
Private Excursion to Floating Market and Ayutthaya World Heritage
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 538 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Private Excursion to Floating Market and Ayutthaya World Heritage worth booking?
Private Excursion to Floating Market and Ayutthaya World Heritage is a 11-hour experience in Bangkok, Thailand, from $177 per person. It scores 87 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 5/5 rating across 538 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 87 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (538)
- Duration
- 11 hours
- From
- $177 per person
Enjoy your private day tour to 2 provinces in the central part of Thailand. Start the tour in Bangkok to visit Maeklong railway market, Damnoensaduak Floating market. Taste Thai fruits and desserts and enjoy some personal time for shopping and boat ride to the market. Then visit Ayutthaya Historical Park and UNESCO World Heritage site. Visit the famous ancient temples “Wat Mahathat”, “Wat Phra Sri Sanphet” as well as “Wat Lokaya Sutharam”. Learn some Thai history and culture with your professional local tour guide. Important note : * We will drive about 2.5 hours from Floating market to Ayutthaya * If traveler selected option to start tour at 07:00 a.m., we will visit Maeklong railway market visit as well. * If traveler selected option to start tour at 08:00 a.m. we will not visit Maeklong railway market due to time not permitted. Please advise the full names of all travelers as passport at time of booking (for Insurance).
What you get
About this experience
Enjoy your private day tour to 2 provinces in the central part of Thailand. Start the tour in Bangkok to visit Maeklong railway market, Damnoensaduak Floating market. Taste Thai fruits and desserts and enjoy some personal time for shopping and boat ride to the market. Then visit Ayutthaya Historical Park and UNESCO World Heritage site. Visit the famous ancient temples “Wat Mahathat”, “Wat Phra Sri Sanphet” as well as “Wat Lokaya Sutharam”. Learn some Thai history and culture with your professional local tour guide. Important note : * We will drive about 2.5 hours from Floating market to Ayutthaya * If traveler selected option to start tour at 07:00 a.m., we will visit Maeklong railway market visit as well. * If traveler selected option to start tour at 08:00 a.m. we will not visit Maeklong railway market due to time not permitted. Please advise the full names of all travelers as passport at time of booking (for Insurance).
What's included
Included
- Pick up & drop off at hotel in Bangkok (except hotel near airport or outside city area)
- All admission, activity and transport fees as per itinerary
- English speaking Guide service as itinerary
- Accident Insurance (Please advise the full names of all travelers as passport at time of booking)
- Desserts, fruits and bottled water as per itinerary
Not included
- If select option start at 08:00 a.m., No Maeklong railway market visit due to time not permitted
- Pick up and drop off at hotels around airports or outside Bangkok
- Optional meals and optional activities
- Tipping and gratuities for Guide and driver (optional)
What you'll see and do
Mae Klong Railway Market (Hoop Rom Market)
Pick up from your hotel in Bangkok at 07:00 a.m. or 08:00 a.m. as your selected start time option. Transfer to visit Maeklong railway market (only for option start at 07:00 a.m.), the amazing market where you can view the train passing over the products that sell on the train track. Explore the market, walk on the railway and taste some Thai desserts and fruits. Important note : * Maeklong railway market visit is only for option start at 07:00 a.m. * If traveler selected option start at 08:00 a.m. we will not be able to visit Maeklong railway market.
30 minutes here · Admission included
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
Visit Damnoensaduak Floating market, the first floating market in Thailand by private a/c vehicle. Before visit the floating market, enjoy your private canal tour around 20-30 minutes. Enjoy sightseeing, view and observe Thai people house in the countryside, their fruits and flower farms along the canal. The boat will bring us to the floating market where you can enjoy taking photos, tasting Thai desserts, food, drink as well as shopping.
90 minutes here
Historic City of Ayutthaya
After the Floating market. Drive about 2.5 hours from the Floating market to Ayutthaya, UNESCO World Heritage site in 1991. Have an optional lunch at the local restaurant in Ayutthaya which your tour guide can recommend you the place (Late lunch around 13:30 p.m.)
180 minutes here · Admission included
Wat Mahathat
After optional lunch, visit Wat Mahathat (Temple of the great holy relics of the Lord Buddha) which located at the Centre of Ayutthaya Historical Park. The temple built since the late 14th century. The highlight of this temple is the head of Buddha image inside the tree root and the beautiful ruin architecture remains.
45 minutes here · Admission included
Wat Phra Sri Sanphet
Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, the royal chapel and used to be the residence area of the Kings in Ayutthaya period from 1350 - 1767 A.D. This temple and the complex was a prototype of Grand Palace in Bangkok.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Lokayasutharam)
Wat Lokaya Sutharam, the temple which has the longest Reclining Buddha image in Ayutthaya. Then return to your hotel in Bangkok around 18:00 - 18:30 p.m.
15 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 15 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
Start at 07.00 a.m.
Visit Maeklong railway market Pickup included
Start 08:00 a.m.
No Maeklong railway market Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Quality Thai Guide by Quality Experiences
Know before you go
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We will drive about 2.5 hours from Damnoensaduak Floating market to Ayutthaya
- Maeklong railway market visit is only for option start at 07:00 a.m.
- If traveler selected option start at 08:00 a.m. we will not be able to visit Maeklong railway market.
- Not suit for travelers who have walking problem
- Please advise the full names of all travelers as passport at time of booking (in case of Insurance).
- Not suit for travelers who have walking problem and age older than 65 years
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 538 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
9 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
7 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
3 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Good for families
2 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Traveler reviews
538 verified traveler reviews for Private Excursion to Floating Market and Ayutthaya World Heritage. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
It was a long day but we...
It was a long day but we were able to cover all 3 places we wanted to go in one day. Despite the heat, Paul was energetic and the driver had cold water/towels ready to make us comfortable.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your review. Yours faithfully
via Viator
Railway market is a must see
We had a fantastic day with our 10-star guide, Paul, and our driver, Mr. Kai. Both were knowledgeable, kind, and genuinely caring throughout the trip. I highly recommend this tour, and the Railway Market is an absolute must-see!
Response from the operator: Thank you for your great review. Yours faithfully,
via Viator
Excellent tour
What a wonderful tour with our guide Army. Army is super friendly and knowledgeable, and we had a great time learning about Thai culture and history. The train and floating markets were fun, and Ayutthaya is very interesting. Army even added an extra stop for us to learn about making coconut sugar. Great tour and very well organised.
Response from the operator: Thank you for your great review for Quality Thai Guide Team. Yours sincerely
via Tripadvisor
Wonderful day trip for our family
We booked a private tour of Ayutthaya and the Floating Market and it was one of the highlights of our entire trip across Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand — and that's largely down to our amazing driver and guide, Time. Traveling with a 4 and 7 year old can make tours unpredictable, but Time handled it effortlessly. He was flexible, patient, and adapted the whole day around our family's needs without missing a beat. His knowledge of Ayutthaya's history was exceptional — he brought the temples and culture to life in a way the whole family could appreciate. He was also incredibly attentive and always happy to stop and capture the perfect family photo. Couldn't recommend Time more highly — an absolute gem!
Response from the operator: Thank you for your great review. We wish you all the best Yours sincerely
via Viator
Burns family Trip to Thailand
We had an amazing time! Paul was the perfect guide. He was very knowledgeable and we had an amazing day seeing the sights.
Response from the operator: Thank you for your great review for our guide Paul. Yours sincerely
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 11 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $177 to $11,800
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 188
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Who runs this experience
Operated by Quality Thai Guide by Quality Experiences, who run 7 experiences we rank across 2 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 55.7.
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Private Excursion to Floating Market and Ayutthaya World Heritage: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Bangkok.
How much does Private Excursion to Floating Market and Ayutthaya World Heritage cost?
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Prices start at $177 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 Private Excursion to Floating Market and Ayutthaya World Heritage take?
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Plan for about 11 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 Private Excursion to Floating Market and Ayutthaya World Heritage worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 87 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 538 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Bangkok, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Private Excursion to Floating Market and Ayutthaya World Heritage?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is Private Excursion to Floating Market and Ayutthaya World Heritage suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 11-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Private Excursion to Floating Market and Ayutthaya World Heritage?
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Around 188 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 11-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private Excursion to Floating Market and Ayutthaya World Heritage 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 Bangkok Backstreets Food Tour with 15+ Tastings, Old Siam Bangkok Food Tour with 15+ Tastings, Tingly Thai Cooking Class with Morning Market Tour. 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 Private Excursion to Floating Market and Ayutthaya World Heritage?
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Included: Pick up & drop off at hotel in Bangkok (except hotel near airport or outside city area); All admission, activity and transport fees as per itinerary; English speaking Guide service as itinerary; Accident Insurance (Please advise the full names of all travelers as passport at time of b; and Desserts, fruits and bottled water as per itinerary. Not included: If select option start at 08:00 a.m., No Maeklong railway market visit due to time not per; Pick up and drop off at hotels around airports or outside Bangkok; Optional meals and optional activities; and Tipping and gratuities for Guide and driver (optional). Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Private Excursion to Floating Market and Ayutthaya World Heritage include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 93 listed pickup locations in and around Bangkok. Be ready about 15 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Private Excursion to Floating Market and Ayutthaya World Heritage offered in?
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It runs in 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 Private Excursion to Floating Market and Ayutthaya World Heritage?
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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 Private Excursion to Floating Market and Ayutthaya World Heritage wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Not recommended for pregnant travelers. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Private Excursion to Floating Market and Ayutthaya World Heritage 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.
What do travelers say about Private Excursion to Floating Market and Ayutthaya World Heritage?
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Across 538 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, photo opportunities. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
What booking options are available for Private Excursion to Floating Market and Ayutthaya World Heritage?
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There are 2 options to choose from, including Start at 07.00 a.m., Start 08:00 a.m.. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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