Phnom Pehn City Must See Highlight Guided Tour in Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Phnom Pehn City Must See Highlight Guided Tour

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Is Phnom Pehn City Must See Highlight Guided Tour worth booking?

Phnom Pehn City Must See Highlight Guided Tour is a 6-hour experience in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, from $65 per person. It scores 64 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice, based on a 5/5 rating across 5 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
64 / 100
Rating
5/5 (5)
Duration
6 hours
From
$65 per person

If you are visiting Phnom Pehn and wondering what you can do and see in this vibrant and exciting city then you should book our Phnom Pehn City must-see highlight guided tour. I am like many other travelers sometimes g

What you get

    About this experience

    If you are visiting Phnom Pehn and wondering what you can do and see in this vibrant and exciting city then you should book our Phnom Pehn City must-see highlight guided tour. I am like many other travelers sometimes get stuck and do not know if the city we are going to has something to offer or if we could explore this city and most of the time I find out that hiring a local guide would be the best decision as we frame time better and choose the best place to see as well. another reason to choose our private tour is that timing is flexible and interaction with our guide to learn more about the culture and history is quite fascinating. Choose us to show you the city and you won't regret booking with us. we will not only show you the city of Phnom Penh but you will learn a lot about our city and the way of life of the locals as well.

    What's included

    Included

    • Cool Drinking Water
    • Hotel Pick up & Drop Off
    • Private Minivan/Minibus for (if you have Big Group more than 4)
    • English Speaking Tour Guide
    • Services charge & VAT tax
    • Private Car with Driver

    Not included

    • Entrance fees
    • Entrance fees
    • Entrance fees

    What you'll see and do

    1. Phnom Penh

      Firstly, our guide and driver will meet you at the hotel you stay at and greet you to start the tour, he will introduce the plan of visits and things you will see and do for today's tour before starting our city highlights tour of Phnom Penh.

      10 minutes here

    2. Wat Phnom

      We started the first of our city tour by visiting (Wat Phnom). Wat Phnom is a Buddhist temple in Doun Penh, Phnom Penh. It is a pagoda, that symbolizes the name of Phnom Penh, and a historical site that is part of the Khmer national identity. Wat Phnom has a total height of 46 meters. Our Guide will give you more information and the history of this place when you get there.

      45 minutes here · Admission not included

    3. Silver Pagoda

      The Silver Pagoda is located on the south side of the Royal Palace in Chey Chumneas, Phnom Penh. The official name is Wat Ubaosoth Ratanaram also known as Wat Preah Keo Morakot ("Temple of the Emerald-Crystal Buddha") which is commonly shortened to Wat Preah Keo in Khmer. Our guide will tour you around and talk about monk daily life.

      30 minutes here

    4. Royal Palace

      After visiting Wat Phnom, we will continue to visit the royal palace. The Royal Palace of Cambodia is a complex of buildings that serves as the royal residence of the King of Cambodia. Its full name in Khmer is the Preah Barom Reacheaveang Chaktomuk Serey Mongkol. The Cambodian monarchs have occupied it since it was built in the 1866s, with a period of absence when the country came into turmoil during and after the reign of the Khmer Rouge. The guide will give you more details and history about this palace when you get there.

      60 minutes here · Admission not included

    5. Independence Monument

      We will stop and take a walk around here and take some photos before continuing to more places.

      10 minutes here

    6. Checking these neighborhoods with nice cafes and can take a break after a few places for some nice cold drink or lunch around here.

      60 minutes here

    7. Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum

      Optional for these two places if you are okay with some terrifying dark age of Cambodia's history, the genocide museum, and the killing field. If you like to skip these two places please let our guide know otherwise you can learn about the dark age of Cambodia.

      60 minutes here · Admission not included

    8. Statue of King Father Norodom Sihanouk

      We will continue to see more landmarks and this one is the status of our king Norodom Sihanouk. we can spend sometimes here as we can walk around the garden and check out the independent monument as well. The Guide will give you more history and background and take great photos for you here.

      20 minutes here

    9. Central Market

      Enjoy walking around and see how our local market goes by the day, with so many shopping option,s or perhaps take some photos of the local market's way of life. You can enjoy walking around without a guide here and free yourself easy, guide can also recommend some local snack or food here as well.

      45 minutes here

    10. Watthan Artisan Cambodia

      You can give it a skip or check it out as this is the last stop of our tour, this workshop is an organization that was established to help Cambodian disabilities. They work on handicrafts and wood carvings, silk and cotton garments, jewelry, and scarves…with a very high quality that is much better than at the markets. Also, you are given advice by the friendly salesperson before deciding whether to purchase as well as have a chance to visit the workshop, and directly witness the staff making excellent handicrafts.

      30 minutes here

    Where it starts and ends

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 10 minutes before departure.

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    en
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 15 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Around Cambodia Travel

    Know before you go

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Photos

    National MusuemPhnom Pehn CityThe view of PP cityKing StatusMonk at the riversidefishermen

    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 5 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    5 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    The guide

    4 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Organization

    1 mention

    Pickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.

    Traveler reviews

    5 verified traveler reviews for Phnom Pehn City Must See Highlight Guided Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    LizB3081 · July 2025

    Great tour which captures all the key sights

    Fantastic tour. Neary (hope name captured correctly) was very knowledgeable of everywhere we went as well as able to tell us something of what it’s like to live in Phnom Pemh. We got to see all the key sights we wanted in great comfort in the air conditioned car. Thoroughly recommend.

    via Tripadvisor

    Cathy_T · May 2025

    Great Tour

    The tour was very interesting. Our guide organized it perfectly based on our interests, giving us enough information to bring Cambodian history and culture alive for us. I was especially moved seeing three devotees at Wat Phnom applying lipstick, face powder and combing Gradma Pehn’s hair. They did it with such care and concentration. I sure hope they were grated luck that day!

    via Viator

    Daniel_K · May 2025

    Sam was our guide who...

    Sam was our guide who took us around the must-see sights of Phnom Penh. She was a wealth of knowledge and shared the history of the sites we visited. We spent a delightful day with her and the driver, Mr. Rum, learning about the city and the history of the Cambodian people.

    Response from the operator: Dear Value Clients, Thank you for your wonderful review! Sam and Mr. Rum are both passionate about sharing the history and culture of Phnom Penh, so it's fantastic to hear you had such a positive and informative experience with them. We hope you enjoyed the rest of your time in Cambodia! ACT Team

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    KwangWoo_N · January 2025

    A helpful tour to understand the city of Phnom Penh

    The guide picked up my wife and me at our hotel. The guide was a good storyteller. Her explanation was helpful for my wife and me to understand Phnom Penh and Khmer Rouge massacre at S-21.

    via Viator

    Anitra_H · August 2024

    Best one day tour !

    We only had a short stay in Cambodia but our guide and driver picked us up from our hotel at a time that suited us and then showed us around this beautiful city . Houch our guide was brilliant!! She spoke excellent English and was very knowledgeable. There was a real contrast in history between early Khmer culture and the 1970s that we learned a lot about. This is a very good tour and the perfect way to utilise a day visit to the city . Thank you Houch!

    via Viator

    Good to know

    Duration
    6 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Price range
    $65 to $110
    Hotel pickup
    Included for all travelers
    Booked in 30 days
    2
    Verdict
    Solid Choice

    Why this scores 64

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)92
    Review evidence (18% weight)29
    Booking momentum (14% weight)22
    Value for money (12% weight)62
    Listing quality (10% weight)85
    Local standing (8% weight)54
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Phnom Pehn City Must See Highlight Guided Tour: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Phnom Penh.

    How much does Phnom Pehn City Must See Highlight Guided Tour cost?

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    Prices start at $65 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Phnom Penh usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Phnom Pehn City Must See Highlight Guided Tour take?

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    Plan for about 6 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Phnom Penh is not rushed.

    Is Phnom Pehn City Must See Highlight Guided Tour worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 64 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 5 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Phnom Penh, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Phnom Pehn City Must See Highlight Guided Tour?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is Phnom Pehn City Must See Highlight Guided Tour suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 6-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Phnom Pehn City Must See Highlight Guided Tour?

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    Around 2 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Phnom Penh can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Phnom Penh and add a light layer if any part of the 6-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Phnom Pehn City Must See Highlight Guided Tour start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Phnom Penh within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Phnom Penh?

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    On Outty we rank every Phnom Penh experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Half Day Tuol Sleng S21 and Choeung Ek Killing Field Tour, The Killing Field and Toul Sleng Genocide Museum (S21) Tour, Killing field and Toul Sleng genocide museum Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit Phnom Penh?

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    Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Phnom Penh?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

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