Top Phnom Penh Half-day Tours

This tour will take approximately 3hours on a Private Tuk-Tuk with 4people maximum. You will see all of the most significant site with a Tuk-Tuk driver who speaks great English to explain all about modern life of Phnom Penh city and also the history of places. -Wat Phnom -Wat Ounalom -National Museum (outside) -Royal Palace (outside) inside if requested 8am to 4pm. -Friendship Monument -Independence Monument -King Statues -Cambodia Parliament -Casino -Buddhism School -Patriarch of Monks -China Town -Diamond Island -Four Riverside -Tallest Buildings Time available for share tour are at 8am to 7pm.

Learn all about the history of the Killing Fields by going on this guided group tour, and by visiting the Toul Sleng Genocide Museum (S21) on this tour. Your guide is there to answer any questions, and to tell you all about Pol Pot, the Khmer Rouge, and the lives that were lost to this area. You will have return transfers to your hotel in Phnom Penh.

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.

Learn about the lives of local Cambodian villagers and see silk products being made before your eyes on this tour from Phnom Penh to ‘Silk Island’ on the Mekong River. Depart Phnom Penh and sail along the Mekong, seeing a number of sights along the way. Then, once on the island, visit a silk farm, buddhist monastery and a local school.

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.

Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and discover the hidden gems of Phnom Penh on this half-day bike tour. Cycle to the Mekong Island as you navigate the quiet backroads, orchards, market gardens, and farmlands of the Mekong River’s Silk Island. With experienced local guides, you will experience the real culture of Phnom Penh as you explore off the beaten track.

Join a confronting yet essential tour in Phnom Penh to The Killing Fields of Choeung Ek and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum. This tour will help you reflect on the devastating impact of the Khmer Rouge regime on modern Cambodia. We come face to face with the horrific crimes of the Khmer Rouge. Tuol Sleng was a former high school that the Khmer Rouge turned into a centre for interrogation, torture and death. 17,000 people passed through the gates of this prison and only seven lived to tell the tale. We then travel out of town to the Killing Fields of ChoengEk. Prisoners from Tuol Sleng followed this same route to their fate. An old Chinese cemetery, ChoengEk was turned into an extermination camp for political prisoners. The remains of 8985 people were exhumed from mass graves and are kept in a memorial stupa here. Despite the horrors of the past, it is a peaceful place to go and a tranquil spot to reflect on the tragic events that engulfed Cambodia and its people.

Embark on a local food experience with this guided tour through the city of Phnom Penh. Explore the history and culture of Cambodia on this tour that uses food to traverse through time. Pass by the Royal Palace and admire the lifestyle of the Monarchy before continuing on your journey. Pick-up from your accommodation is available upon request for convenience.

The hustle and bustle of Phnom Penh can be overwhelming at the best of times. Take a break and head north to the rural Silk Island on this quiet half-day walking tour. Discover the rhythms of Cambodian life away from the city: try your hand at farming at a local farm, visit traditional silk weavers and learn about their work, and walk around the island’s tiny villages and sunbaked countryside at your own pace, with a private guide by your side to help you explore.

Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and discover the hidden gems of Phnom Penh on this half-day Vespa tour. Ride to the Mekong Island as you navigate the quiet backroads, orchards, market gardens, and farmlands of the Mekong River’s Silk Island. With experienced local guides, you will experience the real culture of Phnom Penh as you explore off the beaten track.

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.

If you're looking for an incredible food experience in Phnom Penh, then you will definitely want to join us on our evening food tour by Vespa. We'll explore the city's best street food, local restaurants and sample locally brewed craft beer. You'll be able to sample some of Cambodia's unique and delectable dishes and get a taste of the country's culinary culture. Plus, you can enjoy unlimited local beer or soft drinks throughout the tour! Come join us for an unforgettable night filled with delicious eats, cold drinks and plenty of fun!

Kick off your day like a local with this morning tour of Phnom Penh’s food markets. Prepare to be in a food coma as you eat your way around six stops–a mixture of street food stalls, restaurants and cafes, which travelers without the knowledge of a local guide probably miss. Transport is in a tuk-tuk and you will be picked up and dropped off at your hotel.

Get a comprehensive introduction to Phnom Penh, even in limited time, on a city tour that’s ideal for first-time visitors. Your guide offers local insight that you won’t find in the guide book and you travel between top Phnom Penh attractions—which include the Royal Palace and Wat Ounalom—in air-conditioned comfort. Plus, included hotel pickup and drop-off mean you won’t have to worry about finding a meeting point.

Today we will start to visit the Royal Palace, the incredible solid silver-floored Silver Pagoda and Independence Monument, built in 1958, and inaugurated in 1962 during the regime of Sangkum Reastr. This monument also serves as a proud testament to commemorate people who sacrificed their lives for the welfare of the country. The monument is captivating for its cool, serene atmosphere, which in turn makes it a much sought-after destination. We will find a bustling, multicultural city at the confluence of the historic Mekong, Tonle Sap and Bassac Rivers. Phnom Penh has many places of exceptional interest for those with time enough to appreciate the city's attractions. Then, We continue our city tour to Wat Phnom pagoda. Back to hotel and drop off.

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.

Experience the charm of Phnom Penh by night on a relaxed Vespa ride through the city’s most iconic landmarks. After hotel pickup, admire the beautifully illuminated exterior of the Royal Palace, a perfect backdrop for evening photos. Continue to the hilltop temple of Wat Phnom, where you will hear the legendary story of Lady Penh. Pass by the brightly lit Independence Monument before crossing to Koh Pich (Diamond Island), a modern district showcasing the city’s rapid development, and continue to the emerging riverside area of Koh Norea. The journey then follows the lively Sisowath Quay along the Tonlé Sap River, where locals gather in the cool evening air. If desired, enjoy a brief stop at the riverside night market or a rooftop bar before returning to your hotel around 9:00 PM.

Tuck into traditional Cambodian food while seeing the sites on this fully guided foodie tour in Phnom Penh by tuk-tuk. You will visit seven locations, which are a mixture of street food stands and restaurants, and taste more than 20 dishes ranging from fried insects to sweet pancakes. Finish your tour with a cocktail or two–which you may be able to order in Cambodian by the end of the night.

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.

Enjoy unlimited beer or soft drinks as you explore Phnom Penh by tuk-tuk on an evening food tour of Phnom Penh street food, local restaurants, and beer. Visiting local spots with a food-loving guide is a great way to go beyond the well-known dishes at tourist restaurants; get the back story on each bite as you try local specialties, from the Cambodian national dish to more modern varieties.

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

Explore Phnom Penh at night with a local guide and taste authentic Cambodian dishes! Ride a tuk-tuk to hidden eateries, traditional family restaurants, and lively nightlife spots — all in one unforgettable evening. Discover 8–10 authentic Cambodian dishes, from savory street snacks to unique meals at family-run restaurants. Your guide and founder of this tour “Neara”, was born and raised in Phnom Penh and she will share her personal insights about Cambodian food, daily life, and the city’s vibrant culture. Between tastings, enjoy a fun tuk-tuk ride through lively neighborhoods, including the popular nightlife area of Bassac Lane, where locals gather for drinks and street food. Come hungry and ready for adventure — taste the best of Phnom Penh’s food, culture, and nightlife in one unforgettable tour. By joining, you’re also supporting small family-run restaurants and local food vendors.

This is the perfect option for a half day birding tour in Phnom Penh and would prefer to head out birding and enjoy good views of several wetland birds, water birds and especially the Cambodian Tailorbird, Oriental Pratincole, Striated grassbird, Purple Swamphen, Black Drongo, Chinese Pond Heron, Common Greenshank, Green Bee-Eater, Blue Tailed Bee-Eater etc. Our trip will begin at 6:00am from the Areyksat ferry dock where we will cross the river by ferry and drive east to the wetland area of Mekong River. Here we will enjoy views of Black Drongo, Chinese Pond Heron, Zebra Dove, Indian Roller, Bee-Eater, White-breasted waterhen, Purple Swamphen, Pheasant-Tailed Jacana, Bronze winged jacana, Javan Pond-Heron, Common Snipe, Common Greenshank and a numerous of wetland birds.