PHNOM PENH
The best of the capital.
The 15 most popular guided tours and experiences in Phnom Penh, from tuk-tuk city loops and Mekong cruises to Silk Island and the Oudong countryside.
Phnom Penh’s Killing Fields and S21 in one guided half-day: hotel pickup, air-con ride, English explanations, plus sobering reflection.
Most Popular“Visal was an amazing guide. Highly recommend! Four hours long and it was the right amount of time Thanks Visal”
A comfy, air-conditioned Phnom Penh bus trip to S21 and the Killing Fields, with an onboard documentary plus optional audio at your own pace.
“A good way to explore those places. You have enough time to take the audio tour on your own. With hotel pick-up and drop-off and free water. I can recommend this tour.”
Phnom Penh tour of Khmer Rouge sites: Choeung Ek killing fields and Tuol Sleng S-21, with guide translation, air-con, water.
“Very informative excellent tour guide knowledge Harrowing information but better to know what happened rather than be ignorant of it!!”
Private Phnom Penh full-day tour with Royal Palace, Tuol Sleng, Killing Fields, and more, with admission tickets included.
“Searching for images Our day exploring Phnom Penh with guide Silong was truly memorable and deeply impactful.Silong’s passion for his city and the Cambodian people shone through every moment — he shared stories with Read more”
Half-day Phnom Penh tour to Tuol Sleng and Choeung Ek with an English guide, hotel pickup, and clear context on Khmer Rouge genocide.
“The tour was really good and interesting, I’ve learned a lot more about Cambodia. The tour was excellent, sharing personal experiences and at some point was emotional. I recommend this tour!”
Cycle from Phnom Penh to Mekong Silk Island by ferry with a local guide, silk weaving and countryside stops included for $35.
“Had a wonderful time today, cycling and seeing the islands. My tour guide.Samnang or “Lucky” was outstanding. He was careful on the roads and shepherded safely. He watched out for people of different levels of bike riding ability very nicely. He had a lot of information to share, and always went in to make sure…”
A full-day Phnom Penh highlights tour that mixes Wat Phnom and markets with S21 (Tuol Sleng) and the Killing Fields, plus local lunch.
“Fabulous day out with Mr Nic who was very accommodating in showing us the sadness of the killing fields and S21 museum then numerous temples and finished off at central market , he is a cheerful guy who is a happy person wanting to show off the highs and lows of Phnom Penh”
A small-group tuk-tuk food crawl in Phnom Penh with 20 tastings and unlimited drinks, from Royal Palace alleyways to Bassac Lane.
“Hands down this was an awesome food tour! The variety of food and drink was outstanding. Our guide Jackson made it so much fun with his descriptions of the food and drinks as well as his comments about the local culture and Cambodian cuisine and history. Do not miss this tour!”
Private tuk-tuk Phnom Penh plus Silk Island ferry. Visit Royal Palace, Wat Phnom, Golden Temple, then learn silk weaving hands-on.
“Nick is a very kind person with lots of knowledge. We can strongly recommend him 🤗”
Cycle from Phnom Penh to Mekong islands for ferry rides, a family dried-tofu stop, and silk weaving taught by locals on quiet backroads.
“I booked the 2:30p bike tour and it was overall a very fun ride throughout the city and more rural parts. There were 5 riders on this excursion along with our guide named "Friday". While he was nice and did his best to help us navigate, there was clearly a language barrier and often times…”
A full-day Phnom Penh tour mixing grand royal sights with S21 and the Killing Fields, led by Sina with air-con comfort and cold drinks.
“Amazing trip Sina our guide was phenomenal ...just the best..his knowledge, English, courtesy and demeanor were perfect”
Phnom Penh by tuk-tuk at night in 3 hours, hitting 9 sights with an English-speaking guide, photos, and a local dinner option.
“We saw so many places, and we felt like we had a very thorough tour of the city, and given a good history lesson as well. Our guide was very knowledgable and answered all our questions and even took some pictures of us in front of some of the sites. Highly recommend this tour!”
A small-group Phnom Penh evening food tour by tuk-tuk with tastings, dinner, and unlimited local beer or soft drinks.
“Neara was an amazing guide! She told us the stories behind each restaurant and the food we were trying. I would have never gone to the places on my own and it was so cool to go by tuk tuk. 10/10 recommend”
Half-day visit to Tuol Sleng and Choeung Ek with an English guide, hotel pickup, and context on Khmer Rouge sites.
“Nay was an amazing tour guide! I really recommend him. He was filled with lots of detail and very passionate about the history making it easy to understand and ask questions. Would 100% book again with Nay.”
Private tuk-tuk tour in Phnom Penh covering Tuol Sleng, Killing Fields, Royal Palace, key temples, and monument stops. Full or half day.
“Visal was friendly and accommodating to us. We recommend start with the genocide museum and skip the killing fields. The audio guide at the both museums it’s really helpful and easy to use.”
The Royal Palace and the riverfront, the Mekong at dusk, the markets and the food lanes, and the history every visitor comes to understand.
