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A large, ornate building with multiple spires and golden roofs, surrounded by well-manicured gardens. 1
A temple complex with a staircase leading to a central shrine, surrounded by large decorative sculptures and potted plants. 2
A temple with a golden statue in the center, flanked by two lion statues. 3
A large, illuminated tower with a dome and columns, surrounded by trees and lights. 4
A traditional temple with a spire, surrounded by trees and a paved walkway. 5
By Private Tour Guide-Cambodia

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  • Free cancellation available
  • 7h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • We explore the stunning Royal Palace complex, home to the Cambodian royal family and a symbol of the nation. And we continue the Wat Phnom Temple founded by Daun Penh (Grandma Penh), a wealthy widow who in 1372, retrieved from a river a log with five Buddha statues in it and ordered to elevate a piece of her property on which to build a temple to house the statues. Then, we go to Tuol Sleng, a former high school that the Khmer Rouge turned into a centre for interrogation, torture and death. After that, we travel out of town to the Killing Fields of Choeng Ek. Prisoners from Tuol Sleng followed this same route to their fate.

Activity location

  • Royal Palace
    • Sothearos, between Street 240 & 184
    • Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Cambodia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Royal Palace
    • Sothearos, between Street 240 & 184
    • Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Cambodia

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Private One Day Trip in Phnom Penh Capital City

  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
€161.26 x 1 Traveller€161.26
Total
Price is €161.26

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Hotel pick up & drop off
  • Inclusions
    Private Transport with A/C
  • Inclusions
    Traveller Insurance
  • Inclusions
    English Speaking Tour Guide
  • Inclusions
    Pure Drinking Water
  • Exclusions
    Wat Phnom Daun Penh
  • Exclusions
    Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
  • Exclusions
    Royal Palace
  • Exclusions
    Choeung Ek Genocidal Centre

Know before you book

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Specialised infant seats are available
    • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Royal Palace

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
We explore the stunning Royal Palace complex, 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.

Wat Phnom Daun Penh

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
The Wat Phnom Temple is a sanctuary founded by Daun Penh (Grandma Penh), a wealthy widow who in 1372, retrieved from a river a log with five Buddha statues in it and ordered to elevate a piece of her property on which to build a temple to house the statues. Later on, Grandma Penh and the villagers converted to build a temple on the top of the mountain and brought the four Buddha statues to the temple. While a standing statue of the goddess was placed in a shrine located on the eastern of the hill. Eventually, this became a sacred site and sanctuary where people would make blessings and pray.

Choeung Ek Genocidal Center

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
Killing Fields of Choeng Ek, where prisoners from Tuol Sleng followed this same route to their fate is a reeducation centre. An formerly Chinese cemetery, ChoengEk was turned into an extermination camp for political prisoners. The remains of 8985 people were exhumed from mass graves and are kept in a memorial stupa here. Despite the horrors of the past, it is a peaceful place to go and a tranquil spot to reflect on the tragic events that engulfed Cambodia and its people.

Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
TuolSleng was a former high school that the Khmer Rouge turned into a centre for interrogation, torture and death. Today it is a museum of torture and serves to remind visitors of the terrible atrocities that came to pass in Cambodia. 17,000 people passed through the gates of this prison and only seven lived to tell the tale.

Independence Monument

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
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.

Location

Activity location

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    Royal Palace
    • Sothearos, between Street 240 & 184
    • Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Cambodia

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Royal Palace
    • Sothearos, between Street 240 & 184
    • Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Cambodia

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