5 Royal Palace Tours in Phnom Penh That Fill a Whole Day

1.A Full Day Tour for Royal Palace, S21, Killing Fields & More

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 115 reviews · from $35Our pick

Spend 8 to 9 hours touring Phnom Penh by air-conditioned minivan with guide Sina or another assigned guide. Visit Wat Phnom, the Royal Palace, S21, the Killing Fields, major monuments, Wat Langka, and Central Market. The $35 price excludes admission fees and audio guides.

“We had a wonderful day with an excellent and knowledgeable guide. We enjoyed the combination of sights. We had planned to see the killing fields and genocide centre but I am very glad we did the full days tour and saw so much more that the city has to offer.”

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2.Hidden Phnom Penh City Tour, Royal Palace, Wat Phnom

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · from $49

Meet your local guide near Sorya Center Point at 2:15pm for a four-hour Phnom Penh cyclo tour. Ride between Wat Phnom, the Royal Palace exterior, Independence Monument, the old Post Office, local food stops, and Wat Botum Park. Transport, drinks, snacks, and a small group of up to 10 are included.

“Please do not do this tour. I stopped it after the 1 km and gave the driver a US 15 tip and left it. This is for a number of reasons:”

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3.Private Phnom Penh Tour: Royal Palace & Killing Fields

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $35

Spend 7 to 8 hours exploring Phnom Penh in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a licensed English-speaking guide. Visit the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, Wat Ounalom, Wat Phnom, Central Market, Independence Monument, and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum. Pickup, drop-off, admission fees, taxes, and drinking water are included. Confirm whether Choeung Ek is part of your exact route.

“This was the highlight of my trip in Cambodia.”

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4.Half Day Tour to Royal Palace, Wat Phnom & Independent Monument

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3 reviews

See Phnom Penh’s Royal Palace, Throne Hall, Silver Pagoda, Wat Phnom, and Independence Monument on a private 3 to 4-hour tour. Your English-speaking guide provides transport, water, hotel pickup, and drop-off. The $130 rate covers up to six people, but Royal Palace and Wat Phnom admission costs extra.

“Felt rushed. Palace tour was done in less than an hour and headed to museum. There shown only one wing with Garuda, buddhas. Was interested in more of the history and felt that wasn’t addressed. Paid too much for this experience”

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5.Half-Day Royal Palace, Wat Phnom & Independence Monument Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews

Explore Phnom Penh’s Royal Palace, silver-floored Silver Pagoda, Independence Monument, and Wat Phnom in 3 to 4 hours. A private guide, driver, hotel pickup, transport, drinking water, and insurance are included. Guide Smey is praised for clear explanations of Cambodian history and culture. Palace and Wat Phnom entry fees cost extra.

“Our guide, Smey, was great and knowledgeable. He explained and taught us the history of Cambodia and culture as it pertains to aspects of the tour. I highly recommend him.”

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