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Home/Destinations/Phnom Penh/Phnom Penh in 1 day
1 day · Phnom Penh itinerary

Phnom Penh in 1 Day: The Perfect One-Day Itinerary

Only have one day in Phnom Penh? See the history and the palace. Here is how to spend one perfect day in Cambodia’s capital — plus the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Killing Fields & S-21
  2. 2Royal Palace
  3. 3City tour
  4. 4Mekong sunset

Morning: history

Visit the Killing Fields and S-21.

Afternoon: Royal Palace

Tour the palace and Silver Pagoda.

Evening: Mekong sunset

Cruise the river as the sun sets.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Phnom Penh — prices per person.

Phnom Penh City and Silk Island Tour No Genocide Sites
Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh City and Silk Island Tour No Genocide Sites
5.0(26)·8 hours
from$38/ person
via Viator
Khmer Rouge, genocide museum &killing field tour
Phnom Penh
Khmer Rouge, genocide museum &killing field tour
5.0(17)·4–5 hours
from$95/ person
via Viator
Phnom Penh Bike & Boat Sunset Tour / E-Bike Available
Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh Bike & Boat Sunset Tour / E-Bike Available
5.0(65)·4 hours
from$55/ person
via Viator
Phnom Penh Remembrance & Resilience Tour: S21 & Killing Fields
Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh Remembrance & Resilience Tour: S21 & Killing Fields
5.0(17)·4 hours
from$75/ person
via Viator
Phnom Penh: Highlights Tour Including National Museum
Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh: Highlights Tour Including National Museum
5.0(10)·4h 30min
from$26/ person
via Viator
Tonle Sap Lake Sunset Cruise from Siem Reap
Siem Reap
Tonle Sap Lake Sunset Cruise from Siem Reap
5.0(14)·3h 45min
from$99/ person
via Viator
Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21) and Choeung Ek Killing Fields Tour
Phnom Penh
Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21) and Choeung Ek Killing Fields Tour
5.0(125)·4 hours
from$19/ person
via Viator
Day Trip from Sihanoukville to Phnom Penh for Cruise Passengers
Sihanoukville
Day Trip from Sihanoukville to Phnom Penh for Cruise Passengers
4.8(42)·10–11 hours
from$189/ person
via Viator

Phnom Penh in 1 day — FAQ

Can you see Phnom Penh in one day?
Yes — visit the Killing Fields and S-21 in the morning, the Royal Palace in the afternoon, and take a Mekong sunset cruise in the evening.
What is the best one-day Phnom Penh tour?
A combined tour of the Killing Fields, S-21 and the Royal Palace, finished with a sunset cruise, is the most rewarding way to spend a single day.
How much does one day in Phnom Penh cost?
Budget roughly $25–$60 per person for a city and Killing Fields tour with a sunset cruise — Cambodia is great value.

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