Cambodia · HISTORICAL TOURS
The good historical tours sell their morning slots weeks ahead. Here are the 15 to book early, what each includes, and how they actually differ.
Review of a two-day Angkor tour with sunrise, sunset, 11 temples, small groups, hotel pickup, guides, costs, and practical tips.
“Great way to see and learn about the many temples of the Angkor complex. We saw 4 temples on the first day with Vone, including Angkor Wat. Vone was great at keeping us going in the heat. The second day we saw 6 temples with pipRead more”
Explore Banteay Srei, Preah Khan, Neak Pean, and Pre Rup on a small-group Angkor tour with a guide, transport, water, and sunset views.
“Grand Circuit Tour with our guide Pal and driver V was good value for money. Pick-up and transportation was timely and smooth, AC and cold water after every temple and a cool towel before lunch were much appreciated given the heat. Pal was very knowledgeable and gave extensive information often with the help of pictures on his tablet which made it easier to follow (many names of kings, gods etc which can get quite confusing otherwise if you are not familiar with the history). Sufficient time was allocated at each temple and Pal was very helpful showing us the best picture spots. We were unlucky with the sunset though as…”
Review of Siem Reap’s Banteay Srei and Grand Circuit tour, covering five temples, transport, costs, guides, timing, and practical tips.
“Thank you Sak tour guide & Mr Black good safe driver. This is a must do tour in addition to Angkor wat. Sak was engaging and provided many good details & history, I learnt interesting details. Sak was also a great photographer took great pictures. Cannot miss these amazing temples. I highly recommend this tour.”
Explore Bokor National Park from Sihanoukville with historic ruins, mountain views, Popokvil Waterfall, lunch, and an English-speaking guide.
“We could not recommend this tour enough. Bokor National park is beautiful and Roy was such an amazing tour guide. Perfect English, very knowledgeable, funny and passionate about his country. It feels like more of a day out with a friend rather than just a simple tour. BRead more”
Review of Phnom Penh’s Oudong Mountain tour, with temples, village stops, local lunch, river life, and practical advice on value and fitness.
“Sam was a great, helpful guide who went well beyond just taking us to Oudong Mountain. We stopped at many spots along the way sampling local food and seeing Cambodian life. Sam also graciously allowed us to join in the Buddhist tradRead more”
Explore 22 Phnom Penh heritage sites in 2.5 hours with tablet videos, historic images, Oliver’s guidance, and easy city orientation.
“The guide quickly identified me in the busy square and led me to the bus, from there it was a smooth and informative ride in both French and English. A great introduction to the city, with lots of ideas for longer visits and places to grab a coffee.”
Review of Angkor Wat sunrise small-group tour from Siem Reap, including temples, guide quality, pricing, timing, transport, and practical tips.
“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.”
Explore Angkor Wat, Koh Ker, Beng Mealea, and more on a private three-day Khmer Empire tour from Siem Reap.
“An exceptional experience overall. Our tour guide, Mr. Sophia, was outstanding. He shared extensive insights about each temple we explored and took us to the most picturesque locations for photographs—he was not just a guide but also ouRead more”
Review of a private Angkor Wat tuk-tuk tour with local guide, lunch, temple stops, hotel pickup, pricing, itinerary, and practical tips.
“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”
Review of the private Kulen Mountain tour from Siem Reap, with waterfalls, Khmer history, hotel pickup, guide insights, price, and practical tips.
“We booked a private couple’s tour to Kulen Mountain and Banteay Srei, covering the Kulen Waterfall, Reclining Buddha, River of 1000 Lingas, the tropical forest, and Poeng TaKho (Takho Stone Shelters), and it turned out to be an absolutely wRead more”
Review of a two-day private Angkor tour from Siem Reap, covering Angkor Wat, Bayon, Banteay Srei, Roluos temples, sunset, markets, and local crafts.
“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.”
Explore Battambang’s French colonial buildings, wartime history, religions, and local culture on a guided three to four hour tour.
“Self guided tour of French architecture. Interesting and helped understanding of history of t he rice bowl of Cambodia”
Review of Phnom Penh’s five-hour historical tour, with the Royal Palace, Wat Phnom, Tuol Sleng, hotel pickup, costs, guides, and practical tips.
“We had a great tour with Sophea taking in the highlights of Phnom Penh. He was informative and professional. A friendly caring man we would highly recommend him and his company.”
Review of Udong Historical Site Tour from Phnom Penh, with Buddhist blessings, royal stupas, countryside views, costs, climbs, and practical tips.
“The climb to the top is strenuous and difficult. Once on top, the guide didn’t explain the significance of the site. As I wasn’t feeling well, the guide only stopped at the Buddhist monastery and skipped all the other locations.”
Explore Phnom Penh’s Central Market, Tuol Sleng, Russian Market, and Choeung Ek with transport, guide, water, and a free eSIM.
“Sean is truly a good guide and he was so helpful throughout the tour. He was nice and able to explain clearly in each site that makes me understand more about Phnom Penh”
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