Amphawa Floating Market & Maeklong Railway Train Market Tour
Description
Take in the local sights and see vendors scramble as the train rushes by the Maeklong Railway Market. Visit the iconic temple, Wat Bang Kung, see a tree trunks wrap a Buddhist hall with Buddha statues in the hall. Visit Amphawa floating market, experienced Paddle boat inside floating market , appreciate the winding waterways and get a brief glimpse of those who live on the river. Finally, finish the day with Firefly boat tour. MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS PER GROUP IS 10 PERSONS.
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Check out the Mae Khlong Railway Market, it’s located right on top of a railway line, and trains run right through the market a few times per day. Suddenly a train approaches as the market literally folds away and lets the train pass through. Then, in a matter of seconds, it unfolds back into a busy market. The duration of attraction included traveling time from Bangkok to Maeklong.
Visit Wat Bang Kung, one of the most iconic. Having been engulfed by the roots and branches of large banyan trees over the course of several centuries the temple provides a seamless combination of natural beauty and serene spiritualism.
Amphawa Market is a vibrant and colorful market. It’s become such a magnet for Bangkokians during weekends that food stalls have grown from the riverbanks and stretched far into the surrounding streets. Visitors can delight in a myriad of authentic Thai flavors, culture and sights as they explore the local items for sale and chat with the friendly locals. Along each side of the canal, old charming wooden shops sell everything from traditional handicraft souvenirs to delicious street food. As the sky darkens, we embark on a firefly boat ride through the tranquil waterways surrounding the market. While the firefly boat rides can be enjoyed any evening, they are particularly magical during the dry season. Amphawa offers visitors a real unique and memorable experience! NOTE: Don't expect countless vendors in boats at Amphawa Market; this market is more like a canal-side market. The duration of attraction included travelling time from Amphawa back to Bangkok.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We visit an ancient temple during this tour. Remember that temples are sacred places and you must dress appropriately. Shoulders and knees need to be covered.
- Don't expect countless vendors in boats at Amphawa Market; this market is more like a canal-side market. In Thai, these markets are called “talat nam” which literally means “water market”, but is translated to English as “floating market”. Of course, there are some vendors on small wooden boats that cook and sell their food to visitors. But you will mostly find dozens of restaurants and food stalls along the canal serving delicious food and local delicacies. Amphawa Market is definitely worth visiting though. It is a very popular market among the locals because of all the delicious snacks and food that can be found there.
- As our tours run on a group basis, we can wait a maximum of 10 minutes after the scheduled meeting time. After this grace period, the guide will begin the tour. If you cannot make it on time, please let us know before the tour starts. If possible, we’ll do our best to reschedule you for the next available day, though a rescheduling fee of THB 500 per person will apply. No refund will be provided in case of late arrival.
- Cancellations made at least 24 hours before the tour start time are eligible for a full refund. For cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance or in case of no-show, no refund will be issued.
- Our tours operate rain or shine, as tropical rain showers in Thailand usually don’t last long. If it rains heavily, we try to seek shelter and will continue as soon as the weather improves. During the rainy season, it’s a good idea to bring a raincoat or poncho. Please note cancellations due to weather are not eligible for a refund.
- The exact departure time from the meeting point will be sent to you via private message on the booking platform one day before the tour. Please check your email (including your junk/spam folder) carefully the day before your tour to avoid any delays or missed departures.
- Depending on the number of participants, departure from the meeting point will be between 12:30 and 13:00 hrs.
Reviews(123)
Compared to a previous experience in July 2025 at the Damnoen Saduak floating market, I believe that the Amphawa market, although it attracts many tourists, is more authentic. The trip through the canals at sunset gave me some beautiful emotions, and I really liked the food consumed in a small restaurant with a view and found it delicious.
Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review! We are thrilled to hear that you found Amphawa Floating Market more authentic compared to Damnoen Saduak. Experiencing the boat ride through the canals at sunset and enjoying a delicious meal with a scenic view at a local restaurant sounds truly magical. We hope to welcome you back for more memorable experiences in the future!
My mom and I had such a great time on our tour today❤️ We were lucky enough to have Paul as our host, and he was the best! His energy was so vibrant, enthusiastic, and funny, which made the whole experience even more fun. We had such a memorable time and would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting😊
Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review! We are thrilled to hear that you and your mom had such a great time today. We will be sure to pass along your kind words to Paul—he will be so happy to know his vibrant energy and enthusiasm made your experience memorable. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back again!
Our tour guide, Paul, was incredibly warm, friendly, and attentive throughout the entire trip. We had a wonderful time at Amphawa Floating Market and Maeklong Railway Market. In addition to these amazing places, we also visited beautiful temples that made the experience even more memorable. Thank you very much for a great experience!
We're thrilled to hear that you had such a wonderful experience with Paul! His warmth, friendliness, and attentive care truly make every tour special, and we're delighted he helped make your visit to Amphawa Floating Market, Maeklong Railway Market, and the beautiful temples so memorable. We'll be sure to share your kind words with Paul. Thank you for choosing to travel with us, and we hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure in Thailand!
The whole trip was really lovely: train market, buddhistic temples, authentic floating market in Amphawa, firefly boat trip. We really enjoyed it. Our guide Paul was extremly friendly, communicative and funny. He gave us a lot of information about Thailand and the places we visited. Also he was much carrying about or needs. We had 2x around 1h to have a look around for ourselves at train and floating market. In that time we could go shopping, eat local food and take pictures. Groupsize was 4 people without guide. We were 2 couples. Peak was firefly boat trip. They were everywhere around us. 5/5 🤗
Mr. Paul is the best guide we could have had. Friendly and kind, always present during the experience, he explained everything in great detail and made us laugh a lot, making the experience unique! He took care of us, letting us taste typical dishes and pampering us with snacks and tips! Truly an experience worth it, especially thanks to your presence that we will remember forever!
He met my expectations always happy answered all questions
We're delighted to hear that your guide met your expectations! It's wonderful to know that his positive attitude and willingness to answer all your questions made your experience enjoyable. Thank you for joining us, and we hope to welcome you back again soon!
It's was a good experience with a cool guide Mr. Paul. We have see a lot of thing : train market, temple, animals, Amphawa market, a boat tour with fireflies.
We're so pleased you had such a fun day exploring Amphawa! From the famous railway market to the peaceful firefly boat ride, we're glad you enjoyed every part of the journey. We'll be sure to share your kind words with Paul. Thank you for traveling with WanderSiam, and we hope to see you again soon.
Fun excursion with a great host
Thank you for your review. We are glad to hear you had an enjoyable experience and we hope to see you back on one of our other tours!
Piya, our tour guide, was so informative, enthusiastic and friendly. He definitely made the last day of our Thailand trip memorable and special.
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your experience. We are delighted to hear you enjoyed the tour and hope to welcome you again on a future trip in Thailand.
The railway market is worth seeing and the guide knows when to take you there. The floating market isn't on the canal anymore but on the canal bank which is still nice to see. As it is a long ride to the places you need a sociable guide, which Paul truly was.
Sawadee kha Sabine, Thank you so much for your kind words! We really appreciate your positive review and it was great to have you on our tour. We look forward to welcoming you again!
