The 12 City Tours in Siem Reap That Earn Their Price

1.City Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 583 reviews · 2 hours · from $6Our pick

Walk Siem Reap’s historic center with an English or Cambodian-speaking guide. See the Royal Residence, Royal Gardens, Kandal Village, Wat Preah Prom Rat, Old Market, and Pub Street while learning about Buddhism, local food, Khmer life, and practical places to return to later.

“We didn’t allow ourselves much time to get to the meeting point as we had only recently arrived in Siem Reap, but our hotel found us Tuk-Tuks to take us there (the best way to travel in Siem Reap!). Our guide Tee was there to meet us and started with a walk around the thriving old market before spending time at the beautiful Wat Preah Prom Rath pagoda. She explained the significance of the artefacts and customs as well as the history of this impressive temple. She then took us to the “Made in Cambodia” market where we were able to spend some time shopping for gifts and souvenirs hand…”

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2.Siem Reap City Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 114 reviews · from $6

Spend 90 minutes with a local guide exploring central Siem Reap, from the Royal Residence and Wat Preah Prom Rath to Old Market and Made in Cambodia Market. Guides such as Sai, T, Ti, Tia, and Te have led this easy-paced introduction, with useful shopping, food, and evening tips along the way.

“This was the worse and shortest tour I ever had, the tour guide from the get go he was very dismissive and disrespectful to me when I introduced my self to him he gave me up and down look and said ohh it's you and asked me if I was sure that's my name on a ticket, which I asked whom were you expecting a different person or a cocasian he facial expressions gave me an answer, from there everything went downhill 👎 From the Adventure Travel Co office to Kandel village he was walking far away from me like he didn't want to be seen with me everytime he…”

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3.Siem Reap City Hidden Gems (Private Guided Tour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · from $39Top rated

Spend 3 to 4 hours with an English-speaking guide such as Nak, Lux, Ran, or Raj, exploring Siem Reap by tuk-tuk. Visit the Old Market, two monasteries, the royal residence area, Satcha craft center, and the APOPO mine-detecting rat center, with optional lunch.

“This tour was a great way to learn a bit more about the city of Siem Reap! It's a perfect complement to tours of Angkor Wat and other temples.”

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4.Siem Reap City Bike Tour / E-Bike or Tuk Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $35

Ride a Trek mountain bike, or confirm an e-bike or tuk tuk option, through Siem Reap’s quieter streets. Visit a ceramics workshop, Wat Thmei, Theam’s Gallery, the royal shrines, and Old Market. Hotel transfers, a guide, water, snacks, and selected admission fees are included.

“Great guide & great tour. I booked an e-bike and was very happy I did. The 5 stops were very interesting.”

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5.Siem Reap City Tour with War Museum and Killing Field

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $47

Spend about five hours with a private English-speaking guide and air-conditioned vehicle, visiting Siem Reap’s War Museum, Wat Thmey Killing Field, Artisans Angkor, and the Old Market. Hotel pickup, bottled water, and two entrance fees are included. Lunch is not.

“My mom and I really enjoyed this tour! Our guide and driver are very informative and accommodating. We learned a lot about the history of Cambodia and this tour was a great way to spend our first day in the country. I highly recommend this tour of Siem Reap!”

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6.Siem Reap City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $37

Ride through Siem Reap by private tuk-tuk with an English-speaking guide. Visit Wat Thmey, the War Museum, two Buddhist temples, the Royal Residence, Old Market, and Artisans Angkor. Hotel pickup, cool water, and towels are included, while entrance fees and meals cost extra.

“we were picked up at our hotel on time , the guide was professional & polite as was the driver our mode of transport was tuk tuk it , it was a clean modern and safe vehicle we visited a total of 6 sites each one different from the other but aRead more”

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7.Private City Tour in Siem Reap

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · from $37

Explore Siem Reap with a private local guide such as Ken, Pithou, or Sopheak. Visit the Royal Residence, Angkor National Museum, Wat Thmey, Old Market, War Museum, and artisan workshops, with hotel pickup, a private air-conditioned car, and bottled water included.

“The visit to the Artisan Angkor workshop was educational but we could have spent the time better than the long trip to the silk farm.”

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8.Unlimited Drinks – Sunset City Tour – 2 Hours

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · from $60

Ride a social Bar Cycle through Siem Reap for two hours, with unlimited beer, spirits, soft drinks, music, Wi-Fi, and a host. TT is praised for a friendly style. Pedaling is optional, and you can book one seat or the whole bike.

“What a brilliant idea! The perfect way to experience Siem Reap and get your bearings of the city before you head off to explore yourself. TT our host was fantastic, and had the perfect personality for the job!”

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9.Siem Reap City Haft Day Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6 reviews · from $41

Start with hotel pickup, then cycle flat backstreets with an English-speaking guide such as Meng, JR, or Vandy. Make Khmer ceramics, visit Wat Thmey, Theam’s Gallery, royal shrines, and Phsar Chas before returning around 12:30 pm.

“This was an outstanding tour through the city of Seam Reap. Meng was an excellent tour guide. I felt fully comfortable riding through the city. of particular note on the trip was the Seam Reap Killing Fields Museum and the also the Made in Cambodia Market. So many great locally made products. I highly recommend this tour.”

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10.Siem Reap City Hidden Gems (Private Guided Tour)

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 4 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $39

Spend 3.5 hours with an English-speaking guide and driver exploring Siem Reap’s Old Market, French Quarter, monasteries, Royal Residence, village life, a 10th-century brick temple, Satcha handicrafts, and the Made in Cambodia Market. APOPO Rat Center is optional and costs $10 extra.

“Must preface this review with fact ended up as a solo private tour as my travel companion was unwell. Of the advertised schedule we were already not keen on the rats visit as wonderful as their contribution is. The intinery was thus shortened by this omission plus the old market as we had done it extensively already . plus it was not a walking tour as advertised but by tuk tuk.Of the remaining places I did not visit :The Palace, The Brick temple , The boat for 76 people, A school in a village. I did see the Satcha Artisans workshop , the Prohm Pagoda and a war memorial for…”

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11.City Tour & Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $40

Travel through Siem Reap with guides such as Kosorl or Mr. K, visiting Wat Thmey, the Old Market, Angkor National Museum, and Wat Preah Prom Rath. Then shop for ingredients at a local market and cook Khmer dishes, including fish amok, in a small home-style class.

“The guide Kosorl was friendly and engaging with students. He was attentive to our needs and prompt in his services. The cooking class was a great hands-on experience for our students. We are grateful for the opportunities to engage with the locals and cook fish amok. Thanks Kosorl!”

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12.Private Siem Reap City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews

Spend 3 to 4 hours with a private guide visiting Siem Reap’s War Museum, Wat Thmey, Artisans d’Angkor, Old Market, and Preah Enkosei Temple. Hotel pickup, transport, water, and insurance are included. Guides such as Chansip and Sothoun Ok are noted for clear English and friendly service.

“Great package for tourists in Siem Reap who would like to know more about the history and the major highlights in the city. My family and I went for a city tour and was lead by tour guide, Chansip. He speaks english, very friendly, informative and has a good sense of humour. He even showed us nice halal restaurants in town as well.”

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