Phnom Penh 2 Day Private Tour
Phnom Penh Two-Day Private Tour
Day 1
Your private tour of Phnom Penh will begin after you've been picked up from your hotel. We'll begin by exploring the Royal Palace. Get to know the different buildings of this complex, which is, to this day, the residence of the King of Cambodia. Amongst the many Khmer architectural-style structures that make up the Royal Palace, the Silver Pagoda is a particular highlight. As well as being inlaid with 5000 silver tiles, it's also home to some of the country's most important national treasures, including the "Emerald Buddha" and a life-size gold Buddha.
Delve deeper into Cambodian history on your next stop at the National Museum, the country's main history and archaeology museum, before stopping for lunch at a local restaurant to recharge batteries ready for the next part of your tour.
The afternoon will take you out of the bustle of Phnom Penh: you'll head to Silk Island or Koh Dach, where you'll enjoy a short river cruise. The boat trip, of around 10 miles (15 km), will take you to a small island whose inhabitants work to produce hand-woven silk.
You'll finish off your first day being dropped off back at your hotel in the center of Phnom Penh around 5 pm.
Day 2
After being picked up from your hotel, you'll set off for the second day of your private guided tour of Phnom Penh. The first stop on your route will be the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, which is also known as S-21 as it was "Security Prison 21" during one of the darkest chapters of the country's history. Now dedicated to chronicling the events of the Cambodian genocide, the former high school was a Khmer Rouge internment and torture center. It's estimated that at least 17,000 people were imprisoned at Tuol Sleng, of which there are only 12 known survivors.
Continuing your journey through history, you'll next visit the Choeung Ek Memorial, which has become known worldwide as "The Killing Fields": the sites where more than a million people were executed and buried by the Khmer Rouge regime. The memorial commemorates the many victims of the genocide.
At this point in the day, you'll take a break for lunch in a local restaurant before beginning the next part of your tour. In the afternoon, you'll visit Wat Ounalom, a Buddhist temple and monastery complex, and Wat Phnom, the temple for which the city was named. After enjoying the spectacular architecture of these places of worship, where you'll see a large number of Buddhist monks who live and practice their faith here, you'll finish your guided tour at the famous Russian Market, a hive of shopping activity popular with locals and tourists alike.
Your tour will end back at your hotel at around 5 pm.
Important information
The entrance fees for the different monuments and temples on this tour are not included in the price. On the day of the tour, you'll pay the fee at the monuments.
Dress code
Please note: to enter religious buildings, it is necessary to cover your shoulders and knees. Please bring appropriate clothing.
Guides
If your group has less than 15 people, you'll have one guide. For groups up to 35 people, there will be two guides, and for groups up to 50 people there will be three.
More Information
Duration
2 days.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.
Included
Hotel pickup and drop
English–speaking guide
Transport by air–conditioned vehicle–Lunch
Boat trip to Silk Island
Private and exclusive tour, there will be no one else in the group
Not included
Drinks at the restaurant
Admission to the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda (US$ 6.50)
Admission to the National Museum (US$ 5)
Admission to the Wat Phnom temple (US$ 1)
Admission to the Genocide Museum (US$ 5)
When to book?
You can book up until 24 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
Provider
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Angkor En Español
Corporate name: Soeng Sary
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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