Things to do in Phnom Penh
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Phnom Penh: Killing Fields & S21 Museum Tour with PickupYou're picked up from your hotel and driven to Choeung Ek Genocide Center, 9 miles south, where you walk the killing fields with your guide. After that, you return to Phnom Penh to tour Tuol Sleng S21 Museum, the former prison and interrogation center. Your guide is English-speaking and answers questions throughout. Hotel return is included at the end.Is it for me?This tour is for anyone wanting to understand Cambodia's recent history through the actual sites where it happened, with a guide who can explain context and answer questions—the structure and transport remove the logistics so you can focus on learning.
Phnom Penh: Aromatherapy Oil Massage & RelaxationYou get a full hour of therapeutic massage using essential oils chosen to ease tension and improve circulation, plus drinks after. The spa is accessible by public transport, and the whole thing fits into a morning or afternoon without disrupting the rest of your day in Phnom Penh.Is it for me?Right for anyone in Phnom Penh needing to step out of the heat and noise for an hour — no booking complications, no travel time eating into the benefit. The massage is paced for genuine relaxation, not rushed, which is exactly what makes an hour feel like enough.
Phnom Penh: Killing Fields & S21 Genocide Museum Tour PickupYou’ll step quietly through Cambodia’s recent history on this Killing Fields & Tuol Sleng day trip from Phnom Penh. Expect honest stories from your local guide, time for reflection among memorials and exhibits, and comfortable transport with hotel pickup so you can focus on what matters most.
Phnom Penh: Private Day Tour with All Tickets & Hotel PickupYou’ll walk through golden halls at the Royal Palace, pause quietly at Tuol Sleng and Choeung Ek with your guide’s honest stories, then dive into Central Market’s colors and noise before ending under shady trees at Wat Phnom. This private Phnom Penh day trip includes all tickets and hotel pickup—expect moments that stay with you.
Phnom Penh: Silk Island Bike Tour with Ferry & Local CraftsYou’ll pedal quiet backroads from Phnom Penh to Silk Island by ferry, cycling past farms and orchards with a local guide who knows every shortcut. Watch traditional silk weaving up close, snack on local treats, and share stories with villagers before heading back—expect real warmth and glimpses of daily life you won’t forget.
Phnom Penh: Tuk Tuk Food Tour with 20 Tastings & Live BandYou’ll ride through Phnom Penh by tuk tuk with a local guide, tasting over 20 street foods from bustling markets to hidden alleyways. Expect smoky ribs at Russian Market, dinner with live music, roadside desserts near Independence Monument, plus unlimited drinks—and plenty of laughter along the way.
Phnom Penh: Sunset River Cruise with Unlimited Beer & GuideYou’ll float through Phnom Penh’s rivers as daylight fades — watching stilted houses and fishing boats slip by while you sip unlimited beer or soft drinks. With a friendly local guide sharing stories, fresh fruit to snack on, and hotel pickup included, you’ll see both city lights and quiet river life up close. It’s relaxed, real Cambodia at sunset.
Phnom Penh: S21, Killing Fields & 11-Stop City Tour by VanYou’ll trace Phnom Penh’s layers in one day: climb temple steps at Wat Phnom, feel the weight of S21 and Choeung Ek Killing Fields with your guide’s stories, taste real Khmer food over lunch, wander buzzing markets and end by the riverside as locals gather at dusk. This isn’t just sightseeing — it lingers long after.
Phnom Penh: Khmer Cooking Class & Market Tour Half DayYou visit a working Cambodian market with a chef to select ingredients, return to a kitchen where you cook three traditional dishes under instruction at your own station, then eat what you've made. Tuk-tuk transport, recipes, and a certificate are included. Choose morning or afternoon to fit your schedule.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to learn Khmer cooking without arranging their own market visit or figuring out which ingredients matter — the market stop is what makes the techniques make sense, and the fixed schedule means you're done and fed in three hours.
Phnom Penh: Sunset & Dinner Cruise with Live Khmer MusicYou’ll drift along Phnom Penh’s rivers at sunset with live Khmer music in your ears and local dishes on your plate. Watch floating villages go by, share laughs with new friends over dinner, and see the city light up from a whole new angle. Includes one-way pickup so you can relax right from the start.
Silk Island cycling tour: Phnom Penh Mekong countryside lunchThis is a guided bicycle tour of the Mekong Island countryside outside Phnom Penh, covering 25–30km of flat terrain through villages, fruit and vegetable plantations, and handicraft workshops, with hotel pickup, ferry crossing, English-speaking guide, bike and helmet, and a local lunch included. The tour runs 4 to 6 hours and departs at 7:30am; children from age 12 are welcome, and vegetarian meals are available on request. An e-bike can be rented for an additional fee if you prefer pedal assistance.Is it for me?Book this if you want a guided group ride on a fixed route through farmland and villages—the itinerary and stops are set, so you just show up and cycle the 25–30km flat terrain without deciding where to go or when.
Phnom Penh: Night Food Tour by Tuk-tuk & Unlimited BeerYou’ll ride through Phnom Penh by tuk-tuk with a local guide, tasting ancient noodle recipes, slow-cooked stews, sticky ribs near Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, and more — all with unlimited beer or soft drinks included. Expect laughter with locals and stories behind every dish you try.
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.
Phnom Penh to Siem Reap: Private Car Transfer 5-6 HoursYou're picked up from your Phnom Penh hotel at 7:30am and driven north to Siem Reap in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver. The 314-kilometer journey on Highway 6 takes five to six hours and includes refreshment stops and toll fees. You arrive at your Siem Reap hotel in the afternoon, ready to start your next day without arranging transport or negotiating with tuk-tuks.Is it for me?This works well if you're moving between Phnom Penh and Siem Reap and want the logistics handled — no arranging a tuk-tuk, no negotiating fares, no uncertainty about timing. The fixed pickup time and included stops mean you know exactly when you'll arrive.
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 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: Evening Food Tour by Tuk-Tuk with 5 TastingsYou’ll ride tuk-tuks through Phnom Penh’s buzzing streets, taste Khmer noodles at Kandal Market, sample stir-fried Lort Cha and market desserts, then dare yourself with dried buffalo meat or bugs near the Royal Palace—all with a local guide and plenty of cold beer or soft drinks along the way. Expect laughter, new flavors, and maybe a sticky shirt by night’s end.
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.
Phnom Penh: Evening Vespa Food Tour & Craft Beer TastingYou’ll zip through Phnom Penh’s nighttime chaos by Vespa with a local guide, tasting smoky skewers at Kandal Market and sampling craft beer near Russian Market. Expect laughter over unfamiliar dishes, friendly faces at every stop, and a final toast under string lights before heading back to your hotel — full in more ways than one.
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.
