Thailand · Culture

Grand Palace, Damnoen Floating Market & Maeklong Railway Market Tour Full Day

8 Hours Round trip from Bangkok Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Maeklong Railway Market and watch vendors pull back their stalls for the passing train
  • 02 Explore Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and its busy network of canals
  • 03 Enjoy a one-way boat ride to the floating market
  • 04 See Wat Phra Kaew, home of the Emerald Buddha
  • 05 Discover the ornate architecture of the Grand Palace
  • 06 Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pick-up and drop-off included

Discover some of central Thailand’s most iconic sights in a single day, from bustling local markets to Bangkok’s most revered royal and religious landmarks. Begin at Maeklong Railway Market, where vendors quickly pull back their stalls as the train passes through, then continue to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market to experience the lively canal-side trade by boat.

After lunch, head back to Bangkok to visit Wat Phra Kaew, home to the Emerald Buddha and one of Thailand’s most sacred temples, before exploring the magnificent Grand Palace. With private transport, hotel pick-up and drop-off, and entrance fees included, this full-day tour offers a convenient way to experience culture, architecture, and local life.

Called ‘Talat Rom Hup’ which roughly means ‘umbrella pulldown market’, it is famous for the vendors’ mad scramble to pack up when a train goes by.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
City Bangkok
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Maeklong Railway Market

Our first stop will be the Maeklong Railway Market. Called ‘Talat Rom Hup’ which roughly means ‘umbrella pulldown market’, it is famous for the vendors’ mad scramble to pack up when a train goes by. We’ll explore and hopefully see the train pass before making our way to our next stop the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market.

Damnoen Saduak Floating Market

One of the more famous floating markets in the city, it is made up of a network of narrow canals dotted with vendors paddling their boats filled with their wares. From local produce to souvenir items, we’ll take in the organized chaos on the river before stopping for lunch in a local restaurant.

Wat Phra Kaew

After stuffing our bellies full of tasty Thai food, it’s off to see some temples. First up is Wat Phra Kaew (also known as Temple of the Emerald Buddha), one of the country’s most sacred temples. We’ll take in the tranquil and spiritual environment before making our way to the Grand Palace.

Grand Palace

Marvel at the exquisite architecture and numerous images here, once home to the Thai royal family up until the early 1900s. Having had our fill of temples, we’ll make our way back to your accommodations or meeting point to mark the end of the day.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Bangkok 1 city · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Bottled water
  • Entrance fees (Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew THB500)
  • One-way boat ride to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off

What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses
  • Meals

Know before you go

  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with mobility impairments
  • Free pick-up from Khaosan Road, Narathiwas Ratnakarin, Sathorn Road (North and South), Wireless Road
  • If you are outside of the pick up area, the meeting point is at National Stadium BTS Station, Exit 2 (2nd floor). Your tour guide will be holding a TripGuru sign waiting for you.
  • The driver will contact you the evening before your activity date to confirm the exact pickup time. Please check your email for the update.
  • IMPORTANT NOTICE: Kindly be at your meeting point/hotel lobby (please ensure your accommodation is within our free pickup areas) at least 10 minutes before the stated meeting/pick up time. Our tour guides will only wait a maximum of 10 minutes for you before proceeding to the next stop. If you are headed to a meeting point, we would like to stress that heavy traffic in the mornings is expected, and can vary greatly when compared to the travel time stated in navigation apps (e.g. Google Maps, Waze, etc.). Please make sure to consider leaving with enough time to reach your destination.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Bangkok, TH
Tour start
Bangkok, TH
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 hours finish where they began, in Bangkok.

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