Guided Tours

Damnoen Saduak Floating Market & World Heritage UNESCO Site Ayutthaya Full-Day Guided Tour

Name: Damnoen Saduak Floating Market & World Heritage UNESCO Site Ayutthaya Full-Day Guided Tour
Start: 2024-11-01T07:00:00
End: 2024-11-01T17:00:00
Location: Bangkok

Damnoen Saduak Floating Market boats with goods, Ayutthaya temples in background, full-day guided tour.

Damnoen Saduak Floating Market boats with local vendors selling goods, Ayutthaya temples in background.

Explore Thailand's lively markets, Damnoen Saduak Floating Market & Maeklong Railway Market, plus ancient Ayutthaya, all in 1 day with a guide.

Highlights

Spend your day savoring Thai culture as you visit Maeklong Railway Market, Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, and Ayutthaya with transfers from Bangkok.
Explore Damnoen Saduak Floating Market with a guide. Immerse yourself in over 100 years of local culture–shop, eat, and absorb the lively atmosphere.
At Maeklong Railway Market, watch in awe as vendors swiftly clear goods for passing trains, creating a market spectacle you've got to see to believe!
Learn Ayutthaya's history as you admire the seated Buddha image at Wat Phanan Choeng and the iconic Buddha head entwined in a tree at Wat Mahathat.
Fun fact: The Damnoen Saduak Floating Market gained international fame after it was featured in a James Bond film, The Man with the Golden Gun.

Inclusions

Full-day tour
Visit to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
Visit to Maeklong Railway Market
Visit to Ayutthaya
Round-trip AC hotel transfers
English-speaking tour guide
Bottled drinking water

Exclusions

Entrance fee at Wat Phanan Choeng Worawihan (THB 20 per person)
Entrance fee at Wat Wat Mahathat (THB 50 per person)
Entrance fee at Wat Phra Si Sanphet (THB 50 per person)

Itinerary

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Your experience

Drift through culture

Kickstart your day with a taste of local commerce at the Maeklong Railway Market. Unique to Thailand, witness stalls vanishing with the incoming train only to reappear moments later. An English-speaking guide will walk you through the buzzing activity, offering a glimpse into the markets' dynamic existence and its essential role in the local economy. Next, navigate your way through the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. Set on the winding waterways, the colorful market is a watery labyrinth filled with boats offering delectable fruits, vegetables, and local handicrafts. Your guide will provide insightful narratives on the market's importance and the stories behind the items sold, enriching your floating market adventure.

Step into history

End the day at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ayutthaya Historical Park. Once the capital of the Kingdom of Siam, Ayutthaya is a gateway to Thailand's rich past. Explore the fascinating ruins, including the temples of Wat Phanan Choeng Worawihan, renowned for its colossal seated Buddha image, measuring approximately 19m in height. Don't miss the tree that has grown around a sculpture of Buddha's head at Wat Mahathat, and Wat Phra Sri Sanphet's 3 grand statues standing alongside. Return to Bangkok with the convenience of AC transfers.

Itinerary

07:00-7:30am: Pick up from (only from Khao San Road and Siam Square) or designated meeting point in Bangkok.
09:00am: Arrive at MaeKlong Railway Market (Hoop Rom Market) and explore the Market.
10:00am: Arrive at Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and begin exploring the market via boat.
10:40am: Enjoy shopping for local handicrafts, fruits and snacks, and take photos of the vibrant market.
12:00pm: Depart from the floating market and head to Ayutthaya.
1:30pm: Arrive in Ayutthaya, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
2:30pm: Start an exploration tour of Ayutthaya’s historical sites, including Wat Phanan Choeng Worawihan , Wat Mahathat and Wat Phra Si Sanphet
5:30pm - Depart from Ayutthaya for the return journey to Bangkok.
7:00pm - Arrive back in Bangkok and drop off at your hotel or designated location.

Know before you go

What to bring

Bring along your sunglasses, hat, and an umbrella.

Accessibility

This experience is not wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

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My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
Customers have an option to either opt for hotel transfers or choose to reach the meeting point on their own.

Hotel transfers

This ticket includes hotel pickups and drop-offs.
In the next step of booking, please specify the name and address of your hotel.
This is applicable to all hotels in Khao San Road and Siam Square.
On the day of your tour, please report at your hotel lobby 10-15 min prior to your scheduled departure.
If your hotel does not have a lobby, please wait at the entrance of the hotel.