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Where to Go: the 15 Best Full-Day Temple Tours Around the World

47 tours  ·  from $14 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 full-day temple tours worth the money, each with its price, its start time and the one thing to know before the gate.

Siem Reap: Full-Day Angkor Wat Guided Tour with Sunset - Starting from Siem Reap and reaching Angkor Wat
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Siem Reap: Full-Day Angkor Wat Guided Tour with Sunset

1.Full-Day Angkor Wat Guided Tour with Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 3,803 reviews · 9 - 10 hours · from $15Our pick

Spend 9 to 10 hours visiting Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Bayon, Ta Prohm, and Phnom Bakheng with an English-speaking guide such as Nick, Vone, or Sayon. Expect temple stories, jungle paths, cold water, air-conditioned transport, and a sunset climb. The $15 tour excludes the temple pass and meals.

“John was very good in explaining everything. Furthermore i lost my airpods in one of the store. Using his local friends he helped me in finding and giving it back to them. And also he took some great photos. Definitely worth trying this”

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Full-Day Angkor Wat Sunrise Private Tour with Guide from Siem Reap - Angkor Wat takes the first three hours
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Full-Day Angkor Wat Sunrise Private Tour with Guide from Siem Reap

2.Full-Day Angkor Wat Sunrise Private Tour with Guide from Siem Reap

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,920 reviews · from $60Top rated

Start around 4:30 a.m. for sunrise at Angkor Wat, then explore Bayon, Ta Prohm, and Banteay Kdei with a private English-speaking guide. Guides such as Se, Sopha, Sa, Curly, and Samuth are praised for temple knowledge, photos, and flexible pacing. Transport, water, and cold towels are included.

“Wonderful tour with our excellent guide Mare. He is extremely knowledgeable, his English is great, he was able to take us to special places for our comfort and photos, and we loved his personality. We learned so much from Mare about the 4 temples we visited. We highly recommend this tour and Mare as its guide!”

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Siem Reap: Angkor Wat Sunrise and Full-Day Sightseeing Tour - Angkor Wat from sunrise to the upper terraces
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Siem Reap: Angkor Wat Sunrise and Full-Day Sightseeing Tour

3.Angkor Wat Sunrise and Full-Day Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,828 reviews · 8 - 10 hours · from $14Best value

Start before dawn with hotel pickup, then explore Angkor Wat, Ta Prohm, Ta Keo, Bayon, and Angkor Thom with an English-speaking guide. Air-conditioned transport, cold water, and wet towels help during this long walking day. The $14 tour excludes the $37 Angkor Pass and meals.

“Nick ( Kosal ) was fantastic and super friendly! Had an amazing tour. Pick up from my hostel was easy and transport was super comfy (with great AC!) Super interesting tour and would highly recommend!”

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Full-Day Tour to Water Temples and UNESCO Rice Terraces in Bali - Ulun Danu Bratan and the temple on the lake
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Full-Day Tour to Water Temples and UNESCO Rice Terraces in Bali

4.Full-Day Tour to Water Temples and UNESCO Rice Terraces in Bali

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,539 reviews · from $39

Travel by private air-conditioned minivan from your hotel to four major Bali sights. Your driver-guide explains temple customs, subak irrigation, and local culture, with guides such as Wayan, Agus, Putra, and Berata praised for their care and English. Lunch is optional, and entry fees depend on the package.

“Our tour guide was outstanding and very knowledgeable about Bali. He was flexible and guide us to amazing sites of Bali.”

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Bali: Tanah Lot UNESCO World Heritage Sites Full-Day Tour - Taman Ayun, the royal water temple
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Bali: Tanah Lot UNESCO World Heritage Sites Full-Day Tour

5.Tanah Lot UNESCO World Heritage Sites Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,947 reviews · 10 hours · from $40

Join a small group of up to five with an English, French, or German-speaking guide such as Alit, Dewa, or Didik. Visit Taman Ayun, Ulun Danu Bratan, Jatiluwih, and Tanah Lot in an air-conditioned vehicle, with hotel pickup, entry options, water, and time for lunch.

“Made was an awesome guide! He was very patient and informative. He did not rush, what turned into a very long day! He was also a great photographer. I had him the next day for another tour and he showed up bright and ready for another long day! I would highly recommend this tour, and if possible requesting Made, you won't be disappointed.”

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Full-Day Guided Sunset Tour of Angkor Wat - Starting at Angkor Wat around 8:30 AM
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Full-Day Guided Sunset Tour of Angkor Wat

6.Full-Day Guided Sunset Tour of Angkor Wat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,507 reviews · from $19

Spend about eight hours visiting Angkor Wat, Banteay Kdei, Ta Prohm, Bayon, and Phnom Bakheng from Siem Reap. An English-speaking guide such as David or Rith leads the temple visits, while an air-conditioned vehicle, cold water, and towels make the hot day easier. The group can include up to 15 people.

“Great tour! Mr.Rith is such a nice, knowleable and experienced guide. We even had water and cols towels all the time. Tour is well structured, not very hard to keep on”

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Siem Reap: Full Day Angkor Wat Temple Experience with Sunset - Entering Angkor Thom through the South Gate
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Siem Reap: Full Day Angkor Wat Temple Experience with Sunset

7.Full Day Angkor Wat Temple Experience with Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,490 reviews · 10 hours · from $25

Spend 10 hours with an English-speaking guide such as Mony, Raman, Sam, or Seila, visiting Angkor Thom, Bayon, Ta Prohm, and Angkor Wat. A small group, air-conditioned transport, lunch, cold towels, and a Phnom Bakheng sunset make this a practical first day in Siem Reap.

“We had a great tour with Mr. Mony and our driver Mr. Diamond. Mr. Mony’s English was quite good and he was very knowledgeable. He also set a good pace. We never felt rushed, but we never felt like we were too long in anyone spot.”

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Angkor Wat full Day 'Small Group with sunset & Tour Guide - Starting at 9:30 and getting oriented
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Angkor Wat full Day ‘Small Group with sunset & Tour Guide

8.Angkor Wat full Day ‘Small Group with sunset & Tour Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,369 reviews · from $14

Spend 8 to 9 hours exploring Angkor Wat, Ta Prohm, Banteay Kdei, Ta Keo, Angkor Thom, and Phnom Bakheng. Guides such as Buth, Kosal, Sari, and Vone are praised for clear history, humor, photos, and cold water. Lunch and the Angkor Park pass cost extra.

“We had a excellent trip Sari was fabulous told us loads of very interesting information, and answered all our questions. I would definitely recommend anyone to go in this trip.”

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Full-Day Banteay Srei & 4 Temples - Grand Tours Join-in Tour - Preah Khan brings a larger sense of scale
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Full-Day Banteay Srei & 4 Temples – Grand Tours Join-in Tour

9.Full-Day Banteay Srei & 4 Temples – Grand Tours Join-in Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,155 reviews · from $20

Spend 7 to 8 hours exploring six Angkor temples with hotel pickup, an air-conditioned minivan, cold towels, water, and an English-speaking guide. Banteay Srei is the star, while Preah Khan, Ta Som, East Mebon, Pre Rup, and Neak Pean add variety. Guides such as Lok, Chenda, and Phyrom are praised for clear storytelling.

“Ra was an exceptional guide at Banteay Srei. His depth of knowledge and attention to detail made our visit truly memorable. He shared the intricate history and artistry of the temple with such passion, giving us a new appreciation for its stunning carvings. Ra’s humor and friendly approach kept the tour both informative and fun, and he always made sure we had time for photos and questions. His attentiveness and warmth made this experience unforgettable. Highly recommend Ra for anyone exploring Banteay Srei!”

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Borobudur Sunrise from setumbu Hill , Merapi Volcano & Prambanan Full Day Tour - Borobudur from the hill to the upper terraces
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Borobudur Sunrise from setumbu Hill , Merapi Volcano & Prambanan Full Day Tour

10.Borobudur Sunrise from setumbu Hill , Merapi Volcano & Prambanan Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,030 reviews · from $105

Start at 4:00 AM with sunrise views of Borobudur from Setumbu Hill, then climb Borobudur, ride a jeep around Merapi Volcano, and finish at Prambanan. Your private English-speaking driver handles transport and tickets. Guides such as Arma, Bima, Thomas, and Matteas are praised for flexibility.

“I was disappointed only by the weather. No good sunrise but everything else was. May be next time the weather will be perfect.”

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Full-Day Temples of Angkor Small Group Tour - Angkor Wat: two hours with Cambodia’s great symbol
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Full-Day Temples of Angkor Small Group Tour

11.Full-Day Temples of Angkor Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,003 reviews · from $19

Spend about eight hours visiting Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Bayon, Srah Srang, and Ta Prohm with an English-speaking guide such as Sarak, Sok, or Saruon. Hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, water, and cool towels are included. The $37 temple pass and lunch cost extra.

“Great experience seeing these incredible temples. Our guide Chhay was knowledgable and the information was worth listening to.”

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Full Day Abu Dhabi City Tour + BAPS Mandir Visit, guide transfer - Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque: allow your best attention here
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Full Day Abu Dhabi City Tour + BAPS Mandir Visit, guide transfer

12.Full Day Abu Dhabi City Tour + BAPS Mandir Visit, guide transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 963 reviews · from $36

Travel from Dubai to Abu Dhabi in an air-conditioned vehicle with a guide, visiting Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, BAPS Hindu Mandir, Qasr Al Hosn, Heritage Village, Yas Island, and Emirates Palace. Expect photo stops, a lunch break at your own cost, and a busy schedule.

“Pick-up - Pro: got picked up at my friend's house and had a delightful shuttle driver all to myself. Con: getting the group assembled felt like a round-up. No one knew what was happening or where we were going and it's only because I asked a lot of questions did I feel secure knowing what was happening - that we were being consolidated at a meet-up point with a large bus Tour - Pros: Nice guide can't remember name, comfortable bus with big windows, a/c and cool bottled water. We covered a lot of ground but only stopped a few times to walk around which was as advertised Cons: Hard…”

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Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Full-Day Tour - The 2.5-hour free period at Rila
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Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Full-Day Tour

13.Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 918 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $24

Travel from Sofia to Bulgaria’s grandest monastery and the tiny UNESCO-listed Boyana Church in one eight-hour day. Expect English guidance, mountain scenery, free time for lunch and museums, and a brief church visit limited to 10 minutes per group. Guides may include Maria, Ina, Vasil, or Tuni.

“Maria was the perfect guide. There wasn’t a question she couldn’t answer. The entire experience was terrific!”

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Bali: Full-Day Private or Shared Uluwatu Highlights Tour - Water Blow at Nusa Dua: dramatic when the sea cooperates
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Bali: Full-Day Private or Shared Uluwatu Highlights Tour

14.Full-Day Private or Shared Uluwatu Highlights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 784 reviews · 2 - 9 hours · from $23

Visit South Bali’s Water Blow, GWK Cultural Park, Melasti Beach, and Uluwatu Temple before the sunset Kecak fire dance. English-speaking guides such as Jolly, Agung, and Komang are available, with private or shared options, hotel pickup, and optional lunch, photos, dinner, or spa stops.

“Jolly was a amazing tour guide . He made the whole experience a fun and safe one . I would recommend him for all my tours . Thank you jolly , so nice to meet you 🙏🌴❤️”

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Angkor Wat: Full-Day Temples Small Group Tour - The morning at Angkor Wat
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Angkor Wat: Full-Day Temples Small Group Tour

15.Angkor Wat: Full-Day Temples Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 739 reviews · 8 hours · from $17

Spend eight hours touring Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Bayon, and Ta Prohm from Siem Reap in an air-conditioned minibus. An English-speaking guide such as Yuth, Pal Saruon, or Mr. Sarkiya explains Khmer history and temple details, while the driver provides water and cool towels. The $17 price excludes the $37 Angkor Pass and lunch.

“We had an amazing day, visiting the different temples. The guide was very knowledgeable and fun.,”

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