Cambodia · TOURS IN PHNOM PENH

The 15 Best Tours in Phnom Penh

50 tours  ·  from $7 a head

The capital packs a royal palace, the best food in Cambodia and two sites nobody forgets into a couple of days. The 15 below sort the memorial mornings, the river evenings and the food nights, with prices and how long each really takes.

The Killing Field and Toul Sleng Genocide Museum (S21) Tour - Choeung Ek, the Killing Fields
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The Killing Field and Toul Sleng Genocide Museum (S21) Tour

1.The Killing Field and Toul Sleng Genocide Museum (S21) Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,977 reviews · from $19Our pick

Spend about four hours visiting Choeung Ek and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport, and return transfer. Guides such as Visal, Sum Cheath, and Moon explain Cambodia’s Khmer Rouge era, while you have time to reflect at both sites. Entry fees are paid separately.

“We had a good leader who explained everything to us and answered questions. Had a bus full of 15 people”

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Phnom Penh: Sunset Cruise with Unlimited Beers & BBQ Buffet - The tuk-tuk pickup from 4:15 to 4:30pm
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Phnom Penh: Sunset Cruise with Unlimited Beers & BBQ Buffet

2.Sunset Cruise with Unlimited Beers & BBQ Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 727 reviews · from $9Best value

This 90-minute Phnom Penh sunset cruise carries you past stilt homes, fishing communities, the Royal Palace, Diamond Island bridge, and the Four Faces River junction. Your hotel pickup arrives by tuk-tuk between 4:15 and 4:30pm. The $9 package includes unlimited BBQ food, beer, and soft drinks, with toilets and life jackets onboard.

“This was a far cry from a previous sun set river cruise we had done on a previous sunset dinner cruise we did very recently in Bangkok. This was relaxing, not crowded and great value for money. The staff were attentive, kind and the food was good. Thank you”

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Aroma Therapy Massage, Relaxation therapeutic aromatherapy oil massages. - Why the oils matter
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Aroma Therapy Massage, Relaxation therapeutic aromatherapy oil massages.

3.Aroma Therapy Massage, Relaxation therapeutic aromatherapy oil massages.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 645 reviews · from $38

Spend one hour at Samatha Spa Phnom Penh with a professional masseuse and a choice of essential oils. You’ll receive a welcome drink, a private treatment in a calm room, and tea afterward. The spa is at 7 St 278, near public transport, and the booking is private for your group.

“Great ambience, welcoming drinks, after massage tea, cleanliness all adding to the fantastics massage experience. Choices of oils were great, I had the frangipani with beautiful smell. I would have give five stars if only they had not messRead more”

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Killing field and Toul Sleng genocide museum Tour - Choeung Ek, a memorial site outside Phnom Penh
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Killing field and Toul Sleng genocide museum Tour

4.Killing field and Toul Sleng genocide museum Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 610 reviews · from $19

Spend about four hours visiting Phnom Penh’s Choeung Ek Genocidal Center and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum. An English-speaking guide such as Chamroeun, Neang, or Mr Ohm may explain the sites and share personal family memories of the Khmer Rouge period. Hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, and water are included, but entrance fees are extra.

“Very good half day tour with a brilliant guide and plenty of time at both sites ; the guide's personal history and experience of the Khmer Rouge was harrowing , thought provoking , insightful and truly added to the experience. The tour COMPANY was poor : I was sent a WhatsApp to be collected at 835 ...just sat down to breakfast at 800 and guide came to collect me . Two ladies told 840 , minibus came for them 755 . Thurd stop sat outside 10 minutes whilst the couple finished their breakfast. If you want to collect paying guests over half an hour EARLY at least communicate this by…”

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Phnom Penh Full Day Private Tour Included All Admission Tickets - Choeung Ek: the Killing Fields outside the city
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Phnom Penh Full Day Private Tour Included All Admission Tickets

5.Phnom Penh Full Day Private Tour Included All Admission Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 585 reviews · from $97

Spend 7 to 9 hours exploring Phnom Penh with a private English-speaking guide such as Silong, Sam, Tokk, Eak, or Makara. Visit the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, Tuol Sleng, Choeung Ek, Wat Phnom, major monuments, Wat Ounalom, and Central Market. Hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, entrance tickets, water, and a private vehicle are included.

“Excellent service. Right on time. English speaking knowledgeable guide. Very friendly and detailed oriented”

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Phnom Penh: Sunset Cruise with Unlimited Beer &Fruit platter - Getting to the boat by tuk-tuk
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Phnom Penh: Sunset Cruise with Unlimited Beer &Fruit platter

6.Sunset Cruise with Unlimited Beer &Fruit platter

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 515 reviews · from $9

Spend 90 minutes on the Mekong, Tonle Sap, and Bassac rivers, passing the Royal Palace, Wat Ounalom, stilted homes, fishing boats, and Diamond Island. An English-speaking guide explains the sights, while unlimited beer or soft drinks and a fresh fruit platter make this a relaxed, low-cost evening. Hotel pickup by tuk-tuk is optional.

“The name is spot on! You’ll get breathtaking views of the sunset and a wide selection of beers.”

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Phnom Penh Silk Island Bike Tour/ E-Bike or Tuk Tuk - Silk weaving and Cambodia’s working traditions
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Phnom Penh Silk Island Bike Tour/ E-Bike or Tuk Tuk

7.Phnom Penh Silk Island Bike Tour/ E-Bike or Tuk Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 495 reviews · from $35

Ride from Siem Reaper Travel to Silk Island with a local English-speaking guide such as Sok, Kim, Seer, or Nuth. Expect quiet lanes, ferry crossings, farms, a silk-weaving visit, local snacks, and roughly 15 miles of cycling. Tuk tuk and other ride options are available for those who prefer less time on a bike.

“was with seer and he was very funnto be around! had a really good time exploring the lesser known part of cambodia. i'm not very good at cycling but the ride was very manageable. recommend for anyone to try if you're feeling active!”

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VET Bus services in Cambodia - Leaving Phnom Penh from Cannon Rifle Roundabout
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VET Bus services in Cambodia

8.VET Bus services in Cambodia

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 474 reviews · from $18

VET Bus links Phnom Penh with all 25 Cambodian provinces, plus Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, and Laos. Expect air-conditioning, reclining seats, drinking water, charging points, GPS tracking, insurance, and English-speaking support. Your mobile ticket gets you to the VET station at Cannon Rifle Roundabout Park, with service designed for both short and long routes.

“Staff quite friendly and nice. My only comment is on the night bus for double bed which should have the curtain to separate and have privacy.”

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Sunset Cruise with unlimited beer & soft drinks -English speaking guide on board - What you see during the 90-minute route
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Sunset Cruise with unlimited beer & soft drinks -English speaking guide on board

9.Sunset Cruise with unlimited beer & soft drinks -English speaking guide on board

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 419 reviews · from $16

Spend 90 minutes cruising Phnom Penh’s Mekong, Tonle Sap, and Four Faces Rivers at sunset. Your English-speaking guide points out bridges, Diamond Island, stilted homes, fishing boats, and river life while the crew keeps beer and soft drinks flowing. A fruit platter is included, and one-way hotel pickup is available.

“Great experience! Nice views, good bear and fruits. Soda and soft drinks. We enjoyed the trip. Inkl. Pickup at the hotel.”

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Ultimate Phnom Penh Food Tour by Tuk Tuk: 20 Tastings and Drinks - Kandal Market and a local success story
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Ultimate Phnom Penh Food Tour by Tuk Tuk: 20 Tastings and Drinks

10.Ultimate Phnom Penh Food Tour by Tuk Tuk: 20 Tastings and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 409 reviews · from $69

Start at 5:30 pm and follow a guide such as Jackson, JB, Visal, or Panha through seven Phnom Penh food stops. You’ll sample more than 20 dishes and drinks, visit Russian Market, enjoy a full Khmer dinner with beer, and finish with a cocktail or mocktail at Bassac Lane. Hotel pickup and drop-off are offered.

“The tour was very well organised and a great experience overall. Jackson was an excellent guide as well. Highly recommend.”

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Visit 11 Places in One Day including S21 & Killing Field - Wat Phnom and Wat Ounalom: a gentle start
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Visit 11 Places in One Day including S21 & Killing Field

11.Visit 11 Places in One Day including S21 & Killing Field

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 361 reviews · from $30

This 8 to 9-hour Phnom Penh tour visits 11 key sites, including Wat Phnom, the Royal Palace area, Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, Choeung Ek Killing Fields, and a local market. Your guide and driver may be Mr. Sophoarn, Mr. Pum, or Mr. Lee. Choose a private tuk-tuk or small-group van, with hotel pickup, cold drinks, and Cambodian beer included.

“I would highly recommend. Our driver/guide Mr. Sop was excellent. He is very knowledgeable, patient and funny. He gave us a very good feel for the present and past of Phnom Penh”

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Sunset & Evening Dinner Cruise With One Way Free Pick Up - Passing the Royal Palace and the three-river junction
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Sunset & Evening Dinner Cruise With One Way Free Pick Up

12.Sunset & Evening Dinner Cruise With One Way Free Pick Up

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 326 reviews · from $9

Cruise past the Royal Palace, floating villages, and the meeting point of the Tonle Sap, Mekong, and Bassac rivers. Choose a basic sail or add an all-you-can-eat BBQ dinner, one-way pickup, and welcome cocktail. The 5pm departure gives you sunset and city lights, while the boat offers live Khmer music and a bar.

“This cruise was just perfect! The food was very tasty and the live music was so enjoyable. The people working on the boat were so friendly and helpful. We really had a great time.”

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Khmer Cooking Class Half Day (AM or PM) - Arriving at Banana Cooking Class
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Khmer Cooking Class Half Day (AM or PM)

13.Khmer Cooking Class Half Day (AM or PM)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 316 reviews · from $31

Meet Chef Lom Ang, Sophen, or another Banana Cooking Class instructor at the Phnom Penh school. Ride by tuk-tuk to a local market, choose fresh produce and spices, then prepare three Khmer dishes at your own station. The half-day class runs in the morning or afternoon and ends with your meal, recipes, and a certificate.

“Our chef director was very good. Market shopping was interesting but the real treat was food preparation. All the staff helped us have a terrific experience. The food we prepared was delicious and plentiful. The accommodations for the entire affair was quite nice. We were a small group so it felt like we were treated even more special. Recommend experience.”

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Phnom Penh: Mekong Sunset Dinner Cruise with Live Music - What the boat is like for two hours
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Phnom Penh: Mekong Sunset Dinner Cruise with Live Music

14.Mekong Sunset Dinner Cruise with Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 261 reviews · 2 hours · from $9

Cruise the Mekong from 5 to 7pm for sunset and city lights, or sail from 7 to 9pm beneath Phnom Penh’s evening glow. Cambo Cruise serves a welcome cocktail, fresh-to-order dinner, reasonably priced drinks, and live traditional Khmer music. Hotel pickup may be included for central hotels within 3km.

“Perfect Thank you so much! A fantastic time with people playing Khmer music – it was absolutely amazing! I recommend it 2000%! The people were so friendly 🙏🇰🇭 I chose the 5-7 pm slot, which was perfect because I got to see the sunset and Phnom Penh at night. I had a slight hiccup getting to the meeting point, but the organizer kindly found a solution for me.”

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Silk Island Cycling Adventure & lunch with locals - From your Phnom Penh hotel to the Mekong ferry
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Silk Island Cycling Adventure & lunch with locals

15.Silk Island Cycling Adventure & lunch with locals

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 246 reviews · from $45

Leave Phnom Penh by shared tuk-tuk or minivan, cross the Mekong by ferry, and ride roughly 22 to 25 kilometers through Silk Island’s farms and villages. Your English-speaking guide, such as Sey, Nuth, or Mon, leads you to silk looms, temples, local food stops, and a floating restaurant lunch.

“This tour was a great experience. Our wonderful guide led us through several small villages and farms outside of Phnom Penh. A visit to a local silk farm was informative. We were able to see silk worm farming process to final woven products. A delicious authentic lunch was provided on a floating restaurant on the Mekong river. Only wish was that there were more opportunities to stop for some photo opportunities. This tour was roughly 25km (16 miles) along flat but sometimes rough terrain. Some biking experience and fitness level is required.”

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