Top Phnom Penh Historical Tours

Learn all about the history of the Killing Fields by going on this guided group tour, and by visiting the Toul Sleng Genocide Museum (S21) on this tour. Your guide is there to answer any questions, and to tell you all about Pol Pot, the Khmer Rouge, and the lives that were lost to this area. You will have return transfers to your hotel in Phnom Penh.

If you’re overwhelmed by planning multiple days of sightseeing—or simply don’t have the time—this comprehensive city tour covers 11 essential Phnom Penh locations in just one day, from historical sites to local markets and more. With your guide, you’ll visit the Genocide Museum and Killing Fields, taste authentic Khmer cuisine, enjoy hotel pick-up and drop-off in the city center, and even have time to relax by the water.

See Phnom Penh’s key attractions, including Wat Phnom and the Royal Palace, with detailed explanations at each from your guide. Then, learn about the barbaric Khmer Rouge genocide at the S21 Prison and Killing Fields, which includes an audio tour so you can learn more as you go. Round off the day with some souvenir shopping at the Art Deco landmark, the Central Market.

At least two million Cambodians were killed under the Khmer Rouge. Learn more about the regime’s brutal genocide programme with a guided tour of the Choeung Ek Killing Fields and Tuol Sleng, where political prisoners were held and interrogated. Your guide will help you translate the exhibits and answer any questions you have.

Equipped with a digital tablet and headphones provided, step back in time with Phnom Penh Heritage Tour to discover the city's superb heritage. While the journey offers a glimpse of the vibrant bustle of today, each of the 19 stops invites you to step back in time to discover 22 sites inherited from the time when Cambodia was placed under French protectorate. The video guide reveals the history of each place with films, vintage photos and historical anecdotes. It also offers the privilege of virtually entering certain buildings inaccessible to the public. The transformation of a fishing village into a capital, the first urbanization on a French model, the craze for Art Deco architecture, the organization of the social fabric, the royal family, the lifestyle of the elite at the beginning of the 20th century and the dark hours of the Khmer Rouge regime are all topics discussed during the Phnom Penh Heritage Tour.

Delve deeper into Cambodian history and culture on a private guided tour of the capital city, Phnom Penh. Choose between a historical tour with an emphasis on the Khmer Rouge, with visits to S22 Tuol Sleng Prison and the Killing Fields, or a cultural tour with visits to the Royal Palace, the National Museum, and Wat Phnom. Whichever option you choose, you’ll finish your tour with a guided walk around a vibrant local market near Independence Monument.

Rather than just learning about Cambodian culture in a museum, watch it come to life during a traditional dance performance in Phnom Penh. Classical costumes, dance, storytelling, and music come together to create a narrative that’s sure to deepen your understanding of local history and traditions.

Today we will start to visit the Royal Palace, the incredible solid silver-floored Silver Pagoda and Independence Monument, built in 1958, and inaugurated in 1962 during the regime of Sangkum Reastr. This monument also serves as a proud testament to commemorate people who sacrificed their lives for the welfare of the country. The monument is captivating for its cool, serene atmosphere, which in turn makes it a much sought-after destination. We will find a bustling, multicultural city at the confluence of the historic Mekong, Tonle Sap and Bassac Rivers. Phnom Penh has many places of exceptional interest for those with time enough to appreciate the city's attractions. Then, We continue our city tour to Wat Phnom pagoda. Back to hotel and drop off.

Learn about the horrors of the Khmer Rouge on this half-day tour. Start off at S21 Genocide Museum, a high school that was turned into a torture center, where you can see materials used in prisoner interrogation. Then visit Choeung Ek, the Killing Fields where over 17,000 individuals were executed. Despite this, Choeung Ek is now a tranquil place where you can find some space for reflection.

Join a confronting yet essential tour in Phnom Penh to The Killing Fields of Choeung Ek and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum. This tour will help you reflect on the devastating impact of the Khmer Rouge regime on modern Cambodia. We come face to face with the horrific crimes of the Khmer Rouge. Tuol Sleng was a former high school that the Khmer Rouge turned into a centre for interrogation, torture and death. 17,000 people passed through the gates of this prison and only seven lived to tell the tale. We then travel out of town to the Killing Fields of ChoengEk. Prisoners from Tuol Sleng followed this same route to their fate. An old Chinese cemetery, ChoengEk was turned into an extermination camp for political prisoners. The remains of 8985 people were exhumed from mass graves and are kept in a memorial stupa here. Despite the horrors of the past, it is a peaceful place to go and a tranquil spot to reflect on the tragic events that engulfed Cambodia and its people.

Escape from the hustle and bustle of city life with our half-day Tuk-Tuk tour to the Silk Island. Our tour will take you to the hidden gem of the silk island where you will experience the rural side of Phnom Penh. Accompanied by a knowledgeable local guide, you will witness the everyday life of the people living in tiny villages. In addition, you will have the opportunity to visit the silk houses and learn about traditional silk weaving practices.

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 2.000 prisoners. 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. you could ask any question tour tour guide

Explore Cambodia’s historically and culturally rich former capital city on this private tour. Marvel at the pre-Angkorian temples of Phnom Baset, and be filled with amazement at Oudong’s history while exploring royal monuments and war memorials. Visitors will enjoy an insightful commentary on Cambodia’s past from their personal guide, allowing them to get the most out of this tour. - Pick-up and drop-off at hotel offered. - All entrance fees for the sites of this tour provided. - Private transportation in the form of a luxury air-con vehicle. - A day trip, so plenty of time to experience the sites you are visiting.

Make the most of your time touring Phnom Penh with this private tuk-tuk tour, where you’ll cover more ground than you would on a self-guided tour, and hit around ten different spots. Highlights are S21 and the Killing Fields, but you also visit several *wats*, or temples, monuments, and other historical and cultural buildings. Learn all about them from your personal driver/guide who is just for your group.

Watch live Kun-Khmer kickboxing at the TV-Stadium with the ringside seats. There are five local and international fights with two hours length. Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday Evening. Be picked up from your accommodation and arrive at the stadium in plenty of time before boxing begins. Sit ring side and be part of the electric atmosphere that is generated by both local and international fights on the card for the night. Khmer or Pradal Serey is a style of kickboxing originating in Cambodia. It dates back to the 9th century and was taught to Angkor Warriors to defend Angkor Wat. It is a free fighting style consisting of stand-up strikes and clinches. There are min types of strikes; punches, kicks, elbow and knee strikes. The clinch is used to wear down the opponent. The clinch opponents use short range kicks and elbow to dominate. Cambodian fighter tend to use more elbow strikes than other martial arts, with more victories coming from elbow strikes than any other strike.

This tour itinerary is uniquely provided and it is the only tour of its kind in Cambodia. It includes wildlife, stunning natural landscapes and less known historical temple sites. The guest will choose this experience because they will get the history about the temple, wild life and get to know the local life which gives them a big insight into Cambodian history, culture and food which they cannot get visiting these establishments on their own. We have prepared a thoughtfully designed journey into Cambodia where you can enjoy your adventure, wild life, local life and delicious food and immerse yourself in our culture. We promise you an unforgettable experience. We are Cambodian owned and operated. Our tours are created by local people with over fifteen years experience in the industry. Our guides are also fluent in English.

Enjoy a private evening out on the lake with your own sunset cruise. Sit back and relax with a drink in hand, including unlimited beer and soft drinks. Whether you’re looking for a romantic date or to just avoid the crowds, this experience is ideal. Cruise on Tonle Sap lake, the Mekong river, Four Faces river and Diamond Island. Observe life on the riverbank among fishing villages and stilted houses.

Experience the beauty of Cambodia with this sunset cruise. This tour allows visitors to explore the Mekong, Tonle Sap and Four Faces Rivers, as well as Diamond Island and the local fishing village. Gain an authentic experience by observing the housing and lifestyle of the locals who live along the riverbank.

Experience Phnom Penh like a real local on a tuk-tuk tour that takes you to the city's best eateries. Join a small group to discover the top dishes on offer in the city as you visit street food vendors, local restaurants, cocktail bars, and more—adding up to over 20 tastings. Discover hidden gems and spots you'd miss if exploring alone, and get your bearings on the city's food scene thanks to the recommendations of your guide. End the evening with a cocktail (or mocktail) at a lively nightlife spot.

Explore the meandering Mekong delta and stop at authentic craft stores on this half-day biking tour of Cambodia’s Silk Island. Discover beautiful rice paddy farmlands, idyllic countryside and quaint traditional Cambodian villages—famed for their lemongrass, banana plant, ginger and corn pastures, and visit silk weaving houses where you’ll have a chance to by a scarf you can see made the old fashioned way by hand.

The Toul Sleng Genocide Museum is an interesting and important attraction in Phnom Penh, and a must-visit for travelers interested in Cambodian history. This ticket makes visiting easy. The ticket will be delivered direct to your hotel on the morning of your visit, so you can save time on arrival and go straight into the museum.

Enjoy unlimited beer or soft drinks as you explore Phnom Penh by tuk-tuk on an evening food tour of Phnom Penh street food, local restaurants, and beer. Visiting local spots with a food-loving guide is a great way to go beyond the well-known dishes at tourist restaurants; get the back story on each bite as you try local specialties, from the Cambodian national dish to more modern varieties.

Step away from the city and immerse yourself in Cambodia’s spiritual heritage and wildlife conservation efforts on this private full-day tour. Explore sacred sites, lush countryside, and a renowned wildlife rescue center, all within reach of Phnom Penh. ✅ Buddha Kiri Cambodia (Wat Putt Kiri): Visit the country’s largest Buddhist center, home to over 20,000 Buddha statues. A peaceful and awe-inspiring site rich in spiritual significance. ✅ Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Center: Support wildlife conservation and get up close with rescued elephants, tigers, bears, and other native species being cared for in this protected environment. ✅ Ta Prohm at Tonle Bati: Explore a lesser-known Angkor-era temple, beautifully preserved and nestled in a tranquil setting. ✅ Cultural & Environmental Insight – Gain deep knowledge of Cambodian religious traditions, history, and wildlife protection from your English-speaking guide.