7-Hour Phnom Penh History Tour with Royal Palace and Killing Fields

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit the Royal Palace, the residence of Cambodia's king
• 02 Learn about the country's tragic past at the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
• 03 Go to Wat Phnom, an important Buddhist temple in the city
• 04 Understand Cambodia's troubled past at the Killing Field

Hear the secrets behind Phnom Penh's top attractions on this 7-hour tour of Cambodia's must-see capital. Visit the Royal Palace and the beautiful Silver Pagoda, climb to hilltop Wat Phnom, and see the Independence Monument. The tour also brings Cambodia's Khmer Rouge history into sharp focus at the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and the Killing Field.

In the afternoon, learn about Cambodia's tragic past at the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, the former site of Security Prison 21 (S-21), and the Killing Field established by the Khmer Rouge regime.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Phnom Penh

Languages English, French, German, Russian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Full-Day Discovery of Phnom Penh

• Meet your tour guide at your hotel in Phnom Penh city and begin exploring on a full-day tour of the vibrant capital.

• Admire the stately columns of the Royal Palace, known as the residence of Cambodia's king, and see the beauty inside the Silver Pagoda.

• Climb up to hilltop Wat Phnom, the foundation of the city.

• In the afternoon, learn about Cambodia's tragic past at the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, the former site of Security Prison 21 (S-21), and the Killing Field established by the Khmer Rouge regime.

• See the Independence Monument, which was built in 1958 by Father King Norodom Sihanouk, along the way to the Killing Field and S-21.

• At the end of the tour, you will be dropped back at your hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Comfortable transportation

• Properly licensed tour guide

• Cold bottled water

• All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off

What's Not Included

• Gratuities and personal expenses

• Drinks and other meals not clearly mentioned

• Surcharge for special requests for food or meals

• All other services not stated in the program

• Visa handling fee and visa stamp fee

Know before you go

• Dressing code: Cambodia geographically lies in the tropical monsoon zone; its weather varies and annually brings wet and dry seasons. It is generally hot during the daytime and a bit cooler at night and in the early morning. You should wear whatever is most comfortable, but remember to dress appropriately to respect the locals and religious sites such as pagodas, temples, and holy places. Clothes must cover your shoulders and knees when you wish to visit the top part at Angkor Wat, the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh, and when you go to meet Buddhist monks.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Phnom Penh, Cambodia