Full-Day Phnom Penh City Tours
Description
Meet you at your hotel lobby and start exploring Phnom Penh City on a full-day tour of the vibrant capital. Admire the stately columns of the Royal Palace known as the resident of Cambodia King and Silver Pagoda where official name is Wat Ubaosoth Ratanaram, also known as Wat Preah Keo Morakot which is commonly shortened to Wat Preah Keo in Khmer. Then move ahead to Wat Phnom Penh Daun Penh where you will see a beautiful Buddhist temple which was built in 1372 and a lady Penh who were the founder of Phnom Penh City. At the afternoon, earn about Cambodia’s tragic past at the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, the former site of the Security Prison 21 (S-21) and Killing Filed were established by the Khmer Rouge regime. At the end, you will see the Independence Monument of Cambodia which was built by Former Father Kind of Cambodia in 1958 and also his statute after he died in 2013. At the last stop, you will be shopping at Russian Local Market where a lot of local products.
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Itinerary
- Royal Palace where is a complex build in 1866 by the Predecessors of King Norodom. - Silver pagoda (the emerald Buddha temple) Where Silver more than 5000 tiles are placing on the floors.
The Silver Pagoda is located on the south side of the Royal Palace in Chey Chumneas, Phnom Penh. The official name is Wat Ubaosoth Ratanaram, also known as Wat Preah Keo Morakot which is commonly shortened to Wat Preah Keo in Khmer.
Wat Phnom is a Buddhist temple located in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. It was built in 1372, and stands 27 metres above the ground. It is the tallest religious structure in the city.
Choeung Ek is the site of a former orchard and mass grave of victims of the Khmer Rouge - killed between 1975 and 1979 - about 17 kilometres south of Phnom Penh, Cambodia. It is the best-known of the sites known as The Killing Fields, where the Khmer Rouge regime executed over one million people between 1975 and 1979
The Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum is a museum in Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, chronicling the Cambodian genocide. The site is a former secondary school which was used as Security Prison 21 by the Khmer Rouge regime from its rise to power in 1975 to its fall in 1979.
The Norodom Sihanouk Memorial is a monument commemorating former King Norodom Sihanouk located in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The bronze statue is 4.5 meters tall and is housed under a 27 meter high stupa in the park east of the Independence Monument.
Bustling market with vendors selling a wide array of souvenirs, clothing & other goods, plus food.
The Independence Monument in Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia, was built in 1958 to memorialize Cambodia's independence from France in 1953. It stands on the intersection of Norodom Boulevard and Sihanouk Boulevard in the centre of the city.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Dear beloved traveler, Please be ready in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before the tour start time for timely pick-up. Dress code: For visits to the Royal Palace, S-21, and the Killing Fields, guests must cover shoulders and knees (no sleeveless tops, short skirts, or shorts). Weather: Some days can be very hot. We recommend sunscreen, a hat, and/or an umbrella for sun protection. Drop-off: You will be returned to your hotel at the end of the tour unless alternative arrangements are made in advance. For special pickup needs or different drop-off locations, please contact us prior to your tour start. Best regard, Lay Sopheak, Mr. Tour Operator
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(18)
Lovely guide and driver - very knowledgable. We had a fantastic day and learnt a lot about Cambodia, the sites, history and culture.
Dear Colin, Thank you very much for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that you had a fantastic day and enjoyed learning about Cambodia’s sites, history, and culture. Our guide and driver will be very happy to know they helped make your experience memorable. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again on another visit to Cambodia! Best regard, Lay
Our guide was fantastic. He had great command of English. Everything was explained to us in great details. He was very knowledgeable about the sites.
Dear Ervin, Thank you very much for your kind review. We’re delighted to hear that you had a great experience with our guide and that his English, detailed explanations, and strong knowledge of the sites made the tour enjoyable for you. It’s always rewarding to know our guests appreciate the effort our guides put into sharing Cambodia’s history and culture. Thank you for choosing our tour. We truly hope to welcome you again on your next visit to Phnom Penh! Best regard, Lay
Our guide Rhee was very nice and thorough however the King's Palace and Silver Palace were skipped as it was closed on New Year's Day. They notified us towards the end of the tour and said they would do the museum instead. I would have preferred they let us know before the tour and then I would have changed the tour to a different date as I really wanted to do those places with a tour guide. I didn't want to do the museum but really was left with no choice. They weren't transparent, it felt deceitful and for this reason I would avoid this tour company.
Dear Amrita_S, Thank you very much for taking the time to share your feedback. We truly appreciate your kind comments about our guide, Rhee, and we are sorry to hear that your experience did not fully meet your expectations. Regarding the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, we would like to clarify that the Royal Palace was completely closed to all travelers, without any prior public announcement from the authorities or any early notification. As a result, all travelers visiting Phnom Penh on that day were unable to visit the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, not only guests on our tour. Because the closure was confirmed only on the day of the tour, the itinerary had to be changed at that time. As soon as our guide received confirmation that the Royal Palace was closed, she immediately informed you and explained the situation. She then offered alternative options, including replacing the visit with the National Museum or providing a cash refund for the Royal Palace entrance fees. You kindly chose to continue the tour with the National Museum instead. We fully understand that the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda are major highlights of Phnom Penh, and we sincerely regret the disappointment caused by this sudden and uncontrollable change. The plan was adjusted only due to circumstances beyond our control, and no attractions were intentionally skipped. The National Museum was provided as a replacement so the tour could still be completed as booked. Transparency and guest satisfaction are very important to us, and we are truly sorry that this unexpected situation made you feel otherwise. Your feedback is valuable and helps us improve how we communicate last-minute changes caused by unforeseen closures in the future. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again and provide you with a better experience next time. Warm regards, Lay
Hard to believe we learnt so much about Phnom Penh in a just a day. Our guide Jan Lee was fab, informative and had a lovely way of explaining everything about everywhere she took us.
Dear Mike, Thank you very much for your kind review! We’re thrilled to hear that you were able to learn so much about Phnom Penh in just one day. It’s wonderful that Jan Lee made the tour enjoyable, informative, and engaging with her lovely way of explaining everything at each site. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back for another memorable experience in Cambodia! Best regard, Lay
Fabulous tour of the city and the killing fields. Our guide was brilliant and the car very cool . There was always a cold drink when we got in. The royal palace is stunning and not to be missed. The whole day was perfect
Dear Jacquel, Thank you very much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you had a fabulous day exploring the city and the Killing Fields. It’s great to know that your guide made the experience brilliant and that the comfort of the car, along with cold drinks, added to your enjoyment. We’re especially pleased that you appreciated the stunning Royal Palace. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back for another perfect experience in Cambodia! Best regard, Lay
The knowledge of Jenny our guide was amazing. She brought to life the history of the Cambodian royalty and on the other spectrum the horrific story of S21 and the Killing Fields. I would recommend an early start 8am to beat the crowds and heat
Dear Denise, Thank you very much for your kind feedback. We’re delighted to hear that Jenny’s knowledge made your tour both informative and memorable, bringing to life the history of the Cambodian royalty as well as the powerful and moving stories of S21 and the Killing Fields. Your tip about starting early to beat the crowds and the heat is very helpful for future travelers. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another enriching experience in Cambodia. Best regard, Lay
Great tour with lots of sites. Our guide Channy was super friendly, gave us lots of information and spoke English fluently. The killing fields and the genocide museum (S21) are disturbing.
Thank you very much for your feedback. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour and were able to visit many significant sites. It’s wonderful to know that Channy made a positive impression with her friendly manner, clear English, and informative explanations throughout the day. We also understand how powerful and disturbing the visits to the Killing Fields and the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21) can be. These sites are an important part of Cambodia’s history, and we appreciate your willingness to engage with them respectfully. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope to welcome you back on another tour in the future. Best regard, Lay
Killing fields and genocide museum. They were both terrible and interesting, I will recommend these to everyone,
Dear Jarmo, That amazing of your excellent posting review on here! On behalf of Royal Phnom Penh Tour, we would love to deeply thanks for your booking tour with us. We are so great to see your highly recommendation about our services of posting a review on TripAdvisor. We hope you did enjoy the tour with your tour guide and driver during the trip. We would love to serve your more with our best services from our tour guides, drivers to help to discover the hidden in our country. We all are fully of commitment to contribute the best services to make all travelers get excellent experience and unforgettable memories during traveling in Cambodia. All in all, thank you so much taking the time to leave us wonderful experiences. Last but not least, we wish we could to see and serve you again. Best regards, LAY
Great tour. Very informative. Mrs. Pot Sreymom my guide was very knowledgeable and spoke very good English and was friendly and welcoming from the very start.
Dear Leon, On behalf Royal Phnom Penh Tours, I would love to express my sincere thanks for your sharing real wonderful experience on the tour. It's our pleasure to provide unforgettable experiences to you during your stays in Cambodia. Again, thank you so much for leave us a great memory. Last but not lease, we do hope to se and serve you again soon. Best regard, Lay
Amom is an amazing tour guide. Despite not having sufficient tours during the pandemic, she was extremely knowledgeable and knows her history well. She was very accommodating and followed me to the market as I wanted to make a purchase and even helped me with the communication. Amom is very passionate and her emotions come through when we visited the Killing Fields. She has family that was impacted. I would definitely recommend her and was fortunate enough to bump into her again as I was checking out to leave the country.
Dear Umaiyal, We are so happy to hear about your great experience you had our Full-Day Phnom Penh City Tour with Amom! We do hope you had wonderful time with her and full information of Phnom Penh City. Meanwhile, we were impacted by the pandemic and a bit quite of tourists. However, we are ready to guide you to explore Cambodia’s histories and cultures. Again, we would love to trillion thanks for sharing your experience with us. Best Regard Lay
