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.

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.

Avoid the challenge of navigating a fast-changing city and planning multiple stops in Phnom Penh with a private full-day tour that keeps logistics simple. Instead of arranging transport and entry tickets yourself, you move seamlessly between cultural landmarks, markets, and historical sites with a guide who provides context along the way. It’s a stress-free way to understand the city’s heritage and history in a single day.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Comfortable full-day journey from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap Depart at 4:30 AM in a luxury air-conditioned van and arrive in Siem Reap around 10:00 AM. ️ Visit Angkor’s top highlights in one day Explore Angkor Wat, Ta Prohm, Bayon Temple, and the South Gate of Angkor Thom with an experienced guide. ️ Khmer lunch included Enjoy a local Cambodian lunch during the tour. Note: Additional tour options are available, including sunrise and 1 night stay. Please refer to your selected booking option for specific details. Choose your preferred time: 5:30 AM → Return 9:30 PM 7:30 AM → Return 11:30 PM (includes sunset) 10:30 PM → Return next day 6:00 PM via luxury hotel bus (includes sunrise)

First-time visitors to the Cambodian capital will benefit from this comprehensive private day tour that covers many of Phnom Penh’s highlights. The itinerary is customizable to suit your interests but popular inclusions are the Royal Palace, hilltop Wat Phnom, the Art Deco Central Market, and the moving Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum. The varied tour will suit travelers with a range of interests, from culture to shopping to history.

What sets my tour apart? My tour goes beyond typical sightseeing by combining Phnom Penh’s landmarks with hidden gems, offering travelers a deeper understanding of Cambodia’s history, culture, and daily life. From the Independence Monument and King Norodom Sihanouk Statue to the Royal Palace (exterior view) and National Museum, I share stories of Cambodia’s journey—from independence in 1953 to peace in 1993 and the nation’s growth today. What makes this tour unique is the personal storytelling of a licensed local guide, enriched with visits to a Buddhist monastery, lively alleyways, and vibrant markets like the Central Market and Night Market. Travelers not only see the sights but also experience the city’s resilience, spirituality, and modern vibrancy.

Learn about the dark history of Cambodia’s tumultuous past on this sensitively-crafted guided tour of the Choeung Ek Genocide Center and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum. See the infamous “killing fields” and hear about the regime, led by Pol Pot, that saw millions of Cambodians executed. See how Cambodia has risen from these darker times and become a vibrant country filled with hope, thanks to its local communities.

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.

Let's embark on an incredible Cambodia travel adventure with a well-designed 2-day Cambodia tour on Cambodian culture and lifestyle, an itinerary filled with diverse landscapes, vibrant cities and rich cultural heritage. This trip will allow you to discover the lifestyle of the fishermen of Tonle Sap Lake, then reach the city of Angkor to explore its ancient temples and glorious history, along with other UNESCO World Heritage sites. On this tour, you and your loved ones will have unforgettable experiences!

After picking up from the hotel which only in the city center and then driving about 30mns to Killing Field by Khmer Traditional Tuk-Tuk with an English Speaking Tour Leader and spend 90mns using an audio guide which is available 11 different languages, the tickets is $6. Next is visiting 90mns at the Genocide Museum which is 30mns back to the city. Here you will use the audio guide and especially you will meet some actual survivors out of 19 thousands prisoners that got turtor before sending to the killing field 15kms away. This is a share tour, so all tourists require to be on time.

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.

Experience the magic of Angkor Wat at sunrise on a hassle-free all-inclusive day trip from Phnom Penh. Travel overnight in a luxury sleeper bus to Siem Reap and explore Cambodia’s most iconic temples, including Angkor Wat, Bayon Temple, Angkor Thom, and Ta Prohm. Enjoy a delicious breakfast, a professional local guide, comfortable transportation, and an included Angkor admission ticket for a seamless adventure from start to finish.

If you are visiting Phnom Pehn and wondering what you can do and see in this vibrant and exciting city then you should book our Phnom Pehn City must-see highlight guided tour. I am like many other travelers sometimes get stuck and do not know if the city we are going to has something to offer or if we could explore this city and most of the time I find out that hiring a local guide would be the best decision as we frame time better and choose the best place to see as well. another reason to choose our private tour is that timing is flexible and interaction with our guide to learn more about the culture and history is quite fascinating. Choose us to show you the city and you won't regret booking with us. we will not only show you the city of Phnom Penh but you will learn a lot about our city and the way of life of the locals as well.

You can choose either Tuk-Tuk or Air-conditioning Minivan. The pick up time is approximately at 8am from the hotel and finish around 4pm. Drive about 45kms/1hour on National Road 5 to the Udong Mountain first in the morning to avoid the hot weather. Once you arrive there, you will conducted by the guide to explore the top of the mountain about 2 hours with walking up and down from north to south. After that you will visit the largest Buddhist center in Cambodia that next the foothill. Over there you will walk with the driver about an hour. It is a good idea to bring the snacks because lunch will be at 1pm at Silk Island by the river with great view. On the way to silk island you will cross Tonle Sap river by bridge and need to cross Mekong river by the ferry. Visiting a silk farm is really interesting also with the farming along the way. This tour is included all entrance fee, water and boat cross also explain at every stops.

Uncover the truths of Cambodia’s dark history with a half-day tour of the Tuol Sleng Museum and Cheung Ek Killing Fields from Phnom Penh. Learn about the atrocities committed by the Khmer Rouge and the Pol Pot regime as you walk the halls of Toul Sleng, the former S-21 Prison, then pay a moving visit to the mass graveyard of Cheung Ek, the ‘Killing Fields’.

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.

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.

Immerse yourself in Cambodian cuisine and discover hidden local restaurants and food stalls on this guided evening food tasting tour with a small group. Enjoy convenient private transport and stop at five different food and drink venues to sample dishes such as egg noodles, rice pancakes, and more, while learning about the significance behind each dish.