15 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 $13

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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6.Angkor Wat Full-Day Private Tour with Sunrise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 83 reviews

Start at 5:00 AM with private hotel pickup, then watch sunrise at Angkor Wat before visiting Bayon and Ta Prohm. Your English, French, German, or Spanish-speaking guide leads the seven-hour outing. Guides including Thinh and Sothy are praised for clear history, good photo spots, and smart routes around crowds.

“We were picked up on time and our driver and guide for the day were the epitome of excellence. They knew the best viewing spots the best camera angles and gave us as much history as we needed. Couldnt recommend our guide Thinh enough, was excellent”

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7.Full-Day Angkor Wat Sunrise and Sunset Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · from $71

Start at 4:45am for Angkor Wat sunrise, then visit Ta Prohm, Pre Rup, Ta Nei, Bayon, Baphuon, and Angkor Thom. Your licensed English-speaking guide, such as Jimmy, Thean, or Vanna, shapes the day around your pace. Expect a long, hot day with cold water, towels, temple walks, and a sunset climb at Phnom Bakheng.

“We had an amazing tour of the different temples with Chanra - he's an absolute gem of a guide! His deep knowledge of Cambodian history, culture and religion really brought the temples to life. He went beyond just showing us around - he helped us truly understand the cultural significance of everything we were seeing. What I loved most was how he explained complex cultural concepts in such an engaging way, while weaving in fascinating stories about each temple we visited. You can really tell he's passionate about sharing his country's heritage with visitors. If you're someone who wants to do more than just take photos - if you want…”

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8.Angkor Region: 3-day Private Tour of Top Temples

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · 3 days

Visit Beng Mealea, Angkor Thom, Ta Prohm, Angkor Wat, Banteay Srey, and more with a private English-speaking guide and driver. You’ll also cruise Kampong Phluk, see palm sugar production, and have time to shape the route around your interests. Guides such as Samuth, Sa, and Se are noted for strong temple knowledge, photo help, and crowd-aware timing.

“Samuth was our guide. He was punctual and very knowledgeable and friendly. He showed us around the city and explained everything and answered all our questions and made funny jokes. He made sure that we be in the right spots for pictures and helped us get nice ones away from the crowd. Our driver was fantastic. He had us in his Lexus with a continuous supply of cold water and even opened the door for us every time we go in or out for our visits.”

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9.Angkor Wat Full-Day Private Tour with Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 43 reviews

Spend a full day in Angkor Archaeological Park with private transport and an English-speaking guide. See Bayon’s smiling faces, Ta Prohm’s tree-covered ruins, Angkor Wat, and sunset at Pre Rup. The tour costs $107 for up to two people, with the temple pass and lunch extra.

“Angor Wat is a beautiful temple complex with so many beautiful historical temples. I would have been lost without our guide to show us what and where to see them. He was also an expert at taking out photos and made rhetorical whole day a pleasure. Highly recommend a private tour to get the most out of it.”

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10.Sunrise at Angkor Wat Temple: 3-Hour Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 30 reviews · 3 hours · from $49

Start with a 4:40 AM hotel pickup and reach Angkor Wat before sunrise. Your English-speaking guide leads you to photo spots, explains the temple’s Hindu and Buddhist past, and helps you read its carved stories. The air-conditioned ride, water, cool towel, and coconut juice are included, but the $37 temple pass and breakfast cost extra.

“This is the one tour you MUST do! The guide was brilliant, great English and a wealth of knowledge. The car was spotless inside and out and the driver was safe and very polite. I felt like a rock star the way i was treated!”

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11.Angkor Wat Private Tour by Tuk Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 24 reviews · 1 day · from $13

Spend a full day touring Angkor’s key temples by private tuk-tuk, from Angkor Wat and Bayon to Ta Prohm. Your English-speaking driver collects you at your hotel, waits while you walk, supplies cold drinking water, and returns you to Siem Reap. Drivers including Rachou, Sona, and Vannak are praised for clear communication and flexible service.

“We had a great day spent exploring Angkor Wat and the other temples with our Tuk Tuk driver Rachou. He arrived to our hotel early so that he would be available whenever we were ready to start. Rachou was accommodating. He took us to an additional temple that we wanted to see and he dropped us off at Starbucks so we could relax after a busy day exploring.”

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12.Angkor Wat by Vintage Jeep – Private Tour (Optional Sunrise)

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 21 reviews · 8 hours · from $49

You’ll explore Angkor’s major temples in a private open-air Jeep with hotel pickup, cold water, fruit, and towels. An English-speaking guide leads you through Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Bayon, Ta Prohm, and quiet Ta Nei. The day lasts eight hours, with an optional sunrise start, a local lunch stop at your own cost, and time to linger for photos.

“Fantastic private Jeep tour around Angkor Wat! We visited all the highlights entirely at our own pace. Our guide Leang was warm, friendly, and personal, taking us to lovely quiet spots we never would have found ourselves. We also enjoyed a delicious local lunch. Exactly the experience we were hoping for, we would very much recommended this trip!”

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13.Angkor Wat Private Tour with Sunrise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 16 reviews · 8 hours - 2 days · from $57

Start with Angkor Wat at sunrise, then explore Ta Prohm, Angkor Thom, Bayon, and other major temples with a private guide. Choose one day for the Small Circuit or two days for a calmer visit that adds Preah Khan, Neak Pean, Ta Som, East Mebon, Pre Rup, and Banteay Srei. Guides include Youk, Ra, Sovuth Sun, and others.

“The tour was amazing due to our fabulous guide called Youk who was very knowledgeable and great fun and was able to suggest the best spots for pictures and also helped take lots in a really creative way. Worth every penny and the driver mr Sao provided cold towels and water throughout the trip”

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14.1-Day Angkor Wat Private Tour with Spanish Tour Guide.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 1 day

Spend a full day exploring Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Bayon, and jungle-covered Ta Prohm with Sok, a Spanish-speaking guide praised for clear explanations and excellent photos. Your private group of up to four travels by air-conditioned vehicle from your Siem Reap hotel. The $125 price excludes the $37 park pass per person and lunch.

“Excelente! Muy buen lugar turístico y el Guía en español excelente. Gracias Sok!”

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15.Angkor Wat Full-Day Private Tour & Sunrise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 1 day · from $80

Meet your guide and driver at 5:00 am for sunrise at Angkor Wat, then explore Angkor Thom, Bayon, and jungle-covered Ta Prohm. The $80 tour includes hotel transport, an air-conditioned vehicle, English-speaking guides such as Bopha, Chum, Chen, and Makarab, breakfast, lunch, water, and snacks. An Angkor pass costs extra.

“Great tour including 3 temple sites with their unique beauty. Our guide Bopha was amazing and knowledgeable, allowing us to explore the temples at our own pace”

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