Angkor Wat tour Siem Reap: Temples with German guide

Five temples in one day: Ta Prohm's jungle roots, Bayon's stone faces, Angkor Wat's towers

A full-day guided tour of Angkor's main temples in Siem Reap with a German-speaking guide, starting at Ta Prohm and ending at Angkor Wat. You visit the jungle-wrapped Ta Prohm, the unfinished Ta Keo, then move through Angkor Thom to see the Bayon temple with its carved faces, the Baphuon, and the Terrace of the Elephants and Terrace of the Leper King. The day ends at Angkor Wat, the world's largest religious building, before returning to your hotel around 6:30 pm.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each5 stops

1. Angkor Wat3h
2. Bayon1h
3. Ta Prohm1h
4. Terrace of the Elephants20m
5. Terrace of the Leper King20m

Explore Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom

• Visit Ta Prohm temple
• See Ta Keo temple pyramid
• Enter Angkor Thom through South Gate
• Walk over bridge with Devas and Asuras
• Explore Bayon temple
• Visit Baphuon temple
• Walk along Terrace of the Elephants
• Visit Terrace of the Leper King
• Lunch break (own expense)
• Tour Angkor Wat temple
• Return to hotel around 6:30 pm

The experience

Your guide picks you up from your hotel and takes you first to Ta Prohm, the temple famous for its massive tree roots that have grown through and around the stone walls and towers over centuries. Built in the late 12th century as a Buddhist monastery and university, the temple's blend of architecture and overgrown jungle gives it a distinctly romantic, half-ruined character. From there you move to Ta Keo, an unfinished temple pyramid that shows early Khmer building techniques, then continue into Angkor Thom, the former capital of the Khmer empire.

Inside Angkor Thom, you walk through the South Gate, where four massive calm faces look out in all directions from above the entrance: a symbol of protection and royal power. The gate sits at the end of a bridge crossing a moat, lined on both sides with rows of figures: gods on one side, demons on the other, together holding a giant serpent that represents the "churning of the milk ocean," a key image in Hindu mythology. Your guide explains the Bayon temple at the city's center, built in the 12th to 13th century and famous for its face-towers and carved reliefs showing historical battles, daily life, and royal ceremonies. You also see the Baphuon, an 11th-century pyramid-shaped temple with a large reclining Buddha added later, and walk along the Terrace of the Elephants, where the king once watched ceremonies and parades from a royal platform decorated with carved elephants. The Terrace of the Leper King, built in the 12th century, holds detailed reliefs of gods, demons, and mythological figures across its ornate platform.

After a lunch break (at your own cost), the tour moves to Angkor Wat, the world's largest religious building and Cambodia's national symbol, appearing on the country's flag. You see the temple's imposing towers, harmonious architecture, and intricately carved stone reliefs that depict the spiritual and artistic height of the Khmer empire. The site has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1992 and draws millions of visitors each year. Your guide brings you back to your hotel around 6:30 pm.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and return transfer.
• cold water throughout the tour.
• cold towel.
• German-speaking guide for the full day.

Options for this experience

2 options

Tuk tuk with a private German-speaking guideUp to 4 per booking · 08:308-hour tuk tuk option; pickup is included.

Private German Guide-CarUp to 5 per booking · 08:30Pickup is included for the 8-hour SUV car option.

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

Information

Lasts 10h, runs every day at 08:30, from US$ 100 per group, with a live guide in German, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

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

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

Prices and times updated 16 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Angkor Wat – deutschsprachige Tour

Is this one for you?Choose the private car option if you travel with luggage or prefer not to share transport. The tuk-tuk works well for smaller groups or travelers who want a more open-air experience of the Angkor roads. Both options include the same guide, temples, and itinerary. The difference is only the vehicle and how many people ride with you.

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Top questions

What is Ta Prohm and why is it famous?

Ta Prohm is a late 12th-century Buddhist temple in Angkor Thom known for its massive tree roots (from kapok and fig trees) that have grown through and wrapped around the stone walls, towers, and galleries over centuries. The jungle overgrowth gives it a romantic, half-ruined appearance that makes it one of Angkor's most recognizable temples.

Does the tour include entry to Angkor Wat?

Angkor Wat entry is not included in the tour price and is paid separately on the day. Your guide will arrange the visit, but the ticket cost is your responsibility.

What makes the Bayon temple distinctive?

The Bayon, built in the 12th to 13th century at the center of Angkor Thom, is famous for its face-towers (large carved stone faces that look out in all directions), and its detailed reliefs showing historical battles, ceremonies, and daily life of the Khmer people. It combines art, religion, and political symbolism in a way that makes it a masterpiece of classical Khmer architecture.

What is the Terrace of the Elephants used for?

The Terrace of the Elephants is a royal platform in Angkor Thom where the king once watched ceremonies and parades. It is decorated with carved reliefs of elephants that give the terrace its name, and walking along it lets you experience the history and atmosphere of Angkor up close.

How long is the full tour and when does it end?

The tour runs for about ten hours, starting with hotel pickup in the morning and returning you to your hotel around 6:30 pm. A lunch break (at your own cost) is included in the schedule.