From Bangkok: Floating Market and Ayutthaya Guided Day Tour

About This Experience

Bigcountry's long day covers the two classic markets and Ayutthaya in one go: Maeklong Railway Market, Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and three Ayutthaya temples. It holds 4.6 from 1,710 reviews. The $59 price excludes lunch and temple tickets; with both, it is about $83–86 per person.

From River City it is about 1.5 hours to Maeklong, where you have about 45 minutes to walk the market and watch the train pass as vendors pull back their awnings. You do not ride it. Before leaving the area you visit a traditional Thai house where natural brown coconut sugar is made. A 30-minute drive brings you to Damnoen Saduak, where a boat ride takes you into the market and you have about 1.5 hours to explore.

After lunch you drive about 2 hours to Ayutthaya for Wat Phra Si Sanphet, Wat Mahathat, with the Buddha head in the tree roots, and the large reclining Buddha at Wat Lokayasutharam, at roughly 35 to 40 minutes each. The coach returns to Bangkok in about 1.5 hours, dropping off at Bangkok Experience Lounge or MBK Center.

This suits travelers who have one day and want both the markets and Ayutthaya. Expect a lot of coach time and short stops. Some English speakers were grouped with Japanese speakers and found the commentary limited, and the optional lunch gets weak reviews. Damnoen Saduak and Maeklong were flood-affected in October 2026, so check current conditions with the operator before you go.

Highlights

• About 45 minutes at Maeklong Railway Market to watch vendors pull back their awnings as the train passes
• A stop at a traditional Thai house to watch natural brown coconut sugar being made
• Boat ride into Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, then about 1.5 hours to explore
• Afternoon in Ayutthaya at Wat Phra Si Sanphet, Wat Mahathat and Wat Lokayasutharam's reclining Buddha
• Guide in English or Japanese

What's Included

• ✓ Boat ride to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
• ✓ English-speaking guide
• ✓ Hotel pickup, if you choose that option
• ✓ Lunch, if you choose that option
• ✓ Ayutthaya temple entrance fees, if you choose that option
• ✓ Transport by coach between Bangkok, the markets and Ayutthaya

Not Included

• Lunch and temple tickets on the $59 option
• River Prawn Experience at the restaurant (extra cost)
• Personal expenses

What to Bring

• Clothes covering shoulders and knees for the Ayutthaya temples
• Cash in Thai baht for the markets and temple fees if not included
• Sunscreen, a hat and water
• Comfortable walking shoes
• A light layer for the air-conditioned coach

Good to Know & Caveats

• The $59 price excludes lunch and temple tickets; with both it is about $83–86 per person.
• The group meets at The Coffee Club at River City Bangkok unless you book hotel pickup, and drops off at Bangkok Experience Lounge or MBK Center.
• You watch the train pass at Maeklong; the tour does not include a train ride.
• It is a 12-hour day with about 5.5 hours on the coach, and several guests found the stops rushed.
• English and Japanese speakers can share a coach, and some English-speaking guests found the commentary thin. Guests who took the lunch option often rated it poorly.
• Damnoen Saduak and Maeklong were hit by floods in October 2026. Check current conditions with the operator before you travel.
• Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

Meeting Point

Meet the group at The Coffee Club at River City Bangkok, or take hotel pickup if your option includes it.