Phnom Penh Morning Market & Food Tour by Tuktuk - Includes All Food & Drinks!
Description
See how Cambodians wake up and start their day with a morning market and breakfast tour around Phnom Penh by tuktuk! We'll discover hidden foodie gems, enjoy some amazing local coffee, and experience the vibrant Khmer culture – this is your chance to kick off your day like a local, with a local! We go beyond the usual market and street food samples and shines a light into local traditions that can still be found hiding in Phnom Penh. We'll make 6 stops which include a LOT of food and drinks (all included!) at a selection of sit-down restaurants, street-food stalls, a local market, and a cafe. Hotel pick-up, all food and drinks (and there is a LOT!), coffee, and a handmade souvenir are all included in the price of this tour.
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Itinerary
Perhaps one of the most storied capital cities in the world, Phnom Penh and risen and fallen multiple times since it was first established in the 5th century. The bustling city you see today, developing at warp speed and home to over 2 million people, was a very different place just decades ago – and locals still prefer their traditional way of life. Those traditions are still strong, and best seen exploring our vibrant local streets in the morning. We'll travel through the city by tuktuk and visit at least 6 stops where we'll meet the makers, watch our food prepared, and experience how the locals spend their morning. Visit our favorite neighborhoods in Phnom Penh, eat our favorite foods, try how we like our coffee, and walk away with a souvenir on us! This is your chance to kick of your day like a local, with a local!
Coffee & Noodles: Start your morning at a favorite local hang-out that’s been serving the neighborhood breakfast for over 15 years. Sip on a selection of local coffee served alongside a bowl of savory noodle soup.
Local Wet Market: Stroll through a bustling open-air wet market, try what’s in-season, and walk away with a handmade souvenir…on us! Along the way, meet Sister Mao who sources freshly grown herbs to create her own fresh curry paste.
Pork & Rice: Visit Brother Salin and his family-run shop that serves up a classic Khmer breakfast. We’ll grab a plastic chair and sit street-side for some freshly grilled pork & rice served with homemade pickles and a rich bowl of soup.
Savory Turmeric Crepes: These popular savory crepes are made with rice milk and turmeric, which give them their vibrant yellow color. Then they’re stuffed with ground pork, bean sprouts, and dried shrimp before we wrap them by hand with lettuce and local herbs. Don’t forget the homemade dipping sauce!
Award-Winning Coffee: Finish with a signature coffee recipe that won this hip cafe the National Barista Gold Medal in Cambodia! The tour will end at the cafe, which is within walking distance to the Russian Market. Your guide can suggest how to get to your next destination.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Hotel pickup is included from centrally located hotels. If you're hotel isn't located within a reasonable distance, we'll provide meeting point prior to your tour date. The tour will end at a hip cafe near the Russian Market.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(105)
Had a really good time on this market tour in Phnom Penh. Everything was super well-organized and the schedule ran smoothly—we got to see a lot without feeling rushed around. Our guide Lii was great. He’s really nice, friendly, and knows a ton about the city and the local markets. Riding around in the tuktuk was a fun way to get around, and Lii made sure we were comfortable and had a good experience the whole time. Definitely worth doing if you're in Phnom Penh!
Great tour of local markets and restaurants, guide Chea was very friendly with great English. The tour was accommodative and gave a great sense of everyday life!
Thank you, Liam, for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the tour of the markets and restaurants and that Chea provided excellent guidance. We hope to have you join us again for more explorations!
Fun, informative and filling!
Thank you for your feedback! We're delighted you found the experience enjoyable and fulfilling. We aim to make every visit engaging and satisfying for everyone. 😊
Amazing experience. The atmosphere here is fun and exciting. Our guide Lee was very friendly and took us to see markets, and we tried lots of different foods including rice noodles, yellow pancakes and coffee. Definitely recommend this tour!
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the atmosphere and the variety of foods during the tour. Lee will be happy to know they made your time memorable. We hope to see you again on another adventure!
Lee was very friendly & knowledgeable. Food & drinks are delicious. Markets fascinating. Great experience
Thank you for highlighting Lee's friendliness! We're so glad to hear they contributed positively to your experience. If there’s anything else we can assist with, don’t hesitate to reach out.
What a fun morning, Lee was a great guide, we saw the local markets and eat some weird and wonderful food! Thank you
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear you had a great time exploring the markets and enjoying the unique foods with Lee as your guide. Sounds like a memorable morning!
Had a good food and a couple of market tour in Phnom Penh. Very informative and enjoyed it very much
We're thrilled to hear you found the tour informative and enjoyable! Exploring the local cuisine and markets in Phnom Penh is always a fantastic experience. 😊
My guide was excellent and informed and I LOVED the variety (and amount!) of food and drink we had. Cambodia truly has so much to offer and this is a great way to learn about history, culture, and food all at once.
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the guide and the variety of food and drinks. Cambodia is indeed a treasure trove of culture, history, and flavors, and we're glad we could contribute to making your trip memorable!
Thanks to Lee for a delicious and very informative tour through. Phnom Penh in the morning. Lee led us to places we wouldn't have found otherwise and certainly wouldn't have entered. He taught us a few Cambodian niche words that we tried out on the traders in the Russian market. Even the money for the small purchases he gave us. We laughed a lot (especially the market people). He told us a lot about the history and culture of Cambodia. He was also able to bring us closer to the current living situation here. The tour is definitely recommended!
Vielen Dank für das tolle Feedback! Es freut uns sehr, dass Lee die Tour für euch so besonders gemacht hat und ihr sowohl kulturell als auch kulinarisch bereichert wurdet. Wir hoffen, diese Erinnerungen bleiben lange bei euch und inspirieren vielleicht andere, eine ähnliche Tour zu machen. 😊
Great way to sample local foods. My guide was lovely and very knowledgeable I had a very deliciouspok soup and the coffees were awesome too.. Well done Vy. 10/10
Thank you for joining and sharing your experience! We're thrilled you enjoyed the local foods, especially the pok soup and the coffee. We'll make sure to pass your compliments on to Vy! 😊
