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Private Tour to Railway Market Floating Market and Ayutthaya

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Highlights

  • Maeklong Railway Market train pass
  • Private boat at Damnoen Saduak
  • Ayutthaya Historical Park
  • Private English-speaking guide
  • Thai desserts and bottled water

This private day trip strings together three separate destinations in one 9-11 hour run from Bangkok: the Maeklong Railway Market, where vendors retract their stalls seconds before a train passes through, the Damnoen Saduak floating market, and Ayutthaya’s historical park. It’s the wider-ranging option next to the Ayutthaya-only private tour with its own river boat — this one swaps the Ayutthaya boat tour for a canal boat ride at Damnoen Saduak instead; the listing explicitly excludes a boat tour around Ayutthaya.

At Ayutthaya, stops cover Wat Mahathat (the temple with the sandstone Buddha head set into a tree’s roots), Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, the former royal chapel, and Wihan Phramongkhon Bophit, home to a bronze Buddha image dated to the 15th century. Admission fees for these stops are included.

A private, English-speaking guide and a private air-conditioned car run for the whole day, along with a boat along the Damnoen Saduak canal. Thai desserts and bottled water are included; other drinks, lunch, and gratuities for the guide and driver are not. Pickup and drop-off apply to hotels in Bangkok’s city centre.

Watch out: lunch isn’t part of the package, and neither is an Ayutthaya boat tour — book the boat-tour version instead if that’s the priority. Starting early matters here too: the day needs to catch the train passing through Maeklong Market before continuing on to the other two stops.

Key Facts:
  • Duration: 9-11 hours
  • Price from: $180
  • Rating: 5.0 (130 reviews)
  • Group size: Up to 12 (private tour)
  • Includes: Private guide, private car, Damnoen Saduak canal boat, admission fees, Thai desserts and water
  • Not included: Lunch, other drinks, Ayutthaya boat tour, gratuities
  • Cancellation: Full refund if cancelled at least 24 hours before departure

Itinerary

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

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

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

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

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.

Included

  • Private English speaking guide
  • Thai desserts and bottled water
  • Pick up and drop-off at your hotel (If your hotel is in the city center of Bangkok)
  • Admission fee
  • Private vehicles : Car with cool A/C, and boat along Damnoen Saduak Canal
  • Travel Insurance

Not Included

  • Drinks and Lunch
  • Boat tour around Ayutthaya Island
  • Gratuities for tour guide and driver

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Good to know

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes this tour 'premium'?
Private English-speaking guide, private car with A/C and private boat along Damnoen Saduak Canal. You get personal attention for all three destinations in one day.
Is the Ayutthaya boat tour included?
No, the boat tour around Ayutthaya Island is extra. The main admission fees and Damnoen Saduak canal boat are included.
What's included for food?
Thai desserts and bottled water. Lunch and other drinks are separate.
How long is the day?
9-11 hours. Start early enough to catch the train passing through Maeklong Market and still have time for Ayutthaya's temple ruins before sunset.
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