Private 4-hours: Royal Palace & Historic Phnom Penh Highlights
- 3–4 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Discover the regal beauty, national heritage, and sacred origins of Cambodia’s capital on a private half-day journey through Phnom Penh. Step into royal grandeur at the Royal Palace complex, wandering through manicured tropical gardens to admire the Throne Hall and the legendary Silver Pagoda—paved with over 5,000 solid silver tiles and housing a gold Buddha studded with over 9,000 diamonds. Pause at the iconic Independence Monument to appreciate its striking Angkorian architecture and national significance. Conclude your journey at Wat Phnom, the hilltop sanctuary founded by Lady Penh in 1373 that gave the capital its name. With private hotel transfers and an expert local guide detailing the city's rich legends and history, this curated experience offers the perfect balance of royal elegance and authentic local culture.
Inclusions
What's included
- Private Tour Guide
- Private driver with license
- Private Transportation
- Pure Drinking Water
- Travel Insurance
What's not
- Meals & Drinks
- Royal Palace
- Wat Phnom
Itinerary
Royal Palace complex is a home to the Cambodian royal family and a symbol of the nation. We begin amid the beautiful royal gardens, landscaped with tropical plants and studded with gleaming spires. We enter the Throne Hall where the royal receptions are held and the Cambodian king's coronation took place. We then pass the Napoleon III Pavilion made from iron, a gift from the French emperor in the 19thcentury.We continue to the Silver Pagoda, named after the 5000 silver tiles covering the floor, each weighing 1kg. Inside are some of the country's most cherished treasures, including a life-size gold Buddha studded with 9584 diamonds, the largest weighing 25 carats.
Independence Monument, built in 1958, and inaugurated in 1962 during the regime of Sangkum Reastr, this monument also serves as a proud testament to commemorate people who sacrificed their lives for the welfare of the country. The monument is captivating for its cool, serene atmosphere, which in turn makes it a much sought-after destination.
Wat Phnom, a symbol of the city is located on one of the few hills in this pancake-flat capital, the first pagoda was originally built in 1373 to house Buddha statues discovered in the Mekong by a woman named Penh. This gives us the modern name of the city, Phnom Penh or Hill of Penh. Cambodians come to the shrine to pray for luck in love and life, employment and exams, so there it is always a bustling place.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Private Tour Guide-Phnom Penh
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Phnom Penh
- Its from-price is 32% below the median of the 91 city tours we list in Phnom Penh.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 23 of 91.
- 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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