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Phnom Penh Tours, Tickets & Things to Do
Discover the best Phnom Penh tours, the riverside capital of Cambodia where golden temples meet a moving history: the sobering Killing Fields and Tuol Sleng (S-21) Genocide Museum, the glittering Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, lively tuk-tuk city tours, sunset cruises on the Mekong, vibrant street-food adventures, and the silk-weaving village of Koh Dach. Compare top-rated activities and plan your perfect Cambodia trip.
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Sunset tours in Phnom Penh
Departures that are under way when the sun sets in the coming weeks — start times checked against the local sunset.
Good for families in Phnom Penh
Children can join from a young age and pay less than adults — taken from each operator’s price list.
Phnom Penh
Watch Kun Khmer Kickboxing Ticket with Mr.Sop including Free Beer
from$19/ person
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Phnom Penh Vital Discovery-Full Day Tour (Including all services)
from$99/ person
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Phnom Penh to Siem Reap Cruise/road tour or Siem Reap/Phnom Penh
from$188/ person
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Explore Phnom Penh by interest
Whatever brings you to Phnom Penh — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Killing Fields & S-21
Cambodia’s history.
ExploreRoyal Palace
Golden temples.
ExploreCity by tuk-tuk
Capital highlights.
ExploreStreet food
Khmer flavours.
ExploreMekong cruises
Sunset on the river.
ExploreSilk Island
Rural weaving village.
ExploreNational Museum
Khmer art treasures.
ExploreKampot & Angkor
Day trips beyond.
ExploreWhat to see
Top attractions in Phnom Penh
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
Royal Palace
Silver Pagoda.
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Killing Fields
Choeung Ek memorial.
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Tuol Sleng (S-21)
Genocide museum.
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City by Tuk-Tuk
Capital highlights.
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Mekong Cruise
Sunset on the river.
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Street Food
Khmer night eats.
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Silk Island
Koh Dach weaving.
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Wat Phnom
Hilltop temple.
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2 days
Phnom Penh in 2 days
- 1Day 1: history & palace
- 2Day 2: markets & food
- 3Silk Island
- 4Mekong cruise
3 days
Phnom Penh in 3 days
- 1Day 1: history & palace
- 2Day 2: food & river
- 3Day 3: Silk Island or Kampot
- 4History, river & rural
30 min awayKilling Fields
Choeung Ek memorial.
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City centre awayRoyal Palace
Silver Pagoda.
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40 min awaySilk Island
Koh Dach weaving.
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Riverside awayMekong Sunset
Sunset cruise.
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In the city awayStreet Food
Khmer night eats.
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3 hrs awayKampot & Kep
Pepper & crab.
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Practical guide
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Phnom Penh visitor asks before booking.
The sweet-spot months
November to February is the cool, dry season — the most comfortable time for sightseeing and tours in Phnom Penh.
Cool dry (Nov–Feb)
Pleasant, drier weather with lower humidity makes this the peak season; book popular tours ahead.
Hot season (Mar–May)
Very hot and humid, especially April; start tours early and stay hydrated in the midday heat.
Wet season (Jun–Oct)
Afternoon downpours bring greener landscapes and fewer crowds, with rain usually short and heavy.
For river cruises
The cool dry season offers the most pleasant evenings for Mekong sunset cruises.
Festivals
Events like Khmer New Year (April) and the Water Festival (November) bring colour and crowds; check dates.
One day
Killing Fields, Royal Palace and a cruise.
Two days
Add markets, street food and Silk Island.
Three days
The sweet spot: history, river and countryside.
Gateway
Phnom Penh links to Siem Reap and the coast.
With Kampot
Add days for Kampot, Kep or the Mekong.
Travelling with kids
Mix tuk-tuks, the palace and river cruises.
Tuk-tuks
Tuk-tuks (including app-based PassApp and Grab) are the classic, cheap and easy way to get around Phnom Penh’s sights.
On foot
The riverside and central area around the Royal Palace are walkable, though the heat and traffic can be intense.
By boat
River cruises and boats run from the riverside for sunset trips and Silk Island excursions.
From the airport
Phnom Penh International Airport is about 30–45 minutes from the centre by taxi, tuk-tuk or ride-hailing app.
To other cities
Buses, vans and taxis connect Phnom Penh with Siem Reap, Sihanoukville, Kampot and on to Vietnam.
Ride-hailing apps
Apps like Grab and PassApp make getting tuk-tuks and cars easy with set prices.
US dollars & riel
Cambodia uses the riel, but US dollars are the everyday currency; carry small dollar notes, and you’ll get riel as change for small amounts.
Dress respectfully
Cover shoulders and knees for the Royal Palace and temples, and be quiet and respectful at the Killing Fields and S-21.
Beat the heat
Start sightseeing early, carry water and take midday breaks, as Phnom Penh can be very hot and humid.
Take a guide for history
A guide or audio guide greatly enriches the Killing Fields and S-21, giving essential context to a difficult history.
Watch your belongings
Keep bags secure and be alert to bag-snatching from passing motorbikes, especially near the riverside.
Pre-book popular tours
City, food and cruise tours fill up in peak season — book ahead.
Killing Fields tours
Guided history tours are popular — book ahead.
Street-food tours
Small-group food tours fill up — reserve early.
Sunset cruises
Mekong sunset cruises are in demand — pre-book.
Private city tours
Private tuk-tuk guides get booked up — reserve early.
Silk Island trips
Cycling and village tours have limited spots — book ahead.
Cool-season peak
November–February is busy — plan ahead.
Killing Fields tour
Around $15–40 for a guided Killing Fields and S-21 tour.
Royal Palace tour
About $20–45 for a Royal Palace and city sights tour.
City tuk-tuk tour
Roughly $20–50 for a half or full-day tuk-tuk city tour.
Street-food tour
Around $30–60 for a guided street-food tour.
Sunset cruise
About $15–40 for a Mekong sunset cruise.
How to save
Combine sights in one tour, join groups, and use tuk-tuk apps.
When to visit
Phnom Penh through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
Cool dry (Nov–Feb)
Nov–Feb
- Best for
- Comfortable sightseeing.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Best; book ahead.
Hot (Mar–May)
Mar–May
- Best for
- Fewer crowds.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Very hot; start early.
Wet (Jun–Aug)
Jun–Aug
- Best for
- Green, value.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Afternoon rain.
Wet (Sep–Oct)
Sep–Oct
- Best for
- Lush, quiet.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Wettest; cheap.
People also ask
Phnom Penh travel FAQ
What are the best tours in Phnom Penh?
The highest-rated Phnom Penh experiences are the Killing Fields and Tuol Sleng (S-21) tour, the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, a tuk-tuk city tour, a street-food tour, and a Mekong sunset cruise.
What should I book in advance in Phnom Penh?
Book city, food and sunset cruise tours ahead, as they sell out, especially in the November–February cool, dry peak season.
How many days do I need in Phnom Penh?
One day covers the Killing Fields, Royal Palace and a cruise, two add markets, food and Silk Island, and three include the countryside or a Kampot trip.
Is Phnom Penh worth visiting?
Yes — Phnom Penh rewards with the moving Killing Fields and S-21, the glittering Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, lively tuk-tuk tours, delicious street food, scenic Mekong sunset cruises, and the rural calm of Silk Island.
What are the best day trips from Phnom Penh?
Top trips are the temples of Angkor Wat near Siem Reap, the riverside towns of Kampot and Kep with their pepper farms and crab market, and Mekong river journeys.
When is the best time to visit Phnom Penh?
November to February is the cool, dry peak season and the most comfortable for sightseeing; March–May is very hot, while the June–October wet season brings short downpours, greener scenery and fewer crowds.
How do you get around Phnom Penh?
Tuk-tuks (including app-based PassApp and Grab) are the easiest, cheapest way around the sights, with the riverside walkable, boats for cruises, and buses and vans linking the city to Siem Reap, the coast and Vietnam.
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