TEMPLE SUNSET TOURS

Temple Sunsets Around the World: 15 to Book

44 tours  ·  from $6 a head

The last hour of light does more for carved stone than the whole middle of the day. These 15 take in Uluwatu on its cliff, Tanah Lot over the surf and the Poseidon columns at Cape Sounion, each priced and timed to the actual sunset.

Angkor Wat Sunrise or Sunset Tour with Guide from Siem Reap - South Gate and Bayon: the royal center of Angkor Thom
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Angkor Wat Sunrise or Sunset Tour with Guide from Siem Reap

1.Angkor Wat Sunrise or Sunset Tour with Guide from Siem Reap

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12,109 reviews · from $18Our pick

Start before dawn and explore Angkor Wat, Bayon, Ta Prohm, and Banteay Kdei with an English-speaking guide. Guides such as Mr. T, David, Sen, and Chanthy are known for clear stories and humor. The small-group tour runs about eight hours, with hotel pickup, cold water, and a maximum of 13 people. Admission costs extra.

“Great tour with very knowledgeable guide Mr. Rith, who also makes the tour very enjoyable with his great humour. You see a lot of temples in one day and stop for a tasty lunch as well. I can only recommend”

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Siem Reap: Angkor Wat: Small-Group Sunrise or Sunset Tour - Angkor Wat: more than a sunrise photograph
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Siem Reap: Angkor Wat: Small-Group Sunrise or Sunset Tour

2.Angkor Wat: Small-Group Sunrise or Sunset Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9,444 reviews · 8 - 9 hours · from $15

Start before dawn for Angkor Wat’s sunrise, then explore Angkor Thom, Bayon, Ta Prohm, and Banteay Kdei with an English-speaking guide. Guides such as Sen, David, Rith, and Mr T explain Khmer history and local life, while drivers provide air-conditioning, cold water, and towels. Shared and private options are available.

“Very recommended sunrise tour with Sen (our guide) and Michael Jackson (our driver). They really took care of us from the start in the early morning and enriched our experience. Sen is a great guide, he will share all his knowledge about the temples, the Khmer culture and religions. He will make you laugh and take great pictures at the best spots!”

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Athens: Cape Sounion & Poseidon Temple Sunset Half-Day Trip - Meeting at Metaxourghio instead of central Syntagma
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Athens: Cape Sounion & Poseidon Temple Sunset Half-Day Trip

3.Cape Sounion & Poseidon Temple Sunset Half-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 8,241 reviews · 5h 30m · from $23

Travel from central Athens to Cape Sounion by air-conditioned coach, following the Athenian Riviera to Poseidon’s Temple. An English-speaking guide such as Angelina, Lydia, or Dimitra shares Greek myths and local history, then you get about 1.5 to 2 hours to explore and watch the sunset. Site admission costs an extra €20.

“I forgot the name of guide, but she explained it meant "freedom" haha, but she was amazing. Really good stories about the tour.”

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Siem Reap: Angkor Wat 2-Day Tour with Sunrise and Sunset - Day one begins before dawn at Angkor Wat
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Siem Reap: Angkor Wat 2-Day Tour with Sunrise and Sunset

4.Angkor Wat 2-Day Tour with Sunrise and Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 4,429 reviews · 2 days · from $34

Spend two long but rewarding days exploring Angkor’s major temples with hotel pickup, an air-conditioned minibus, bottled water, and an English-speaking guide. Day one begins at 4:30am with Angkor Wat sunrise, Ta Prohm, Bayon, Ta Keo, and Angkor Thom’s South Gate. Day two visits quieter temples and ends around 7pm with sunset.

“Nick was a great guide for the sunrise tour! Our guide for the sunset was great as well. They had so much knowledge to share and were very welcoming to us learning more about the country, culture, and history. The transport was convenient and everything was a good value for the price. Sunrise was magical at Angkor Wat and I loved the way the tour was organized so we were a little bit away from the other tour groups at main sights. Would definitely recommend to others!”

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Siem Reap: Full-Day Angkor Wat Guided Tour with Sunset - The morning ride from Siem Reap
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Siem Reap: Full-Day Angkor Wat Guided Tour with Sunset

5.Full-Day Angkor Wat Guided Tour with Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 3,803 reviews · 9 - 10 hours · from $15

Spend 9 to 10 hours exploring five major Angkor temples with an English-speaking guide such as Nick, Vone, or Sayon. Walk through Angkor Wat, Bayon, Angkor Thom, and tree-covered Ta Prohm, then watch sunset from Phnom Bakheng. Hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, water, and cool towels are included. The $37 temple pass is extra.

“Nick was very informative and cheerful, allowed plenty of time to see the temples at our own speed with no time pressure,”

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Angkor Wat Sunset Small Group Tour with Lunch Included - Starting from Siem Reap in a cool minibus
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Angkor Wat Sunset Small Group Tour with Lunch Included

6.Angkor Wat Sunset Small Group Tour with Lunch Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,059 reviews · from $20

Explore Angkor Wat, Bayon, Ta Prohm, and Angkor Thom in a small group with guides such as Chenda, Ra, or King Kong. Hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, water, cold towels, and lunch by Srah Srang are included. The day runs long, with lots of walking and an optional uphill sunset stop at Phnom Bakheng.

“Great trip, great guide. Mr Kim is a very learned guide with a good sense of humor. It was well balanced.”

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Bali Sunset: Uluwatu Temple, Kecak Dance and Jimbaran Bay - Your afternoon pickup and drive
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Bali Sunset: Uluwatu Temple, Kecak Dance and Jimbaran Bay

7.Bali Sunset: Uluwatu Temple, Kecak Dance and Jimbaran Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,397 reviews · from $37

Spend six hours exploring Uluwatu Temple with a private car and driver, then watch the 6:00 PM Kecak fire dance above the Indian Ocean. Guides such as Abu, Putra, D’Put, Koko, and Agus are praised for their local stories, careful driving, and help finding good seats. Finish with an optional seafood dinner at Jimbaran Bay.

“I had an amazing day with my tour guide. It was only myself in the tour but he made me feel very welcome talking to me and giving me lots of information. He was very knowledgeable- anything I asked hebknew The answers too. We started off in the coffee plantation followed by a tour of the temple which was a beautiful experience. We then watched the fire dance and finally Ok the way home we stopped at a seafood restaurant ok the beach which was a perfect end to a beautiful day!”

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Siem Reap: Angkor Wat Sunrise or Sunset Guided Tour - Angkor Wat: two and a half hours with the star of the park
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Siem Reap: Angkor Wat Sunrise or Sunset Guided Tour

8.Angkor Wat Sunrise or Sunset Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,123 reviews · 8 - 10 hours · from $13Cheapest good one

Start with a 4am hotel pickup and watch sunrise at Angkor Wat before the heat builds. An English-speaking guide such as Vone, Sok, Nick, or Ho Heang leads a small group through five temples, explaining carvings, Khmer history, Buddhist worship, and local life. The air-conditioned minibus, cold water, and cool towels make this long day easier.

“Had a great time on the tour with Sam Vone!! Very funny and also very informed. Learned a lot about Cambodian history and current events. Would recommend to any friends visiting Cambodia.”

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Agrigento: Valley of the Temples Skip-the-Line Sunset Tour - Finding the Juno Temple meeting point
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Agrigento: Valley of the Temples Skip-the-Line Sunset Tour

9.Valley of the Temples Skip-the-Line Sunset Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,512 reviews · 2 hours · from $51

Walk Agrigento’s Valley of the Temples with a local English or Italian guide for two hours. You’ll visit five ancient Doric temples, including Concordia, Hera, Heracles, and Olympian Zeus, while the low sun warms the stone and evening lights come on. Guides such as Rosanna and Liz are known for lively storytelling, though explanations may be bilingual.

“The tour was very informative and interesting! Mario was our guide and he was great!”

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Full-Day Guided Sunset Tour of Angkor Wat - Banteay Kdei, a quieter monastic complex
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Full-Day Guided Sunset Tour of Angkor Wat

10.Full-Day Guided Sunset Tour of Angkor Wat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,507 reviews · from $19

Spend about eight hours visiting Angkor Wat, Banteay Kdei, Ta Prohm, Bayon, and Phnom Bakheng from Siem Reap. Guides such as David and Rith explain Khmer history, religion, and temple design, while an air-conditioned vehicle, cold water, and towels make the hot day easier. The entrance ticket and meals cost extra.

“Great tour. Covered the main sites and didn’t feel too rushed, plus a nice sunset to end the day. David was a great tour guide - informative and high energy. Good responses to questions as well. The driver Mr Bond was also great - offered cold water & cold hand towels every time we got back on the minibus.”

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Siem Reap: Full Day Angkor Wat Temple Experience with Sunset - Angkor Thom begins with a royal city
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Siem Reap: Full Day Angkor Wat Temple Experience with Sunset

11.Full Day Angkor Wat Temple Experience with Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,490 reviews · 10 hours · from $25

Spend 10 hours exploring Angkor Thom, Bayon, Ta Prohm, and Angkor Wat with an English-speaking guide such as Mony, Raman, Sam, or Seila. Expect air-conditioned transport, lunch, cold towels, photo help, and a sunset climb at Phnom Bakheng. The tour suits first-time visitors who want the major temples in one well-planned day.

“What an excelled overwhelming day with so many amazing things on the itinerary. And with August and our lovely driver we were well looked after. From caring knowledgeable August patiently interpreting the sites we were seeing to wet towels and cold water given us by the driver at every stop. Van seemed brand new, air conditioned and clean. Thank you both for a memorable day.”

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Angkor Wat full Day 'Small Group with sunset & Tour Guide - Starting at 9:30 a.m. from Siem Reap
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Angkor Wat full Day ‘Small Group with sunset & Tour Guide

12.Angkor Wat full Day ‘Small Group with sunset & Tour Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,369 reviews · from $14

Spend 8 to 10 hours exploring Angkor Wat and five major temple sites from Siem Reap in an air-conditioned vehicle. Guides such as Buth, Kosal, Sari, Vone, and Nick explain the carvings, help with photos, and adjust the pace. Water is provided, but park admission, lunch, and drinks are extra.

“Sam was a great tour guide. Knowledgeable and accommodating to the pace of the group and taking his time to explain and answer questions.”

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Athens: Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Sunset Experience - The meeting point and ride south
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Athens: Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Sunset Experience

13.Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Sunset Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,338 reviews · 4 hours · from $22

Ride from central Athens along the Athenian Riviera to Cape Sounion, with live English commentary from guides such as George, Katerina, and Fotis. You get more than an hour at the Temple of Poseidon, an audio guide app, and sunset views over the Aegean. The entrance ticket costs extra, and the site visit is self-guided.

“Wonderful trip which would have been difficult to do on our own. Easy booking, great price, easy pick up and transportation. Ample time at the site and Angelo was a fantastic guide with lots of interesting info. Shout out to our driver as well on his expert driving!”

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2 Days Exclusive Temple Highlights with Sunset and Sunrise Tour - Day one: Pre Rup, Banteay Srei, and the northern temples
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2 Days Exclusive Temple Highlights with Sunset and Sunrise Tour

14.2 Days Exclusive Temple Highlights with Sunset and Sunrise Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,157 reviews · from $49

Spend two full days exploring Angkor’s major temples and quieter corners with an English-speaking guide such as Pal, Chhay, Sokpee, or Saruon Pal. You’ll see Banteay Srei, Preah Khan, Ta Prohm, Angkor Thom, and Angkor Wat at sunrise, with air-conditioned transport, hotel pickup when selected, water, and cool towels.

“Wondrous 1.5-day touring Angkor Wat. Visited many different temples. Our guide, Sok, was knowledgeable and very patient. We participated in a small group tour. There were only 6 of us. I highly recommend Journey tours. The bus was super clean, the drive, Keal, cautious navigating the roads.”

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Meteora Sunset with Monastery & Hermit Caves Tour in Small Group - Saint Stephen’s Monastery and the easiest entrance
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Meteora Sunset with Monastery & Hermit Caves Tour in Small Group

15.Meteora Sunset with Monastery & Hermit Caves Tour in Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 706 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $36

Travel by minibus from Kalambaka or Kastraki with an English-speaking guide such as Lina, Jim, Maria, or Dimitri. Visit Saint Stephen’s Monastery, the Byzantine Church of the Assumption, and old hermit caves, then finish at a quieter sunset viewpoint. Spanish, French, German, and other languages are available through an audio guide.

“On time pickup from hotel, spacious mini bus. Glorious views and photo ops. Knowledgeable guide. Overall an excellent experience which is unforgetable.”

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