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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

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

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

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

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

“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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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

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

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

“Spent a good afternoon with our guide Sophea. He had a nice calm manner and was very knowledgeful. Would absolutisti recommend this tour!”

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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

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”

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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

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

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”

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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

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

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.”

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