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10 Best Historical Tours In Phnom Penh

The best of the capital.

The 10 most popular historical tours in Phnom Penh, with prices, durations and the operator behind each. The standouts most visitors book, and what to expect once you turn up.

10 Best Historical Tours In Phnom Penh

Heritage tour of Phnom Penh in electric bus - The big story arc: French protectorate, Art Deco, royalty, and Khmer Rouge
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Heritage tour of Phnom Penh in electric bus

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1.Heritage tour of Phnom Penh in electric bus

Electric bus Phnom Penh heritage tour with tablet audio-video guides, 22 French-era sites, and 3 walk-in stops for $27.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Visite très intéressante avec beaucoup d’arrêts et d’explications permettant de mieux comprendre une grande partie de l’histoire de la ville et du Cambodge Très utile la petite tablette avec les vidéos permettant de voir l’intérieur de bâtiments fermés au public Petite dédicace à notre guide, qui nous a fait visiter de nombreux sites lors des…”

49 reviews2.5 hoursFrom $27by Phnom Penh Heritage city tours

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Oudong Mountain History and Pagoda Tour - Morning starts near Russey Keo and the Tonle Sap river world
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Oudong Mountain History and Pagoda Tour

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2.Oudong Mountain History and Pagoda Tour

A guided day trip to Oudong Mountain from Phnom Penh, mixing Tonle Sap village life, temples, and a jungle climb.

★ 5.0

“We had the tour yesterday, Feb 1st 2025. What an amazing day! Sam took us to see the real, raw and unfiltered Cambodia. He knew the secret walking paths, historic significance, and cultural backgrounds of the places. I asked a lot Read more”

39 reviewsFrom $110.00by Kesar Khmer Tours- Cambodia

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Guided Phnom Penh Heritage Tour - The Format: Tablet Videos, Headphones, and a Human Guide
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Guided Phnom Penh Heritage Tour

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3.Guided Phnom Penh Heritage Tour

See Phnom Penh’s French-colonial, Art Deco, and Khmer Rouge eras in 2.5 hours via a tablet audio tour with a live guide.

★ 5.0

“Muy buen guía en diferentes lenguas. Dispuesto a aclarar cualquier cuestión. Lo que más me ha gustado es descubrir casas y palacetes que de otra forma yo no hubiera visto.”

37 reviewsFrom $24.36by Phnom Penh Heritage

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Phnom Penh Historical Sites Tour by Tuk Tuk - How the Tuk Tuk Ride Shapes the Experience
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Phnom Penh Historical Sites Tour by Tuk Tuk

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Phnom Penh Historical Tour - Wat Phnom: the 27-meter temple and the city’s old center
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Phnom Penh Historical Tour

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5.Phnom Penh Historical Tour

A 5-hour Phnom Penh historical loop with hotel pickup, guided Royal Palace grounds, Wat Phnom, and Tuol Sleng, plus snacks and coffee.

★ 5.0

“We had a great tour with Sophea taking in the highlights of Phnom Penh. He was informative and professional. A friendly caring man we would highly recommend him and his company.”

13 reviewsFrom $29.00by Siem Reaper Travel - Phnom Penh Day Tours

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Udong Historical Site Tour - Vipassana Dhurak Buddhist Centre: meditation guidance and a monk blessing
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Udong Historical Site Tour

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6.Udong Historical Site Tour

Private Udong day from Phnom Penh with meditation at Vipassana Dhurak, a stupa climb, and big views over rice fields.

★ 5.0

“Amazing tour guide! Authentic experience, including sampling the local food! We had grilled frog, and visited some small villages in addition to touring the main temple. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable, with first-hand experience of thRead more”

8 reviewsFrom $190.00by The Killing Field and S21 Genocide Tour

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( Free eSim) Phnom Penh Historical Full Day Tour - Phsar Thmey Central Market: 1937 yellow building and smart souvenir time
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( Free eSim) Phnom Penh Historical Full Day Tour

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

Phnom Penh full-day history tour of Phsar Thmey, Tuol Sleng, Russian Market, and Choeung Ek with guide, transport, and free eSIM.

★ 5.0

“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”

7 reviewsFrom $40.00by MyProGuide Cambodia

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One Day Private Guide Tours History in Phnom Penh Incl. admission - National Museum: the best “why” stop for Khmer sculpture
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One Day Private Guide Tours History in Phnom Penh Incl. admission

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

Private Phnom Penh day tour with an English guide, AC pickup, major temples, the National Museum, and genocide sites plus monuments and market.

★ 4.5

“We were picked up in time and had a nice big airconditioned car with tour guide Sam and driver. it was very nice to be able to just jump into the waiting cool car after being out in the heat. we booked this tour as we wanted to see as much Read more”

7 reviewsFrom $128.21by Global Travel & Tours Asia

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Chiso temple, Neang khmao, and Taprum temple historical site Tour - Starting in Phnom Penh: a straightforward morning pickup
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Chiso temple, Neang khmao, and Taprum temple historical site Tour

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Learn about a dark period of Cambodian history by expert guide - Tuol Sleng (S-21): where the story turns from history to people
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Learn about a dark period of Cambodian history by expert guide

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

Phnom Penh Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, then tuk-tuk to Tuol Sleng and Choeung Ek Killing Fields with an expert English guide.

★ 5.0

“An was a great guide. His English was good and had a lot of knowledge about the history of Cambodia. He made the tour very dynamic and catered it to our interests. He helped us bargain in the market and made sure we were happy. I definitively recommend this tour.”

3 reviewsFrom $29.00by Phnom Penh Tours

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