Private Tour
Private Half-Day Tour of Phnom Penh's Traditional Markets
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
Visiting local markets allows you to be in contact with Cambodian people, taste local food and discover the local handicraft. They are places steeped in history where you will immerse yourself in an atmosphere specific to each market. It is the ideal place to buy a souvenir or that unique gift and remember it is expected that you will haggle over the prices!
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Child rate applies only when sharing with 1 or more paying adults
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Local English Speaking Guide
Cold Bottled Water
Hotel pickup and drop off
Gratuities
Offerings
Donations
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Central Market
You will discover the Central Markets, referred to as Phsah Thmei meaning new market this art deco style building is one of the iconic buildings of Phnom Penh. Again here you will find a shopper’s paradise and you can haggle away with the locals for whatever special gift or memento you desire.
Russian Market
You will also enjoy a 15 minutes drive through the bustling tourist area of Phnom Penh to the Russian Market named during the 1980s when the majority of tourists to Cambodia were Russian. This warren of stalls is a treasure trove of arts, crafts, food, clothing and nearly anything else you are looking for. You will enjoy a morning tea of a local delicacy from one of the many food stalls to complete the experience. In contrast to the bustle of the market, you will visit the temple Toul Tum Poung next to the market. It has miraculously avoided to the destruction during the Khmer Rouge period. It is a fine example of a local temple with many beautiful wall paintings of the 1960s.
Options
1-3 Adults Tuk Tuk
1 - 3 adult travelers rate for tuk tuk option
Pickup included
1 - 14 Adults Car
1- 14 adult travelers rate for car option
Pickup included
Reviews
8 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Phnom Penh Local (Old) & Central Market Tour - half day
LyzaNN,
Jan 3, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00Siphat was an excellent guide with wonderful conversational English. His knowledge of the various markets was encyclopedic. He catered for our group, two adults and two teenage boys. We asked a lot of questions and he was very comfortable providing answers to all. He also negotiated any purchases on our behalf. Siphat was very kind when one of our teenage children became unwell due to heat and possibly dehydration. He found a seat for him arranged drinks and food. Happily, he quickly recovered with some extra fuel on board. We left at 9:30 and suggest to others an even earlier start may be advisable to avoid the heat of the day. The contrast between the local market and the central market was particularly obvious. Many tourists do not venture to the local market. Some of the stallholders said that we were the first they had seen. This was a real treat. Local knowledge is paramount. We would not have known what the majority of foods actually were or for what purpose they should be used or in what combination eaten. We very highly recommend this Tour in general and Siphat in particular
Knowledgeable and very helpful.
iyasuararat,
Oct 14, 2024
- Tripadvisor
5.00Siphat is a wonderful man and guide.He goes far beyond the customer's expectations. Was very helpful in taking pictures and bargaining. Thank you for making my visit enjoyable.
Market adventure!
johnmG7075BZ,
Dec 20, 2019
- Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Neaung treated us to a view of Phnom Penh’s two major markets and more. The trip really was a mini city tour that brought us to a local temple and art center for victims of land mines. We then proceeded to the Russian Market where we were amazed by the local produce and restaurants in the market. Our lunch stop was amazing and featured some of the best Khmer salads that we had on our trip. We had a great time and would recommend this for any first time visitors to the city.
Excellent tour with trustworthy tourguide
Nicole C,
Jan 20, 2019
- Viator
5.00It 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 very patient in explaining, and is always very cheerful and understanding. I highly recommend booking a tour with him if you ever decide to explore Cambdodia!
Tour was as listed. The different...
INGRID W,
Dec 3, 2016
- Viator
5.00Tour was as listed. The different markets were interesting as they were different. Enjoyed the Russian Market more. A must have is the organic sugar cane drink straight from the Sugar Cane Press as you watched it live! Make sure to bargain for what you want to buy.
Interesting experience
Martin S,
Jul 9, 2018
- Tripadvisor
5.00I doubt that I would have found these markets without guide. Our guide did a fine job introducing us to the context and the differences in the three markets. Most important we did not feel pushed to buy as it happens in many other placed i travelled. Finally we enjoyed spending time getting introduced to local food and market experiences. Surely recommended!
Highly recommended. The Guide did a...
Mahesh H,
Jan 9, 2018
- Viator
4.00Highly recommended. The Guide did a good job of customising the tour for what I wanted to see. He took me to the 3 main markets and took time to ensure my requirements were met.
Really good if local markets, cuisine etc interest you
Good way to tour the markets
Michelle N,
Feb 22, 2019
- Tripadvisor
3.00An enjoyable way of spending a few hours. However, if you’re brave enough to visit the markets by yourself then the tour adds little beyond identifying some of the strange items you’re looking at (food wise!) and transporting you to the market
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