Cambodia · CITY TOURS IN PHNOM PENH
Good city tours in Phnom Penh fill up in the dry season; the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
A 5-hour small-group Phnom Penh tour linking the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, Tuol Sleng, and Choeung Ek, with hotel pickup.
“Long Vouchlay was very knowledgeable and even our lunch, she recommended a restaurant with beautiful view, delicious food & reasonable prices. I highly recommend this tour”
Private Phnom Penh countryside gun range with RPG and machine guns, plus hotel pickup, cold drinks, and a 4-camera edited video souvenir.
“Hands down one of the wildest, most badass experiences I've ever had. I got to shoot a .50 cal, a PKM, and an RPG-7.. all in one morning.”
Private Phnom Penh tour with Sam Ang: Royal Palace and markets, then S21 and Killing Fields, plus pickup, water, and a mobile ticket.
“Sam Ang is excellent at telling the history of Cambodia as you visit its sites. He knows details and tells stories that even an informed tourist will find priceless. Sam seems to know all the locals, which gives the traveler an opportunity to meet and interact with real people. My tour with Sam was the highlight of my trip.”
Private 4-hour Phnom Penh highlights with hotel pickup, mobile tickets, Royal Palace, Tuol Sleng S-21, and a Mekong Silk Island stop.
“The tour was very informative. The guide has a wealth of knowledge. A smiling face all the way. I will recommend this tour to anyone,”
Half-day private Phnom Penh tours with hotel pickup, included entrances, and a choice of Royal sites or Khmer Rouge history.
“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.”
Tuk-tuk tour of Phnom Penh landmarks and Silk Island. Private guide, Mekong ferry ride, markets, and temples, without genocide sites.
“Excellent tour with very interesting stops. It is a bit of a trip out to the mountain but definitely worth it. Plus the drive is interesting in itself as you get to see daily life and a variety of places go by. Our guide, Nick, was exceptional. KnowledgeRead more”
Full-day Phnom Penh tour with pickup, air-conditioned transport, Royal Palace and Wat Phnom, then the sobering Killing Fields at Choeung Ek and S-21.
“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.”
A 4-hour Phnom Penh cyclo tour with a guide, free admission stops, and local snacks, ending near Botumvatey Pagoda for an easy night.
“you never showed up and you didn't warn. I was waiting for almost one hour for nothing. In the details of the tour you said that I had to be at the meeting point 15 min in advance.”
Private Phnom Penh 21+ nightlife walking tour with cocktail tastings, a live-music bar, and a club that runs to 4-6am, $49.
“We had an absolute blast on this nightlife tour! Lina is a total pocket rocket — full of energy, fun, and insider knowledge. She took us to a great mix of bars around Phnom Penh, each with its own unique vibe and music style. We ended the nigRead more”
Night tuktuk in Phnom Penh with Royal Palace, Independence Monument, family noodle soup, Russian Market desserts, and Bassac Lane beer.
“Neara was super friendly and chatty. She is very knowledgeable about Phnom Penh and took us to lots of places to eat that we wouldn’t have known about. Neara has a strong belief in family, and businesses that are run by several generatioRead more”
A 4-hour small-group Phnom Penh cyclo tour with an expert guide, free key sights, snacks, and drinks, plus a route you can customize.
“Please do not do this tour. I stopped it after the 1 km and gave the driver a US 15 tip and left it. This is for a number of reasons:”
A guided Phnom Penh day from the Royal Palace and Wat Phnom to Tuol Sleng and the killing fields, then silk on the Mekong.
“We really enjoyed our day with Lina and would absolutely recommend booking the full day tour with her. Lina was knowledgeable, patient, and willing to answer all of our questions. She was even able to find a vegan restaurant for us to eat lunch at (we're vegetarians), which we were grateful for.”
Private one-day Phnom Penh tour visiting Royal Palace, Wat Phnom, Tuol Sleng, Choeng Ek, and Independence Monument with A/C pickup.
“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 day trip from Phnom Penh to Oudong Mountain, then key palace sites, Wat Phnom, and more, with guide, transport, and entrance fees included.
“We had a delightful and informative tour with Sam Ang at the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, Oudong Mountain, and Phnom Penh's Mountain Pagoda. At Oudong Mountain, Sam guided us along an easy-to-climb path that is different from other tRead more”
Outdoor mountain shooting range plus a Phnom Penh sights ride, with hotel pickup, English guidance, and optional edited video for extra cost.
“Well, it was a terrible experience being that none of the instructors spoke English and no one to direct! So they give you a gun, no glasses only headsets. They just say shoot and only show how to hold the gun. I asked a few questions about the sniper but unfortunatelRead more”
Angkor, the lake, the old rail line and the pepper coast.
