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8-Hour Phnom Penh City Tour with Royal Palace and Khmer History

8 Hours Round trip from Phnom Penh Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda in Phnom Penh
02 Learn about Cambodia's modern history at the Killing Field and S-21 Prison
03 Ascend Wat Phnom Daun Penh, the spiritual centre of Phnom Penh city
04 Shop at the bustling Central Market
05 Capture photos of the King Norodom Sihanouk statue and Independence Monument

Discover Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, on a private full-day tour focused on the city's landmarks and modern Khmer history. Visit key sites such as the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, Independence Monument, Central Market, and Wat Phnom Daun Penh, while also exploring the country's more difficult past at the Killing Field and Tuol Sleng Museum (S-21). Along the way, learn about Cambodia's journey from French colonisation through the Khmer Rouge period to becoming a peaceful and developing country.

Discover Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, on a private full-day tour focused on the city's landmarks and modern Khmer history.

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 Khmer History Tour

1st stop: Pick up from your hotel lobby with your driver and transportation.
- Visit and take pictures in front of the Royal Palace.
- Explore the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda.
2nd stop: Travel by transportation to the King Sihanouk statue and Cambodia Independence Monument.
3rd stop: Drive for 30 minutes to the Killing Field, with a brief introduction to Khmer Rouge history.
- Visit the Killing Field and explore the site.
4th stop: Return to the city centre to visit Tuol Sleng Museum (S-21), the Khmer Rouge prison.
5th stop: Lunch break - choose a restaurant or receive a recommendation. Continue the tour if lunch is not preferred.
6th stop: After lunch, relax and enjoy shopping at the Central Market.
7th stop: Climb up Wat Phnom Daun Penh Temple, the centre of Phnom Penh city.
8th stop: Capture pictures at the Cambodia Post Office, known as French Village, which showcases architectural remnants from the French colonial period.
9th stop: End of the tour with a return to your hotel. Farewell and best wishes!

Where this trip takes you

Royal Palace of Cambodia, Silver Pagoda, Choeung Ek, Central Market

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

English-speaking tour guide with license
Private transportation with A/C
Mineral bottle of water
Tour guide and driver are different

What's Not Included

This tour does not include entrance fees:
- Royal Palace 10$/person
- Killing Field 3$/person
- S-21 Prison 5$/person
- Wat Phnom Daun Penh 1$/person
Tipping for the tour guide and driver
Your lunch during tour time

What to bring

Please bring cash for tour tickets and lunch, around 30$/person.
In the hot season, you should bring a cap and sun protection.
In the rainy season, you should bring an umbrella or raincoat with you.

Know before you go

To visit the Royal Palace, all tourists are required to wear appropriate dress code (cover shoulders and knees).
At 3 places, you will be required to take off your shoes (Silver Pagoda, Memorial Stupa at the Killing Field, and Wat Phnom Temple).

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