Half-Day Tour to Royal Palace, Wat Phnom & Independent Monument

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Itinerary

1. Following pickup from your hotel, explore the stunning Royal Palace complex, the official residence of the Cambodian royal family. Stroll through manicured tropical gardens to visit the ornate Throne Hall, used for royal receptions and coronations, and pass the historic 19th-century Napoleon III Pavilion. Continue inside the famous Silver Pagoda, named for its floor of 5,000 solid silver tiles, to admire national treasures including a life-size gold Buddha encrusted with over 9,500 diamonds.

   2 h

2. Continue to Wat Phnom, the historic hilltop sanctuary that gave the capital its name. Founded in 1372 by Grandma Penh (Daun Penh) after discovering sacred Buddha statues drifting in the river, this leafy 27-meter mound serves as the spiritual heart of Phnom Penh. Explore the active shrine halls where locals gather daily to pray for good fortune and blessings.

   1 h

3. Conclude your tour at the striking Independence Monument in the heart of the city center. Designed in traditional Angkorian lotus-tower style and inaugurated in 1962, this iconic landmark honors Cambodia’s liberation from foreign rule and commemorates national heroes. Enjoy the surrounding parkland atmosphere before a comfortable return transfer to your hotel.

   1 hAdmission included

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in Phnom Penh

• Its from-price is 13% below the median of the 573 experiences we list in Phnom Penh.
• It is shorter than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 306 of 573.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh is Cambodia's riverside capital, where a gilded royal palace, French-era boulevards and markets sit beside memorials to the Khmer Rouge years.

The Royal Palace, with its tall pointed spires, and the neighbouring Silver Pagoda, whose floor is laid with silver tiles, stand close to the riverfront promenade where the Mekong and Tonlé Sap meet. Wat Phnom, a small hill temple, gave the city its name, and the National Museum, in a red Khmer-style building, holds a major collection of Angkorian sculpture. Art Deco Central Market and the busy Russian Market are good places to wander.

Top-ranked sights in Phnom Penh: Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21), Choeung Ek Genocidal Center (Choeung Ek Killing Fields), Royal Palace.

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