Phnom Penh Small Group City Tour, Silver Pagoda,Genocide Museum, Killing Fields
5 h
About this activity
Today, you will join a group tour and your guide start to pick up from a few different hotels, so the pickup time is variable between 7:30am to 8:30am, so guests are advised to wait in the hotel lobby and ready to go as soon as your guide arrives, after pick up everyone on the tour, your guide will take you to the Royal Palace, built in 1866 by the French after King Norodom relocated the royal capital from Oudong. Located on the western banks of the Tonle Sap and Mekong River, the palace complex features stunning Khmer architecture, divided into 4 main compounds.
The grounds of the Palace are also home to the Silver Pagoda, which received its name because its floor is made of 5,329 silver tiles. Learn about the Khmer kings, resident at all times, with the exception of the period when the Khmer Rouge took control in 1975. See gold and jeweled Buddha statues in the Silver Pagoda, and the Angkor Wat style Bell Tower.
Then, learn about the turbulent years of the Khmer Rouge at the infamous Tuol Sleng Museum. Located in a former high school that was used as the notorious Security Prison 21, the Genocide Museum traces the story of the Killing Fields and the torture and executions that took place from 1975-79. See exhibits that tell the stories of some of the estimated 20,000 prisoners that were killed.
Return to the city center and get stunning views of the Tonle Sap and Mekong River Side before tour ends.
This tour concludes with return transfer to your hotel or any requested drop off point within the city center.
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The grounds of the Palace are also home to the Silver Pagoda, which received its name because its floor is made of 5,329 silver tiles. Learn about the Khmer kings, resident at all times, with the exception of the period when the Khmer Rouge took control in 1975. See gold and jeweled Buddha statues in the Silver Pagoda, and the Angkor Wat style Bell Tower.
Then, learn about the turbulent years of the Khmer Rouge at the infamous Tuol Sleng Museum. Located in a former high school that was used as the notorious Security Prison 21, the Genocide Museum traces the story of the Killing Fields and the torture and executions that took place from 1975-79. See exhibits that tell the stories of some of the estimated 20,000 prisoners that were killed.
Return to the city center and get stunning views of the Tonle Sap and Mekong River Side before tour ends.
This tour concludes with return transfer to your hotel or any requested drop off point within the city center.
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Small Group Tour with max. 12 pax
- Sharing tuk tuk (01 and 02 pax) or an air conditioned vehicle (3 or more) during tour
- Local Live English Speaking Guide
- Cold bottled water during tours
- All visits
- Fuel surcharge
Not included
- All Entrance fee/Admission fees (Genocide Museum is 5USD/pax, Royal Palace & Silver pagoda is 10USD/pax and Killing fields is 3USD/pax)
- Audio guide
- Cambodia visa
- Accommodation
- Foods and drinks
- Travel insurance
- Gratuities
- Other personal expenses
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- Wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for children to visit S-21 & Killing Fields
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Features
Cultural
95%
Tourism
85%
Reviews
We booked this tour while in Phnom Penh and I do not regret it. My family is from Phnom Penh and barely made it through the genocide. It was helpful to have an English speaking tour guide to provide helpful information regarding each of these places. Our guide was very helpful and knowledgeable regarding all of the tour locations. Just an FYI, women, please bring a sweater or jacket to cover up your shoulders and also your legs (long dresses/skirts are helpful and not too hot). It's our of respect for the culture and traditions.
After reading so much of Khmer Rouge Regime, we decided to see ourselves the destruction during their rule in Cambodia.