5 Private Temple Tours in Siem Reap Worth Booking

1.Full-Day Angkor Wat Sunrise Private Tour with Guide from Siem Reap

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,920 reviews · from $60Our pick

Start around 4:30 a.m. for sunrise at Angkor Wat, then explore Bayon, Ta Prohm, and Banteay Kdei with a private English-speaking guide. Guides such as Se, Sopha, Sa, and Samuth are praised for clear storytelling, flexible pacing, and excellent photos. Transport, cold water, and towels are included, but temple passes and meals cost extra.

“Amazing tour of Angkor Wat and a few other famous temples in the area thanks to our tour guide, Sen! My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed Sen and the sights of the ancient UNESCO heritage sites. Sen was punctual, communicative, knowleRead more”

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2.Angkor Wat one Day Private Tour for All Highlight Angkor Temples

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 199 reviews · from $61

Spend 7 to 9 hours exploring Angkor’s major temples with a private English-speaking guide and driver. Visit Angkor Wat, Bayon, Angkor Thom, Ta Prohm, Ta Nei, and Phnom Bakheng, with hotel pickup, cold water, and transport included. You pay separately for the Angkor Pass, lunch, and tips.

“Great tour with Mr Sara. My husband was not well so after Angkor Wat we took him back to our hotel and continued the tour. Mr Sara was very friendly, full of information and understanding of our situation. Men can wear shorts. Women can Read more”

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3.1-Day Angkor Wat Sunrise & All Interesting Temples Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 174 reviews · from $80

Start at 4:45am for sunrise at Angkor Wat, then return to your hotel for breakfast before touring Ta Prohm, Ta Nei, Bayon, Baphuon, Phimeanakas, and Angkor Thom’s terraces. Your private English-speaking guide, such as Sam, Thean, or Mony, handles the timing, temple context, photos, and transport.

“The tour was great Sam was a very informative guide and he took lots of pictures for us. We learnt the history behind all of the temples we visited and the history and context of the art”

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4.Angkor Wat Private Tour by Tuk-Tuk with English Speaking Driver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 142 reviews · from $13Cheapest good one

Ride from Siem Reap to Angkor Wat and nearby temples in a private tuk-tuk with an English-speaking driver. Choose sunrise, sunset, the classic small circuit, or a longer route with Banteay Srei. Drivers such as Sophal and Titya are praised for punctual pickups and helpful local advice, but a licensed guide costs extra.

“This was a simple pick-up/drop-off style trip to the Angkor Wat temple complex during the late afternoon. However, this trip is just a transfer only trip and do not include a guided session during sunset over the Angkor complex.”

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5.Angkor Wat Private Tour by Tuk-Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 117 reviews · 8 hours

Spend up to eight hours touring Angkor’s major temples by private tuk-tuk with hotel pickup and bottled water included. Your Khmer driver takes you between Angkor Wat, Bayon, Ta Prohm, Banteay Kdei, and other sites, while you set the pace. Drivers such as Neang, Mr Khun, Tu, and Mr Kun have been praised for friendly, flexible service.

“Very nice friendly driver Mr Khun who was polite, friendly and very accomodating. He took us where we wanted and explained what to look for at each site. We had an amazing day”

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