Top Siem Reap Art Tours

Finding an evening activity in Siem Reap that feels meaningful—rather than just another tourist show—can be difficult, especially if you want something that reflects real Cambodian culture. A Phare Circus performance solves that problem by offering an authentic, high-quality experience created and performed by local artists, while also supporting a nonprofit organization that helps vulnerable communities. Relax and enjoy a moving, visually striking performance that combines storytelling, music, and circus arts into one unforgettable night.

Visit the floating villages around Siem Reap on this half-day Tonle Sap floating village and mangroves boat trip tour, where you’ll also visit a local pagoda or market and learn about the history, culture, and lifestyle of the villagers. Offering morning or afternoon departures, the tour can be easily combined with a sunrise trip to the Angkor temples. Afternoon departures also include sunset views and the chance to swim in the lake.

Immerse yourself in Cambodian folktales and history while watching talented young acrobats and aerialists perform live feats before your eyes by booking yourself a ticket to Phare, a circus arts performance staged right in Siem Reap. There are six acts in total, depicting everything from traditional elements of Cambodian society to interactions between locals and tourists. *Seat is not guaranteed for infant free ticket. The infant may have to sit on the adult’s lap. Child rate should be booked if seat is required.

Immerse yourself in the living art and cultural heritage of Cambodia on a 3-to-4-hour private craft and artisan tour through Siem Reap. Perfect for travelers seeking an authentic connection with local culture beyond the ancient temples, this half-day journey takes you behind the scenes of traditional Khmer craftsmanship. Guided by the localized guides at each artisan center to ensure an engaging experience and transported by Tuk Tuk or a private air-conditioned vehicle, you'll witness masters at work across four premier artisan centers—tracing the delicate creation of raw silk, exploring eco-friendly botanical crafts, visiting modern design workshops, and viewing classical stone and wood carving traditions.

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.

This isn't just a bar crawl—it's a social night out. Designed for solo travelers, couples, and small groups, the tour offers a relaxed way to discover Siem Reap's nightlife while connecting with fellow travelers from around the world. With a friendly local guide leading the way, you'll visit unique venues, experience authentic local nightlife, and end the evening in the heart of Pub Street with new memories and, hopefully, new friends.

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.

Discover the unique flavors and regional specialties of Cambodian street food on this walking tour. Hop aboard a tuk tuk and set out to explore the local streets, markets, and food vendors, stopping along the way to sample a variety of tasty foods. With a local guide on hand to explain each dish, you might dare to try delicacies like fried insects, or else tuck into a selection of Khmer dishes, exotic fruits, and sweet desserts.

Begin your journey with a drive through the Cambodian countryside, passing rice fields, villages, schools, Buddhist pagodas, and markets. Arrive at Chong Khneas village and take a short cruise along a canal, passing floating villages complete with schools, restaurants, and even a hospital. See fishing nets being mended and children swimming and playing. Continue through a section of mangroves and out onto the massive lake, past local fishermen and an amazing array of boats. Stop at a floating house, where the roof makes an excellent spot to take photos of the lake and the surrounding area. On your way back, wander through the village market, blacksmith, local artisan handicraft, lotus ponds, and lotus farm. See wood and stone carving, silk weaving, and experience the art of extracting soft lotus fibers. Watch skilled artisans transform them into exquisite silks through ancestral techniques.

Indulge your creative side on this full-day Cambodian art tour of Siem Reap and enjoy a comprehensive introduction to Khmer arts and handicrafts. Discover techniques like silk painting, lacquering, wood carving, ceramic art and silver work as you tour a silk farm, enjoy demonstrations at the Artisans d' Angkor workshops and visit a contemporary gallery. Finish off your experience with a spectacular Apsara dance show, accompanied by a delicious 4-course dinner of traditional Khmer cuisine.

Enjoy an unforgettable evening of entertainment at the Cambodian Circus Show, run by the non-profit organisation Phare Ponleu Selpak. Tuck into a delicious pre-show dinner at the Phare Café, then prepare to be dazzled by the spectacular performance, which includes live music, dance, acrobatics, and contortion. At the end of the show, your driver will either take you back to your hotel or drop you at Pub Street or the Night Market to continue your evening.

The UNESCO-listed Angkor Wat is the star attraction of Cambodia and the magnificent temple complex is even more atmospheric at sunrise. This full-day small-group tour from Siem Reap makes an early start to avoid the crowds and visits highlights including Angkor Thom, Ta Prohm, and Bayon temple (entrance fees at your expense). Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Get an insight into Khmer culture with a performance of the Apsara dance. This traditional dance is a form of Cambodian classic dance and is considered an important part of the Cambodian identity. The dance was suppressed by the Khmer Rouge regime of Pol Pot, but is now making a resurgence. The Apsara dancers are young and elegant, and their movements focus on the hands and feet. They tell a story with their movements, and each gesture symbolises a step in the cycle of nature. After the performance, enjoy a traditional Khmer dinner.