Experience the best of Thailand’s history and culture with a visit to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and Ayutthaya in one day. Explore the vibrant floating market and immerse yourself in the bygone way of life. Then, journey back in time to Ayutthaya, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and marvel at the ancient Buddhas and temple ruins. Join a small group tour for an intimate experience.
Experience the best of Thailand’s history and culture with a visit to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and Ayutthaya in one day. Explore the vibrant floating market and immerse yourself in the bygone way of life. Then, journey back in time to Ayutthaya, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and marvel at the ancient Buddhas and temple ruins. Join a small group tour for an intimate experience.
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Maeklong Railway Market (Talad Rom Hub) - Established in 1905, the Mae Klong Railway Market has been a vital hub for the local fishing community, serving as a primary venue for selling fresh seafood and produce. When a railway was constructed to facilitate the transport of goods to other provinces, the market adapted rather than vanished.
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Maeklong Railway Market (Talad Rom Hub) - Established in 1905, the Mae Klong Railway Market has been a vital hub for the local fishing community, serving as a primary venue for selling fresh seafood and produce. When a railway was constructed to facilitate the transport of goods to other provinces, the market adapted rather than vanished.
Vendors continue to sell directly on the tracks, quickly retracting their awnings and moving their goods just before a train passes, then resuming business as usual. This creates a captivating and unique spectacle that is both chaotic and impressive, embodying the essence of Thai culture.
The total duration includes travel time from Bangkok to Maeklong Market.
- Damnoen Saduak Floating Market - Experience Thailand’s renowned floating market, Damnoen Saduak. Upon arrival, guests will board a traditional long-tail boat to navigate the canals, offering a glimpse into the vibrant life along the waterways.
Commissioned in 1866 by King Rama IV, the Damnoen Saduak canal connects the Mae Klong and Tha Chin rivers, enhancing water transport between the Ratchaburi and Samut Sakhon provinces.
This colorful and bustling market is frequently featured in travel brochures about Thailand. Although it now primarily caters to tourists, it still provides an unforgettable experience with its lively atmosphere, boats, and canal scenes.
Note: While Damnoen Saduak is quite touristy today and may not feel entirely authentic, it remains a prime location to experience a floating market.
- Wat Phanan Choeng Worawihan - Wat Phanan Choeng, one of Ayutthaya’s oldest and most esteemed temples, was founded in 1324, 26 years before the city was officially established. The temple is famous for its enormous seated Buddha image, Luang Pho Tho, which stands 19 meters tall and is considered one of Thailand’s most beautiful. It is a deeply spiritual site for many Thai Buddhists who come to pay their respects and make merit. The temple remains active, offering a vibrant and authentic atmosphere.
An entrance fee of THB 20 per person is not included and must be paid in cash on the day of the tour.
The total duration includes travel time from Damnoen Saduak to Ayutthaya.
- Wat Mahathat - Wat Mahathat was a pivotal temple in the Ayutthaya Kingdom, serving as the spiritual and political center of the capital. It housed sacred Buddha relics and was the seat of the Supreme Patriarch, making it the heart of Thai Buddhism.
Situated near the Royal Palace, it played a significant role in royal ceremonies, such as the Kathin robe offering. Although largely in ruins today, its atmosphere remains powerful. The temple’s most iconic feature is the enigmatic stone Buddha head nestled in the roots of a Banyan tree, one of Ayutthaya’s most photographed and intriguing images.
Visitors can explore crumbling chedis, ancient walls, and weathered Buddha images, all echoing centuries of devotion and history.
An entrance fee of THB 80 per person is not included and must be paid in cash on the day of the tour.
- Wat Phra Sri Sanphet - Wat Phra Si Sanphet was the most significant and grandest temple in the Ayutthaya Kingdom. Located within the Royal Palace complex, it served exclusively as the royal chapel, akin to the Temple of the Emerald Buddha in Bangkok today.
Unlike other monasteries, it had no resident monks and was reserved solely for royal ceremonies, including religious rituals conducted by Ayutthaya’s kings and their families.
The temple’s highlight was a 16-meter high standing Buddha covered in over 150 kilograms of gold, which was tragically melted down during the Burmese invasion of Ayutthaya in 1767. Much of the temple was destroyed in this attack, but the three iconic bell-shaped stupas, containing the ashes of three Ayutthaya kings, still stand proudly today.
An entrance fee of THB 80 per person is not included and must be paid in cash on the day of the tour.
The total duration includes travel time from Ayutthaya to Bangkok.

- Bottled water
- Hotel pick up and drop off (Within regular service area)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Licensed English Speaking Tour Guide
- Bottled water
- Hotel pick up and drop off (Within regular service area)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Licensed English Speaking Tour Guide
- Personal expenses
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
- Lunch
- Snacks - soft drinks/alcoholic beverages (optional)
- Gratuities for driver and guide (optional)
- Personal expenses
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
- Lunch
- Snacks - soft drinks/alcoholic beverages (optional)
- Gratuities for driver and guide (optional)
Discover Three Iconic Thai Destinations in a Single Unforgettable Day!
Begin your journey at the renowned Maeklong Railway Market, a truly unique market where vendors effortlessly retract their awnings as a train passes directly through the center!
Then, make your way to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Thailand’s most famous (albeit touristy) floating…
Discover Three Iconic Thai Destinations in a Single Unforgettable Day!
Begin your journey at the renowned Maeklong Railway Market, a truly unique market where vendors effortlessly retract their awnings as a train passes directly through the center!
Then, make your way to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Thailand’s most famous (albeit touristy) floating market. Navigate the narrow canals in a traditional long-tail boat and soak in the vibrant atmosphere, with colorful stalls lining the waterways, primarily offering souvenirs for visitors.
In the afternoon, travel back in time to the magnificent ruins of Ayutthaya, the former royal capital of Siam and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walking through these historic grounds provides a glimpse into Thailand’s rich history and architectural legacy.
This full-day tour perfectly combines vibrant local culture, stunning photo opportunities, and awe-inspiring history, all in one day!
A maximum of 12 participants per group.
- We provide hotel pick-up only from accommodations located on/near Khao San Road and on Siam Square. If you are not an actual guest at one of the hotels in our pick-up list, the designated meeting point will be our office on Chao Khamrop Road in Chinatown. IMPORTANT: The exact pick-up time will be sent to you via private message on the booking platform 1 day before the tour. Depending on the number of participants, hotel pick-up will be between 6:30 – 6:50 hrs. Please check your email (including junk folder) carefully the day before your tour to avoid any delays or missed departures.
- Bangkok’s traffic is notorious and often extremely congested. As our tours operate on a group basis, we kindly ask everyone to be on time. We can only wait for a maximum of 10 minutes after the scheduled meeting time. After the 10 minutes grace period, the guide will start with the tour. If you’re unable to make it on time, please inform us before the tour starts. If possible, we’ll do our best to reschedule you for the next available day or time slot. Please note that a rescheduling fee will apply.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.