I took a grab taxi from Bangkok to the market at 900B, but no grab to go back to Bangkok! so, never use grab to get yourself to the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. Then found a gentleman to get a taxi, which charged 1300B. (understandable because he is unlikely to get a customer from Bangkok back to the market) the market is generally ok. quite an interesting experience. 4ppl , paid 800B for an.1 hr boat trip.

This is the biggest and most famous of all the floating markets in Thailand. Located 109kms away from Bangkok, you can reach the place by car in a couple of hours or less. Once you get there, take a boat ride around its canals, take lots of pictures, but don't buy things in the area unless you're really good at haggling. Products there are generally overpriced. However, I would recommend their coconut ice cream. It's very refreshing and tasty! 😋

The market was an awesome experience! Don’t fall for the tourist trap prices. Our guide said that if something is B400, go in at half the price, so B200 and work from there. The boat trip was B150 per person, so super affordable. But you can also walk most of the market on foot if you don’t want to go in the boat. Very similar stuff sold so you won’t be missing out on any goodies Super friendly locals. A must do if you’re in the area!

It is a good experience to float around the markets but don’t expect much from the stalls. They are all filled with the same tat and are overpriced compared to standard markets. There were the odd few stalls with art work that looked good but would have been too large for us to fly home with. We didn’t try any food as we had already eaten so it may be an idea to not eat before so that you can try some food here. Make sure the guide/taxi driver takes you to the main entrance as we were taken to a separate one and from reading online on our return home it appears we have been severely over charged!

Tourism Thailand has indicated that the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market in Ratchaburi is one of the most popular floating markets in Thailand. When a friend staying in Bangkok heard that we were planning to visit this place, he mentioned that he had never been there and suggested somewhere else. We should have taken the hint. This place is probably visited by only tourists, who would climb onto the boats, either powered by petrol engines or are rowed by a boatman (or lady). There are many boats plying the canals selling coconut ice cream, fruits, souvenirs, snacks, clothing, etc. To be honest, we hardly see anyone buying anything from these sellers at all. If you are considering visiting this place, please do some research on better floating markets that are available instead of this one. And if you still decide to visit, do set very low expectations for the trip.

As we wanted to see a floating market but were in Bangkok during the week we decided to come here. As we were among the first ones there at around 09:30 it was really akward to start with as it became very clear that this is only for tourists. The atmosphere of a lot of boats on the canals only came later. Been there, done that …

OK so we all know if we are in Bangkok, we have to do Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and yes it is a great experience but comes with two caveats, one DO NOT buy a thing or buy one or two little trinkets just to say you've done it. You will find things much cheaper at the railway market or hte big malls or markets in Bangkok. This has become a tourist trap and unfortunately the number of canoe boats with their wares has dwindled rapidly from the old days, instead your wily canoe driver will take you from one wooden balcony to another with prices unbelievably high.

It was nice to experience how the floating market is, however please check out the reviews online about this place. We were charged 4000baht for both me and my husband, the cheapest in the package yet very pricey for me. I was so upset knowing that the price of the souvenirs at the floating market were so high, 3 to 6 times more than the normal market. I didnt know until I went to the train market. I dont recommend buying anything from the floating market. If you want to eat, stop by at the food court and not the cafe along the muddy river. The best would be just go for the boat ride without buying anything.

Recommend to take a day tour for the floating market with Maeklong Railway market. The floating market offers an interesting experience and our guide told us that food at the second pier would be nicer, cheaper (and cleaner). For those buying souvenir, remember to haggle for discounts as well. Generally, souvenirs at the second pier can be lower in pricing too.

This was recommended as the thing not to miss. It was a very expensive boat ride to see some over priced tourist tat on the side of a filthy river. I wonder if this was good when original and now not so much. The temple stops and seeing ordinary life was Interesting but the market was a big disappointment. Better things to see and buy in the city.