Railway and Floating market & Ayutthaya Private Premium

Overview

Looking for an unforgettable day in Thailand? Join us on a one-day adventure where you'll visit the famous Maeklong Railway Market — where the train passes right through the stalls! Then glide along the canals at the iconic Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, soaking in the vibrant local life. Afterwards, we’ll take you to Ayutthaya, the ancient capital filled with stunning temples and rich history. This tour is perfect if you want to experience the best of culture, local markets, and history — all in just one day. Our friendly, local guides will make sure you have an amazing time. You’ll travel in comfort and learn stories you won’t find in guidebooks. Whether it’s your first time in Thailand or not — this is a must-do trip. Let us take care of everything for you. Book with us today — we promise it’ll be a day you’ll never forget!

What's included

Day by day

1. 01

   Stop 1

   Visit the famous Maeklong Railway Market, one of the most unique markets in Thailand. Here, you will witness the incredible moment when the train passes directly through the market. As the train approaches the station, local vendors quickly pull back their umbrellas, fold their awnings, and move their goods away from the railway tracks to clear the path. Once the train has passed, everything is set up again within seconds, and the market returns to its lively atmosphere. At the market, you will find a wide variety of products including fresh fruits, vegetables, seafood, local snacks, and many inexpensive souvenirs. It is also a great place to observe the daily life of local people as they sell fresh produce and goods in this bustling traditional market. Don’t forget to take photos of this amazing and unique experience.

2. 02

   Stop 2

   After visiting the famous Maeklong Railway Market, continue the journey with a short 20-minute drive to the original floating market of Thailand, Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. At the floating market, enjoy tasting a variety of delicious Thai desserts and local foods recommended by your guide. Experience the vibrant atmosphere as local vendors sell their goods from boats along the canal. Take your time to explore, shop for souvenirs, and capture memorable photos of this unique Thai cultural scene.

3. 03

   Stop 3

   Wat Mahathat Temple is one of the oldest and most important temples in the history of Ayutthaya built in the late 14C. This temple is very famous because the great holy relics of Lord Buddha was once enshrined in the central prang tower and it’s the location of the sand stone buddha head embedded in the tree’s root which is the highlight of Ayutthaya province.

4. 04

   Stop 4

   Wat Phra Sri Sanphet is world class famous because it is listed as the world heritage sites recognized by the UNESCO in 1991 and it was the most important temple in the golden era of Ayutthaya kingdom as it was the royal chapel of the palace used for the religious functions of Ayutthaya Kings and it is considered as architectural prototype of the Emerald Buddha temple in Bangkok

5. 05

   Stop 5

   Vihara Phra Mongkhon Bophit is located to the south of Wat Phra Sri Sanphet Temple. A bronze Buddha image, Phra Mongkhon Bophit, inside the hall could be dated to the 15th century. The Buddha image is 12.45 meters in height and 9.55 meters in width at the lap span.

Getting there

About Bangkok

Bangkok, known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon and colloquially as Krung Thep, is the capital and largest city of Thailand. The city occupies 1,568.7 square kilometres (605.7 sq mi) in the Chao Phraya River delta in central Thailand and has an estimated population of 9.1 million people as of 2024, 15.9% of the country's population. Over 17.4 million people live within the surrounding Bangkok Metropolitan Region as of the 2021 estimate, making Bangkok a megacity and an extreme primate city, dwarfing Thailand's other urban centres in both size and importance to the national economy.

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