Romantic Half Day Phnom Penh City Tour by Traditional Cyclo
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Romantic Half Day Phnom Penh City Tour by Traditional Cyclo is a 4-hour experience in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, from $60 per person. It scores 54 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 54 / 100
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- Duration
- 4 hours
- From
- $60 per person
Settle into a traditional cyclo and let Phnom Penh unfold around you at an unhurried pace, with nothing but open air between you and the city. Ride first to the Royal Palace, built in 1866 by King Norodom, where the Silver Pagoda takes its name from over 5,000 silver floor tiles and holds a gold Maitreya Buddha set with 9,584 diamonds. Continue to the National Museum, home to the world's largest collection of Khmer art, including the legendary statue of the Leper King among more than 5,000 objects on display. Finish at Wat Phnom, the hilltop shrine considered the birthplace of the city, before returning to your hotel. Travelling by cyclo brings you closer to Phnom Penh street life and supports the livelihoods of the city's traditional cyclo drivers. A relaxed, non-motorized way to see the city's essential landmarks in half a day.
What you get
About this experience
Settle into a traditional cyclo and let Phnom Penh unfold around you at an unhurried pace, with nothing but open air between you and the city. Ride first to the Royal Palace, built in 1866 by King Norodom, where the Silver Pagoda takes its name from over 5,000 silver floor tiles and holds a gold Maitreya Buddha set with 9,584 diamonds. Continue to the National Museum, home to the world's largest collection of Khmer art, including the legendary statue of the Leper King among more than 5,000 objects on display. Finish at Wat Phnom, the hilltop shrine considered the birthplace of the city, before returning to your hotel. Travelling by cyclo brings you closer to Phnom Penh street life and supports the livelihoods of the city's traditional cyclo drivers. A relaxed, non-motorized way to see the city's essential landmarks in half a day.
What's included
Included
- Transfers from and to your Phnom Penh Hotel with driver by air-conditioned vehicle
- All entrance fees for visits as mentioned in the description.
- A half-day tour with a professional English-speaking guide
- Transportation by cyclo with driver.
Not included
- Personal expenses such as meals, drinks, tips and gratuities, shopping, portage fees
- Transfers from any airport or resorts located outside the general pick-up and drop-off locations
- Travel insurance coverage for customers (highly recommendable)
What you'll see and do
Royal Palace
We leave direct from your hotel by cyclo and – depending on the location of your hotel - ride to The Royal Palace was built in 1866 by King Norodom. The Palace is made up from a number of structures within a pagoda-style compound one of which is The Silver Pagoda. The Silver Pagoda takes its name from the 5,000+ silver tiles and the building itself holds a number of national treasures perhaps most notably are a life-sized gold Maitreya Buddha decorated with 9584 diamonds.
90 minutes here · Admission included
National Museum
Continue to visit the National Museum, a Khmer temple inspired building that houses the world’s largest collection of Khmer art sculptures, ceramics and bronzes from different periods of Cambodian history. Over 5000 objects are on display including Angkorian era statues, Lingas and other artefacts, most notably the legendary statue of the ‘Leper King.’ Though the emphasis is on Angkorian artefacts, there is also a good collection of pieces from later periods, including a special exhibition of post-Angkorian Buddha figures.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Wat Phnom
Before we head back to your hotel, we give you the chance to climb to the top of Wat Phnom, the birthplace of the Cambodian capital. By taking this non-motorized tour, you will directly support the Cyclo Centre in Phnom Penh, a local NGO providing basic support and social services to the drivers through English courses and guidance in finding work. This local NGO supports local drivers who typically are amongst the poorest in urban Cambodia and helps maintain this industry by providing support and social services to its drivers through educational programmes and access to services such as medical care, washing facilities, English lessons and money management class entirely free to charge. We end our tour back at your hotel after a relaxing 4-hour journey where you have fully admired the beauty of Phnom Penh without the reflection of car windows.
45 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Options you can book
Private Tour and Transfer (PM)
Enjoy the Phnom Penh Tour by Cyclo, starting at 02:00 PM Pickup included
Private Tour and Transfer (AM)
Enjoy the Phnom Penh Tour by Cyclo, starting at 08:00 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 9 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Asian Trails LTD
Know before you go
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour is operated on full private basis with English-speaking guide. Other languages are on request / subject to availability and supplementary charges may apply
- Return transfers for this excursion apply only / are inclusive for customers staying in and inside Phnom Penh. Transfers outside these areas, including any accommodation outside this area such as Koh Dach, Tonle Bati, and Oudong, any of the river and cruise ferry terminals and Phnom Penh International Airport are excluded. Supplements apply for customers who want to join this excursion outside one of these regions.
- To avoid any issues pertaining obtaining an arrival visa at the airport, please ensure that your passport contains at least two empty pages. Failure to do so may result in not gaining entrance into the Kingdom of Cambodia.
- The mentioned excursion durations are approximations; we are unable to exactly predict the total duration from pick-up to drop-off based on unforeseen circumstances such as traffic and weather conditions and the routing the driver has to take to get all customers on the vehicle.
- Natural elements of any kind have a destructive effect on electronic equipment. It is the customer’s own responsibility to ensure that any camera, mobile telephone or other device is properly wrapped and protected against these elements. We cannot be held responsible in any way for negligence and/or not following suggestions for any damage related to this.
- Please ensure that you bring sunglasses, a hat /cap and sunblock with a high SPF factor when traveling with us on this tour – even when it is cloudy, the sunrays still have an immense power.
- It is the responsibility of the customer to provide us with the correct hotel information, should pick-up and drop-off services be included in the package. Any changes in accommodation outside 24 hours will be handled accordingly: changes within 24 hours may be on request.
- In the event of no-show or change of accommodation without prior consent and confirmation from us within 24 hours may result in the applicable cancellation charges as outlined in the terms and conditions.
- To allow entrance into the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh, visitors are obliged to uphold a very strict dress code to respect these royal premises. It is essential that you dress modestly and appropriately during this excursion by wearing clothes that cover shoulders and fall below the knees.
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Good to know
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $60 to $165
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by Asian Trails LTD, who run 116 experiences we rank across 24 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 50.1.
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Romantic Half Day Phnom Penh City Tour by Traditional Cyclo: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Phnom Penh.
How much does Romantic Half Day Phnom Penh City Tour by Traditional Cyclo cost?
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Prices start at $60 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 Romantic Half Day Phnom Penh City Tour by Traditional Cyclo take?
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Plan for about 4 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 Romantic Half Day Phnom Penh City Tour by Traditional Cyclo worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 54 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 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 Romantic Half Day Phnom Penh City Tour by Traditional Cyclo?
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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 Romantic Half Day Phnom Penh City Tour by Traditional Cyclo suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 4-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Romantic Half Day Phnom Penh City Tour by Traditional Cyclo?
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Around 0 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-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Romantic Half Day Phnom Penh City Tour by Traditional Cyclo 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 The Killing Field and Toul Sleng Genocide Museum (S21) Tour, Visit 11 Places in One Day including S21 & Killing Field, 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.
What is included in Romantic Half Day Phnom Penh City Tour by Traditional Cyclo?
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Included: Transfers from and to your Phnom Penh Hotel with driver by air-conditioned vehicle; All entrance fees for visits as mentioned in the description; A half-day tour with a professional English-speaking guide; and Transportation by cyclo with driver. Not included: Personal expenses such as meals, drinks, tips and gratuities, shopping, portage fees; Transfers from any airport or resorts located outside the general pick-up and drop-off loc; and Travel insurance coverage for customers (highly recommendable). Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Romantic Half Day Phnom Penh City Tour by Traditional Cyclo include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 80 listed pickup locations in and around Phnom Penh. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Romantic Half Day Phnom Penh City Tour by Traditional Cyclo offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Romantic Half Day Phnom Penh City Tour by Traditional Cyclo?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Romantic Half Day Phnom Penh City Tour by Traditional Cyclo wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Romantic Half Day Phnom Penh City Tour by Traditional Cyclo if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What booking options are available for Romantic Half Day Phnom Penh City Tour by Traditional Cyclo?
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There are 2 options to choose from, including Private Tour and Transfer (PM), Private Tour and Transfer (AM). Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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