Go beyond Angkor’s temples and spend a few hours discovering the real Siem Reap on this small-group walking tour. Stroll through hidden streets, lively local markets, and tranquil pagodas, and visit landmarks like the Royal Residence and Yey Tep Shrine. Along the way, your local guide shares captivating stories and insider knowledge to help you experience the city like a true local.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
We'll wander to the historic Old Market area, the commercial heart of the city. I'll point out unique local fruits and street food stalls. We will then see the famous Pub Street and I'll share how this quiet daytime street transforms into a vibrant hub of nightlife.
We'll take a short walk to one of Siem Reap's most beautiful and active Buddhist pagodas. Here, we will explore the colorful grounds while I share stories about the daily spiritual life of the Cambodian people.
Next, we'll enjoy a relaxing walk along the shaded banks of the Siem Reap River. I'll share insights into the river's importance to the city and point out the beautiful, historic bridges that connect the two sides of town.
As we approach the end of our tour, we'll visit Siem Reap's most sacred local shrine. I'll explain its powerful history, its connection to two princesses, and why it is so important to the people who live here.
Our adventure concludes in the beautiful gardens in front of the magnificent Royal Residence, the King of Cambodia's official home in Siem Reap. We can take photos as I share some final stories about the city. This is the perfect place to ask any last questions and get my personal recommendations for the rest of your wonderful day.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Siem Reap Walking Tour: Landmarks & Hidden Gems lasts about 2h 30min. The itinerary has 5 stops.
Prices start at $15 per person for this Siem Reap experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:30 AM and 2:30 PM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Please meet me, your guide Solyna, directly in front of the main entrance of the Hard Rock Cafe Angkor. I will be wearing a small, dark navy/black Quechua backpack so you can easily recognize me. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 18 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by TaleWalker Tours.
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Knowledgeble, funny and empathetic guide. Highly recommended!
Thank you so much for your kind words. It was a pleasure meeting you and sharing a little part of Siem Reap with you. I’m very happy to hear that you enjoyed the stories, the walk, and the experience. Thank you for your recommendation, You are always welcome back to Cambodia. Solyna R.
A very nice and enjoyable tour with a friendly and passionate guide. I really liked walking around Siem Reap and discovering its sights and atmosphere. Highly recommended!
Thank you, Maria, for your kind review. It was a pleasure walking with you and sharing the sights, stories, and atmosphere of Siem Reap. I’m very happy to hear that you enjoyed discovering the city from a local perspective. Thank you for your recommendation, and I hope you have many more wonderful journeys ahead. You are always welcome back to Cambodia. Solyna R.
Great walking tour! He spoke fantastic English and I learned so much about Cambodian culture and history! He gave some great restaurants recs too.
Thank you, G9787HEsaraha, for your wonderful review. It was a pleasure walking with you and sharing stories about Cambodian culture, history, and daily life. I’m happy to hear that you enjoyed the experience and found the local recommendations helpful. Thank you for joining me, and I hope you enjoy discovering more of Cambodia. You are always welcome back anytime. Solyna R.
Solyna did an amazing job. We visited the local market (really great) the main local temple and others in a fully immersive historical experience. 100% recommended
Thank you, juanignacioc325, for your wonderful review. It was a pleasure exploring Siem Reap with you and sharing the local side of the city through markets, temples, history, and stories. I’m happy to hear that you enjoyed the immersive experience and discovered more than just the famous sights. Thank you for your recommendation, and I hope you take home many great memories from Cambodia. You are always welcome back anytime. Solyna R.
Solyna was magical: we spent three days with him, first on the Siem Reap tour, then on Kluen Mountain, and finally on Tonle Sap. What can I say? He was always kind and explained things to us thoroughly, helping us appreciate Cambodian culture right from the start. He also provided us with the contact information for the tuk-tuk that took us to visit the Angkor temples. A sure thing! Highly recommended!
Thank you so much for spending three beautiful days with me! It truly meant a lot to share Siem Reap, Kulen Mountain, and Tonle Sap, Floating Village with you. I’m very happy you felt connected to Cambodian culture — wishing you wonderful memories wherever you travel next! 😊
I learned a lot on this tour about Siem Reap and Cambodia! My guide was great and very attentive (I was the only one on the tour, but he still put in 100% effort!) and took me around the local part of the market, pub street, the royal palace, the riverfront area, and different temples. I got a great sense of how the city has changed over time, local tips on what to do and buy from Cambodia, and great personal stories. This tour is a good way to spend the afternoon if you’ve just arrived to Siem Reap or if you get back from the temples, but aren’t the napping type (like me)!
Thank you, Katie, for your wonderful review. It was a pleasure spending the afternoon with you and sharing the local side of Siem Reap. I’m glad you enjoyed learning about the city’s history, culture, and everyday life through the stories and places we explored together. Thank you for appreciating the personal stories and local tips. I’m happy the experience helped you feel more connected to Cambodia, and I hope you have many more amazing journeys ahead. You are always welcome back anytime. Solyna R.
Booked the small group tour, ended up being just us on a private tour! Perfect level of information, great at answering questions, good way to get bearings in Siam Reap
Thank you so much for your kind review! I’m really happy you enjoyed the tour and it was a pleasure guiding you both on what turned into a private experience. I’m glad the information helped you get your bearings in Siem Reap. Wishing you a wonderful rest of your trip, and hope to welcome you again someday! — Solyna
A nice relaxed and informative city tour. This tour is run by the guide himself as a side project and will worth supporting.
Thank you, Mark, for taking the time to share your experience. I’m happy to hear you enjoyed the relaxed pace of the walk and learning more about Siem Reap through local stories and everyday life. Your support for this guide-owned experience truly means a lot. Thank you for your recommendation, and I hope Cambodia leaves you with many wonderful memories. Solyna R.
I made a tour with Solyna in October, as it is low season It was only me but he still kindly made the tour for me. I really enjoyed it, it felt like just walking around with a local who knew a lot about his place. Also his English was pretty good so it was easy to get along. If you just arrived in Cambodia, it is a great way to get into the context, history and culture of the country. Thanks again Solyna for patiently answer my thousand of questions.
Hi Irene R, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I’m really glad you enjoyed the Siem Reap Walking Tour. It was a pleasure sharing the history and culture of Cambodia with you, and I enjoyed answering all your questions! I hope your time in Cambodia continued to be amazing, and I’d love to welcome you back for another adventure in the future. — Solyna, Your Tour Guide
Very enjoyable walking tour. Solyna was very informative, pleasant and entertaining. We walked through all of Siem Reap main attractions, getting to know the city and learning about Cambodian and Buddhist traditions. I highly recommend this tour. Thank you Solyna R
Dear Iris K, Thank you so much for your wonderful review and the high recommendation! I'm thrilled you had a "very enjoyable" tour. It was a pleasure to guide you through Siem Reap's main attractions and share our Cambodian and Buddhist traditions. I'm so glad you found the walk informative, pleasant, and entertaining. Thanks again for choosing to explore with us! — Solyna R.
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