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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

What sets my tour apart? My tour goes beyond typical sightseeing by combining Phnom Penh’s landmarks with hidden gems, offering travelers a deeper understanding of Cambodia’s history, culture, and daily life. From the Independence Monument and King Norodom Sihanouk Statue to the Royal Palace (exterior view) and National Museum, I share stories of Cambodia’s journey—from independence in 1953 to peace in 1993 and the nation’s growth today. What makes this tour unique is the personal storytelling of a licensed local guide, enriched with visits to a Buddhist monastery, lively alleyways, and vibrant markets like the Central Market and Night Market. Travelers not only see the sights but also experience the city’s resilience, spirituality, and modern vibrancy.

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

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.

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.

Learn about the dark history of Cambodia’s tumultuous past on this sensitively-crafted guided tour of the Choeung Ek Genocide Center and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum. See the infamous “killing fields” and hear about the regime, led by Pol Pot, that saw millions of Cambodians executed. See how Cambodia has risen from these darker times and become a vibrant country filled with hope, thanks to its local communities.

See the capital at its most magical as you glide past the glittering Phnom Penh skyline on this sunset cruise. Sail past the Royal Palace, along the Mekong River, and through the floating villages of Tonle Sap. The onboard bar offers cocktails, tea, coffee, and beer for purchase as well as an a la carte menu.

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.

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 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.

Explore the vibrant and colorful markets of Cambodia's capital on this morning markets and street art tour in Phnom Penh. Mornings are the best time to experience Phnom Penh’s markets—especially the local ones, where you’ll be the only out-of-towners. Get a taste of the city’s specialties with breakfast and snacks from local stalls, followed by an underground street art tour, where you’ll go mural-spotting in hidden areas.

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).

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.

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!

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.

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 – 17km away south of Phnom Penh. The infamous killing fields have a bloody history. Once an orchard and a Chinese cemetery, the Khmer Rouge, led by Pol Pot, turned the place into what became known as the killing fields, where they executed around 20.000 victims.