Half-Day Small-Group Guided Tour of Phnom Penh: Explore Royal Palace and Toul Sleng Museum
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Phnom Penh
Discover the rich history of Phnom Penh on a half-day small-group guided tour. Visit the Royal Palace and Toul Sleng Museum with an expert guide, and learn about Cambodia's past. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Royal Palace - On this half-day tour, you will explore the stunning Royal Palace complex, home to the Cambodian royal family and a symbol of the nation.

You will begin your journey by venturing into the beautiful royal gardens, landscaped with tropical plants and studded with gleaming spires. You will then proceed to the Throne Hall where the royal receptions are held and the Cambodian kings’ coronations takes place. You will also have the chance to observe the Napoleon III Pavilion, a gift from the French emperor in the 19th century.

  • Silver Pagoda - You’ll continue forward to the Silver Pagoda, named after the 5000 silver tiles covering the floor. Inside you will discover some of the country’s most cherished treasures, including a life-sized gold Buddha studded with 9584 diamonds and a delicate emerald Buddha made of baccarat crystal.
  • Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum - After leaving the Royal Palace, you will head to Toul Sleng Museum, home of some stark and moving reminders of Cambodia’s recent tragic past. Your expert guide will explain the historical, political and social context of the bleak period of Khmer history which followed the fall of Phnom Penh in April 1975.

Lastly, you will pay a visit to Street 240 and the Russian Market before heading back to your hotel in Phnom Penh.

  • Street A - Lastly, you will pay a visit to Street 240 and the Russian Market before heading back to your hotel in Phnom Penh.
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Joining tour
  • Land transfer in air-conditioned vehicle
  • English-speaking guide
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Accommodation
Additional Information

On this semi-day excursion, you will discover the complex of Cambodian Royal Palace and Toul Sleng Museum. Your guide, proficient in English, will elucidate the background and significance of the various artifacts you will encounter during this intimate group exploration. The package includes pickup and return from hotel and transport via a air-conditioned vehicle.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • A maximum of 15 people per booking
Location
Royal Palace
Sothearos, between Street 240 & 184
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Paul
Feb 9, 2018
The smallest group possible the two... - <p>The smallest group possible the two of us. We could decide what we wanted to visit: National Museum, Section 21 Red Khmer, Russin Market.<br/> Rather expensive for seeing 3 topics...</p>
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