Half-Day Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Small Group Tour
Traveler rating
3.7/5
Based on 6 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Half-Day Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Small Group Tour worth booking?
Half-Day Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Small Group Tour is a 4-hour experience in Bangkok, Thailand, from $53 per person. It scores 54 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 3.7/5 rating across 6 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 54 / 100
- Rating
- 3.7/5 (6)
- Duration
- 4 hours
- From
- $53 per person
Start your day at the world famous floating market of "Damnoen Saduak", which is located about 100 kilometers southwest of Bangkok. There are countless floating markets throughout the country, many within a couple of hours of the capital. The colorfully clad merchants at these lively markets paddle along congested canals in sturdy canoes laden with fresh fruits and vegetables to sell to shoppers on the banks. There is a lot of chatter and activity - bargaining is common - that's all part of the fun - but don't expect to get the price down more than a few baht. From fruits and flowers to everyday needs, it leaves nothing to be desired, although it is now somewhat over commercialized. You visit the lively market at its best early in the morning, before the crowds arrive and the day's heat breaks. This is an exciting and fun way to see the local life and to go bargain hunting.
What you get
About this experience
Start your day at the world famous floating market of "Damnoen Saduak", which is located about 100 kilometers southwest of Bangkok. There are countless floating markets throughout the country, many within a couple of hours of the capital. The colorfully clad merchants at these lively markets paddle along congested canals in sturdy canoes laden with fresh fruits and vegetables to sell to shoppers on the banks. There is a lot of chatter and activity - bargaining is common - that's all part of the fun - but don't expect to get the price down more than a few baht. From fruits and flowers to everyday needs, it leaves nothing to be desired, although it is now somewhat over commercialized. You visit the lively market at its best early in the morning, before the crowds arrive and the day's heat breaks. This is an exciting and fun way to see the local life and to go bargain hunting.
What's included
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport by air conditioned vehicle
- English Speaking Guide
- Insurance
Not included
- Drinks
- Lunch
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
There are countless floating markets throughout the country, many within a couple of hours of the capital. The colourfully clad merchants at these lively markets paddle along congested canals in sturdy canoes laden with fresh fruits and vegetables to sell to shoppers on the banks.
240 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 60 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
Tour in English
Pickup included
Tour in German
Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Destination Services Thailand
Know before you go
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 6 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
4 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Pace and timing
2 mentionsSeveral reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.
Traveler reviews
6 verified traveler reviews for Half-Day Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Small Group Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
A must do trip
Great experience with the ability to wander at your own pace. Perfect amount of time and easy commute from Bangkok.
via Viator
Floating Market half day tour
Loved the tour with Pattie from Tui Tours. Pattie and his driver picked us up from The Mecure and looked after us all morning, even dropping us back at Terminal 21 later. The market is colourful, vibrant and full of interesting merchandise and characters, a must do when in Bangkok!
via Tripadvisor
Three hour traveling, boating through waterways great, markets all the same
Destination people all are excellent. We did three adventures this one I liked the least. You travel about 1.5 hours there with a toilet break where there is another market and how they use coconuts. If you are to go on this tour don’t go to the first set of toilets which are really third world go to the next which is just meters away and i think the tour guy should have said this since we are not used to these types of toilets. There is a lady holding folded paper that she gives you to go to toilet - not enough i you want a number 2!. Don’t flush the paper place it in the bucket next to toilet then you have a big bowl fill of water i with another bowl i it to take the water out and place in toilet to flush what you just did. Once at the floating markets we were motored around in the boat seeing how other people live....then we stopped at a coupe of markets, all the same as the same as the next market. This one they said you could buy street food but when I was in the boat i could see all the people in their boats with their food going to the markets to make the food and noticed all the water in the river was splashing up and in the boat and food so there was no way on this earth i was going to eat any of it! When you are not used to this your body wont like it and you will get ill and end up in the toilet. This was the only food you could eat if you wanted to otherwise you had to wait till you got back to your hotel 1.5 hours later. Destinations people great couldn’t fault them but this tour could be better supply food for the outsiders and stop taking us to the markets selling the same things. No toilet stop on way back no mention to go now somewhere before we go back. I was dieting to go to the toilet and so was another lady in the van as it was we only just made it to her hotel were we both ran to the toilet. I would say to destinations mention a toilet stop and go somewhere else that is clean an hygienic for food.
Response from the operator: Hi, thank you very much for your review, we are glad you had great experience with us and we are indeed taking your comments into consideration, the guides will be informed to recommend the proper toilet as well as ask for stops on the way back. Kind Regards, Pascal
via Tripadvisor
Bad value for money - Don’t recommend
The tour only offered transportation and a 15 minutes boat ride in the river, the paddle boat is excluded and so everything else. The tour includes a visit to a coconut sugar factory which is more like a store than anything else and not very interesting. Water not provided and bus driver and tour guide not willing to adjust the activities for your preference. We also ask to change our drop off location which was denied. Don’t recommend
via Tripadvisor
Good trip, GREAT guide.
The trip is great in that you get to see 2 very famous hotspots for tourism. The railway market is brilliant, ‘Coco’ our guide made sure we were right in the action, centimetres away from the passing train. We then went on to a boat ride through the canal to the flying market, this was a welcome break from the bus and also provided some lovely sights, traditional thai houses on sticks with women washing their feet and hands in the water...beautiful. The floating market however I found disappointing, don’t get me wrong it’s beautiful but after watching travel docs etc I was a little deflated. The majority of the vendors are selling the same cheap tat, there are a few boats selling good food. The coconut ice cream is beautiful and worth the 50bhat. What really made this tour for me was Coco our guide. At first we though ‘oh my god’ but the more you get to know her the more you love her ! She was funny, warm and informative. She made numerous jokes on and off the bus making it easier to stay awake at 7am ! We book this tour through our hotel but feel we did pay for the ease, it was approx £40pp.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $53 to $66
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by Destination Services Thailand, who run 46 experiences we rank across 7 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 52.2.
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Half-Day Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Small Group Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Bangkok.
How much does Half-Day Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Small Group Tour cost?
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Prices start at $53 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Bangkok usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Half-Day Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Small Group Tour take?
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Plan for about 4 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Bangkok is not rushed.
Is Half-Day Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Small Group Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 54 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (3.7/5 across 6 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Bangkok, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Half-Day Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Small Group Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Half-Day Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Small Group Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 4-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Half-Day Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Small Group Tour?
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Around 2 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Bangkok can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Bangkok and add a light layer if any part of the 4-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Half-Day Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Small Group Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Bangkok within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Bangkok?
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On Outty we rank every Bangkok experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Tingly Thai Cooking Class with Morning Market Tour, Must-Try: Hidden Bangkok Bike and Food Tour, Bangkok Backstreets Food Tour with 15+ Tastings. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Bangkok?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Bangkok?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Half-Day Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Small Group Tour?
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Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off; Transport by air conditioned vehicle; English Speaking Guide; and Insurance. Not included: Drinks; Lunch; Personal expenses; and Gratuities. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Half-Day Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Small Group Tour include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 624 listed pickup locations in and around Bangkok. Be ready about 60 minutes before the start time.
What languages is Half-Day Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Small Group Tour offered in?
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It is offered in German and English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Half-Day Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Small Group Tour?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Half-Day Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Small Group Tour wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap; Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; and Specialized infant seats are available. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Half-Day Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Small Group Tour if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Bangkok. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Half-Day Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Small Group Tour?
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Across 6 reviews averaging 3.7 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, value for money, food and drink. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works. One thing to know: Several reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.
What booking options are available for Half-Day Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Small Group Tour?
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There are 2 options to choose from, including Tour in English, Tour in German. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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