see the Maeklong Railway Market, Damnoen Saduak floating market, and three temples in Ayutthaya. Shopped at the markets, got to taste fruits, and had a very good lunch. Joyce, oRead more”

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9.Damnoen Saduak and Train Market with Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 239 reviews · 8 - 9 hours · from $27

Spend 8 to 9 hours visiting Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Lao Tuk Luck market, a buffalo café, and Maeklong Railway Market. A 40-minute long-tail boat ride, air-conditioned transport, bottled water, and guides such as Tony, Angie, Ken, and Apple are included, with small-group options available.

“Trip was a mixture of boat, temple and market/cafe stop. We enjoyed the mix and contrast between both stops. Net, our guide, was fantastic and even walked us to the flower markets after the trip. We enjoyed the trip”

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10.Private Tour to Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 200 reviews · from $125

Ride in a private air-conditioned car from Bangkok to Maeklong Railway Market, then cruise Damnoen Saduak’s canals by private boat. Guides such as Poppy, Nok, Katie, and Tip add local food, shopping help, photos, and clear advice. Choose the 7 AM start for cooler weather and fewer crowds.

“We had an amazing time!! We visited the train and floating market and was great experience!!! If you visit Bangkok come and ask for Poppy out tour guide was amazing !!”

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11.Private Tour: Floating Markets of Damnoen Saduak Cruise Day Trip from Bangkok

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 199 reviews · from $135

Leave Bangkok by private vehicle for Damnoen Saduak, where a guide such as Nisha, Tum, or Pearl may lead you through the canals and market. The tour includes hotel pickup, a long-tail speedboat, a coconut sugar stop, and about two hours at the market. A paddle boat costs extra.

“Amazing guide Tum, she was great! Good at communication and made the experience very enjoyable. Would recommend.”

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12.Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 107 reviews · from $94

Travel from Bangkok to Damnoen Saduak in a small group of up to 12, ride a canal boat, see stilt homes and fruit-growing areas, and taste palm-sap coconut sugar. Guides such as Kay, Amy, Nutty, and Boeing have earned warm praise for their cultural stories and care.

“That is the sad thing is I didn’t even take pictures the guide was so boring and bossy! I did the exact same tour with your company and what a night and day difference! This time no information and we only visited half the spots as last time! Lucky was so bossy and the only information she gave she said I’ve and over and over and over…..”

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13.Floating Market Damnoen Saduak and Meklong Railway Market: Half Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · from $120

Leave Bangkok at 7:00 am for Maeklong Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. Your guide leads you beside an active rail line, then onto the canals by paddle boat. Guides such as Sunny, Odi, Nok, and Patty are praised for local tips, fruit tastings, and help with photos and shopping.

“Our guide Odi was so knowledgeable and fun! She explained different parts of the area as we traveled through, with details about the local life. She was so kind and offered us the most delicious Thai fruits and sweets! She also took us to Read more”

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14.Ayutthaya, Damnoen Floating & Maeklong Railway Market Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 90 reviews · from $64

Leave Bangkok at 7:00 am for Maeklong Railway Market, Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, and Ayutthaya. A guide such as Tank, Jeerawat, Lookmoo, or Niranya may lead the day. Expect a small group, long drives, a one-way long-tail boat ride, temple entry fees, and a tightly timed schedule.

“The tour was pleasant and well organized our guide gave us a lot of historical information about Bangkok history we would have liked a little more free time at each siteAuto-translated”

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15.Maeklong Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Tour From Bangkok

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 76 reviews · from $37

Ride a train into Maeklong Railway Market, watch vendors pull back their awnings, then cruise Damnoen Saduak by long-tail boat. This six-hour small-group outing includes transfers from River City, an English-speaking guide, boat and train fees, water, a cold towel, and insurance. Guides may include Tim, Victor, Bird, Lucky, or Tom.

“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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