The central question: how to visit as much as possible of Angkor?

The Bakong Temple, Rolous Group

First, it’s possible to see all the 75+ temples if you have the time, energy, inclination, interest, and money (yes, it’s expensive).  

Second : the tours are for the temples- the city expanse of roads and canals are not in the focus (if visible at all, as they are covered by jungle). 

Third : most people won’t want or need to visit all temples. So quite intuitively, there are specific tours of Angkor that cover much of the city, temples, and area. There could be others, and you could technically cover many more on your own with the tuktuk, but I took three tours and were quite satisfied with my coverage ( but still less than 15)

These are: Small Circle Tour , Big Circle Tour and the Rolous Group Tour.

I will explain all three in detail going ahead. 

Clarification: “tour” does not refer to group tourism. It refers to the collection of temples on a route designed such that a trip covers temples of a similar nature efficiently.

This tours 5-6 temples each, though the guide can do more if you pay more. This can be by car, tuktuk or guided tour in bus.