Cambodia · City Tours

8-Hour Phnom Penh City Tour with Mekong Sunset Cruise

8 Hours Round trip from Phnom Penh Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, two of Phnom Penh's most iconic royal landmarks
02 Explore the National Museum's important collection of ancient Khmer archaeological, religious, and artistic treasures
03 Reflect on Cambodia's recent history at the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
04 See the Independence Monument, King Sihanouk Statue, and Wat Phnom Hill in one comprehensive city tour
05 Enjoy a sunset cruise along the Mekong River with views of Phnom Penh, once called "Paris in the east"

Discover Phnom Penh's rich history and culture on this full-day city tour of the Cambodian capital's most important landmarks. Visit the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, National Museum of Cambodia, Tuol Sleng Museum, Independence Monument, King Sihanouk Statue, and Wat Phnom Hill for a deeper understanding of the city's royal heritage and modern history. The experience ends with a sunset cruise along the Mekong River, offering sweeping views of this rising star city of Southeast Asia.

Discover Phnom Penh's rich history and culture on this full-day city tour of the Cambodian capital's most important landmarks.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Phnom Penh

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Phnom Penh Landmarks and Mekong Sunset Cruise

Connect with your tour guide, who will pick you up from your hotel by private car at 9 am to start the tour.
Begin by visiting the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, followed by the National Museum, which exhibits one of the world's important collections of ancient Khmer archaeological, religious, and artistic works from the 4th to the 13th centuries. Lunch will be at your own expense.
In the afternoon, visit the Tuol Sleng Museum, also known as the Museum of Genocidal Crimes. It was used by the Khmer Rouge as a detention and torture centre in the late 1970s. Continue to the Independence Monument, King Sihanouk Statue, and Wat Phnom Hill.
Take a sunset cruise along the Mekong River, depending on the weather. It is one of the best ways to see the sweeping view of this rising star city of Southeast Asia, which was called "Paris in the east" from 1960 to 1970.
Return to the hotel at around 6:30 pm to conclude the tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Phnom Penh 1 city · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

All entrance fees (Royal Palace & Silver Pagoda, National Museum, Tuol Sleng Museum, Wat Phnom Hill)
Private, informative, and friendly English-speaking guide
Private air-conditioned transportation
03 bottled water and wet tissues
Sunset cruise fee (shared boat)
Hotel pickup and drop-off

What's Not Included

Meal
Travel insurance
Gratuities (optional)

What to bring

Visiting the Royal Palace requires all visitors to follow a respectful dress code. Wear pants or a skirt long enough to cover your knees and a shirt with sleeves that covers your shoulders. Singlets or tank tops are not allowed. Professional commercial cameras or video equipment require an approval letter from the Royal Palace; otherwise, they are not allowed inside.
The sun's UV rays are generally strong throughout the year in Cambodia, so we recommend bringing necessary sun protection such as sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat.

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