Phnom Penh Historical Tour: Explore Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda & Visit Genocide Museum
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Phnom Penh
Embark on a historical tour of Phnom Penh, visiting the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, Genocide Museum, and Killing Fields. Discover Cambodia's captivating past and its resilience in the face of adversity.
Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Phnom Penh - Our driver and knowledgeable guide will be waiting for you at your hotel, ready to take you on an incredible journey.

  • Royal Palace - Begin your tour at the magnificent Royal Palace, a breathtaking complex that proudly serves as the esteemed residence of the King of Cambodia. Immerse yourself in awe-inspiring architecture, marvel at intricate decorations, and learn about Cambodian culture and art. Inside the palace grounds, you’ll find the Silver Pagoda, which houses a remarkable collection of Buddha statues and a floor adorned with over 5,000 silver tiles.

  • Wat Phnom - We will then stop at Wat Phnom and explore the 14th-century Buddhist temple that stands 27 meters tall, making it the highest religious structure in this area. This temple has a long history, offering visitors insight into the culture and religion of Cambodia. The complex features several highly decorated structures, including a large stupa at its center.

  • Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum - Your included visits to the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum will introduce you to the tragic legacy of the Khmer Rouge. Your expert guide will tell you the story of this period in detail, allowing you to gain a deeper understanding of this dark chapter in Cambodia’s history.

What's Included
  • Cold water, local snacks, and coffee break at a favored spot.
  • Hotel pick up & drop off included.
  • Transportation by shared tuk tuk or air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Guided tour with an English speaking guide.
What's Not Included
  • Royal Palace ($10)
  • Wat Phnom ($1)
  • Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum ($5)
  • Personal expense
Additional Information

Embark on a voyage through the enthralling metropolis of Phnom Penh and delve into the peaks of its tumultuous history. From the grand Royal Palace to the hypnotizing Silver Pagoda, discover treasures of Cambodia’s heritage. Visit landmarks like the Genocide Museum and Killing Fields to gain insights into the country’s tragic periods, serving as potent mementos of their darker past.

Location
Phnom Penh
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Navigator15510061931
Apr 28, 2024
Worth your time - Great way to get to know the city in a short period of time. I really enjoyed myself and would recommend that others try this tour!
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Vanhp2024
Mar 7, 2024
Great guide, great tour! A must with Mr. Meant! - Mr. Meant was great! Very knowledgeable, and professional! Had a great tour with him! If you have a tour with him, you're lucky!
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Guyrj1735aw
Dec 28, 2023
Great tour, awesome tour guide - Great tour, good amount of time in each place. The tour guide Neang was very informative and gave us a great explanation for everything we saw. He was very kind and friendly with a positive attitude.
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P5013dgdylank
Dec 28, 2023
Classic Tour - The tour was great, we got to dive into the history of Phnom Phen and Cambodia. The tour guide, Neang, was an absolute legend!
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C8752rxangelat
Nov 25, 2023
Historical Tour - Kakada aka ‘July’ was an excellent guide to took us to the major historical sites in Phnom Penh. He had great insights into the political history of Cambodia and was able to answer our questions with a bit of humour.
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Lmk0217
Nov 24, 2023
Best way to tour Phnom Penh!! - Nov is ideal time to visit…we were lucky to have a breezy day on our tuk tuk of the city & Killing Fields. Our guide, Neang, was outstanding…sweet man, very good English and so knowledgeable. Learned so much…. Our driver, “Sal” was quite good driver and just the nicest young man. Highly recommend this tour!!
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Speziprinz
Oct 22, 2023
Great tour to get to know Cambodian history - Great tour! Before the tour we had zero knowledge about the Cambodian history. We really enjoyed our coloring the Royal Palace and Wat Phnom. S21 was very heavy for us. We still thing that it is an absolut must-see in Cambodia! July took all the time necessary to help us understand the history of his home country and made us have a great time. We would book the tour again any time! Highly recommended!
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X8893vrcharlottem
Oct 19, 2023
Incredibly knowledgeable and personalised tour - This tour was perfect for as a family. We had used the company in Siem Reap and had a great experience so contacted them when we got to Phnom Penh. They were very accommodating and swapped the Wat Phnom for a boat trip instead. Out guide Neang was incredibly informed and happy to answer all of our questions and shared some of his family history with us. What particularly worked well was our visit to the genocide museum. We were worried that it would be too much for the kids (13&15years) but Neang was very careful with the information waiting until they couldn’t hear before sharing more information with the adults. Finishing with the boat ride was a great way to decompress and the snacks provided were great. We would definitely use the company again when we come back to Cambodia.
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