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Shared City Secrets Tour in Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh
Discover Phnom Penh's rich history and culture on a full-day guided tour. Visit iconic sites in comfort and learn from passionate local guides.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Wat Phnom - You are visiting the Mountainous Pagoda and the Grandma Shrine. You will learn about the history and why the city was named after her before stepping up to the highest Buddhist pagoda, Wat Phnom.
- Wat Ounalom - You will see and learn about the Ounalom Pagoda, its history and its famous stupas, founded i the 15th century, which has since been a place for the Khmer Buddhist patriarch
- National Museum of Cambodia - This is an opportunity to take a photo of the building which is one of the best examples of Khmer architecture
- Royal Palace - You will have the opportunity to take beautiful photos of vivid Khmer architecture and gardens. The Royal Throne (symbol of the whole nation) and Silver pagoda are the most must see from its complex. This relaxing event spot is located on the bank of the four intersections of the Mekong River
- Cambodia-Vietnam Friendship Monument - The Cambodia–Vietnam Friendship Monument is a large concrete monument commemorating the former alliance between Vietnam and Cambodia. It was built in 1979 by the communist regime that took power after the Cambodian-Vietnamese War, which overthrew the Khmer Rouge regime.
- Statue of King Father Norodom Sihanouk - The Statue of King Father Norodom Sihanouk, is a monument commemorating former King Norodom Sihanouk. The bronze statue is 4.5 meters tall and is housed under a 27 meter high stupa in the park east of the Independence Monument.
- Independence Monument - The Independence Monument was built in 1958 to memorialize Cambodia’s independence from France in 1953. It stands on a roundabout in the intersection of Norodom Boulevard and Sihanouk Boulevard in the centre of the city.
- Diamond Island Park - Diamond Island is a satellite city in Phnom Penh on the Mekong and Bassac rivers. The land was a swamp until the year 2000, but it is now being developed as a residential and commercial area and could become a separate Phnom Penh municipality.
- Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum - The Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum or simply Tuol Sleng is a museum chronicling the Cambodian genocide. Located in a former secondary school which was used as Security Prison 21 by the Khmer Rouge regime from 1975 until its fall in 1979.
- Choeung Ek Genocidal Center - Choeung Ek is the site of a former orchard and mass graves of victims of the Khmer Rouge – killed between 1975 and 1979 – also known as The Killing Fields
- Russian Market - Famous for plenty of Khmer products and great souvenirs, freshly-caught fish, or factory-fresh designer brands, its likely that Phnom Penh Russian Market (Toul Tom Poung Market) has a stall selling the goods.
What's Included
- Experienced driver & A/C Mini Van
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Bottled water
- Licensed English speaking tour guide
What's Not Included
- Entrance fees for the required tour sites
- Food and drinks
- Other personal expenses
Additional Information
Spend a full-day tour by minivan covering major sites in the city and learning about the city’s past and its newer developments with a local experienced English-speaking tour guide. Our guide is passionate about the city and loves sharing his knowledge about the Khmer history & culture of Wat Phnom, Onaloam Pagoda, the National Museum, the Royal Palace, the Victory Monument, the statue of King Sihanouk, the independent monument, Diamond Island, Toul Sleng genocidal museum(S21), killing Fields and Russian market.
Our spacious van is equipped with comfortable seating and air conditioning, so you can enjoy the ride in any weather.
Shared tours are a great way to save money on sightseeing, compared to private tours or taxis.
- We do not accept travelers under the age of 4 years old.
- Phnom Penh is a busy city that is trying to improve infrastructure. However in doing so there are often a number of traffic delays. Of course we try to avoid them but just to be certain we allocate approximately 90 minutes of driving time for the entire tour.
- There is no scheduled time to break for lunch. We are happy to accommodate what the group determines to be best. Excellent Khmer food and Western food is readily available in the areas we will be travelling. Please, if you have any dietary requirements, let me know in advance. We have determined that 90 minutes for lunch is quite sufficient.
- The tour price is just only set for numbers of people per booking and the tour offers A/C transportation & guiding services. Entrance fees and other personal expenses not included.
Location
Wat Phnom
Street 96, Norodom Blvd
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
