Top Phnom Penh Culture

Escape from the hustle and bustle of city life with our half-day Tuk-Tuk tour to the Silk Island. Our tour will take you to the hidden gem of the silk island where you will experience the rural side of Phnom Penh. Accompanied by a knowledgeable local guide, you will witness the everyday life of the people living in tiny villages. In addition, you will have the opportunity to visit the silk houses and learn about traditional silk weaving practices.

On this guided tour from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap, it’s as much about the journey as the destination. Your first stop is a food market in Skun, where you can try local delicacies such as fried tarantula – save some room for the Bamboo Sticky Rice later on. Before your culinary stops, cross the Kampong Kdei bridge, an architectural triumph by the Khmers which was built in the 12th century.

Rather than just learning about Cambodian culture in a museum, watch it come to life during a traditional dance performance in Phnom Penh. Classical costumes, dance, storytelling, and music come together to create a narrative that’s sure to deepen your understanding of local history and traditions.

Watch live Kun-Khmer kickboxing at the TV-Stadium with the ringside seats. There are five local and international fights with two hours length. Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday Evening. Be picked up from your accommodation and arrive at the stadium in plenty of time before boxing begins. Sit ring side and be part of the electric atmosphere that is generated by both local and international fights on the card for the night. Khmer or Pradal Serey is a style of kickboxing originating in Cambodia. It dates back to the 9th century and was taught to Angkor Warriors to defend Angkor Wat. It is a free fighting style consisting of stand-up strikes and clinches. There are min types of strikes; punches, kicks, elbow and knee strikes. The clinch is used to wear down the opponent. The clinch opponents use short range kicks and elbow to dominate. Cambodian fighter tend to use more elbow strikes than other martial arts, with more victories coming from elbow strikes than any other strike.

Matches live every Thu, Fri, Sat & sun evening 6:00-8:00 pm. Book it now ! You will be informed the time before the activity start and picked up from your hotel for round trip by the TukTuk or Van Driver. To and before entering the boxing arena, you will learn history of the martial arts, The Kun Khmer, explained and shown by the local driver in English explanations. From the starting time, while cheering for the matches until it ends, the local cold drink or beer is served! Your ring side seats are reserved. You will have chance to watch closer and take the photos with the boxers. The Kun Khmer is really famous for its free style of fighting, including punching, kicking, kneeling and elbow strikes to knock out the opponents in the ring. Under Kun Khmer rulings, a match consists three minutes of five rounds, but Raw Yarn or international friendship match consists three minutes of three rounds. After matches done, you will be allowed to get into the ring for experience and memories.

At least two million Cambodians were killed under the Khmer Rouge. Learn more about the regime’s brutal genocide programme with a guided tour of the Choeung Ek Killing Fields and Tuol Sleng, where political prisoners were held and interrogated. Your guide will help you translate the exhibits and answer any questions you have.

Enjoying watching Kun Khmer Fighting inside a Real live stadium in Phnom Penh city with free Beers guiding by a very experienced local who had a lot of knowledge about Kun Khmer technical and its history. You will get pickup from the hotel and sit so close the ringside with free beer and taking photos with your favourite boxer. At last you will get a chance to experience on the ring for photos or video.

Avoid the challenge of navigating a fast-changing city and planning multiple stops in Phnom Penh with a private full-day tour that keeps logistics simple. Instead of arranging transport and entry tickets yourself, you move seamlessly between cultural landmarks, markets, and historical sites with a guide who provides context along the way. It’s a stress-free way to understand the city’s heritage and history in a single day.

If you’re overwhelmed by planning multiple days of sightseeing—or simply don’t have the time—this comprehensive city tour covers 11 essential Phnom Penh locations in just one day, from historical sites to local markets and more. With your guide, you’ll visit the Genocide Museum and Killing Fields, taste authentic Khmer cuisine, enjoy hotel pick-up and drop-off in the city center, and even have time to relax by the water.

The Toul Sleng Genocide Museum is an interesting and important attraction in Phnom Penh, and a must-visit for travelers interested in Cambodian history. This ticket makes visiting easy. The ticket will be delivered direct to your hotel on the morning of your visit, so you can save time on arrival and go straight into the museum.

Experience the beauty of Cambodia with this sunset cruise. This tour allows visitors to explore the Mekong, Tonle Sap and Four Faces Rivers, as well as Diamond Island and the local fishing village. Gain an authentic experience by observing the housing and lifestyle of the locals who live along the riverbank.

Equipped with a digital tablet and headphones provided, step back in time with Phnom Penh Heritage Tour to discover the city's superb heritage. While the journey offers a glimpse of the vibrant bustle of today, each of the 19 stops invites you to step back in time to discover 22 sites inherited from the time when Cambodia was placed under French protectorate. The video guide reveals the history of each place with films, vintage photos and historical anecdotes. It also offers the privilege of virtually entering certain buildings inaccessible to the public. The transformation of a fishing village into a capital, the first urbanization on a French model, the craze for Art Deco architecture, the organization of the social fabric, the royal family, the lifestyle of the elite at the beginning of the 20th century and the dark hours of the Khmer Rouge regime are all topics discussed during the Phnom Penh Heritage Tour.

Explore the meandering Mekong delta and stop at authentic craft stores on this half-day biking tour of Cambodia’s Silk Island. Discover beautiful rice paddy farmlands, idyllic countryside and quaint traditional Cambodian villages—famed for their lemongrass, banana plant, ginger and corn pastures, and visit silk weaving houses where you’ll have a chance to by a scarf you can see made the old fashioned way by hand.

Learn about the horrors of the Khmer Rouge on this half-day tour. Start off at S21 Genocide Museum, a high school that was turned into a torture center, where you can see materials used in prisoner interrogation. Then visit Choeung Ek, the Killing Fields where over 17,000 individuals were executed. Despite this, Choeung Ek is now a tranquil place where you can find some space for reflection.

On all our tours, you will be personally guided by Sam Ang (Sam), a Khmer local and licenced English-speaking guide. Sam will immerse you in a rich cultural tour filled with his passion, friendship, knowledge and stories about Cambodia. A comprehensive itinerary is provided, and you will travel across the city to key sites including the Royal Palace and Wat Phnom Pagoda. Also included are in depth visits to the renowned historic sites of the Genocide Museum (S21) and Killing Fields. This tour is suitable for families, groups and solo travellers alike, but please note that the Genocide Museum and Killing Fields are unsuitable for most children, and that at temples, religious sites, and the Royal Palace, shoulders, backs and legs above the knee should be covered.

Join this small group tour to discover highlights of Phnom Penh. Explore the vibrant city - learning about local culture, history and the local way of life. See the stately columns of the Royal Palace, see the Silver Pagoda and take in the views from the Wat Phnom hilltop. Learn about history at the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (admission fees are not included in this tour).

See Phnom Penh’s key attractions, including Wat Phnom, Royal Palace, and the newly added Wat Langka, with detailed explanations at each from your guide. Then, learn about the Khmer Rouge genocide at S21 Prison and Killing Fields, which includes an audio tour so you can learn more as you go. Round off the day with souvenir shopping at the Art Deco landmark, Central Market.

Let's embark on an incredible Cambodia travel adventure with a well-designed 2-day Cambodia tour on Cambodian culture and lifestyle, an itinerary filled with diverse landscapes, vibrant cities and rich cultural heritage. This trip will allow you to discover the lifestyle of the fishermen of Tonle Sap Lake, then reach the city of Angkor to explore its ancient temples and glorious history, along with other UNESCO World Heritage sites. On this tour, you and your loved ones will have unforgettable experiences!

Delve deeper into Cambodian history and culture on a private guided tour of the capital city, Phnom Penh. Choose between a historical tour with an emphasis on the Khmer Rouge, with visits to S22 Tuol Sleng Prison and the Killing Fields, or a cultural tour with visits to the Royal Palace, the National Museum, and Wat Phnom. Whichever option you choose, you’ll finish your tour with a guided walk around a vibrant local market near Independence Monument.

A professional English speaking tour guide will pick you up from your hotel and drive you to the killing fields of Choeung Ek Genocide Center – 9 miles away south of Phnom Penh. The infamous killing fields have a bloody history. Once an orchard and a Chinese cemetery, the Khmer Rouge, lead by Pol Pot, turned the place into what became known as the killing fields, where they executed around 2.000 prisoners. Over three years, they massacred and buried 2.5 million people. After remembering the dead, return to Phnom Penh to visit Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21). Meaning hill of the poisonous trees, Pol Pot turned a once popular high school into a high security prison. 20,000 people were imprisoned there, many of whom were tortured for information. Today it serves as a museum and a reminder of darker days. Your guide will return you to your hotel or guesthouse. you could ask any question tour tour guide

Cambodia is a beautiful country with a rich culture and a turbulent history. This guided half-day tour of S21 and the Killing Fields offers visitors a way to learn about the harrowing atrocities of the Khmer Rouge regime while appreciating the rich cultural present of this amazing country and its people. You’ll start with a trip to Choeung Ek Killing Field and then visit the high-school-turned-high-security-prison, S21, AKA Tuol Sleng (entry fees not included).

Experience Phnom Penh like a real local on a tuk-tuk tour that takes you to the city's best eateries. Join a small group to discover the top dishes on offer in the city as you visit street food vendors, local restaurants, cocktail bars, and more—adding up to over 20 tastings. Discover hidden gems and spots you'd miss if exploring alone, and get your bearings on the city's food scene thanks to the recommendations of your guide. End the evening with a cocktail (or mocktail) at a lively nightlife spot.

Enjoy a private evening out on the lake with your own sunset cruise. Sit back and relax with a drink in hand, including unlimited beer and soft drinks. Whether you’re looking for a romantic date or to just avoid the crowds, this experience is ideal. Cruise on Tonle Sap lake, the Mekong river, Four Faces river and Diamond Island. Observe life on the riverbank among fishing villages and stilted houses.