Top Cambodia Cultural Tours

Benefit from the knowledge of a local guide on this full-day tour of Sihanoukville. Visit small fishing villages, sandy beaches, Buddhist temples, and Kbal Chhay Waterfall. Have time to browse at Phsar Leu Central Market, and observe daily life in rural Cambodia as you drive through the countryside. Includes guide, round-trip transportation, entrance fees, and a stop for lunch (own expense).

There’s a lot to see in the UNESCO-listed Angkor Archaeological Park, and with a guided tour you’ll make the most of the experience. On this private tour you’ll enjoy personal attention from your guide, so you can learn all about the unique iconography and motifs found throughout Angkor Wat, Ta Prohm and the Bayon Temple at Angkor Thom.

Explore the key sites of the UNESCO-listed Angkor Wat complex (admission at your own expense; ticket costs $37 per person and covers all the Temple admission ) during this small-group tour. Learn about the history of Cambodia and Siem Reap from your tour guide as you visit the Terrace of the Elephants, the South Gate of Angkor Thom, the Ta Prohm Temple, and much more. This tour also offers the opportunity to watch the sunrise over the ancient temples as well as hotel pickup and drop-off.

Delve deeper into Cambodian history and culture on a private guided tour of the capital city, Phnom Penh. Choose between a historical tour with an emphasis on the Khmer Rouge, with visits to S22 Tuol Sleng Prison and the Killing Fields, or a cultural tour with visits to the Royal Palace, the National Museum, and Wat Phnom. Whichever option you choose, you’ll finish your tour with a guided walk around a vibrant local market near Independence Monument.

At least two million Cambodians were killed under the Khmer Rouge. Learn more about the regime’s brutal genocide programme with a guided tour of the Choeung Ek Killing Fields and Tuol Sleng, where political prisoners were held and interrogated. Your guide will help you translate the exhibits and answer any questions you have.

Phnom Penh is considered among Cambodia’s must-see cities, but exploring solo means missing its hidden treasures and troubled past. On this tour, begin with a pickup at your Phnom Penh hotel and explore the city with your guide. Hear the secrets behind top attractions like the Royal Palace and Wat Phnom, and explore the infamous Killing Fields—where Cambodia’s Khmer Rouge history is brought into sharp focus.

On this guided tour from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap, it’s as much about the journey as the destination. Your first stop is a food market in Skun, where you can try local delicacies such as fried tarantula – save some room for the Bamboo Sticky Rice later on. Before your culinary stops, cross the Kampong Kdei bridge, an architectural triumph by the Khmers which was built in the 12th century.

Explore Battambang on this full-day tuk tuk tour of the city and surrounds. Marvel at local French colonial buildings, visit the 300-year-old Wat Samrong Knong, see thousands of bats fly out of the Battambang Bat Cave and more. A number of sights also have links to the Pol Pot regime, such as the ‘Killing Cave’, where over ten thousand people were murdered.

Enjoy a small-group tour of Sihanoukville with other cruise passengers, discovering the city’s culture, local life, and natural beauty. Start with the historic Independence Monument, then visit Tomnub Rolork - Koh Preap Pier to see traditional fishing practices. Explore the lively Phsar Leu Market, interact with vendors, and sample street food. Next, visit the peaceful Wat Krom temple with stunning views of the Gulf of Thailand, followed by the Statue of Preah Thong and Neang Neak, honoring the Khmer founders. After a stop at the Golden Lions Roundabout, unwind with a stroll along Ortres Beach. The tour ends with a drop-off at your shuttle station for return to your cruise ship.

The Tonle Sap is home to the floating village Kampong Phluk and is one of the most famous Siem Reap day trips. This small-group tour provides an intimate view into life in the village and offers visitors the chance to meet and to meet and converse with residents and learn about the sustainable village and how it changes between the wet and dry seasons.

With two full days to explore Angkor Archeological Site, you can cover Angkor’s most dramatic highlights, including Banteay Srei, a magnificent and little-visited temple set deep in the countryside. Traveling in a climate-controlled vehicle is a great way to keep cool between the sweltering sites, and the tour includes sunrise at Angkor Wat, a classic experience made smoother by pre-arranging your early morning transport.

Get more out of your time in Siem Reap and go beyond Angkor Wat on this full-day tour of other local highlights. Marvel at amazing waterfalls, admire an enormous reclining buddha statue, visit a mysterious jungle temple, take a boat ride to a floating village and much more. Your English-speaking tour guide takes you to the best spots and ensures you can fully appreciate what you are seeing.

Discover the secrets of the UNESCO World Heritage site of Angkor Wat on this two-day guided tour which covers 11 temples. Arrive early on your first day to watch the sunrise before visiting popular temples like Ta Prohm and Bayon with the four smiling faces. On day two, explore lesser-visited temples and stay to watch the sunset. Hotel pickup is included for your convenience.

The Angkor UNESCO World Heritage Site spans more than 154 square miles (400 square kilometers). See more of it in less time on this 2-day private tour, available in a range of languages. Pair the Small Circuit signature sites—Angkor Wat, Ta Prohm, and the Bayon—with less-visited gems from the Grand Circuit, and savor sunrise at Angkor Wat and sunset from Phnom Bakheng. As usual, your package excludes your Angkor Pass.

Visit the unmissable temples of the greater Angkor area on this fun-filled 2-day, small-group tour, meaning you won’t have to worry about missing out on anything important or cramming too much into a day. See the iconic Angkor Wat as well as other fine temples during the atmospheric sunrise and sunset hours. Upgrade to a private tour to go at your own pace and enjoy personalized service.

Travel beyond the city streets on this full-day guided tour of Sihanoukville and the surrounding countryside and coastline. Including pickup from your hotel or the port, this small-group discovery tour will take you on a cultural and historical journey through Sihanoukville, from the beautiful sandy beaches and fishing origins of the coastal city to the Khmer Rouge hideout at Kbal Chhay Waterfall, Buddhist monasteries and the labyrinthine Psar Leu—Central Market.

Step into one of Cambodia's most extraordinary living workshops — Lotus Silk Farm in Siem Reap. On this guided tour, you'll discover how artisans hand-extract silk threads from lotus stems, transforming one of the world's rarest natural fibers into stunning textiles. Watch weavers at work, learn the ancient secrets behind this UNESCO-recognized craft, and feel the magic of a tradition reborn. Then climb aboard a traditional wooden boat and glide across a breathtaking lake blanketed in sacred lotus blossoms — a moment of pure wonder in the heart of Cambodia. Whether you're a nature lover, culture seeker, or simply curious, this experience blends discovery, beauty, and human story into one unforgettable journey. A social enterprise supporting 213 local artisans across four villages. Come curious. Leave inspired.

You could spend days exploring the vast temple complex of Angkor, but this private tour lets you take in the highlights in one day. Watch the sunrise over Angkor Wat, marvel at the grand gates of Angkor Thom, and visit the jungle temple of Ta Prohm. Also included is Bayon temple and Bantey Srei.

The Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum is the memorial site of the S-21 interrogation and detention center of the Khmer Rouge regime and The memorial at Choeung Ek just outside Phnom Penh was an orchard! And a Chinese cemetery prior to 1975. During the Khmer Rouge regime, it became one of the killing fields the site of the brutal executions of more than 17,000 individuals, most of whom first suffered through torture and deprivation in Toul Sleng Prison. Choeung Ek is now a group of mass graves and a memorial stupa containing thousands of skulls.

Spend half a day exploring the rural countryside around Siem Reap with this bicycle tour. After being fitted with a bicycle and helmet, your English-speaking guide will lead you through back roads, across rice fields and farms, and into small local villages where you'll learn about how locals live, first hand.

Delve into city life beyond the temples on this gentle guided walking and sightseeing tour of Siem Reap. Explore the city’s ancient streets and old buildings—including a hidden 10th-century temple and the old royal residence—before visiting a monastery to learn about the monk lifestyle and the importance of religion and ritual in Cambodian culture. Your guide will also take you to a local market to try some delicious snacks and desserts.

See the UNESCO-listed temples of Angkor Wat under the glow of early morning light on this small group tour. Avoid the crowds of midday with an early start, then spend the rest of the day exploring the rest of the Angkor temple complex. Ask your guide as many questions as you like thanks to the smaller group size.

Tonle Sap—the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia—is home to the floating village of Kompong Phluk. Set among lush—sometimes flooded—mangroves, this fishing village of distinctive stilt houses boasts an ever-changing landscape due to Cambodia's dramatic wet and dry seasons. In a small group, get an up-close view of the lifestyle and culture of this unique Southeast Asian lake community.