Temple, shrine & monastery tours
Last light is the other good hour, and the gate has usually stopped selling tickets by then. The 15 below compare cliff shrines, river wats and desert colonnades on price, viewpoint and how long you actually stay.
Review of Angkor Wat’s $18 sunrise or sunset tour from Siem Reap, with four temples, guide, transport, costs, timing, and practical tips.
“Great tour with very knowledgeable guide Mr. Rith, who also makes the tour very enjoyable with his great humour. You see a lot of temples in one day and stop for a tasty lunch as well. I can only recommend”
Review the $15 Angkor Wat sunrise tour from Siem Reap, with temple visits, local guides, air-conditioned transport, and practical tips.
“David is one of the most exceptional guides I've ever had the pleasure of meeting. The tour was just perfect. Timed at a leisurely pace, full of interesting information and stories and not tiresome at all, despite being 9 hours long. And all this while being hosted by a very fun David. We strongly recommend this tour.”
Review of Athens to Cape Sounion at sunset, with temple views, coastal scenery, transport details, costs, tips, and honest advice.
“As a female solo traveler, tours are hit or miss. The meet point was easy to find and the tour guide welcomed me with a big smile. She was helpful throughout the tour and gave us stories about Greece. The view at the Temple was beautiful! I had ample time to grab a bite before going up to see the sunset.”
Explore Angkor Wat at sunrise and sunset on a two-day Siem Reap tour with 11 temples, expert guides, transport, water, and strong value.
“The tour was amazing. Say was a fantastic guide who was engaging and knowledgeable. He was patient and caring when we needed to slow down because our 9 year old daughter was struggling from the heat. I highly recommend this tour. Overall, great experience!!!”
Explore Angkor Wat, Bayon, Ta Prohm, and Phnom Bakheng on a guided Siem Reap day tour with sunset, transport, and water.
“Long day out, really good, interesting. Ho was a good guide, our group were lovely”
Review of Angkor Wat’s $20 small-group sunset tour, covering temples, lunch, transport, walking demands, park fees, and practical tips.
“Diversity of temples! The humidity and heat were quite oppressive so drink loads of water, wear cotton and keep moving. We did 20,000 + steps so good footwear is a must.”
Review of Bali’s Uluwatu sunset tour, Kecak fire dance, private transport, monkey tips, timing, Jimbaran dinner, and value.
“Rudy was welcoming friendly puntual and informative. His car was spacious and very clean.”
Review of Siem Reap’s $13 Angkor Wat sunrise tour, with temple highlights, guide quality, costs, timing, dress rules, and practical booking advice.
“Our guide and the chauffeur were great people and made our first visit to Angkor Wat unforgettable ! We highly recommend to book a guide to visit this beautiful site”
Review of Agrigento’s sunset Valley of the Temples tour, with skip-the-line entry, guide tips, walking details, and value advice.
“Truly amazing guide. Rosana was exceptional and very helpful. The tour was magnificent. We're very satisfied. Thank you”
Review of a full-day Angkor Wat sunset tour from Siem Reap, with temple visits, guide support, transport, costs, and practical tips.
“Awesome private tour. Our guide Rey spoke much better English than others we saw at the temple. You can request him, I believe.”
Review of a $25 full-day Angkor Wat tour from Siem Reap, covering Bayon, Ta Prohm, Angkor Thom, lunch, village life, and sunset.
“Mr Makara was an excellent tour guide! He not only shown and told us about all the greatness of Angkor temples, but also was so friendly and funny! Highly recommended. Our tour driver was super nice, he gave us water and cold towels in between temple visits.”
Review of a $14.50 Angkor Wat small-group tour from Siem Reap with six temples, guide commentary, hotel pickup, and sunset views.
“Great day exploring the very best of Angkor Wat with our tour guide Mr. Rith! It was great not only seeing the sights, but also getting to learn more about the long history of Cambodia and the temples. I recommend this tour to anyone who's looking to make the most of their time in Siem Reap :)”
Watch sunset at the Temple of Poseidon on a low-cost Athens bus tour with coastal views, free time, and an audio guide.
“Great trip! Our guide did a great job navigating a tricky return trip due to a missing passenger and the lunar eclipse meaning it was very busy. The guide took a lot of care to make sure everyone got back to Athens safely with limited delays”
Review of a 2-day Angkor temple tour with sunrise at Angkor Wat, sunset views, expert guides, transport, costs, and practical tips.
“A very comprehensive tour. Our guide (I can't remember how to spell his name) was very knowledgeable, experienced and professional. Our driver, Mao, very attentive, really good.”
Review of Meteora’s small-group sunset tour, with St. Stephen’s Monastery, Byzantine church, hermit caves, transport, tips, and value.
“what a unique and special place Meteora is! Our guide was funny and knowledgeable. Small group van tour. Probably could have started a 1/2 hour later. Worth the drive and overnight stay from Athens- nothing else like it.”
