The 8 Historical Tours in Phnom Penh That Repay an Early Start

1.Oudong Mountain History and Pagoda Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $110Our pick

Spend about seven hours with licensed English-speaking guide Sam Ang visiting a Tonle Sap fish market, a traditional silversmith village, a floating village, Oudong’s temples, and Phnom Oudong. The private tour includes transport, water, snacks, lunch, drinks, and a moderate mountain walk.

“Sam was a great, helpful guide who went well beyond just taking us to Oudong Mountain. We stopped at many spots along the way sampling local food and seeing Cambodian life. Sam also graciously allowed us to join in the Buddhist tradRead more”

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2.Guided Phnom Penh Heritage Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · from $24Best value

Join guide Oliver for a 2.5-hour Phnom Penh heritage tour covering 22 sites in a small group of up to 10. Ride between French colonial buildings, temples, markets, royal landmarks, and Art Deco sights while watching tablet videos in 10 languages. Bottled water is included, but admission to Wat Phnom, the National Museum, and Royal Palace is extra.

“It was really good especially if you don't have a lot of time in a city, you get to see a lot of places and then can decide which ones to go and see and spend more time at. The french tour guide was really knowleadgeble and helpful. I highly recommend this tour!”

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3.Phnom Penh Historical Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $29

Spend about five hours exploring Phnom Penh with an English-speaking guide, visiting the Royal Palace, Wat Phnom, and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum. Guides such as Sophea, Neang, Meant, and Kakada, also called July, are praised for clear historical explanations. Pickup, tuk-tuk transport, water, snacks, and coffee are included, while entrance fees cost extra.

“Sophia, was fantastic guide, very informative and knowledgeable and friendly. Would very highly recommend. Went to many interesting places, nothing was too much trouble. A+ service.”

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4.Udong Historical Site Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews

Travel about 40 kilometers from Phnom Penh to former capital Udong for a Buddhist blessing, meditation lesson, royal stupas, Buddha relics, and wide rice-field views. The private six-hour trip includes hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport, snacks, and water. Expect a steep climb and 509 steps downhill.

“The solo tour that you must take when in Kuala Lumpur. I felt that I was part of the Malaysia history and culture when I begun learning and experiencing about the sites I visited. This tour was excellent to immerse myself in this magical place. 💙”

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5.( Free eSim) Phnom Penh Historical Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $40

Spend about nine hours exploring Phnom Penh with a professional guide, visiting Central Market, Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, Russian Market, and Choeung Ek. Guides such as Sok, Silong, Sean, and Nao Sok are praised for clear explanations of Cambodia’s past. Transport, water, towels, and a free eSIM are included. Museum admission and lunch cost extra.

“I had an extremely interesting and learning experience under the guide Mr Silong. Very much accommodating, he was waiting for me in the lobby and escorted the whole day with a private TukTuk all around the city. He is a very good narratRead more”

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6.One Day Private Guide Tours History in Phnom Penh Incl. admission

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · from $128

Start at 8:30 am with a private English-speaking guide and air-conditioned vehicle. Visit the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, National Museum, Wat Phnom, Choeung Ek, Tuol Sleng, and five central landmarks. Guide Sam has led this tour, which includes admission fees and water, but not lunch.

“The tour was awesome - our guide was excellent - learnt so much about Cambodia - fabulous experience.”

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7.Chiso temple, Neang khmao, and Taprum temple historical site Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews

Spend about eight hours exploring Khmer temples south of Phnom Penh, including 11th-century Phnom Chisor, the brick towers of Neang Khmau, Ta Prohm, and Tonle Bati. Your private group of up to five travels in an air-conditioned vehicle with a guide, driver, water, and fees included. Guide Soapheak may lead the visit.

“Soapheak exhibited an incredible depth of knowledge about the pagoda lifestyle and its surrounding structures and characteristics!”

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8.Learn about a dark period of Cambodian history by expert guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $29

Spend about five hours touring Phnom Penh’s Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, and Choeung Ek Killing Fields. An may guide the day with clear English, local insight, and a flexible approach. Hotel pickup, transport, cold water, and a group capped at 15 are included. Entrance fees cost extra.

“I relied on Taxi Phnom Penh Private for my transportation needs during a photography assignment. The driver understood my requirements and took me to the best locations for capturing stunning shots of Phnom Penh. Their local knowledge and willingness to accommodate my photography needs made for an unforgettable experience.”

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