Bangkok: Railway and Floating Market Tour with Dragon Temple

Maeklong Railway Market, Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, and Wat Sam Phran Tour

This guided day tour in Bangkok is ideal for travelers interested in exploring local markets and cultural temples.

Highlights

• Explore the Maeklong Railway Market where vendors sell directly on train tracks
• Experience boat-to-boat trading at Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
• Visit Wat Sam Phran, known as the Dragon Temple, featuring a giant dragon sculpture

Description

Begin your tour at Maeklong Railway Market, where you will witness vendors quickly rearranging their stalls as trains pass through the market. This unique spectacle showcases daily market life adapted to the railway's schedule.

Next, take a traditional boat ride through the canals of Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. Observe local vendors selling fresh produce, handmade items, and street food directly from their boats. This experience offers insight into Thailand’s traditional waterway commerce and an opportunity to taste authentic local flavors.

The tour concludes at Wat Sam Phran, also called the Dragon Temple, which features a towering pink structure wrapped by a massive dragon sculpture. Explore the temple grounds, climb the dragon’s winding staircase, and learn about its religious and cultural significance.

Includes

• Services of a local guide
• Air-conditioned vehicle transportation
• Boat ride at the Floating Market

Excludes

• Personal expenses
• Lunch
• Donations at Wat Sam Phran

Important Information

• Wear comfortable clothing, a hat, and sunscreen, and bring a camera
• Modest dress is required to enter Wat Sam Phran; clothing that is too short or revealing may prevent entry

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours before the tour start time for a full refund.