Discover Phnom Penh
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
A full-day tour exploring the highlights of Phnom Penh. On this full-day tour, you will join an experienced local guide to learn about the history and culture of Cambodia.
Inclusions
What's included
- All entrance fees
- English speaking tour guide
- Transportation by A/C vehicle on sharing basis
- Lunch at local restaurant
What's not
- Other drinks & refreshments not stated
- Personal expenditure
- Tips
- Travel insurance
Itinerary
8:00 Pick up from your hotel lobby 8:30 We departure from a starting point First stop is the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum – a former school converted to a detention center during the Khmer Rouge. It is tough visit but important for learning about the country’s history.
A totally change your pace at the Russian Market (so called because a large number of Russian Expats who shopped here in the 1980’s). It is the largest market in Cambodia, where everything is sold from carvings to jewelry, clothes and souvenirs.
Enjoy buffet lunch at Tonle Bassac II restaurant or similar. (Drink order is own account)
After lunch at Tonle Bassac II restaurant or similar, then proceed to the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda (Replace by National Museum if Royal Palace is closed), name for the 5,000 silver tiles that cover the pagoda’s floor, known for its collection of gold, silver, crystal and bronze Buddha statues. Then, hilltop Wat Phnom Temple is the city’s namesake. Last stop is Independence Monument, modelled on the central tower of Angkor Wat, Independence Monument was built in 1958 to commemorate the country’s independence from France in 1953. It also serves as a memorial to Cambodia’s war dead. Wreaths are laid here on national holidays. At the end of the day we transfer you back to town and drop off point at Night Market.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 15 travellers
- Operated by
- Tour East Cambodia
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Pick up time is from your hotel at 8am, tour finishes at roughly 17pm
- During festivals, crowds and queuing may be experienced.
- Special request (diet or vegetarian …) should be sent prior to your departure date and may not be available.
How it compares in Cambodia, outside the cities
- Its from-price is 120% above the median of the 30 experiences we list in Cambodia, outside the cities.
- It is longer than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
