Top Phnom Penh Historical Tours

Discover the history and horror of Phnom Penh’s past on this half-day, small-group tour. Follow the path of one of the most tragic times of the 20th century – the rise and fall of the Khmer Rouge – and see how the country has been rebuilt.

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 20.000 victim. 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. .

If you’ve only got limited time in Cambodia’s capital, maximize every minute on a full-day sightseeing tour that reveals the highlights of Phnom Penh and provides a comprehensive introduction for first-time visitors. In a small group limited to 12, you’ll travel between the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek, Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, Royal Palace, and more without getting lost or having to navigate public transport.

Delve into the fascinating history of Phnom Penh on a full-day tour of the remarkable Cambodian region. Discover the dark and destructive past of the area as you venture to somber locations made infamous by the Khmer Rouge; learn about Cambodia’s current political situation then venture to an idyllic island on the Mekong. See how locals go about their daily life and hear of ancient traditions on this moving excursion. Enjoy personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour, where numbers are limited.

Phnom Penh Discovery Tour ( Including all services) is one of the best tour arrangements in Cambodia. Explore Phnom Penh on a full-day tour of the vibrant capital. Admire the stately columns of the Royal Palace known as the resident of Cambodia King and see the beautiful inside the Silver Pagoda. Then, climb up to the hilltop Wat Phnom by the foundation of the city. At afternoon, lunch at local restaurant. After having lunch, move to Cambodia’s tragic past at the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, the former site of the Security Prison 21 (S-21) and Killing Field established by the Khmer Rouge regime. Along the way to Killing Field and S21 ,you will see the Independence Monument which was build in 1958 by Father King Norodom Sihanouk. At the end, free you own time by shopping at Central Market where thousand goods are sold at there. We provide you with many time options, so you can select one to accommodate your tour.

Take a trip into the Cambodian countryside and along the Mekong River on this half-day, small-group tour from Phnom Penh. Travel out of the city by tuk-tuk, and then cross the river to Mekong Island. You’ll travel back to Phnom Penh on a sunset cruise along the Mekong, where the setting sun provides a stunning backdrop to the city.

You will learn about the past and present of Phnom Penh city. The history of capital, region, culture, traditional of Cambodia. Then, get out of the capital to visit an island on the Mekong river, where you'll experience the local way of life along the river. We tour only small group max 2-5 people Our tour transportation by Khmer tuk tuk, AC car (pick up-Drop off at Hotel, Place to place) If have other travelers join on the tour the transportation will be share equal for driver. Have any question please inbox me or Whatsapp my number on your confirm booking. I will answer as soon as I can

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’.

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 20.000 victim. 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 to tour guide.

See the best of Cambodia with a private guide on a four-day tour of the country’s vibrant capital, Phnom Penh, Angkor Wat, and Tonle Sap Lake. Enjoy the flexibility of a trip that’s tailored to you as you cruise the Mekong River and discover ancient temples, from jungle-shrouded ruins to the world’s largest religious building. This four-day Cambodia tour includes accommodations, meals, and transportation in a private, climate-controlled vehicle, with a time-saving flight from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap.

Phnom Penh’s markets offer a fascinating insight into Cambodian life, with stalls selling everything from traditional handicrafts to tasty street food. On this tour, explore the Russian Market, Phsah Thmei Market, and Phar Chars Market at your own pace and enjoy the undivided attention of a private guide, who can explain local customs and help you secure the best price on souvenirs.

Explore Phnom Penh and destinations on the outskirts of Cambodia’s capital city during a 2-day tour that covers sites that many visitors miss. Start with a full-day city tour of attractions such as Independence Monument, the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21). For the second day, head out to Phnom Oudong to view temple ruins and stupas, and meet a family of silver artisans.

Venture beyond Phnom Penh and explore the countryside of Cambodia’s southern region on this 4-day bike tour, led by an experienced guide. Discover a rural way of life alongside remote beaches, dense jungles, rural villages and historic sites, plus enjoy views of the Gulf of Thailand. You’ll visit the infamous Killing Fields for a sobering look into Cambodia’s tragic past, and travel further back in time to ancient Khmer temples along the 'pepper' route. Stay overnight at a beach resort in Kep and at a riverside lodge in Kampot.

Option One- Filling Field, Toul Sleng Museum, Independent Monument. Start your half day tour from your hotel and move straight to Killing Filed where 20,000 people where taken to kill at there. Then, move back to Tuol Sleng Museum where people where taken to detain and torture during Khmer Rouge. At the last, enjoy your shopping at local market, and see around the Independent Monument along the way the market. Option Two- Royal Place, Silver Pagoda, Wat Phnom, National Museum, Independent Monument, Explore Phnom Penh on a half-day tour of the vibrant capital. Admire the stately columns of the Royal Palace known as the resident of Cambodia King and Silver Pagoda to see the beautiful temples.Then, we continuous to National Museum where built in 1917 and placed more 5000 artifices. After that, move to Wat Phnom where is the foundation of Phnom Penh. Last bu not least, take a window shopping at the local market, and see around the Independent Monument along the way the market.

We are led by members of the deportee community. We are Cambodian and raised in the US and speak fluent English. Our strong working knowledge of Khmer gets us around the country and reminds us of our roots. We offer you insights about the Cambodian community outside of Cambodia and the local communities. With our authentic voices and unique life histories, we show you off-the-beaten track sites. ZIN is a social venture that supports our community with transition services and employment opportunities. ZIN also maintains close relationships with the local communities where we take you. We work with local licensed guides. We have extensively researched the history of Kirirom mountain, conducted oral interviews with the royal family, former soldiers and residents about the 1960s and 1970s. We will also share with you the quiet beauty of the pine forest of the mountain. Kirirom Mountain is 2.5 hours drive from Phnom Penh. Travel with ZIN.

Visit the Phnom Penh Royal Palace and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum on a small-group, half-day tour that covers two of the city’s top destinations in just half a day. Combining the Royal Palace with the former Khmer Rouge prison gives a moving glimpse of two very different chapters in the Phnom Penh history, starting with the legacy of Cambodia’s elected monarchy, then exploring the darkest days of the Cambodian genocide.

A 15-day journey to explore in-depth the unique culture, lifestyles and the diversity of Cambodian beyond the highlights in this beguiling Kingdom. Get off the beaten track to uncluttered areas along the beautiful Mekong River, to surrounding mountains, forest and waterfalls in the remote northeast. Minority tribes and endangered wildlife, both dolphins and elephants, await our arrival in the Kratie and Mondulkiri region. Not forgetting about flooded forests of the Mekong Wetlands in Stung Treng and onto the pinnacle of the Khmer Empire at Angkor. A timeless testament to the ingenuity of the Khmer people, we immerse ourselves in the numerous stone monuments including Angkor Wat, the art of shadow puppetry and classical Khmer dance at its best. Visit the graceful town of Battambang, before continuing onto the country’s prime beach of Sihanoukville for some relaxation downtime and sun worship

Watch the sun set over the Mekong River on a 90-minute cruise from Phnom Penh with pickup at your hotel and an open bar. See Diamond Island from the water as you pass fishing boats and riverside communities, capture evening photographs of the waterfront, and experience Phnom Penh at its most scenic.

Discover all 4 major tourism highlights of Cambodia; the charming capital city Phnom Penh, the Mekong eco-tourism Kratie, the stunning Angkor temples Siem Reap and the country’s prime beach of Sihanoukville. Get off the beaten track to uncluttered areas along the beautiful Mekong River, to remote villages, dolphin watching by boat trip in Kratie. Onto the pinnacle of the Khmer Empire at Angkor. A timeless testament to the ingenuity of the Khmer people, we immerse ourselves in the numerous stone monuments including Angkor Wat, the art of shadow puppetry and classical Khmer dance at its best. Fly to Sihanoukville for some relaxation downtime and sun worship at the country’s prime beach before back to Phnom Penh for your departure.

Best of South Vietnam From Phnom Penh Join us on this epic southern Vietnam adventure. Let us guide you around the best of the region, you’ll get to experience it all! From delving underground at the Cu Chi Tunnels to trying out local tasty treats.

Customers say we are one of the most original tours of Phnom Penh co-owned and led by members of the deportee community. We are Cambodian and raised in the US and speak fluent English. Our strong working knowledge of Khmer gets us around the city and reminds us of our roots. We offer you insights about the Cambodian community outside of Cambodia and the local communities. With our authentic voices and unique life histories, we show you off-the-beaten track sites. ZIN is a social venture that supports our community with transition services and employment opportunities. Taking a ZIN tour means you’re providing jobs and making sure the community lands on their feet and thrives. ZIN also maintains close relationships with the local communities where we take you. We work with local licensed guides. Travel with ZIN.

Essential Cambodia 5days is a great way to explore Cambodia. To be getting started from Phnom Penh – Cambodia's capital, then flight to Siem Reap to visit the culture heritage of the world – Angkor Wat Temple complex.

Don’t let limited time in Phnom Penh stop you seeing the best of the Cambodian capital—tick off more top attractions in less time on a private sightseeing tour designed with first-time visitors in mind. Without worrying about losing your way, you’ll travel between the Royal Palace, the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, the Independence Monument, plus more, and benefit from the local knowledge of your guide.

Its never a better time to travel Cambodia than this time when the country is open for tourists all over the world. Let go explore the mystery, ancient Angkor Complex and learn more about the most secret part of the Khmer Rouge regime with us.