Things to do in Phnom Penh
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Phnom Penh: Killing Fields & S21 Museum Tour with Pickup★ 4.92 (2,231) · 4h
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Phnom Penh: Aromatherapy Oil Massage & Relaxation★ 4.95 (851) · 1h
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Phnom Penh: Killing Fields & S21 Genocide Museum Tour Pickup★ 4.88 (645) · 4h 15m
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Phnom Penh: Private Day Tour with All Tickets & Hotel Pickup★ 4.93 (637) · 7h–9hUS$ 97View ›
Phnom Penh: Silk Island Bike Tour with Ferry & Local Crafts★ 4.95 (561) · 4h 30mUS$ 35View ›
Phnom Penh: Tuk Tuk Food Tour with 20 Tastings & Live Band★ 4.92 (443) · 4hUS$ 69View ›
Phnom Penh: Sunset River Cruise with Unlimited Beer & Guide★ 4.78 (441) · 1h 30mUS$ 16.99View ›
Phnom Penh: S21, Killing Fields & 11-Stop City Tour by Van★ 4.90 (427) · 8h–9hUS$ 30View ›
Phnom Penh: Khmer Cooking Class & Market Tour Half Day★ 4.94 (386) · 4hUS$ 36View ›
Phnom Penh: Sunset & Dinner Cruise with Live Khmer Music★ 4.58 (342) · 2hUS$ 9.90View ›Top rated (10)
Phnom Penh to Siem Reap: Private Car, Spider Market & StopsYou’ll travel from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap by private car with an English-speaking driver who knows every shortcut and story along the way. Stop at the famous spider market (if you’re brave), stretch your legs on Cambodia’s oldest bridge, and enjoy cold towels plus free water as you ride through villages and open countryside.
Phnom Penh: Royal Palace & Killing Fields with Local GuideYou spend a full day with Sam Ang, a Khmer guide who knows the city's history and speaks it plainly. You visit the Royal Palace with its silver pagoda and golden roofs, then move through the Genocide Museum and Choeung Ek Killing Fields—sites that are central to understanding modern Cambodia. You also stop at Independence Monument, Central Market, and Wat Phnom temple. Hotel pickup, private transport, water, and a souvenir are included; the tour is not recommended for young children due to the nature of the genocide sites.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you want to see Phnom Penh's major landmarks—the Royal Palace, temples, and markets—alongside the genocide sites that define modern Cambodian history, all guided by someone who knows the city and its story. Sam's local knowledge and private transport mean you're not managing logistics yourself, which leaves you space to listen and absorb.
Phnom Penh Shooting Range: Fire RPG & Military GunsYou arrive at a military shooting range outside Phnom Penh, choose from AK47s, RPGs, 50-calibers and other weapons, receive a safety briefing and hands-on instruction, then fire at targets while your guide documents it. Transport, safety gear, drinks and an English-speaking instructor are all included; the schedule is flexible and you set the pace.Is it for me?Book this if you want to fire military-grade weapons under professional instruction without arranging transport or safety logistics yourself—the included guide and flexible schedule mean you show up and shoot on your own pace.
Phnom Penh to Siem Reap: Private Taxi Transfer & English DriverYou get picked up at your hotel or airport in Phnom Penh and driven directly to Siem Reap in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver. The 5-6 hour journey includes fuel, tolls, and bathroom breaks; you choose whether to stop for photos or meals along the way. No shared minibus, no fixed departure time, no haggling at the curb.Is it for me?Book this if you want to avoid arranging your own transport between Phnom Penh and Siem Reap and prefer not to share a minibus with other travelers — the private vehicle and fixed price mean you travel on your schedule, not a tour operator's.
Phnom Penh: Tuol Sleng & Choeung Ek Killing Fields TourYou're picked up from your hotel and driven to Choeung Ek Killing Fields, where your guide explains the Khmer Rouge's execution of around 2,000 prisoners on the site. After that, you return to Phnom Penh to tour Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, the former prison where 20,000 people were tortured and interrogated. Hotel drop-off is included at the end of the day.Is it for me?This tour is for anyone wanting to understand Cambodia's Khmer Rouge history without arranging transport, museum entry, or navigating the sites alone—the guide's presence and knowledge make the difficult history more comprehensible and respectful.
Phnom Penh: Silk Island Vespa Tour with Ferry & Local CraftsYou’ll hop on a Vespa for a half-day journey out of Phnom Penh, crossing the Mekong by ferry and winding through Silk Island’s villages. Expect real moments: incense at Mongkol Serey temple, tasting fresh tofu skin at a market stall, watching silk weaving up close—and coming home with dust on your shoes and something new in your head.
Phnom Penh Morning Market & Food Tour by TuktukYou ride by tuktuk through Phnom Penh's morning neighborhoods, stopping at six places where locals eat breakfast: a coffee shop, wet market, family-run pork shop, crepe stall, and award-winning cafe. Your guide is from the city and introduces you to the people who run each place. All food, all drinks, hotel pickup, and a souvenir are included. You finish by mid-morning near the Russian Market.Is it for me?Book this if you want to eat breakfast like a local without arranging transport, choosing stops, or figuring out where to sit—the guide and tuktuk handle all of it, and the fixed price means everything is already paid for.
Phnom Penh: Kun Khmer Kickboxing Ringside & 4 Beers PickupYou’ll feel the pulse of Phnom Penh as you watch live Kun Khmer kickboxing up close with ringside seats and four beers in hand. With hotel pickup and a local guide explaining every move, you’ll get photos inside the real ring—and maybe even pick up some Khmer words along the way.
Traditional Khmer Massage in Phnom Penh: Oil-Free TreatmentTraditional Khmer massage at Samatha Spa in Phnom Penh is a one-hour oil-free treatment using pressure and stretching techniques to release tension. You arrive, receive a consultation, enjoy a welcome drink and cold towel, have your feet washed, then lie down for the full massage. The spa is located in the city center and does not require advance fitness or flexibility.Is it for me?This is a passive treatment — you lie still while the therapist works — so it suits anyone with a free afternoon who wants deep muscle release without the commitment of a guided activity. The oil-free technique means the pressure goes deeper than you might feel in an oil massage, which makes it worth booking if tight shoulders or lower back tension is what brought you to Phnom Penh in the first place.
Phnom Penh: Tuol Sleng & Choeung Ek Half-Day Private TourYou visit Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, where the Khmer Rouge held and tortured 17,000 prisoners, then travel 15km to Choeung Ek memorial, built over mass graves where thousands were executed. Your private guide walks you through both sites, and hotel pickup and dropoff mean you don't arrange transport yourself. The half-day format gets you through both in one afternoon.Is it for me?This tour is for anyone who wants to understand this chapter of Cambodian history without arranging transport or navigating the sites alone—the private guide and pickup mean you can focus on what you're seeing rather than logistics, and the half-day length fits into a larger itinerary.
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Phnom Penh Shooting Range Experience: Fire Licensed WeaponsA shooting range activity in Phnom Penh where you fire licensed weapons—AK47, M16, sniper rifles, handguns, shotguns, and heavier options like the 50 caliber and rocket launcher—under close supervision by military-trained instructors at an outdoor range in the hills outside the city. Hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle are included; weapon costs are paid separately at the range. Minimum age is 12; all guests receive protective gear and a safety briefing before firing begins.Is it for me?Fire weapons you'd never access at home—AK47s, sniper rifles, even a rocket launcher—under licensed instructors in the mountains outside Phnom Penh, with families welcome to attend together.
Phnom Penh Airport Transfer: Hotel Pickup & Air-Con TransportYou're picked up at Techo International Airport or your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle matched to your group size, with fuel and parking included. The driver confirms your flight details via WhatsApp before arrival and waits at the terminal with your name. No haggling over fares, no wrong turns—just a direct route to your hotel or back to the airport when you leave.Is it for me?Book this if you're arriving at Techo International or leaving Phnom Penh and want to skip the airport taxi queue and fare haggling—the fixed price and pre-arranged driver are what make the transfer predictable instead of stressful.
Phnom Penh Airport Transfer: Private Pickup & City OptionsYou’ll step off your flight into Phnom Penh and find your driver waiting with cool water and a smile—no taxi hassle or language worries. Enjoy private transfer from Techo International Airport right to your hotel door, or opt for a relaxed city tour or day trip to Oudong or Chiso mountains with an English-speaking driver who shares local tips along the way.
Phnom Penh: Killing Fields & S21 Prison Museum TourYou visit two central sites of the Cambodian genocide: the Choeung Ek Killing Fields south of the city, where 20,000 were executed, and Tuol Sleng S21 Museum, the former prison where thousands were tortured. A professional English-speaking guide explains the history at each location, and hotel pickup and air-conditioned transport mean you don't navigate the logistics yourself. Plan for a full morning and afternoon.Is it for me?This tour is for anyone who wants to understand this period of Cambodian history with proper context and without arranging transport and entry separately—the guide's knowledge is what transforms two difficult sites into a coherent, educational experience rather than a rushed visit.
Phnom Penh Airport Transfer: Hotel Pickup & Drop-offYou're picked up from your Phnom Penh hotel or dropped at the airport with a private driver who knows the route and the traffic patterns. The ride takes 40 minutes to 80 minutes depending on time of day. WiFi and air conditioning are included, and the driver stays in contact via WhatsApp or Telegram so there's no confusion about timing or location. You avoid the airport taxi stand entirely.Is it for me?Book this if you're arriving in or leaving Phnom Penh and want to skip the airport taxi stand and the back-and-forth of finding a ride—the driver handles the route and timing, so you just show up with your luggage.
Silk Island tour from Phnom Penh by tuk-tuk with local guideA half-day guided tour from Phnom Penh to Silk Island by tuk-tuk and ferry, with hotel pickup and an English-speaking local guide. You travel through farming villages and a local market, visit Buddhist temples, and spend time at traditional silk weaving houses learning how the craft is made. The tour returns to Phnom Penh around 12:30 pm.Is it for me?Book this tour if you have a morning or early afternoon free and want to see how rural Cambodia works without spending the whole day traveling. The fixed schedule and included transport mean you're back in the city by lunchtime, and the local guide handles the navigation so you can focus on what you're seeing.
Body Scrub in Phnom Penh: Salt Scrub & Foot MassageA 60-minute body scrub and foot massage treatment in Phnom Penh where you choose your salt scrub—milk, jasmine, lavender or green tea—and receive a welcome drink. The massage uses reflex points in the feet to relieve tension throughout the body, based on the principle that the feet connect to every system. Minimum age 18; suitable for all fitness levels, though not recommended for those with cardiovascular concerns.Is it for me?If you're staying in Phnom Penh without a car or just arrived with limited time, this treatment works because public transport gets you there easily and the full hour—scrub and massage both—fits into a free afternoon without the logistics of getting across the city.
Phnom Penh: Royal Palace, S21 & Killing Fields Day TourYou’ll start your day surrounded by golden spires at Phnom Penh’s Royal Palace before wandering markets with locals and learning stories behind city monuments. In the afternoon, visit S21 Prison and Choeung Ek Killing Fields with an audio guide—quiet moments that stay with you long after. Hotel pickup, A/C van, drinks and Sina’s warmth are all part of it.
Silk Island Tour Phnom Penh: Weaving village & monastery visitYou get picked up from your hotel, cruise past the Royal Palace and fishermen's houseboats on the Mekong, then spend time on Silk Island visiting a traditional weaving farm, a monastery, and a local school. The guide is English-speaking, drinks and fruit are included, and you're back by early afternoon.Is it for me?Right for travelers staying in Phnom Penh who want to see the Mekong and local island life without arranging their own transport or spending a full day on the water. The half-day length means you're back by early afternoon with the rest of your day open.
Phnom Penh: City Highlights Tuk-Tuk Tour with Local StoriesYou’ll feel Phnom Penh’s energy from a tuk-tuk seat—temples like Wat Phnom and Wat Ounalom, lively markets, riverside views on Diamond Island, plus stories from your local guide. Expect small surprises: incense smoke, city sounds, maybe even a cold drink stop. This isn’t just sightseeing—it’s sharing real city moments.
