The 10 Best Historical & Heritage Tours in Phnom Penh, Cambodia

June 19, 2021 Tambra Mccollister

Budget-minded travelers will appreciate Phnom Penh's reasonably priced hotel rooms (several top-rated hotels on TripAdvisor offer rooms around $40/night). Explore the city's temples, palaces, and the remnants of its French colonial history. Just outside the city, the The Killing Fields (Choeung Ek) are a reminder of Cambodia's tragic past-- a somber contrast to the booming city of today.
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1. Phnom Penh Tour Guides

Royal Phnom Penh Tours
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Royal Phnom Penh Tours is operated by many local tour operators in Cambodia including tour guides and drivers who are professional local careers. We will make your day an excellent and wonderful as Phnom Penh City Tours. We are the most important window for your tour who make you leave Cambodia with meaningful and memorable experience. Importantly, for your tour, we reserve a local tour guides and drivers who have long-year experienced, friendly attitude, informative, knowledgeable and advisable. + Highlights Phnom Penh City Tours - Royal Palace & Silver Pagoda - Wat Phnom Penh Daun Penh - National Museum - Killing Field - Tuol Sleng Genocidal Museum - Central Market

Inclusions: Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off, Private English Speaking Tour Guide, Private Comfortable/AC Transportation , Cold Bottle Of Water During Your Trip, Hand Cold Tower During The Trip

Exclusions: Lunch (Can Be Recommended By Your Tour Guide) , Royal Palace & Silver Pagoda Entrance Fee (10$ Per Each), National Museum Entrance Fee (10$ Per Each), Wat Phnom Duan Penh Pagoda (1$ Per Each), Killing Field Entrance Fee (3$ Per Each) , Toul Sleng Genocidal Museum Entrance Fee (5$ Per Each), Other Service Not Stated In The Program

Reviewed By sreyounl361

It's the same taxi airport price! Moreover, We were so easy to find our driver! Just arrived to arrival hall, then we saw our driver was putting our name sign.

2. Good Luck City Tour of Phnom Penh

Preah Ang Yukanthor Street (19), Phnom Penh, Cambodia ZIN Adventures
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Customers say we are one of the most original tours of Phnom Penh co-owned and led by members of the deportee community. We are Cambodian and raised in the US and speak fluent English. Our strong working knowledge of Khmer gets us around the city and reminds us of our roots. We offer you insights about the Cambodian community outside of Cambodia and the local communities. With our authentic voices and unique life histories, we show you off-the-beaten track sites. ZIN is a social venture that supports our community with transition services and employment opportunities. Taking a ZIN tour means you’re providing jobs and making sure the community lands on their feet and thrives. ZIN also maintains close relationships with the local communities where we take you. We work with local licensed guides. Travel with ZIN.

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Reviewed By 638leesab

The tours offered by ZIN take you right into the heart of Cambodia. The Mountain of Joy tour was life changing. Finding this tour company was a treasure. The ZIN Adventures team tailored my experience to my interests and love of history and anthropology. From the Mountain of Joy to arranging my visit to Angkor Wat, the people at ZIN went above and beyond to make sure I had a great adventure during my visit. I highly recommend using ZIN Adventures and I will be looking them up when I return to the wonderful country of Cambodia.

3. Remnants of a Khmer Rouge Era

Asian Trails Cambodia
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Cambodia has had its fair share of struggles and oppression since its official birth. Amidst its fabulous heritage that is called Angkor, the current Kingdom is still tightly knitted to the genocide practices of the Khmer Rouge, headed by the notorious Pol Pot. Memories that will not fade away yet are seen as recollections of times past and reminders of what may never return are enveloped during this half day exploration of two of the capital’s most shocking sites in Cambodia’s historical annals.

Inclusions: A half day tour with a professional English-speaking guide. , Transportation by car / mini-van / coach with professional driver. , All entrance and donation fees for visits as mentioned in the description. , All applicable taxes and service charges

Exclusions: Tours, inclusions of any kind and other services that are not outlined in the tour description, Personal expenses such as meals, drinks, shopping, portage fees and optional tours., Hotel accommodation in the destination of commencement., Compulsory Christmas, country-specific festival and/or New Year dinner at included hotels, Any airline tickets, visa fees, additional transportation cost from and to the general meeting point, Travel insurance coverage for customers (highly recommendable)

Reviewed By simonwX6010ZB

We started our tour at the war museum. It was really good and informative. You learn a lot about the Khmer Rouge and what they did. It is a horrible story, but very interesting if you like history. The tanks, weapons, grenades and the helicopter was really cool to see in person. The killing fields was disappointing. The only thing to see are the monument with skulls, which is pretty dark and really reminds you how bad this war was to the Cambodian people. The Artisans Angkor was so cool. You really get to see how they make sculptures with stone, tree and other materials. Really worth a visit! Overall, I would recommend this trip to everyone who visit Siem Reap.

4. The Killing Field and Toul Sleng Genocide Museum Tour

FCC Phnom Penh, 363 Preah Sisowath Quay, Phnom Penh, Cambodia Taxi Phnom Penh
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A professional English speaking tour guide will pick you up from your hotel and drive you to the killing fields of Choeung Ek Genocide Center – 9 miles away south of Phnom Penh. The infamous killing fields have a bloody history. Once an orchard and a Chinese cemetery, the Khmer Rouge, lead by Pol Pot, turned the place into what became known as the killing fields, where they executed around 20.000 victim. Over three years, they massacred and buried 2.5 million people. After remembering the dead, return to Phnom Penh to visit Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21). Meaning hill of the poisonous trees, Pol Pot turned a once popular high school into a high security prison. 20,000 people were imprisoned there, many of whom were tortured for information. Today it serves as a museum and a reminder of darker days. Your guide will return you to your hotel or guesthouse. .

Inclusions: A professional English speaking tour guide with driver., cool water, A clean , hygienic, good, and safe transportation., Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: The killing field entrance fee tickets 3$/person., The Toul Sleng Genocide entrance fee ticket 5$/person., Tipping service and other personal expenses., Personal travel insurance

Reviewed By joannebN7917WV

Fast, friendly, cheap and a great way to tour the city. A holiday hi point for anyone who has never been in a Tuk Tuk.

5. Private Half-Day Tour of Phnom Penh's Traditional Markets

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Visiting local markets allows you to be in contact with Cambodian people, taste local food and discover the local handicraft. They are places steeped in history where you will immerse yourself in an atmosphere specific to each market. It is the ideal place to buy a souvenir or that unique gift and remember it is expected that you will haggle over the prices!

Inclusions: Morning tea or afternoon tea, Bottled water, Hotel pickup, Private Guide, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Gratuities, Offerings, Donations

Reviewed By Gordon S

Visited the Oudong Monastery for a group Buddhist blessing which was great, although I didn't have a clue what was said . Thereafter, we had an opportunity to see how the monks lived and viewed the largest Buddhist stature in Cambodia.

6. Royal Charm and Blessings at Oudong

Asian Trails Cambodia

Undervalued for its size yet having made an impact on how Cambodia has moved towards its current spiritual and cultural importance, getting blessed at this charming little town adds only fuel to wanderlust-driven explorers. Oudong’s stupas can be seen from afar and signify the country’s glory days. It was the capital between 1618 and 1866 where various Cambodian kings were crowned. The town lies at the foothill of mount Phnom Oudong, and shrines and stupas dedicated to former kings are dotted on a ridge connecting the two humps. Panoramic views of the countryside reward those who climb to the top either on the gravel road or steps. This is an unforgettable experience of getting blessed and feeling blessed of ticking Oudong off your have-visited list.

Inclusions: A half-day tour with a professional English-speaking guide. , Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle with professional driver., Local blessing ceremony, All entrance fees for visits as mentioned in the description. , All applicable taxes and service charges, Lunch is included at a local restaurant (food only)

Exclusions: Personal expenses such as meals, drinks, tips and gratuities, shopping, portage fees , Hotel accommodation in Phnom Penh, Single supplement charges for single travellers, where applicable, Any airline tickets, visa fees, additional transportation cost from and to the general meeting point, Travel insurance coverage for customers (highly recommendable)

Reviewed By simonwX6010ZB

We started our tour at the war museum. It was really good and informative. You learn a lot about the Khmer Rouge and what they did. It is a horrible story, but very interesting if you like history. The tanks, weapons, grenades and the helicopter was really cool to see in person. The killing fields was disappointing. The only thing to see are the monument with skulls, which is pretty dark and really reminds you how bad this war was to the Cambodian people. The Artisans Angkor was so cool. You really get to see how they make sculptures with stone, tree and other materials. Really worth a visit! Overall, I would recommend this trip to everyone who visit Siem Reap.

7. Angkor Borei and Phnom Da Tour

EURASIE Travel

Angkor Borei is a town in Takeo province with several ruins and archaeological digs. The area has been continuously inhabited for at least 2500 years and has yielded artefacts dating from the Neolithic period, the Funan period (4th/5th century AD) and Chenla (8th century AD) as well as the later Angkorian period (9th-15th century AD.). From Takeo to Angkor Borei, a route by boat of about 30 minutes, which allows to discover all the plain, the rice fields and the life very lively on the river. Angkor Borei is situated at 12 km of Vietnam by boat.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Lunch, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

Reviewed By d0d0im

I recommend the Elephant tour in Krate . It was my best experience. You must explore the Kingdom of Cambodia! Astonishing places where you could learn from their culture.

8. Phnom Penh's Past and Present

EURASIE Travel

It is perfect for those who like to learn about Cambodian cultures, history, modern life, local people life.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Lunch, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Drinks, Tips, Travel Insurance, Gratuities

Reviewed By d0d0im

I recommend the Elephant tour in Krate . It was my best experience. You must explore the Kingdom of Cambodia! Astonishing places where you could learn from their culture.

9. Phnom Penh Highlights

Green Cultural Travel

This two day package is for those visitors who have limited time in Phnom Penh and want to maximize their experiences of the history and cultural of this vibrant city.

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Food and drinks (morning teas, lunches, bottled water), Driver, Transport, Professional guide, Offering at Temple, Hotel pickup

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Reviewed By Gordon S

Visited the Oudong Monastery for a group Buddhist blessing which was great, although I didn't have a clue what was said . Thereafter, we had an opportunity to see how the monks lived and viewed the largest Buddhist stature in Cambodia.

10. Phnom Penh_siem Reap 5 Days

This 5 day tour brings you the best overview of Cambodia  including 2 biggest cities: Siem Reap and Phnom Penh. Join this tour, you will fully discover the real Cambodia life and culture.

Inclusions: 4 nights accommodation with dbl/twn/tpl sharing with daily breakfast, Meals mentioned in program, Private air-conditioned transfers, Private English speaking guide, Bottles of drinking water every day, Breakfast

Exclusions: Visa stamped fees, Bus ticket PNH-REP or V.V.: USD20/ticket (rate is subject to change), Domestic flight & airport tax PNH-REP or V.V.: USD115/ticket (airfare is subject to change), International air ticket to / from Cambodia and int’l airport tax, Other meals not mentioned in programs., Tips, drinks, personal expenses and others., Sightseeing and entrance fees

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