The 10 Best Historical Tours in Siem Reap

1.2 Days Guided Historical Tour in Angkor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 855 reviews · from $35Our pick

Start at 4:30 am for sunrise at Angkor Wat, then explore major sites such as Bayon and Ta Prohm before visiting quieter temples on day two. A guide, air-conditioned transport, hotel pickup, cold water, and a wet towel are included. Guides named on the tour include Sam, Vone, Heang, and Sary. Temple admission and meals cost extra.

“Spending two days seeing different parts of Angkor Wat, including sunrise and sunset. Amazing experience, great history and spectacular nature view! The guide Sok is knowledgeable and passionate, willing to answer any questions related with Angkor Wat. Very memorable experience!”

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2.Banteay Srei and Grand Circuit Heritage Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 163 reviews · 9 hours · from $18Cheapest here

Spend about nine hours visiting Preah Khan, Neak Pean, Banteay Srei and Pre Rup, with an English-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport, hotel pickup and a lunch stop. Banteay Srei’s detailed sandstone carvings are a high point; Pre Rup is the final stop for sunset views. The $18 tour price does not include the $37 Angkor Pass.

“this was a brilliant trip with Pal and Keal. six temples in ten hours with lots of good and interesting information about each temple. banteay srei was the highlight. definately worth booking”

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3.Banteay Srei and Grand Circuit Heritage Tour from Siem Reap

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 142 reviews · from $24

Spend about eight hours visiting five temples with an English-speaking guide and air-conditioned transport, plus hotel pickup and drop-off. The route pairs the fine carvings at Banteay Srei with the quieter Grand Circuit temples. Guides such as Sak and Mr. Pi have been praised for clear history and photo tips. The $37 temple pass is extra.

“Nice temples! It is a very different experience comparing to the inner tour. Sak knows a lot about the temples.”

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4.Angkor World Heritage with Sunrise – Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $19

Start with a 4:30 am hotel pickup, reach Angkor Wat for sunrise, then explore its temple grounds before visiting Ta Prohm, Angkor Thom’s South Gate, and Bayon. A licensed English-speaking guide leads a group of up to 15, with air-conditioned transport and bottled water included. The $37 temple pass and meals cost extra.

“Enriching, culturally and literally. The tour was perfect for us 12 people coming from USA, UK, Singapore and Philippines. Chayy - our tour guide is masterful and a history junkie. No dull moment during the entire tour. Not only we were able to see Angkor Wat, we also experience the killing fields.”

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5.3-Day Tour (The Historical of Khmer Empire)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $250

Spend three private days among Angkor Wat, Bayon, Ta Prohm, Banteay Srei, Koh Ker, and Beng Mealea. An English-speaking guide and air-conditioned vehicle make long temple days easier, while the flexible format lets you adjust the pace. Past tours have featured guides such as Veasna and Sophia. Temple passes and meals cost extra.

“We book a three-day tour of Angkor with Hidden Angkor Tour and had an amazing experience. We wholeheartedly recommend this tour. We learned a great deal about the various temples at Angkor and the historical narratives of CambRead more”

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6.Private Angkor Wat Tour & Angkor Park/Heritage With Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $60

Spend about seven to eight hours exploring Angkor Wat and nearby temples by tuk tuk with a private English-speaking guide. The route includes Angkor Thom, Bayon, quiet Ta Nei, a lunch break by Srah Srang, and Ta Prohm. Guide Ben/Yen and driver Bo have been praised for clear explanations and a considerate pace, though staffing may vary.

“Had a great time! Saw the big sites and at a good pace. My tour guide Ben/Yen was absolutely fantastic. He gave plenty of explanations and stopped to rest frequently which was appreciated. I loved getting around in Tuk Tuk. Thank you to Bo for driving. We saw Angkor WRead more”

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7.Kulen Mountain Waterfall and Historical Wonders Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $99

Travel about 50 kilometres from Siem Reap to Phnom Kulen with a private English-speaking guide and air-conditioned transport. Explore the mountain’s waterfall, reclining Buddha, ancient temples, and River of a Thousand Lingas. The entrance fee, hotel pickup and drop-off, bottled water, and a cool towel are included. Lunch is not.

“We loved our trip with tourguide Bun end driver Dara! Bun told so much about the history and surroundings. They were very helpful and patient with our 3 small kids, so we could take it easy and finetune the tour. Thank you for this wonderful day! One of our best in Cambodia:).”

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8.2-Days Tour (The Best Historical of Khmer Empire)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $145

Spend two days exploring Angkor Thom, Angkor Wat, Ta Prohm and the temples of Roluos with a private English-speaking guide and air-conditioned driver. Banteay Srei, Pre Rup at sunset, Old Market and Artisans Angkor add variety. Guides have included Veasna and Vutha; your assigned guide may vary. Angkor entry and meals cost extra.

“This tour was amazing. Our guide Mr. Veasna was so passionate and knowledgeable, explaining everything and answering all of our questions. We were picked up by lexus SUV which was so comfortable and provided with water and ice cold towels throughout the day by our lovely happy driver. Angkor Wat is really majestic and well worth a visit.”

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9.One Day Angkor World Heritage Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $35

Visit Angkor Wat, Bayon and Ta Prohm on a private 6 to 8-hour tour from Siem Reap, with an English-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport, cold water and cool towels. Guides named by recent participants include Ted, Eim and Mr Thet. Temple tickets and meals are extra.

“A lovely trip. Enjoyed Angkor Wat thoroughly. A definite must see. Our driver Mr Thet was courteous, informative and extremely pleasant. Cambodia exceeded our expectations.”

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10.Angkor Sunrise Private Tour – World Heritage Site

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 8 hours · from $84

Leave Siem Reap before dawn in a private, air-conditioned van and watch sunrise at Angkor Wat. An English-speaking guide, including guides Ben and Sun, leads you through the temple complex and onward to Banteay Kdei, Srah Srang, Ta Prohm, Angkor Thom and Bayon. Park admission is extra.

“Excellent tour, well worth it. Our guide, Ben was very knowledgeable and professional. I would highly recommend the tour.”

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