PHNOM PENH
The best of the capital.
The 15 most popular 1-day tours in Phnom Penh, with prices, durations and the operator behind each. The standouts most visitors book, and what to expect once you turn up.
11 Phnom Penh stops in one day with S21 and Killing Fields, guided by tuk-tuk/van, cold drinks included, cash-only site fees.
Most Popular“Driver Lee was fantastic , highly recommended very knowledge very safe took us to all the locations and explained clearly”
Phnom Penh day trip to Angkor Wat, Bayon and Ta Prohm with a private driver and English guide, plus the story behind each site.
“I had a wonderful private tour. Both the guide Siyan and the driver Thearak were excellent – professional, friendly, and made the whole experience very special. I felt well taken care of throughout. Also, Siyan is very well talented about taking good pictures, I have amazing photo archive now ;) Highly recommended, definitely worth the…”
Private Phnom Penh to Siem Reap day trip with Spider Ville market, Sambor Prei Kuk, ancient bridges, and Kampong Kleang.
“Had an excellent journey from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap on this private tour. It is a long day (~12 hours) but the sites visited along the journey are well worth it. I am glad I chose this route instead of flying.”
Hop-on Phnom Penh bus with 16 stops and a free 1-hour Mekong boat cruise. Flexible timing, handy audio, great value at $13.
“The tour bus is clean good service and play auto tour guide on the bus easy to know about the place. The bus staff is so good make our fun on the bus and tour with the schedules. The staff always take care of guests on the bus.”
Day trip from Phnom Penh to Angkor Wat, Ta Prohm and Bayon with an English guide, early transfer, and $37 temple pass.
“We really enjoyed our time touring the temples of Siem Reap, we only got to visit three of them - Angkor Wat, Nokor/Angkor Thom and Ta Prohm because of time constraints but I believe we’ve seen the best of them. Big plus were the treRead more”
Private half-day tour from Phnom Penh to Tuol Sleng and Choeung Ek with an English guide, A/C ride, hotel pickup, and bottled water.
“Great but very harrowing tour with our private guide Ms Sreyneang. She was very knowledgeable and helped us understand the history behind the conflict.”
A private day trip from Phnom Penh to Phnom Chisor and Tonle Bati, with rural stops and an optional wildlife center visit.
“Great tour despite the rain! The driver is very safe, friendly and knowledgeable. The view from Phnom Chiso is well worth the climb up (which really wasn’t bad).”
Private half-day in Phnom Penh visiting Tuol Sleng S-21 and the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek with hotel pickup and A/C.
“great guide - super knowledgeable. comfortable vehicle. nice going in evening as cooler and less crowded. bring bug spray and shoes that can get dirty and muddy. highly recommend.”
Fast day trip from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap: Angkor Wat, Bayon, Ta Prohm, Banteay Kdei with an English guide.
“If you can only do one tour in Cambodia, make it Angkor Wat — and make sure your guide is Sithon. He’s incredibly knowledgeable about the sites, Cambodia’s culture, and its deep history. He’s even written several books on Angkor WatRead more”
Private Phnom Penh day tour with A/C pickup: Royal Palace, Wat Phnom, Tuol Sleng, Choeng Ek and Independence Monument.
“Ms CHHEANG SREYNEANG provided us with a wonderful insight into modern life in Phnom Penh and life during the time of the Killing Fields. Her English is excellent as is her knowledge. We really gained a lot from this unique tour”
Private Phnom Penh day tour with an English guide, AC pickup, major temples, the National Museum, and genocide sites plus monuments and market.
“The tour was awesome - our guide was excellent - learnt so much about Cambodia - fabulous experience.”
A private Phnom Penh half-day linking Tuol Sleng (S21) and Choeung Ek, with a live English guide and air-conditioned transport.
“After reading all the positive reviews, my expectations were high. But I ended up profoundly disappointed. I could only understand roughly half of what the guide was saying, his English was just not good for someone who’s a tour guide. I would have been better off taking a taxi to the Killing Fields and S21…”
Private Phnom Penh to Siem Reap day trip with temple ruins, Spean Preah Toses bridge, Kampong Kleang stilt villages, and great driver service.
“Kosai is a very good driver, professional , very reactive and he provides information during the trip. Very good car, excellent condition and clean. We stop in a good restaurant with the view of a pond, Very goog expérience, Highly recommended”
Private Kampot and Kep day trip from Phnom Penh with pepper farm, cave temple, salt fields, and Kep crab market, plus an English guide.
“Great guide - could "read the room" perfectly. Wonderfull sites. Highly recommended.”
Private day trip from Phnom Penh to Phnom Da, Ta Prohm Bati, Yeay Peau, Neang Khmao, and Phnom Chisor, with a licensed guide.
“Overall a good trip. Ta prohm temple at tonle bati does have quite a few beggars though. No issues at any of the other locations.”
The Royal Palace and the riverfront, the Mekong at dusk, the markets and the food lanes, and the history every visitor comes to understand.
