Top Siem Reap Cultural Tours

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.

The best time to see Angkor Wat for the first time is undoubtedly at sunrise. Experience the UNESCO World Heritage Site at its most magical during a private sunrise tour that ensures you make it to the temple in time. Your guide provides insider knowledge about the culture and history of the area, and transports you between attractions in air-conditioned comfort.

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.

Discover the mesmerizing beauty of Angkor Wat at sunrise, delve into the history of the Khmer Empire, and explore some of the most popular temples on this full-day private tour of the Angkor Archaeological Park. A great way to maximize your time in Siem Reap, your guide will help you skip the crowds and share the stories and secrets of the temples, including Ta Prohm, Bayon, and Angkor Thom (Angkor entry not included).

Experience Angkor’s most iconic temples in a single day without the stress of arranging transport or navigating complex routes between scattered ruins. With a private guide, you gain clear historical context while moving efficiently through key sites, making the most of limited time at this UNESCO-listed complex. The day is structured to deliver both depth and atmosphere, ending with a memorable sunset over the ancient city.

Visit the beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Site of Angkor Wat before the crowds. With this small-group tour, you’ll be able to enjoy the serenity of the temple complex just as the sun is rising. Appreciate the changing colors and shadows and snap some incredible photographs. Then, your guide will be able to relay some of the fascinating history of the site as you wander amongst the preserved temples.

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.

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 the locals’ lives, where you’ll get opportunities to meet and converse with villagers and learn about the sustainable village. Learn how the village changes during dry and wet seasons, with locals traveling to work and school by boat when water levels rise.

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.

Experience Angkor Wat at sunrise without the stress of peak crowds, heat, or navigating a vast temple complex on your own. This private guided tour helps you move efficiently through key Angkor sites while providing clear historical and cultural context along the way. With a thoughtfully paced route, you can focus on the atmosphere, architecture, and meaning behind each temple rather than logistics or timing.

Visit the remote temples of Koh Ker and Beng Mealea via minibus on this small-group tour from Siem Reap. You'll venture off the beaten track, heading first to Beng Mealea (believed to be a prototype for Angkor Wat) and then on to Koh Ker, an abandoned forest temple dating to the 10th century.

There’s no better route into any culture than cuisine. Discover Khmer food with a local in their home on this intimate, small-group cooking class. After pickup by tuk-tuk, shop for ingredients at the local market, then prepare and enjoy a 4-course meal including delights such as hot and sour “tom yam” soup and fish in banana leaf. Choose between three different class times, all capped at just six travelers.

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.

The temples at the UNESCO-listed Angkor Archaeological Park have almost a thousand years of history, so a guided tour is a good way to learn as much as possible about the temples’ art and architecture. On this shared tour, your APSARA authorised guide takes you to the highlights of the three main temples.

Explore the ancient Buddhist monuments, hidden caves, and beautiful waterfalls of Phnom Kulen National Park on this full-day tour. Enjoy trekking along the sacred River of a Thousand Lingas, take in the views from Kulen Mountain, and dip into a plunge pool. Along the way, stop to visit the Angkor-era temple of Beng Mealea, tucked away in the heart of the jungle.

Combine a tour through Cambodia’s recent past with a sightseeing tour to the grand lake of Tonle Sap on this unique day trip from Siem Reap. Ditch the stuffy tour buses and get from stop to stop in a comfy private vehicle. Spend the morning at the floating village of Chong Kneas, exploring the village’s stilt houses and quaint shops. In the afternoon, visit the Wat Thmey Pagoda, once a significant Khmer Rouge killing field, and learn about the Khmer Rouge’s reign of terror at the Siem Reap War Museum. Stop at a local lotus farm for a snack and some picturesque landscapes Get hints and tips for what to do in Chong Kneas from your private guide No central pick-up or drop-off points: round-trip hotel transfers provided Be back in Siem Reap in time for dinner on this full-day excursion

Cambodia’s ruins and villages are hard to understand without a guide. Get a true sense of this majestic country on this small-group tour from Siem Reap. See palm sugar being made and tour a floating village. Discover waterfalls, riverbed carvings, and spectacular views in Phnom Kulen National Park. And marvel at one of Angkor’s most spectacular remains: Beng Mealea, still jungle-clad. Your day includes lunch but excludes entrance fees.

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 world-famous UNESCO World Heritage Site of Angkor Archaeological Park in Cambodia draws crowds from around the world. Opt for a personalized experience on a small-group tour from Siem Reap—a hassle-free way to explore the archeological site. In an intimate group limited to 12, you’ll stay cool in an air-conditioned minibus and avoid looking for hard-to-find meeting points with hotel pickup and drop-off.

Day tours to the Angkor Archeological Complex often rush through the two circuits on offer, which means that you don’t have the time to truly appreciate the history around you. Make the most of the sights on this private tour to the complex, spread out over two days. On the first day, enjoy the temples and ruins on the Small Circuit, including Ta Prohm and Ta Nei. Start the second day with sunrise views of Angkor Wat before exploring the temples on the Big Circuit.

Supplement your visit to the famous Angkor Wat on a private tour to the Angkor Thom complex. See even more temples including Preah Khan, Banteay Prei, Ta Som, and many more as you follow your guide through the complex. Enjoy a hassle-free excursion with hotel pickup and drop-off from your Siem Reap hotel as well as complimentary bottled water throughout the day.

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.

Kampong Phluk floating village is a visual feast, but tricky to reach. Skip the hassle of negotiating with tuk-tuk drivers and boatmen and enjoy the ease of an organized experience with these tour packages. As well as your floating village cruise, visit a local market and Siem Reap city highlights, including gardens, shrines, and artisan crafts. Upgrade for a small-group tour or indulge in the freedom of a private tour.