Siem Reap City Tour: War Museum, Killing Field & Old Market

Walk through tanks and helicopters, then witness living Khmer craftsmanship

A five-hour Siem Reap city tour with an English-speaking guide covers the War Museum Cambodia's collection of military artifacts, Wat Thmey Killing Field memorial, Artisans Angkor workshop, and Psah Chas Old Market. Hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle are included. Choose between a car, tuk-tuk, small group or solo departure.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Siem Reap's history and culture

• Depart hotel after breakfast
• Visit War Museum Cambodia
• Pay respects at Killing Fields
• Explore Artisans Angkor workshop
• Shop at Psah Chas Old Market

The experience

The War Museum Cambodia anchors this tour. Housed near National Highway No. 6, the museum preserves tanks, helicopters and personal accounts from Cambodia's civil war, keeping the country's history alive through artifacts and the stories of those who lived through the conflicts. From there, the route moves to Wat Thmey Killing Field, one of more than 300 such sites across Cambodia where over 1.3 million people were killed by the Khmer Rouge between 1975 and 1979: a somber stop that grounds the day's arc.

Artisans Angkor breaks the weight of those first two stops. The workshop sits in Siem Reap's spiritual center and lets you watch artisans at work on traditional Khmer crafts (souvenirs, contemporary designs, restorations of ancient Angkorian carvings) each piece built on the same meticulous skill. The final stop is Psah Chas, the Old Market in the heart of the city, where locals and tourists move through stalls of fresh produce, seafood, clothing and traditional Cambodian goods, offering a direct look at daily life in Siem Reap.

Departures run at 8:30am or 1pm, and you travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with bottled water for the route. The tour spans five hours across all four stops.

What’s included

• Entry to War Museum Cambodia and Wat Thmey Killing Field.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• English-speaking tour guide for the full route.

Options for this experience

4 options

City tour in a small groupGuide in English · 13 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 14:00Lasts 5 hours; includes car pickup

Tuk tuk city tourGuide in English · 13 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 14:00Includes pickup by tuk tuk

Car-based city tourGuide in English · 14 departure times: the first at 07:30, the last at 14:00Pickup is included

Solo TourGuide in English · 14 departure times: the first at 07:30, the last at 14:00Includes pickup by tuk tuk

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Information

Lasts 5h, runs every day, 14 start times, from US$ 50 per person, with a live guide in English, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day14 departure times: 07:30, 08:00, 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30 and 14:00

GroupPrivate1 group tour ›

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

AgesAdult (13 to 85 years) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3): free

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

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Angkor Daily Trip

Is this one for you?Choose the car option if you travel with family or prefer private space; the tuk-tuk suits solo travelers or pairs wanting a more open-air experience of the city streets; the small group tour works if you want to share costs and meet other visitors while keeping numbers under control.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What is the War Museum Cambodia and what will I see there?

War Museum Cambodia preserves the country's civil war history through a collection of military hardware (tanks and helicopters) alongside personal accounts from those affected by the conflicts. The museum sits near National Highway No. 6 in Siem Reap and exists to keep Cambodia's past alive for future generations.

What happens at the Killing Field stop on this tour?

Wat Thmey Killing Field is one of more than 300 sites across Cambodia where the Khmer Rouge killed over 1.3 million people between 1975 and 1979. The tour includes a visit to pay respects and reflect on this chapter of Cambodia's history.

Can I buy souvenirs at Artisans Angkor, and what kind of work do they do?

Artisans Angkor is a working workshop where nearly a thousand trained artisans craft traditional Khmer products: souvenirs, contemporary designs and restorations of ancient Angkorian carvings. Visitors watch the meticulous craftsmanship and can purchase pieces that reflect Cambodia's cultural heritage.

What is Psah Chas and why is it included in the tour?

Psah Chas, the Old Market in central Siem Reap, is a vibrant hub where locals and tourists browse fresh produce, seafood, clothing and traditional Cambodian crafts. The stop gives you a direct view of daily life and culture in the city.

What time does the tour start and how long does it take?

The tour departs at either 8:30am or 1pm from your hotel and runs for five hours across all four stops, ending with drop-off back at your accommodation.