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An Afternoon of Contemporary Art in Phnom Penh by Tuk Tuk

Uncover Phnom Penh’s creative soul - one mural, gallery, and cocktail at a time

Approx 3 hours

Approx. 01:30 - 04:30pm

$49/person

Small Groups up to 8 Guests

Uncover vibrant street art tucked away in forgotten alleys, explore Cambodia’s largest open-air gallery filled with over 40 murals, and visit a favorite contemporary art gallery. Finishing up in a serene garden bar—complete with cocktails or mocktails and canapés—where you can soak in a rotating photography exhibition and reflect on the artworks encountered.

Tour Features

Explore Phnom Penh’s emerging contemporary art scene.

Discover over 40 murals celebrating Cambodia’s cultural revival.

Visit a top local gallery showcasing the country’s rising creative stars.

Wander through the largest open-air art gallery in Cambodia.

Dive into the stories behind the street art with a passionate local guide.

Sip cocktails or mocktails in a chilled-out garden speakeasy.

Enjoy tasty canapés while browsing a curated photo exhibit.

Soak up the spirit of Cambodia’s artistic revolution, one wall at a time.

Tour Details

Inclusions:

All entry fees, snacks, and drinks are included—you just bring your curiosity and love for the arts!

Cancellations:

Free cancellation up until 24 hours prior to your tour.

Stops:

We’ll visit a mix of contemporary galleries, artist-run spaces, outdoor installations, and a creative bar for refreshments.

Language:

This tour is available in English, French, and Khmer.

Group Size:

Small groups of 1–8 guests. Solo travellers and special groups are always welcome!

Pick Up:

We offer hotel pickup and drop-off from central Phnom Penh in our local Tuk Tuk, or you can meet us at a pre-arranged central location.

Special Diets:

We can cater to vegan, vegetarian, and other special diets—just let us know when booking.

Duration:

The tour runs for approximately 3-3.5 hours, starting in the early afternoon and wrapping up just before sunset.

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The Experience

Hotel Pick Up

We will contact you after you book and arrange your preferred pick up. We can come and pick you up from your centrally located hotel or meet you at a central meeting point.

Mural Exploration

We’ll visit over 40 stunning murals that are part of Phnom Penh’s vibrant and evolving art scene, reflecting Cambodia’s cultural renaissance, while also venturing into hidden neighbourhoods where community street art tells powerful stories of resilience, hope, and everyday Cambodian life.

Contemporary Art Gallery

Next, we’ll step into our favorite local contemporary gallery, where modern Cambodian talent and creativity shine, offering intimate insights into the country’s evolving cultural identity.

Visit our biggest open-air gallery

We’ll also visit Cambodia’s biggest ArtSpace, home to four galleries and the country’s largest collection of contemporary art, celebrating the breadth and innovation of Cambodia’s creative spirit. This open-air complex is more than an exhibition space, it’s an artistic hub where creators, curators, and the community come together to shape the future of Cambodian art.

Speakeasy & Photo Exhibit

We will finish the tour in our favourite garden speakeasy to see their current photo exhibit and enjoy a cocktail or mocktail and canapés. Surrounded by lush greenery and creative energy, it’s the perfect setting to unwind and reflect on the art and stories of the day.

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A Taste of the Tour:

This tour is designed for art enthusiasts as well as curious travelers who want to go deeper behind the scenes of Phnom Penh.

We’ll forage through the streets of Phnom Penh in search of the Kingdom’s finest urban and contemporary art on a curated tour.

There’s been a prominent art scene developing in the Kingdom for the past decade, part of the country’s cultural renaissance. We’ll visit over 40 different murals around the city, as well as our favourite contemporary gallery and Cambodia’s biggest open air gallery.

We will finish the tour in our favourite garden speakeasy to see their current photo exhibit and enjoy a cocktail or mocktail and canapés.

Phnom Penh Afternoon of Contemporary Art Tour

      EXCELLENT  
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   Jennifer Bain 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. What a memorable introduction to Cambodia. Guide Jackson and two of Urban Forage's regular drivers did an exceptional job with the Phnom Penh Morning Market and Street Art by Tuk Tuk. I direct booked via their website  last night (it's low season) and got immediate WhatsApp messages sorting out my shellfish allergy and promising the daily tour would  go ahead even though I was the only one signed up. Three friends wound up joining — two literally at the last minute. On this half art/half food tour all over Phnom Penh, we were treated to a first breakfast, second breakfast and surprise ending. We discovered art and the stories behind it in a coffeeshop, on the street, in a gallery and in a public square. Jackson's English is perfect and he took care to ensure I avoided hidden oyster sauce, shrimp paste and dried shrimp. And hearing that one of us was celebrating a birthday, they quickly decorated both tuk tuks with balloons! You couldn't ask for more from a tour.
  
 
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   Shahin Maleki 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had a great morning with Jackson our guide and Mr Lucky our Tuktuk driver in Phanom Penh. Started the morning with a visit to a local market for some great breakfast and the most delicious Cambodian Donuts then  Jackson took us to the Street with the murals and stopped again for more delicious food. This is a great way to start your morning in Phanon Penh and see the sites eat some delicious food. Highly recommend this tour ask for Jackson and Mr Lucky.
  
 
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   Tamara Megaw 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. An unique and enjoyable tour
  
 
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   James Baroutas 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Jackson and his driving partner a 1 fantastic people pro using local knowledge in a fun, intimate manner.  Enjoy countless classic “street food” samples,  some familiar, some very local but all fantastically fresh, delicious and specific to Cambodian culture.  The street food is the “appetizer” sort to speak because you wind up at a long standing family restaurant for a sit down dinner with a variety of delicious dishes offered.

Great experience, well worth the time & money!
Go and enjoy!!!
  
 
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   PK Smith 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Whether you’re getting your bearings on Cambodian food or looking to try something more unique, this is a perfect food tour. Highly recommend a private tour if you want to customize or up the adventurousness - as a repeat visitor to Phnom Penh, Urban Forage really delivered for me on the later. My personable guide was so fun and easy to talk to, and I loved learning from him during the over four hours we spent zipping around the city. A lifetime travel highlight for sure.
  
 
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   annemieke boon 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very nice tour! It was our first day in Cambodja and we wanted to get to know the local kitchen, JB took excellent care of us and we tried a lot of cambodian food. Drove everywhere with the tuktuk and got beer and water on the way. Definitely a must-do!!
  
 
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   Vic Noble 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have been traveling through Asia for 4 weeks and have been on numerous tours, but none were as good as the food tour I did tonight in Phnom Penh. The local food places we stopped at were 100% authentic and the food was brilliant. The two guides although young were so knowledgeable and helpful and even got me to try grasshoppers and locust which were actually quite nice. If you visit this city you absolutely should not miss this tour.
  
 
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   Carlson Manga 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. It was a really good experience plus having a very accommodating, knowledgeable, and easy to communicate both the tour guide (Jackson) and the boss (Ducky) made it a GREAT experience. I was lucky that it wasn't a peak season that my join tour ended up as  a private one 😊😊😊. I'm glad I did this toir as I was able to try Cambodia's national food, street food and exotic food. Definitely will recommend this to friends that will visit Cambodia too and of course will do it again with them next time I'll be in Cambodia again. Keep uo the good job guys.
  
 
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   Awilda Hernandez 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Wonderful experience doing walking tour with Jackson. Show truly beautiful inspiring art from Cambodia

      EXCELLENT  
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   Ozolson 
 
 
 
 Verified Great local experience
A happy evening tour of small eareries, most street vendors or market operators. The food is authentic and you are dining among locals. Beers aplenty which compliments the food as Jacko, our guide provides fascinating commentary and insights into being a resident in Phnom Penh. The people watching was awesome, a real treat seeing locals go about their evening activities. A great way to experience the city evening.
  
 
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   Lyn 
 
 
 
 Verified Great night out!
JB from start to finish was fantastic. We would highly recommend this food tour. The different areas that we were taken, the food that we got to sample and to places that we wouldn't have normally eaten at, everything was delicious. One of the many highlights for us was being able to sample grasshoppers and crickets, get on board, they would be great with a beer.
  
 
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   Margaret M 
 
 
 
 Verified Must Try
This was absolutely awesome! Everything was included and the tour last about 3 hours. From fried noodles, sandwiches, and ribs to crispy crickets and stir fried ants. It was an experience I certainly won’t forget. My guide Jackson was very knowledgeable and I had a really great evening.
  
 
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   Alison M 
 
 
 
 Verified This is an absolute must!
Everyone should absolutely do this tour!! Our guide was super friendly, our tuk tuk drivers were good fun and the food.....! Well! Everything from coconut dumplings to crickets to a feast of main dishes to the final street food dessert was amazing. I'd do this again and again!!
  
 
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   Jeremiah G 
 
 
 
 Verified Excellent
Great experience. Guide and drivers were friendly.
  
 
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   Chris 
 
 
 
 Verified Fantastic value for money food tour
Fantastic food tour. Stopped at loads of local spots enjoying a wide range of Cambodian eats. Excellent value for money. Jackson our guide was superb.
  
 
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   macfamilyNj 
 
 
 
 Verified Great art tour!
We did the art tour.It was great! I had a problem with the original time & they very kindly changed our pick up to accommodate us. Our guide, JB, was very knowledgeable. Loved all the background history he gave us. He was very enthusiastic about all the culture. Saw street art that we wouldn’t have seen on our own. We also went to a few galleries which had great art. Ended with a nice stop at a garden restaurant. We had a fantastic time & really enjoyed our time.
  
 
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   Graham L 
 
 
 
 Verified Delicious noodles and art
We loved our afternoon noodle and street art tour with Jackson. It is fantastic to support local family run businesses and NGOs and seeing a different side to life in Phnom Penh. Jackson was passionate, friendly, engaging and informative! Highly recommend booking this tour.
  
 
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   Fraser F 
 
 
 
 Verified Authentic & Adventurous
We had an absolutely fantastic experience with Urban Forage. From start to finish, everything was seamless, thoughtfully organised, and genuinely memorable. We went on a guided street food tour in Phnom Penh and a progressive degustation dinner in Siem Reap. What stood out most was how they took us to places we never would have found or felt confident trying on our own. Every stop felt authentic and carefully chosen, showcasing an incredible range of flavours and local experiences. The guides and tuk tuk drivers were friendly, knowledgeable, and created a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere throughout. Urban Forage treated us like VIPs, and the tours were way beyond our expectations. It was such a great way to experience the local food scene in a meaningful way. Highly recommend this to anyone wanting something a bit different and truly special!