Private Angkor Wat Tour in Siem Reap: German-speaking guide

Ten hours, five temples, one guide who speaks your language

A private full-day tour of Angkor's main temples in Siem Reap with a German-speaking guide, hotel pickup, private transportation and refreshments included. You start at Ta Prohm (the jungle-wrapped temple famous from the Tomb Raider film), then move through Ta Keo, Angkor Thom's Bayon temple with its carved smiling faces, and finish at Angkor Wat, the world's largest religious structure and Cambodia's national symbol. The guide handles all logistics. You choose between a car or a tuk-tuk for transport.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Angkor Wat3h
2. Angkor Thom2h
3. Ta Prohm1h

Explore Angkor's main temples

• Visit Ta Prohm temple
• Visit Ta Keo temple
• Explore Angkor Thom and Bayon temple
• See Baphuon, Phimeanakas, and terraces
• Lunch break (own expense)
• Visit Angkor Wat temple
• Return to hotel

The experience

The day begins with pickup from your hotel and a drive to Ta Prohm, where massive tree roots have wrapped themselves around the temple's walls and towers over centuries. The guide explains what you're standing in front of (a 12th-century Buddhist monastery that served as both a temple and a university), and why the jungle reclaimed it after the Khmer civilization moved on. From there you move to Ta Keo, an unfinished pyramid temple that shows early Khmer architecture before it reached its peak.

Angkor Thom, the former capital of the Khmer Empire, takes up the middle of the day. The Bayon temple sits at its center, recognizable by the towers carved with smiling faces that stare outward in four directions. The guide walks you through the narrative reliefs (scenes of battles, daily life, and royal power) that cover the walls and tell the story of the kingdom that built them. You also see the Baphuon, the Phimeanakas, and the Elephant and Leper King terraces, each one a piece of how the Khmer organized their sacred city. A lunch break happens on your own (not included) before the afternoon shift.

Angkor Wat closes the day. It's the largest religious building on earth and appears on Cambodia's flag: a symbol of the artistic and spiritual height the Khmer reached in the 12th century. The guide points out the towers, the intricate stone reliefs that cover the galleries, and the architectural choices that made it possible to build something this scale without modern tools. You return to your hotel around 6:30 pm. Cold water and a cold towel travel with you throughout the day, and the guide speaks German the whole time, so you're never translating or filling in gaps.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Siem Reap.
• private transportation in your choice of car or tuk-tuk.
• professional German-speaking guide for the full day.
• cold water and cold towels provided throughout the tour.

Options for this experience

2 options

Private Tuk-Tuk Tour with a German-Speaking GuideUp to 4 per booking · 08:30Private tour with a German-speaking guide by SUV. Pickup is included

Private Car Tour with a German-Speaking GuideUp to 5 per booking · 08:30Lasts 8 hours; travel by SUV, car or van. Includes pickup

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

Book up to4h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideGerman

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 37

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Angkor Wat – deutschsprachige Tour

Is this one for you?Choose the car if you want air conditioning and a quieter ride through the temples. Pick the tuk-tuk if you prefer the open-air experience of moving through the landscape. Either way, having a private guide who speaks German means you're not following a group schedule or waiting for translation: the pace and the explanations stay with you.

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Top questions

What is Ta Prohm and why is it famous?

Ta Prohm is a 12th-century Buddhist temple in the eastern part of Angkor where massive kapok and fig tree roots have grown over the walls, towers and galleries, creating the jungle-wrapped look that made it famous in the Tomb Raider film. It originally served as a monastery and university for Buddhist monks before the forest reclaimed it.

Does the tour include the Angkor archaeological park entry pass?

No, the Angkor Pass is not included in the tour price and you'll need to purchase it separately before entering the temples. Your guide will direct you to where to buy it.

What's the difference between the car and tuk-tuk options?

Both options are private tours with the same German-speaking guide, temples and itinerary. The car provides air-conditioned enclosed transport while the tuk-tuk is open-air. Choose based on whether you prefer climate control or the open-air experience of moving through Siem Reap.

Is lunch included in the tour?

Lunch is not included and happens during a break in the middle of the day at your own expense. Your guide can recommend restaurants near Angkor Thom if you need suggestions.

What time does the tour end?

The tour returns you to your hotel around 6:30 pm, making it a full ten-hour day from pickup to drop-off.

Can I bring young children or infants on this tour?

Yes, infants can sit on an adult's lap, and specialized infant seats are available if you request them. Children can also ride in a pram or stroller, and the tour is suitable for all fitness levels.