Move from market stall to family kitchen in Siem Reap: shop with a local chef, learn to balance Khmer flavors, and cook a full meal in an intimate, small-group setting. Practical, hands-on, and rooted in local history.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
Morning light slants through the corrugated roof of Psar Chas as vendors trim herbs and stack dragonfruit into neat pyramids. A small-group guide threads you through aisles of fish, chilies and palm sugar, and the city’s pulse becomes the opening act for a hands-on Khmer cooking lesson in a local home.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
3–5 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves short periods of walking and standing during market tours and hands-on cooking.
Wildlife
History
Siem Reap grew from the heart of the Khmer Empire; the city’s museums and nearby temple complex connect contemporary life to centuries of Angkorian art and architecture.
Conservation
Support family-run classes and local markets to help keep income in the community, and minimize single-use plastics at market stops to reduce waste in this fragile floodplain environment.
Reserve your spot on the City Tour & Cooking Class today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring small bills for the market
Markets are cash-only for produce and snacks; have small-denomination riel or US dollars ready for purchases and tipping.
Dress respectfully for temple stops
If the itinerary includes Wat Promh Rath or other temples, wear shoulders- and knee-covering clothing to show respect and gain entry.
Declare dietary restrictions early
Notify the operator when booking so the chef can adjust ingredients for allergies or vegetarian diets.
Hydrate and expect heat
Siem Reap is hot and humid—bring a refillable bottle and use the provided cold drinking water after the market walk.
Comfortable walking shoes
Closed-toe shoes make market walking and kitchen work safer and more comfortable.
Refillable water bottle
Stay hydrated in Siem Reap’s heat; many operators provide cold water to refill.
Light rain jacket or poncho
Useful during sudden monsoon showers between May and October.
summer
Small cash pouch
Carry small bills and coins for market purchases and tips where cards aren’t accepted.