Top Phnom Penh Walking Tours

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.

Every Mon & Wed Beautiful landmarks, snacks (bugs!), and river views - let's go for a walk! Explore Phnom Penh’s most beautiful landmarks such as the Royal Palace and Wat Botom Park, on the best walking tour in the capital. Learn about Cambodia's history with exotic snacks (yes, we mean bugs!), and beverages along the way! Looking for a place to stay on your upcoming adventure? If you've booked your tour directly with us, head over to the Mad Monkey Hostels page and use promo code MADTOUR to snag an awesome Extra 5% discount on top of any existing deals! This exclusive deal is just for Mad Monkey Hostels travelers. Don't miss out!

Explore into the captivating historical sites and stunning landscapes of Cambodia on this day trip to Taprohm Bati, Chisor Temple, and Putkiri Pagoda from Phnom Penh. Visit the ancient ruins of Taprohm Bati, take in panoramic views from Chisor Mountain, and embrace the serene beauty of Putkiri Pagoda. Enjoy an optional traditional Cambodian lunch while soaking up the tranquil atmosphere. This private tour includes pick-up and drop-off from your hotel, providing a comfortable journey with an English-speaking driver who shares local insights along the way. - Full-day experience lasting approximately 7.8 hours - Visit ancient temples and enjoy beautiful countryside views - Includes hotel pick-up and drop-off from Phnom Penh - Optional traditional lunch stop at a local restaurant.

Explore Cambodia’s historically and culturally rich former capital city on this private tour. Marvel at the pre-Angkorian temples of Phnom Baset, and be filled with amazement at Oudong’s history while exploring royal monuments and war memorials. Visitors will enjoy an insightful commentary on Cambodia’s past from their personal guide, allowing them to get the most out of this tour.

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.

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.

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.

Get acquainted with Phnom Penh on this personalized cyclo tour which calls at the city’s key landmarks, such as Wat Phnom and the Independence Monument, by default, but can include other stops to suit your interests. You will be picked from your hotel and travel between sites by cyclo-rickshaw with a guide on hand to provide commentary and answer any questions. Finish at Botumvatey Pagoda, conveniently located near lots of restaurants.

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.

Cycle through the backroads and alleyways of Phnom Penh for an authentic, off-the-beaten-path experience. Visit the fishing communities, slum areas, and garment worker residences to witness the contrasting lifestyles of the city. Savor unique local street foods, including snacks that became popular during the Khmer Rouge regime. Explore a bustling wet market and enjoy traditional Khmer foods and beverages.

This is an enjoyable trip to explore the lifestyle of the people on the island, which is a traditional weaving village. The boat trip to the island will take one hour. On the way, you will see the stilted houses, fishing villages, Mekong and Four Faces Rivers. When we get to the island, we will take a Tuk Tuk around the village, so we can see the mango and banana plantations and the different crops that are grown on the island. You will also visit a Silk Farm, Buddhist monastery and the children in a local school (subject to the school schedule that day).

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.

Spend a day cruising from Phnom Penh to the former Cambodian Capital city. Get to know the local lifestyle of people living on the riverbank and discover floating fishing villages. Visit Koh Chen island and a village known for its silver crafts. Then, enjoy a tuk tuk ride to the Oudong mountains and discover an abundance of Buddha statues nestled among spectacular scenery.

Immerse yourself in authentic Phnom Penh with our guide, a born and raised local guide! Skip the tourist traps this 3H walking adventure takes you to hidden family run spots where real Khmer people eat every day. Discover bold, fresh Cambodian flavors customized to your tastes (based on what you've tried in other Southeast Asia). Savor 7-8 unique dishes across 4 stops, like: - Crispy wok-tossed rice noodles in savory homemade fish sauce - Silky rice noodles in fragrant green fish curry with herbal zing - Golden chive cakes packed with aromatic greens - Fluffy yellow pancakes with sweet-savory twists - Rare local desserts bursting with home-cooked essence Hear fascinating stories about ingredients, family traditions, and Khmer culture at every bite ask anything! End at a tucked away local bar with signature cocktails (non alcoholic options too) to relax and chat. Small groups, all tastings + water included. Wear comfy shoes for this unforgettable, genuine food journey!

Phnom Penh Kampot Kep Tour "Pepper Farm, Salt Field, and Crab Market" is the best one-day tour for your holiday in Cambodia. You will meet an English-speaking driver and transfer to Kampot town, where you will visit the Iron Bridge, River, French Building, Phnom Chhngok Cave Temple (Pre-Angkorian), Secret Lake, meet a French or English-speaking guide at Pepper Farm, and visit Salt Fields (available only during the dry season). Then, go to Kep Beach for a photo and enjoy seafood at the crab market. And then, the driver will transfer you back to your hotel in Phnom Penh City or drop you off at your hotel in Kampot or Kep if you stay there.

Phnom Penh is the national Capital of Cambodia and has grown to become the nation's economic, industrial, and cultural center. Once known as the "Pearl of Asia," it was considered one of the loveliest French-built Cities in Indochina in the 1920s. The Tour Guide and a Driver will pick you up from your hotel to visit the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda. We’ll move to the National Museum and then you’ll wander Wat Phnom. Wat Phnom is a Buddhist temple in Phnom Penh. It is a Buddhist pagoda, that symbolizes the name of Phnom Penh, and a historical site that is part of the Khmer national identity. Then you’ll visit The Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, It was the Security Prison 21 by the Khmer Rouge regime from 1975 to 1979. Next up, We’ll visit the Choeung Ek is a former orchard, in Phnom Penh, it was used as a Killing Field between 1975 to 1979 by the Khmer Rouge in perpetrating the Cambodian genocide. It was attached to the Tuol Sleng detention center.

Tour two harrowing Cambodian sites, each a stark reminder of the Khmer Rouge’s atrocities between 1975 and 1979. First, visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, transformed from the notorious Security Prison 21 (S-21). Then get a sobering look at the Killing Fields, where mass killings and burials took place. Watch an informative documentary on board your vehicle and upgrade to audio or live guides in each location, if you wish.

Phnom Penh’s historic sites and vibrant streets can feel overwhelming to newcomers. Take the mystery out of your visit by exploring with a local on a private walking tour. This personalized tour allows you to discover the exterior of monuments, including museums, while learning about the city’s history and culture. If you wish to include a museum visit, your guide can customize the itinerary to fit your interests—just let us know in advance. Your guide contacts you beforehand to understand your preferences, ensuring you see the places you truly want to experience. Perfect for families, solo travelers, or couples, this tour highlights Phnom Penh’s hidden gems and cultural insights.

Take a full day tour of Phnom Penh to discover all the highlights of the city. With a guide and driver, jump into a tuk-tuk and take in the sights as you hop between attractions. You’ll visit the Killing Fields and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum to learn some history, then head to the Royal Palace and National Museum. Finally, you’ll get to enjoy some shopping at the Russian Market.

- 3.30 PM We will meet at the meeting point at Wat Phnom at ticket office - Your Morning Embarkation our tour with WAT PHNOM where you can learn about Phnom Penh Histories and Culture of Capital Cambodia. and morning local market. - Next Central Market Area Seeing How insider of Local Life of Modern City. - Then Visit Local Market - Stop at Royal Palace Park let your guide tell you history of the Palace. - Then Your Guide Will Show You More Places for Local Foods Testing Around the area. Explore the Hidden Local People Life Living on ally Area. - Last Stop on day tour you will reach to Independence Monument and Great Photos of the City View Point - Ending the evening with Greatest Cocktail (Optional).

Pedal your way around the islands of the Mekong on this 5-hour morning tour from Phnom Penh. Enjoy a glimpse of everyday life in rural Cambodia as you glide around the countryside, then hop on a ferry across the Mekong River and explore the Silk Islands. Along the way, jump off to admire beautiful pagodas, watch farmers at work in the fields and enjoy a traditional silk weaving demonstration, then re-fuel with a delicious lunch.

Stray from the beaten path and get a more intimate glimpse into rural Cambodia on a bike tour of the countryside from Phnom Penh. Designed for travelers looking to escape the city, this tour focuses on local traditions and Khmer history, and provides insight that you won’t find in the guide books. Plus, you’ll visit the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek to learn about the turbulent recent history of Cambodia.

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.