PHNOM PENH
The best of the capital.
The 15 most popular city 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.
Private tuk-tuk Phnom Penh plus Silk Island ferry. Visit Royal Palace, Wat Phnom, Golden Temple, then learn silk weaving hands-on.
Most Popular“Brilliant day out on the tour went to so many nice places, well worthwhile. Tour guide and Tuk-Tuk driver Visal was very informative, interesting and helpful.”
Private tuk-tuk tour in Phnom Penh covering Tuol Sleng, Killing Fields, Royal Palace, key temples, and monument stops. Full or half day.
“The trip with Mr. Bin was simply fantastic. He drove considerately, had cool drinks with him, and explained interesting things to us during the drive. The temple visit with him was especially amazing. He's also a funny guy. We thank him, especially for adapting the program to our schedule.”
Phnom Penh in 5 hours: Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda plus S-21 and the Killing Fields, with hotel pickup in a max-10 small group.
“A small group tour. . Very knowledgeable guide patiently explaining the reasons behind the conflict . Confronting, sad, but so worthwhile. We missed the palace and the silver pagoda on this tour as it was still closed. Slightly annoyed as we didn't find out till the tour started. . In hindsight after the genocide museum…”
Phnom Penh by tuk-tuk after dark or in the daytime. See lit landmarks, markets, and river views in 3.5–4 hours.
“Mr Chenda was a fantastic guide and gave us a fabulous tour of the city . He went out of his way to explain the culture and way of life and was a pleasure to be with”
Phnom Penh one-day tour with Sam Ang: Royal Palace, Wat Phnom, Central Market, plus S21 and the Killing Fields with hotel pickup.
“This was a small group and it was only me with my guide called Sam. We started early at 0800, to beat the crowds and the heat of the sun. Sam was very knowledgeable and passionate about the history of this country. Our transport was a Read more”
A 5-hour small-group Phnom Penh tour covering Royal Palace, Tuol Sleng, and Choeung Ek with an English guide and hotel pickup.
“Guide was very nice and flexible with time spent at each place.”
Private Phnom Penh half-day tour: Royal Palace, Tuol Sleng S-21, Silk Island on the Mekong, tuk-tuk rides and hotel pickup.
“Great tour of important sites, with enough time at each. Lina provides good information, context, and answers your questions. She and the tour driver were very kind and flexible in allowing a family member to remain in our van at times due to the heat.”
Private 3-day Mekong Delta trip from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City with boat rides, Cai Rang market, Tra Su bird sanctuary, and temple visits.
“A fantastic tour! Even though we started in a bad way the company and the tour guide did its best to make it the best trip possible. I would like to thank my tour guide N.T. and San for making this trip a memorable one. Mr. Toni also did his best to surprise us on…”
Half-day Phnom Penh city tour with hotel pickup and two options: Royal Palace culture or Khmer Rouge sites S-21 and Killing Fields.
“We focussed on S-21, the genocide museum, and were delighted to have a superb guide called Sam. He was able to speak from personal experience about the genocide, and was a kind and compassionate guide who delighted us.”
Phnom Penh city sights plus an outdoor gun range. Professional safety training, a wide weapons list, pickup, and optional video in 5–8 hours.
“I highly recommend you visit this range of your traveling in Cambodia! The range of guns you can shoot is unreal , they are well oiled /functioning firearms and safety is top priority! We had an amazing time, the staff were extremely friendly aRead more”
Private 7-hour Phnom Penh city tour with Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, National Museum, S21 and Killing Fields, Russian Market. $65.
“Sam and our driver were both fantastic. Sam as a tour guide has lived experience during the Pol Pot regime, and he gave excellent insights into the history. He was also very friendly and accomodating and changed the itinerary based on what we wanted to do. We learnt a lot more than doing the sights…”
Tuk-tuk Phnom Penh sights plus ferry to Silk Island, including Silver Pagoda, Wat Phnom and Central Market for $45.
“The Palace and temple were lovely. The market was interesting. There wasn't a lot to the independence statue. The tour only lasted about three hours which makes it a bit hard to justify the price. Yes, it was very hot, but I would have preferred to spend a bit more time in the tuk tuk…”
Tuk-tuk highlights in Phnom Penh plus a Mekong ferry to Silk Island. See Royal Palace and temples, without genocide sites.
“I took this tour with Mr Lim as the guide. It is a full day and I learned a lot about Cambodia. Mr Lim is a good guide, he knows a lot of history and explains things very well. I recommend this tour”
A private full-day Phnom Penh tour with Royal Palace, temples, Tuol Sleng and Choeung Ek, plus Russian Market shopping time.
“My tour guide Dara was amazing! Thanks Dara! Highly recommended!”
Private Phnom Penh day tour with Royal Palace, Wat Phnom, Choeung Ek, and Tuol Sleng S-21 plus market time and included tickets.
“Our guide was fantastic. He had great command of English. Everything was explained to us in great details. He was very knowledgeable about the sites.”
The Royal Palace and the riverfront, the Mekong at dusk, the markets and the food lanes, and the history every visitor comes to understand.
