PHNOM PENH
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The 10 most popular half-day in Phnom Penh. Here's what they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.
Ride Phnom Penh’s backroads to Mekong and Silk Islands, meeting makers of silk and dried tofu on a small-group bike tour.
“Had a great time with Nuth as a guide. He took us on smaller roads as often as possible to avoid traffic and he was happy to answer any question we might have had.”
Half-day Phnom Penh tour: Choeung Ek Killing Fields and S-21 Tuol Sleng with English guide, hotel pickup. $116 private group.
“Incredibly knowledgeable guide. Very friendly and while a sad day, he was a friendly face. Would recommend. 10/10”
Half-day guided trip from Phnom Penh to a 1928 Golden temple, ferry to Silk Island for silk-making, village life and included drinks for $48.
“This was actually a great day out, we did a quick lap of the main sights of the city and stopped at a temple on the way to the ferry. Once across to the island we drove around to get an idea of the lifestyle of the locals and even called into the local school…”
Half-day Phnom Penh private tour with hotel pickup, Royal Palace and Wat Phnom or Khmer Rouge sites S-21 and Killing Fields.
“Excellent tour! The guide is friendly and engaging and also very knowledgeable and will give you all sorts of insights into life in Cambodia today but also about the country's history.”
Half-day private Phnom Penh tour: Wat Phnom, Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, and National Museum with an English guide and hotel pickup.
“I travelled alone and had the pleasure of enjoying a private half-day tour. Mr. Kim, our guide, was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly throughout the tour. The car was comfortable, and the driver was always polite and even provided me with cold water. Overall, it was an excellent tour, especially for my first time in Cambodia.…”
Half-day Phnom Penh tour to Choeung Ek and S21 with an English guide, pickup, and included snacks, plus clear context for Cambodia’s genocide.
“Good learning experience and well done.but also very emotional. Highly recommend this tour. Very sad genocide.”
Private half-day trip from Phnom Penh to Silk Island by Mekong ferry. See silk worms, a weaving demo, coconut school, and island life.
“It is a nice home warming expirience. For a half a day it is a great tour. Recommended for everybody. Thanks.”
A half-day private ferry ride to Silk Island for hands-on silk weaving, farming time, and village views from Phnom Penh with hotel pickup.
“This tour gave us a deep appreciation for the art of silk-making. We were able to watch every step of the process.But it wasn’t just about the silk. It gave us a real feel for the lives of the people in Cambodia, and that made it even more speciRead more”
A private half-day Phnom Penh market tour with free entry stops, hotel pickup, and a guide to help you bargain and snack wisely.
“It has been a wonderful and pleasant experience, my tourguide named Pich, was extremely helpful, he is always looking out for me and unlike many other tour guides, he did not have the intention to pressurise the tourists to buy things. He is Read more”
Half-day Phnom Penh private tour with Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, Independence Monument, and Wat Phnom. Pickup, guide, and mobile ticket.
“Our guide, Smey, was great and knowledgeable. He explained and taught us the history of Cambodia and culture as it pertains to aspects of the tour. I highly recommend him.”
