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Phnom Penh in a Day: 15 Trips Compared

237 tours  ·  from $7

The capital rewards a plan: the memorials early, the markets and the river later. The 15 below cover Tuol Sleng and Choeung Ek, the palace, the food lanes and the ferry to Koh Dach, each priced and paced honestly.

The Killing Field and Toul Sleng Genocide Museum (S21) Tour - Choeung Ek: a quiet place with a heavy story
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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 an English-speaking guide. Hotel pickup, return transport, cold water, and air conditioning are included. Entry costs $8 total per person. Guides such as Visal, Sum Cheath, and Moon explain the Khmer Rouge period with context and, at times, personal family insight.

“Our guide today was Mr Cheath He passed on his knowledge to the group in a honest manner . Which i appreciated . The tour was insightful emontional and very humbling. I was taken aback at how many were killed and what was dome to them . Clearly humans have not learnt from the this ie Palastine and Israel . I give this tour a 10 out 10 and thank you Mr Cheath”

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

Settle into a relaxed 1.5-hour sunset cruise from Phnom Penh, with tuk-tuk pickup from hotels within 3 km of the dock. Watch stilt homes, fishing communities, the Royal Palace, Diamond Island Bridge, and the Tonle Sap-Mekong meeting point while enjoying unlimited beer, soft drinks, and an all-you-can-eat BBQ on the Golden Package.

“Had a lovely cruise along the Mekong. We got picked up in a Tuk Tuk from our hotel. We did the cruise only option then paid $6 each to add on the unlimited drinks option. Boat was smooth. Only downside is we had to make our own way back but we went elsewhere so this was irrelevant to us!”

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Aroma Therapy Massage, Relaxation therapeutic aromatherapy oil massages. - Treatment rooms designed for calm
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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

Visit Samatha Spa at 7 St 278 in central Phnom Penh for a private, one-hour aromatherapy oil massage. You’ll choose from essential oils, settle into a quiet treatment room, and receive a therapeutic full-body massage focused on relaxation and circulation. Cold drinks on arrival and tea afterward add a thoughtful touch.

“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 quiet place with a terrible past
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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

Visit Choeung Ek and Tuol Sleng with an English-speaking guide who explains the sites, translates displays, and may share personal family memories of the Khmer Rouge period. The roughly four-hour tour includes hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, bottled water, and time at both memorials. Admission tickets are extra.

“This is a trip that one shouldn't have to take and although difficult and heartbreaking it is essential. Our guide Makara was so knowledgeable, not only about the killing fields but also about the history of Cambodia. We came away with a better comprehension of the country.”

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Phnom Penh Full Day Private Tour Included All Admission Tickets - Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda: Phnom Penh’s formal face
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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, Tok, or Eak. Visit the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, Tuol Sleng, Choeung Ek, Wat Phnom, major monuments, Wat Ounalom, and Central Market. Hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, water, and selected admission tickets are included.

“My wife and I thought this was a great trip, it was made by Eak the guide who had a load of knowledge, his English was good and he was very funny. The transport was very good and the driver was great a very comfortable journey. The killing fields and prison were the highlights and a bit upsetting but good to see. I would definitely recommend this tour”

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Phnom Penh: Sunset Cruise with Unlimited Beer &Fruit platter - From hotel pickup to the boat
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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, fishing boats, stilted homes and Diamond Island. An English-speaking guide explains the sights, while staff serve unlimited beer and soft drinks if selected. A fruit platter, sunset views, tuk-tuk pickup and music complete this easy evening outing.

“Booked on the same day. Guide was knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Great activity for a great price.”

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Phnom Penh Silk Island Bike Tour/ E-Bike or Tuk Tuk - Silk weaving and family workshops
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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 Phnom Penh to Silk Island with an English-speaking guide such as Sok, Seer, Kim, or Nuth. Expect city streets, ferry crossings, flat rural roads, farms, village life, silk weaving, local snacks, and plenty of water. A tuk tuk option helps less confident cyclists join the outing.

“Our guide, Sok, was great at sharing the culture as well as keeping the group together for a very active day. I would recommend biking for anyone who wants a great workout but they have the tuk tuk option for those wanting to join the fun but aren't able to do the long 15 mile plus bike.”

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VET Bus services in Cambodia - Sleeper buses and the privacy question
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VET Bus services in Cambodia

8.VET Bus services in Cambodia

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

VET Bus connects Phnom Penh with all 25 Cambodian provinces, plus Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, and Laos. Expect air conditioning, reclining seats, USB charging or power outlets, free water, GPS tracking, insurance, and English-language support. Your mobile ticket is confirmed by email, though route times and vehicle types vary.

“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 - Meeting at Sisowath Quay at 5 pm
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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

Board near Sisowath Quay at 5 pm for a 90-minute cruise through the Mekong, Tonle Sap, and Four Faces Rivers. Your English-speaking guide points out bridges, Diamond Island, stilted homes, and a fishing village while staff serve unlimited beer and soft drinks. Hotel pickup is offered, but you arrange your own way back.

“Wonderful boat with free flowing beer, soft drinks and fruit platter. Commentary was very interesting and all the staff were friendly. Lasted approx 1hr 20mins. I would definitely recommend this company.”

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Ultimate Phnom Penh Food Tour by Tuk Tuk: 20 Tastings and Drinks - Start near the Royal Palace with an old Cambodian dish
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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

Spend about four hours riding between Phnom Penh food stalls, family-run shops, restaurants, Russian Market, and Bassac Lane. Guides such as Jackson, JB, Visal, Panha, and Ducky explain Khmer food and customs while you sample more than 20 dishes and drinks. Hotel pickup and drop-off are offered, with groups capped at eight.

“It is a great experience. Such a diverse range of foods to sample. Jackson was a great guide. Made the tourxall the better”

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Visit 11 Places in One Day including S21 & Killing Field - Starting at Wat Phnom and Wat Ounalom
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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

Spend 8 to 9 hours seeing 11 Phnom Penh sights with a local driver-guide such as Mr Sophoarn, Mr Pum, or Mr Lee. Visit Wat Phnom, the Royal Palace area, S21, and the Killing Fields, with cold drinks, hotel pickup in the city center, and tuk-tuk or small-van transport. Entry fees and lunch cost extra.

“One of the best experiences of our holiday. Our guide was Mr Pum. The best guide we had on all our trips. He was so kind and patient with us. He took us to many places and found us the most amazing place for lunch. The tour was made fantastic thanks to his kindness. He even dropped us off at a shopping mall at the end. Fantastic day out.”

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Sunset & Evening Dinner Cruise With One Way Free Pick Up - The first stretch past the Royal Palace
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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

Spend about two hours on the Mekong, Tonle Sap, and Bassac rivers aboard Cambo Cruise. You’ll pass the Royal Palace, floating homes, and the lit Phnom Penh waterfront while local musicians play Khmer music. Choose a simple cruise, add an all-you-can-eat BBQ, and check whether pickup and a welcome cocktail are included in your package.

“The pickup service was really good, the response time was fast. Food and ambiance of the cruise were also awesome”

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Khmer Cooking Class Half Day (AM or PM) - What might appear on your Cambodian menu
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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

Spend four hours with Banana Cooking Class in Phnom Penh, beginning with a tuk-tuk trip to a local market. Chef Lom Ang, Sophen, or another private instructor helps you choose ingredients, then guides you through three Khmer dishes at your own cooking station. Eat what you make, take home recipes, and receive a certificate.

“The recipes were simple yet traditional Khymer. The instructor was experienced and very helpful. It was a bonus that the people we cooked with were interesting and fun!”

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Phnom Penh: Mekong Sunset Dinner Cruise with Live Music - Boarding near Kroeung Garden restaurant
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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

Choose a 5 to 7pm sunset sailing or a 7 to 9pm city lights cruise with Cambo Cruise. You’ll pass the Royal Palace, floating villages, and Koh Norea Bridge while enjoying live Khmer music, a welcome cocktail, and an all-you-can-eat dinner if selected. Hotel pickup is available in central Phnom Penh.

“We loved this cruise. It was super relaxed and drinks and good were delicious. The live music was great! Our 3-year old was able to dance all evening. Long live Kampuchea!”

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Silk Island Cycling Adventure & lunch with locals - From your 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 tuk-tuk or minivan, cross the Mekong by ferry, and cycle roughly 15 to 16 miles across Silk Island and nearby islands. Guides such as Sey, Nuth, Mon, and Pisey lead you past farms, silk looms, Buddhist sites, village businesses, and local food stops before lunch at a floating restaurant. Bikes, helmets, transfers, ferries, and a Cambodian meal are included.

“This was such a fun tour, with a wide variety of activities and great for the active traveler. Nuth was a fantastic guide, very friendly and answered the millions of questions we had. I would strongly recommend this tour. Thank you!”

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