Phnom Penh Full-Day 8-9 Hour Small-Group Cultural Tour Visiting 11 Places Including S21 and Killing Field
by PP Explorer Tuk-Tuk and Taxi
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This 8 to 9-hour small-group tour in Phnom Penh visits 11 places by van or tuk-tuk, with hotel pickup and drop-off in the city center. The tour begins at Wat Phnom, a historic temple where visitors see the Lady Penh statue and climb the steps; an entrance fee applies. Next is Wat Ounalom, an important monastery built in 1442, with free entrance. The group then stops outside the National Museum, a traditional Cambodian building from 1920, for photos only. The tour continues past the Royal Palace grounds, where visitors see locals in the public park and photograph the palace exterior facing east; entrance is not included. Nearby is the Cambodia-Vietnam Friendship Monument in Botum Park. The route proceeds to Diamond Island to visit Koh Pich City Hall, passing landmarks such as a monk statue, a Buddhist institute, the parliament building, and new skyscrapers. The guide points out the river confluence where four rivers meet: Tonle Sap, Mekong Upper and Lower, and Tonle Bassac. Afterward, the group visits the bronze statue of King Norodom Sihanouk in Phnom Penh’s largest park, followed by the Independence Monument located at a major city intersection, built between 1958 and 1962. In the afternoon, the focus shifts to recent history. Visitors spend about 90 minutes at the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21), a former high school turned Khmer Rouge detention center, using an audio guide; entrance and audio guide fees apply. Then the tour travels 15 kilometers outside the city to the Choeung Ek Genocidal Center, known as the Killing Fields, where approximately 20,000 people were executed. Before the audio guide tour, visitors watch a documentary film in a small museum; entrance and audio guide fees apply. An optional lunch break may be arranged depending on the group. The final stop is the Russian Market, also called the Central Market, where visitors can browse Khmer products from local businesses. The tour includes a driver who also serves as guide, bottled cold water and Coke, and Cambodia beer after noon. Entrance fees and lunch are not included and must be paid in cash. The tour follows a set schedule and is conducted with other travelers.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Wat Phnom
The first stop is Wat Phnom, an important historical temple in Phnom Penh. Visitors see the Lady Penh statue and learn about her history before climbing the steps. Entrance fee is USD 1.
30 min
Wat Ounalom
This monastery, founded in 1442 shortly after Phnom Penh became the capital, is one of the city's main religious sites. Entrance is free.
20 min
National Museum
The National Museum, built in 1920 during French colonial rule, showcases traditional Cambodian architecture. Visitors view the building's exterior only.
10 min
Royal Palace
The tour stops outside the Royal Palace, where visitors can photograph the east-facing palace building and see the public park used by locals. The royal Crematorium lies to the left, linked to the death gate, while the victory gate is at the front. Entrance is free and photos are from outside only.
10 min
Cambodia-Vietnam Friendship Monument
Located in Botum Park near the Royal Palace, this concrete monument commemorates the former alliance between Cambodia and Vietnam.
10 min
Koh Pich City Hall
On Diamond Island, about a 5-minute drive away, visitors see the City Hall. Along the way, the group passes a monk statue, Buddhist institute, Cambodia's parliament, and new skyscrapers. The guide points out the meeting point of four rivers: Tonle Sap, Mekong Upper, Mekong Lower, and Tonle Bassac.
30 min
Statue of King Father Norodom Sihanouk
The bronze statue of King Norodom Sihanouk stands in Phnom Penh's largest park. It was built in 2013 following his death in 2012.
10 min
Independence Monument
The monument stands at a major intersection in Phnom Penh. Constructed between 1958 and 1962, it represents Cambodia's independence from French colonial rule after 90 years from 1863 to 1953.
10 min
Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
Formerly a high school built in 1960, this site was converted into the S21 detention center by the Khmer Rouge in 1975. Visitors spend about 90 minutes here using an audio guide. Entrance fee is USD 5, audio guide costs USD 5.
120 min
Choeung Ek Genocidal Center
Located 15 kilometers from Phnom Penh, the Killing Fields is where the Khmer Rouge executed about 20000 people detained at S21. Before starting the audio guide tour, visitors are escorted to watch a documentary film at a small museum in the Killing Fields after obtaining a ticket. Entrance fee is USD 3, and the audio guide costs USD 3. Lunch stop is optional depending on the group.
120 min
Russian Market
The final stop is the Russian Market, also known as the Central Market. Visitors have time to browse Khmer products sourced from local businesses and organizations.
30 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Phnom Penh Full-Day 8-9 Hour Small-Group Cultural Tour Visiting 11 Places Including S21 and Killing Field
by PP Explorer Tuk-Tuk and Taxi
Choose from 3 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$60Overview
This 8 to 9-hour small-group tour in Phnom Penh visits 11 places by van or tuk-tuk, with hotel pickup and drop-off in the city center. The tour begins at Wat Phnom, a historic temple where visitors see the Lady Penh statue and climb the steps; an entrance fee applies. Next is Wat Ounalom, an important monastery built in 1442, with free entrance. The group then stops outside the National Museum, a traditional Cambodian building from 1920, for photos only. The tour continues past the Royal Palace grounds, where visitors see locals in the public park and photograph the palace exterior facing east; entrance is not included. Nearby is the Cambodia-Vietnam Friendship Monument in Botum Park. The route proceeds to Diamond Island to visit Koh Pich City Hall, passing landmarks such as a monk statue, a Buddhist institute, the parliament building, and new skyscrapers. The guide points out the river confluence where four rivers meet: Tonle Sap, Mekong Upper and Lower, and Tonle Bassac. Afterward, the group visits the bronze statue of King Norodom Sihanouk in Phnom Penh’s largest park, followed by the Independence Monument located at a major city intersection, built between 1958 and 1962. In the afternoon, the focus shifts to recent history. Visitors spend about 90 minutes at the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21), a former high school turned Khmer Rouge detention center, using an audio guide; entrance and audio guide fees apply. Then the tour travels 15 kilometers outside the city to the Choeung Ek Genocidal Center, known as the Killing Fields, where approximately 20,000 people were executed. Before the audio guide tour, visitors watch a documentary film in a small museum; entrance and audio guide fees apply. An optional lunch break may be arranged depending on the group. The final stop is the Russian Market, also called the Central Market, where visitors can browse Khmer products from local businesses. The tour includes a driver who also serves as guide, bottled cold water and Coke, and Cambodia beer after noon. Entrance fees and lunch are not included and must be paid in cash. The tour follows a set schedule and is conducted with other travelers.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Wat Phnom
The first stop is Wat Phnom, an important historical temple in Phnom Penh. Visitors see the Lady Penh statue and learn about her history before climbing the steps. Entrance fee is USD 1.
30 min
Wat Ounalom
This monastery, founded in 1442 shortly after Phnom Penh became the capital, is one of the city's main religious sites. Entrance is free.
20 min
National Museum
The National Museum, built in 1920 during French colonial rule, showcases traditional Cambodian architecture. Visitors view the building's exterior only.
10 min
Royal Palace
The tour stops outside the Royal Palace, where visitors can photograph the east-facing palace building and see the public park used by locals. The royal Crematorium lies to the left, linked to the death gate, while the victory gate is at the front. Entrance is free and photos are from outside only.
10 min
Cambodia-Vietnam Friendship Monument
Located in Botum Park near the Royal Palace, this concrete monument commemorates the former alliance between Cambodia and Vietnam.
10 min
Koh Pich City Hall
On Diamond Island, about a 5-minute drive away, visitors see the City Hall. Along the way, the group passes a monk statue, Buddhist institute, Cambodia's parliament, and new skyscrapers. The guide points out the meeting point of four rivers: Tonle Sap, Mekong Upper, Mekong Lower, and Tonle Bassac.
30 min
Statue of King Father Norodom Sihanouk
The bronze statue of King Norodom Sihanouk stands in Phnom Penh's largest park. It was built in 2013 following his death in 2012.
10 min
Independence Monument
The monument stands at a major intersection in Phnom Penh. Constructed between 1958 and 1962, it represents Cambodia's independence from French colonial rule after 90 years from 1863 to 1953.
10 min
Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
Formerly a high school built in 1960, this site was converted into the S21 detention center by the Khmer Rouge in 1975. Visitors spend about 90 minutes here using an audio guide. Entrance fee is USD 5, audio guide costs USD 5.
120 min
Choeung Ek Genocidal Center
Located 15 kilometers from Phnom Penh, the Killing Fields is where the Khmer Rouge executed about 20000 people detained at S21. Before starting the audio guide tour, visitors are escorted to watch a documentary film at a small museum in the Killing Fields after obtaining a ticket. Entrance fee is USD 3, and the audio guide costs USD 3. Lunch stop is optional depending on the group.
120 min
Russian Market
The final stop is the Russian Market, also known as the Central Market. Visitors have time to browse Khmer products sourced from local businesses and organizations.
30 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.