Phnom Penh: Highlights Tour Including National Museum
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Is Phnom Penh: Highlights Tour Including National Museum worth booking?
Phnom Penh: Highlights Tour Including National Museum is a 4.5-hour experience in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, from $26 per person. It scores 72 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 5/5 rating across 10 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 72 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (10)
- Duration
- 4.5 hours
- From
- $26 per person
Discover Phnom Penh city tour and immerse yourself in the vibrant pulse of the Cambodian capital. This excursion provides an unparalleled opportunity to discover the city’s most iconic landmarks and hidden gems, offering
What you get
About this experience
Discover Phnom Penh city tour and immerse yourself in the vibrant pulse of the Cambodian capital. This excursion provides an unparalleled opportunity to discover the city’s most iconic landmarks and hidden gems, offering a compelling blend of sightseeing and cultural immersion. Guided by experienced guide, you will navigate the charming backstreets and alleyways, uncovering the city’s rich history and diverse heritage. From the grandeur of the Royal Palace and the serene beauty of the Silver Pagoda to the thought-provoking exhibits, this tour promises to leave a lasting impression. As you weave through the bustling streets on the back of the Vespa, you will gain a deeper understanding of Phnom Penh’s past and present, learning about the city’s resilience and the remarkable stories that have shaped its character. This immersive experience allows you to truly connect with the vibrant heart of the Cambodian.
What's included
Included
- Hotel pick up & drop off
- Experience driver
- English tour guide
- Local breakfast, Tea or Coffee
- Round trip by Vespa or Tuk Tuk
- Water & snacks
Not included
- Royal Palace
- Wat Phnom
- National Museum of Phnom Penh
What you'll see and do
Phnom Penh
After pick up from your hotel, Hop on the back of the Vepsa with our guide. Explore the palace complex to admire the Khmer architecture on the banks of the Tonle Sap and Mekong River.
15 minutes here
Royal Palace
Visit the Royal Palace is your first stop are home to King Sihamoni and closed off to the public, but you will be able to visit the sacred Silver Pagoda that lies in the palace complex. This sacred site provides an opportunity to experience a unique part of Cambodian history, culture and art that no other place in the country can offer.
90 minutes here · Admission not included
National Museum of Cambodia
Next, continue to the National Museum of Cambodia, home to the world’s finest collection of Khmer art and sculpture. Walk through the traditional terracotta building while your guide explains the history of Cambodia from the Angkorian period to modern times.
60 minutes here · Admission not included
Visit the Independence Monument in Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia, was built in 1958 to memorialize Cambodia's independence from France in 1953.
15 minutes here · Admission not included
Central Market
Explore Phnom Penh Central Market, also known as Phsar Thmey which means ‘New Market’, is one of the Cambodian capital's major landmarks.
30 minutes here · Admission not included
Wat Phnom
Explore Wat Phnom when exploring the city and it is a 14th-century Buddhist temple that stands at 27 meters tall
60 minutes here · Admission not included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 15 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
TUK-TUK Option + English Guide
Tuk Tuk: This tuk tuk tour option offering for a clients who don't want to ride on vespa. Pickup included
Vespa Option + English Guide
Vespa : This option has create for all the traveller who want to ride on Back of Vespa as like a local on backstreet tour. Pickup included
Tuk Tuk Only - No Guide
Tuk Tuk Service : This option has create for all the traveller who need only Tuk Tuk want to visit the places follow the itinerary has mention. Pickup included
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 12 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Vespa Backstreet
Know before you go
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 10 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Traveler reviews
10 verified traveler reviews for Phnom Penh: Highlights Tour Including National Museum. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
A great way to explore the city
Samnang was a friendly and knowledgeable guide. His tour was a memorable way to sample Phnom Penh’s major landmarks. Do yourself a favor and book this one next time you’re in town.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 😊 We’re delighted to hear that Samnang made your experience memorable with his friendly personality and knowledgeable guiding. Exploring Phnom Penh’s major landmarks with a passionate local guide truly makes a difference. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we really appreciate you encouraging others to book the tour. We hope to welcome you back again next time you’re in town for another great adventure!
via Viator
Superfund!
Very fun experience, we cost ourselves all the way and got seen a lot on the road. Feel safe. Great guide and friendly drivers.
Response from the operator: Tusen takk for den flotte tilbakemeldingen! Vi er veldig glade for å høre at dere hadde en morsom opplevelse, koste dere hele veien og fikk sett så mye underveis. Det er godt å vite at dere følte dere trygge, og at både guiden og sjåførene gjorde turen ekstra hyggelig. Vi håper å ønske dere velkommen tilbake igjen snart!
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Highly recogmend
If you looking for something to do Book a trip on vespa backstreet excellent value for the experience. Sam and Nak picked us up on time from our hotel explaned what we were going to be doing for the day the bikes were very comfortable and the drives very experienced . I would highly recogmend the trip vespa silk island. Thanks guys for all your help and making our day . This was our first time using the company but will definatly be using them again
Response from the operator: Dear Alan H, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you had such a great experience on the Vespa Backstreet Silk Island tour. Sam and Nak will be very happy to know their punctuality, clear explanations, and experienced riding made your day comfortable and enjoyable. We truly appreciate your recommendation and are honored that you’ll be choosing us again in the future. Thanks for riding with us and for making Vespa Backstreet part of your journey! 🙏✨ Sincerely yours, Phoe
via Tripadvisor
Worth the price! Highly recommended! Very informative about Phnom Penh’s History.
The tour was great and it all happened because of my excellent tour guide Piseth, who was very patient with me with my requests and he was so accommodating. The tour went smoothly except for the helmet that was once okay and suddenly it became defective that made me worry for our safety. I hope the tour company will provide a more safe head gear, invest on it for passenger’s safety. Overall, I love the itinerary but please do change the place with the mural painting and choose another place because there’s not much of mural paintings found anymore and there are no painters, we were told by locals in the area that they stopped doing mural paulintings a long time ago. The price was worth the tour and my tour guide driver made me feel safe on our entire half day tour. Food is also included, they would let you try Cambodian noodles too. I highly recommend this tour to everyone!
Response from the operator: Dear Nickauli26, We really appreciate seeing this beautiful review; we are proud you had such a fantastic time with us. We would like to thank you for taking the time to write this and share your experiences here. We will make sure to pass this lovely comment to our guide Piseth. We love sharing our local experiences, inspiring local guides, and we love hosting you. Thanks again for traveling with us during your holiday in Phnom Penh and for this fantastic recommendation. We'd love to share more of our tours with you again in the future. Sincerely yours, Phoe
via Tripadvisor
Fantastic
It was fantastic, got to see and learn a lot thank you Tom it was amazing. I would definitely recommend to everyone !!!!!!!
Response from the operator: Dear Nancy L, We really appreciate seeing this beautiful review; we are proud you had such a fantastic time with us. We would like to thank you for taking the time to write this and share your experiences here. We will make sure to pass this lovely comment to our guide Tom. We love sharing our local experiences, inspiring local guides, and we love hosting you. Thanks again for traveling with us during your holiday in Phnom Penh and for this fantastic recommendation. We'd love to share more of our tours with you again in the future. Sincerely yours, Phoe
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 4.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $26 to $59
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 4
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 72
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Phnom Penh: Highlights Tour Including National Museum: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Phnom Penh.
How much does Phnom Penh: Highlights Tour Including National Museum cost?
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Prices start at $26 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 Penh: Highlights Tour Including National Museum take?
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Plan for about 4.5 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 Penh: Highlights Tour Including National Museum worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 72 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 10 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 Penh: Highlights Tour Including National Museum?
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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 Penh: Highlights Tour Including National Museum suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 4.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Phnom Penh: Highlights Tour Including National Museum?
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Around 4 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 4.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Phnom Penh: Highlights Tour Including National Museum 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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