if you want to see the city with the local way of life and experience the culture, and the hidden spot of the Siem Reap city, then you can book this tour.
Please note: the tour was a virtual lives tour during the Covid 19 by zoom but now it is back to a daily physical tour.
Destination
Siem Reap, Cambodia
Category
City Highlight Tours
Duration
4 hours
Transport mode
Tuk Tuk
Available languages
English
Included
Entrance tickets
Private guide
Driver
Pick-up Included
Excluded
Apopo Rat Center (10 USD Per Person)
Tipping for your own interests
9 reasons to book this tour
Check out local market around Psa Chas (Old market area)
Check out the local monastery (Wat Preah PromRath)
Get to know more about Siem Reap and it rich history
Learn about our daily local way of life
Check out the old ruins hidden temple of Wat Preah Enkosa
Check out Made in Cambodia Market
Visit the incubation center of Sacha
Check out Apopo Rat Centre (Tickets not included 10$ p/p)
Local park, eateries and more....
What you can expect
Siem Reap city guided tour is a unique experience and it will be a good kick-start tour within 3-4 hours for things you must visit in this beautiful Siem Reap city.
We can pick you up from your hotel and start the tour and drop you off after the tour ends (3-4 hours tour)
We are going to check out some of the hidden spots of the local places like markets, monasteries, parks, old temples, and even local hang-out & eateries.
The tour is a good fit for anyone as we use tuk-tuk to travel around those places and only each place is a short walk in between but there are many topics to talk about, learning the history of each place.
If you are looking for a short tour (half-day tour) when you first arrive in the city or you may have a few hours left and want to see a bit more of the city of Siem Reap and its local hidden spot then consider booking this tour.
You may read the review and see the tour was conducted as a virtual tour and Please note: the tour was a virtual lives tour during the Covid 19 by zoom but now it is back to a daily physical tour.
This is the plan
Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with Ngoun.
Meeting point
You will be picked up anywhere in Siem Reap. Your local host will contact you regarding the exact pickup point.
Itinerary
This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.
Start the tour
We will meet you at any hotel you stay around Siem reap to start the tour. (you can let us know your hotel name after booking the tour)
The Tour
We will have a tuk tuk for your group and i will be your guide to show you around for this siem reap guided tour
Places we visit
We will check local hidden spot of the city and the tour will be 3-4 hours but you will get to know more about Siem Reap.
Finish the tour
We can take you back to your hotel or if you wish to stop somewhere in the city we can drop you there too.
Thing to notes:
Please note: the tour was a virtual lives tour during the Covid 19 by zoom but now it is back to a daily physical tour.
Make it yours
Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.
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Reviews from guests
monica🇺🇸 United States
22 February 2025
We did two tours with Lux, he is very knowledgeable about his country.
I would only like to say that if you book a sunrise tour you should charge the price in full. And not add the price for the sunrise later. It’s confusing. A excellent tour
Suraj Mani
4 January 2023
I just loved this virtual experience of exploring an unknown place with Ngoun. I can just confirm that it's fun and engagement is also more than what we normally expect. I can recommend to have Ngoun as a tour.Virtual tour could be so interesting
Adam🇬🇧 United Kingdom
12 January 2022
Such an amazing experience to have a guide taking us round Siem Reap live over Zoom. Lux was able to show us a wide variety of different places around the city (and with the help of his wife driving a moped, we covered quite a large area) – while staying connected on the video call the whole time. It was a fantastic way to get a taste of Cambodia in these days when travel is difficult – and it's also good to support the experienced and knowledgable guide while the local tourist population is so quiet – we'd want him as a guide when we get to visit for real! Thank you LuxAmazing virtual tour – felt like we were actually there!
Melissa🇦🇺 Australia
16 August 2021
From lockdown in Melbourne we were able to travel to some of Lux’s hidden gems. He spoke excellent English, had lots to share and I can’t wait until we can travel over and meet him in person. Such a special place to explore. Take care LuxAbsolutey awesome
Angela🇺🇸 United States
1 February 2021
We had a great time with this guide! He is very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions as he show us around Siem Reap. My favorite part was when he walked us through a local market and talked about the different foods. Thank you for the tour and I hope that someday we can do it in person!!Wonderful Virtual Experience
Unknown
1 February 2021
Lux is so knowledgeable and friendly, and provided a really great overview of a different culture and details about the city and Angkor Wat. I highly recommend this tour. Wonderful virtual experience!
Dirch Snorre🇩🇰 Denmark
27 January 2021
Ngoun was a great guide who could answer all of our many questions in fluent English whilst showing us the sights of the city. Ngoun was very aware of how to make a succesfull online tour and he paid great attention to image, audio and the connection.
The only negative thing was that the link for the tour didn't work, so we had to switch to another platform to begin the tour, but we quickly made it work.
Fun way to travel in these stay-at-home-times.Great tour around Siem Reap and Angkor Wat!
Mayadevi🇮🇹 Italy
24 January 2021
Ngoun was a very kind and pleasant guide for us. He was well speaking English and knew a lot and was also answering our questions fine.
Especially the tour at last in the monastery was very interesting and he was showing us details and giving a overview of this amazing place.
we were looking later on U-tube about it - since we really was taken of its beauty and mystery.
He was helping out by leaving us an extra video - since our day/night scedule made it not possible to see everything.
thank you. I recommend him as a great guide.the spiritual Cambodia
Miss QUEK Leng Leng🇸🇬 Singapore
27 July 2020
We enjoyed our virtual driving tour with Ngoun. He is very friendly. He even sent us a brief itinerary before he start the virtual tour. He shared many aspects about the Cambodian culture and could answer all our questions. :)Relaxing virtual tour
Jóhann🇮🇸 Iceland
12 May 2025
Alison
5 May 2025
What an amazing day spent with Ngoun He arrived promptly and took fantastic care of us He had us all set up to watch the most amazing sunrise over Angkor Wat He then took us to some smaller temples away from the crowds It was lovely to be able to explore with no one else around His knowledge was remarkable Such insite into the history of the area I cannot recommend Ngoun enough Book him You will not be disappointed Amazing
chakolammy
29 April 2025
Cambodia is a fantastic country. We spent 2 days with Ngoun (Lux), who is an excellent guide. Ngoun is very knowledgable, friendly and attentive. We now have a better understanding of Cambodia's history and culture. I highly recommend this tour with Ngoun.
xxxxxx
26 April 2025
Good street food, good company
Frank
26 April 2025
Es war ein sehr schöner Abend mit
Vielen leckeren Speisen und einem perfekten GuidePeefect Foodtour
f4ccgdckwm
25 April 2025
We really enjoyed our food tour of Siem Reap. The food was yummy and authentic and Ngoun was a great tour guide. He was friendly, knowledgeable and fun.Fantastic food tour
Aron🇨🇦 Canada
16 April 2025
Lux (Ngoun) was a fantastic guide and very accommodating. He was responsive and accommodating to some last minute schedule changes. Lux was very knowledgable and and excellent conversationalist. We learned almost as much during the drive as we did at the sites visited.
Would highly recommend!Above and Beyond
Amanda
12 April 2025
Thank you Lux for caring so much for our family and providing such a unique experience. Lux demonstrated next level attentiveness, thoughtfully perfected our family photos and curated the tour to our desires. Well worth the wait!Lux is the best!!!
M🇩🇪 Germany
12 April 2025
We had two great days with Lux in Ankor Wat and the beautiful waterfalls and flouting village. Lux was very knowledgable, told us many very interesting details about history, architecture and culture and organised for us very personal experiences, which you never get in a group tour. Thank you Lux and all the best!Great guide
Shannon
6 April 2025
After researching and reading his great reviews, I booked .
He was prompt picking us up the day of, super friendly and very knowledgeable.
Instead of making the stops like everyone else, we went straight to the waterfall and had it all to ourselves. This was picture perfect and amazing , not to have hordes of people in our pictures.
His SUV was very comfortable and the AC worked great. He answered all my annoying questions when we would pass a stall with food that I didn’t know what it was.
He was a great tour guide & spoke great English !
Would definitely recommend him and book again !!Book with Ngoun !!!
Charlotte🇳🇴 Norway
17 March 2025
Ngoun is your perfect personal guide in Siem Reap. We had booked him for a two-day trip. The first day, he picked us up early to see the sunrise over Angkor Vat, which was truly amazing. The next day we explored surrounding sights. Ngoun is knowledgeable and pleasant to be with. He knows the area and adjusts according to the circumstances. For example, when he saw that several tour buses were headed to a particular sight, he changed the sequence of our visit so that we avoided the crowds. I can very much recommend Ngoun.Perfect guide to Angkor Vat and Siem Reap
Tracy
6 March 2025
Loved our evening with Lux. He took us to local places we wouldn’t have known to try and enjoyed every minute of it. Fabulous food tour!
Susan
5 March 2025
One of the most important qualifications for a great tour, especially when you need to be up and out by 4:30 am, is to have a great tour guide. Coming down to our lobby, Lux and his driver were already waiting for us. Lux speaks excellent English and his experience with this tour was evident by getting us to a great vantage point of watching the sun rise at Angkor Wat, guiding us through the early morning dark to sit on the moat. After watching a beautiful sunrise, Lux guided us to various parts of Angkor Wat, giving background and history as we exchanged information on relative historical and religious events. Cold water was provided throughout and we broke in between to eat at a small restaurant where there were plenty of choices that appealed to a western pallet (we recommend the banana pancakes) and service was great. We then continued on our tour with Lux and returned back to our hotel just as the hottest part of the day was emerging. Angkor Wat is huge and many people take 3 days to tour it. Having a great tour guide like Lux made our one day trip extremely full and satisfying, as well as stress-free with the pick up, return and organization by Lux. We very much enjoyed all that we learned from Lux. Very Zen!Excellent Tour Guide Angkor Wat
Jacqueline 🇩🇪 Germany
5 March 2025
We were taken on a truly wonderful tour by Lux and his driver. We were picked up punctually at our hotel at 5:00 and driven to Angkor Wat to experience the sunrise, then we entered the temple grounds and had plenty of time to look around. We also visited Ta Prohm and Bayon Temple. Throughout the entire journey Lux conveyed all the amazing historic facts - he is a fund of knowledge and we learnt so much about Cambodia, its history, customs and people. He has a very pleasant manner and we greatly enjoyed his company.
We highly recommend him as a guide - the tour will remain an unforgettable experience. Thank you LuxAmazing Angkor Wat Sunrise Tour
Drew
5 March 2025
We enjoyed all Ngoun (Lux) shared on our tour. We especially enjoyed his insights into the local culture, religion, and political dynamics. We traveled on foot and by tuk tuk to see a lot in a short amount of time! Highly recommended!Great knowledge!
Sarah🇧🇪 Belgium
4 March 2025
We highly recommend this tour! We just came back from our travels and this was miterally the highlight of our trip. Not only was the tour amazing but we got so much background on everything we saw. Lux was the best and made our travel memorable. He knows where to go and we even did a temple where we were alone! Also don't hesitate to book a sunset tour! Unique experience and awesome guide!
Dorothy 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
4 March 2025
We booked Ngoun (Lux) for a 7-hour private tour of Angkor Wat with our 1-year-old son. We wanted to start at 9.30am instead of doing the sunrise tour, which was no problem for Lux. He was flexible for the rest of the day too - very useful and necessary when travelling with a small child! He adapted the day's plan to fit in with our needs and was very accommodating. The air conditioned minivan was a great place for the baby to nap throughout the day too.
Lux was super friendly and knowledgeable and had lots of good facts to share about everything. We saw a good range of temples and thanks to Lux's well-thought-out planning, we also dodged a lot of the crowds. Thanks for an amazing day! 😀Flexible, friendly and easy going!
Unknown
3 March 2025
He is a good guide that really love Angkor wat and all the temples. A good guide
Tam
3 March 2025
Absolute gem of a guide and a whiz at photography. I have him to thank for an excellent two days at Angkor Wat and Khulen National Park. He's an expert guide who takes photo studio portrait quality pics (with a really nice bokeh effect) on your Android or Apple phone. Absolute gem
f27spx86tw
27 February 2025
Ngoun took my wife and I on a one day trip to Ankhor Wat and other temples + a one day tour to a waterfall, the lying Buddha and the floating village.
We particularly enjoyed the amazing tour Ngoun had put together for us on day one. we always enjoyed the second day.
Ngoun was professional, kind, interesting, patient, knowledgable, perfect english speaker, well-tuned in to our preferences. we truly enjoyed Ngoun's company and expertise through out the trip.
Our best recommendation.Ngoun is wonderful!
tone maren
24 February 2025
We had an excellent experience with Lux and his driver visiting the floating village and some of the more remote temples making it a full day excursion. Lux is very knowledgeable being able to explain what we were seeing and answering all our additional questions, and both he and his driver also had an extra service touch such as cold water and cold refreshing scented towels throughout the day. Excellent day out
Natalie🇸🇪 Sweden
22 February 2025
He did everything + the little extra for us to have the best two days in Cambodia! I would recommend him to everyone! Best guide we ever had!
Turgay
22 February 2025
Thank you Lux for a very fast and comprehensive tour avoiding the crowds
Christopher🇸🇬 Singapore
16 February 2025
Lux was professional and very knowledgeable. He and his driver were early for our early morning pickup. It is obvious that he knows an incredible amount about the Angkor Park complex and is super passionate about what he does. We loved the thoughtful touches during the experience: refreshing towels; cold water; and opening doors for us. We couldn’t recommend this tour highly enough. Thank you Lux!Fantastic, Knowledgeable Experience!
Elizabeth🇦🇺 Australia
14 February 2025
We did two tours with Ngoun (Lux).. the 10 tasting tour and a city tour. Lux’s English is flawless and he is very knowledgeable about local ciulture and history. The food tour was great.. terrific local places and dishes altered to meet my dietary needs without a problem. Local drinks were missing though. As we had already seen some of the city our tour was modified but Lux still found different places for us to see. Very pleasant trips with informative commentary.
Knowledgable friendly guide
Unknown
13 February 2025
Ngoun is a very experienced and knowledgeable and gentle guide. Apart from taking great care of us, and ensuring we saw the sunrise at Angkor Wat at its best, his interest in history, anthropology and cultural movement across Asia enriched our visit and gave a real context that brought the place alive. Not only would I recommend a guide to seeing such an immense and complex site, but I would highly recommend Ngoun as your guide. Thanks Ngoun for our tour. Michael and LizAngkor Wat at its best
Tony
12 February 2025
We had a great day with lux, it stated so early, a 450am start. We made our way to the complex and was amazed at how many people were there already, but he knew cc a shortcut, we made our way to the wall to sit and wait for the sunrise, and then the people came and just kept coming . As if by magic, things began to brighten and the glow over the complex was fantastic,lux took us inside and showed where to wait for the real sunrise over the temple, he knew exactly where to go to get the best views, we then went to a few other less well known temples and he explained all the bits and legends, about the demons, then off to the elephant parade, showing us lots of things you would miss if you didn't have an experienced guide.A great morning at angkor wat
JACQUI🇦🇺 Australia
12 February 2025
I recently had the pleasure of taking my second tour with Ngoun, and once again, he did not disappoint! From the moment the tour began, it was evident that his extensive knowledge of the temples was unparalleled. Ngoun not only shared historical facts and anecdotes but also intertwined local legends and cultural insights, enriching the experience beyond mere sightseeing.
What truly sets Ngoun apart is his infectious passion for his work. You can see how much he genuinely loves sharing his country’s heritage with others. His enthusiasm is contagious, making every moment engaging and captivating.
Ngoun's personable nature makes him approachable, and he encourages questions, ensuring all inquiries are met with thoughtful and insightful responses. He has a knack for creating a relaxed atmosphere, which made the tour not just informative but genuinely enjoyable.
Overall, both tours with Ngoun have been fantastic experiences. His dedication to his craft and his clients is commendable, and I highly recommend him to anyone looking to explore the temples. I can't wait for my next adventure with him!Amazing Temple Tour with Ngoun
Dalyn🇺🇸 United States
8 February 2025
thank you so much Lux for showing us the beauty of Angkor Wat! your knowledge and love of this spectacular place really shines through. its people like you who have a passion that helps people like me understand not only the beauty but also the history and importance of places like AW!
we loved the way you didn’t follow everyone but you took us to quieter areas to teach us before we followed the crowds.
the extra stops in the jungle and the monastery were so appreciated!
thank you again for sharing your passion and knowledge with us! Amazingux and Angkor Wat
theresa.johnson🇩🇪 Germany
8 February 2025
Lux demonstrated excellent knowledge about Cambodia, which is the main reason for the three-star rating. His expertise on the country's history and culture was evident throughout the tour.
However, several aspects of the experience were disappointing:
1. Pacing & Guidance style: The tour felt rushed, with Lux constantly hurrying us along. This made it difficult to fully appreciate the sights and take in the atmosphere. Lux often walked ahead of the group, which made it challenging to hear explanations or ask questions. A more inclusive approach would have been preferable.
2. Tour duration: Despite paying for a private tour, Lux cut the experience short by two hours. This was particularly frustrating as there were numerous interesting temples within easy reach that we could have explored.
3. Value for money: Given the premium price paid for a private tour, the overall experience fell short of expectations.
While Lux's knowledge was commendable, the tour's execution left much to be desired. For future visitors, I would recommend seeking a guide who balances expertise with better time management and a more attentive approach to their clients' needs.Yay and nay and the same time
Carmen
6 February 2025
We started off leaving our hotel at 04:40 so that we could buy tickets at the center (because we wanted a hard copy ticket for keepsakes). Lux took us to an awesome site to watch the sun rise over Angkor Wat…breathtaking!! We visited several temples during our experience, got to see a monastery with chanting monks, and added a couple different sites we wanted to see with much less tourists. Lux was able to answer all our questions and was very knowledgeable about the history of the temples.Bucket List Item Achieved!!
Adrian
2 February 2025
We had just arrived in Siem Reap and wanted a walking tour to familiarise ourselves with the culture and sights. We were tired after travelling for 48 hours but Ngoun was excellent. He was extremely courteous, knowledgeable and adjusted his explanations to just what we needed. A really nice guy and one of the best guides we have ever had. Ngoun knows his stuff
liz
2 February 2025
Excellent tour with Ngoun. He had so much knowledge, delivered in a very accessible way. No question left in answered. Brilliant tour
Ronny🇺🇸 United States
2 February 2025
Our experience with Lux was great! Always on time, always pleasant and extremely knowledgeable. For English speakers, you will have excellent communication and the ability to customize your tour. Lux is the best!!
Phil🇺🇸 United States
1 February 2025
Right from the initial booking Ngoun stayed in touch and was very responsive.
We did 2 days with him beginning with the Ankor Wat sunrise and followed up the next day with the waterfall and stilted houses on the river.
His English skills were excellent along with his knowledge of the sites and the country itself in general.
A superb 2 days Perfect guide
rfrc7kbnrb
21 January 2025
The guide and driver were excellent and took great care of us. We really appreciated the cold wash clothes and cold water each time we returned to the vehicle. Ran was very knowledgeable about the history of the area and provided many good insights. Breakfast stop was very good (fried pineapple was delicious!). The 4:45 AM start of the tour wasn’t entirely necessary and we could’ve started a little later in the morning and still seen the sunrise….unless someone is really looking for the perfect seat and needs to get there early. We had a lovely day on this tour! Angkor wat sunrise your
Gabriele🇨🇭 Switzerland
12 January 2025
Ngoun is a very knowledgeable and friendly guide. He speaks an excellent English and provided us with just the right amount of information on the temples. Even though they’re crowded he managed to get us a perfect view for the sunrise in Angkor and even a visit without any others to one of the jungle temples Great Sunrise Tour to Ankor Wat
Edward
10 January 2025
Could not have been a better day,great knowledge of everything thanks again
Caroline and Ed Fantastic day
Melanie🇺🇸 United States
8 January 2025
My Daughter and I did a private tour in Angkor Wat with the best tour guide and driver ever. Sothea was both knowledgeable and supportive of our requests and endless questions. His passion for the ancient history and the Cambodian culture is so infectious. We will be returning to Siem Reap very soon as there is so much more to discover about the culture, the sites and the wonderful people. We highly recommend reaching out to Sothea for your tour needs. He is Awesome!!!!!A Lifetime of Memories
St🇩🇪 Germany
1 January 2025
Wir hatte 2 wundervolle Tage mit unserem großartigen Guide Ngoun.
Seine tiefgehenden Kenntnisse über die Geschichte und Kultur der Tempelanlagen waren überwältigend. Er brachte uns die Mystik von Angkor Wat auf eine Weise näher, die sowohl informativ als auch faszinierend war.
Der Besuch des Food Market war ein Erlebnis und auch vom Dorf am Tonle Sap haben wir viele Eindrücke gewinnen können. Die Kinder wurden von ihm gut einbezogen und sie waren trotz des ungewohnten frühen Aufstehens mit Begeisterung dabei und sind immer noch von den vielen Erlebnissen beeindruckt.
Seine Leidenschaft und seine Begeisterung für die Historie machten jede Tour zu einem Erlebnis. Zudem war er unglaublich freundlich und stets bereit, auf unsere Fragen und Wünsche einzugehen. Ich kann diesen Guide jedem wärmstens empfehlen, der Siem Reap besucht. Ein absolutes Highlight unserer Reise, von der wir beeindruckende Erinnerungen mit nach Hause nehmen.
Beeindruckende Erlebnisse
Anu🇺🇸 United States
23 December 2024
It was a pleasure to have Ngoun as our guide. He was on time. He was very patient and clear in his communication. We enjoyed having him as our guide.
Thank you
AnuAngkor Wat tour
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More about me
Hi, I am Nguon Sominea but I also have a nickname (Lux) I have been touring this beautiful Siem Reap city & temples around Cambodia for over 12 years and I have done many tours with this site (Withlocals) for over 8 years now.
I offer many tours just like other guides do but a few of my tours are designed on my own experience to let passionate travelers like you get to explore and experience to enjoy learning as much as possible about my beautiful country of Cambodia.
I am passionate about history, art, culture, people, and food.
That is the reason why I created many tours related to the local way of life for anyone visiting Siem Reap to enjoy and get insight into this authentic trip.
I am looking forward to seeing you and showing you what Siem Reap has to offer.