Best Phnom Penh City Tour (Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, Independence Monument)

Best Phnom Penh City Tour (Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, Independence Monument)

  • Duration Half-Day
  • Travel Location Phnom Penh
  • Tour Style Day Trip Tours
  • Destination Included

    Phnom Penh Capital City

Tour Highlights

Discover the historical wonders of Cambodia's capital on this half-day tour. Marvel at the majestic Royal Palace, explore the beautiful Silver Pagoda, and visit the historic Independence Monument with your knowledgeable guide.

Start your day with a comfortable hotel pickup and head to the Royal Palace, the official residence of the King of Cambodia. Marvel at the intricate Khmer architectural designs featuring a defense wall, throne building, stupas, and towering spires. See the Throne Hall, where the King's coronation took place, and pass by the Napoleon III Pavilion, a gift from the French emperor in the 19th century.

Video Travel Inspiration

 

Tour Highlights

  • Great introduction to Phnom Penh's historical sites
  • Visit to majestic Royal Palace—the king's official residence
  • Beautiful Silver Pagoda with magnificent Buddha statues
  • Independence Monument, commemorating freedom from France
  • Culture & heritage narrated by a knowledgeable local guide

Full Tour Detail

Discover the historical wonders of Cambodia's capital on this half-day tour. Marvel at the majestic Royal Palace, explore the beautiful Silver Pagoda, and visit the historic Independence Monument with your knowledgeable guide.

Start your day with a comfortable hotel pickup and head to the Royal Palace, the official residence of the King of Cambodia. Marvel at the intricate Khmer architectural designs featuring a defense wall, throne building, stupas, and towering spires. See the Throne Hall, where the King's coronation took place, and pass by the Napoleon III Pavilion, a gift from the French emperor in the 19th century.

Then, admire the Silver Pagoda which houses many national treasures including golden and bejeweled Buddha statues. See the life-sized Maitreya Buddha coated with more than 9,500 diamonds as well as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha and its pristine gardens.

Your final stop is the historic Independence Monument, built in 1958 to commemorate Cambodia's independence from France. Notice the distinctive lotus-shaped stupa, a style similar to Angkor Wat, and don't miss the chance to take memorable photos of this iconic site before returning to your hotel.

Activity Location

  • Phnom Penh

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Phnom Penh City Center (Hotel Pickup)
  • Phnom Penh

Additional Info

  • At least 2 people are required for this activity to take place.

Tour Includes

  • Guided tour of Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, and Independence Monument
  • Admission fees
  • Bottled water
  • Roundtrip transportation to and from your Phnom Penh hotel

Tour Excludes

  • Food and beverages not listed as Inclusions
  • Personal Expenses
  • Tips
 

More Related Tours

Angkor Wat Tour with Lunch, Temple Pass & evening Apsara Dance Show

Siem Reap

1 Day

Angkor Wat Tour with Lunch, Temple Pass & evening Apsara Dance Show

Visit Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, the Terrace of the Elephants, Ta Prohm, Phnom Bakheng. This tour also includes your 1-day temple pass, lunch at a local restaurant and an evening Apsara Dance ...

Battambang City Tour by Tuk Tuk

Battambang

Full-Day

Battambang City Tour by Tuk Tuk

This tour is perfect for those who want to explore the city of Battambang and its surrounding areas. This tour is customizable and you can add additional stops to your itinerary (own ...

Half-Day Kayak Guided Tour to the Green Mangroves Forest

Kampot

Half-Day

Half-Day Kayak Guided Tour to the Green Mangroves Forest

Kayaking form the river to the Sea and visit the Green Mangroves Forest Meet local people in the Ecotourism Fishery Village of Trapeang Sangkae Enjoy the landscape and amazing ...

Half-Day: Beautiful Sihanoukville City Tour

Sihanoukville

Half-Day

Half-Day: Beautiful Sihanoukville City Tour

Half Day Tour offer to all passenger to explore the sights of Sihanoukville such as fishing village and floating houses, wat leu pagoda, wat krom pagoda and inndependence momument, phsar leu local ...

Phnom Penh Small City Tour

Phnom Penh

Full-Day

Phnom Penh Small City Tour

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 ...

Battambang City Tour & Bamboo Train

Battambang

Half-Day

Battambang City Tour & Bamboo Train

Just like many other places in East Asia, Cambodia existed for some time under French colonial rule, which changed many facets of the country’s infrastructure. People still debate over whether the ...

 

Book Hotels in Phnom Penh with our Top Pick!

Velkommen Guesthouse Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh

Longlin House I

Phnom Penh

V Boutique Hotel

Phnom Penh

Double Leaf Boutique Hotel

Phnom Penh

The Quay Boutique Hotel

Phnom Penh

City Comfort Hotel Olympic

Phnom Penh

 

Recommended Cambodia Tour Themes

Couldn't find suitable trip for you? Let us help you!

Being the locals, we know the true value of our land. We always listen and arrange everything as your desire. Please kindly send us whatever about your trip,we will send you best offers quickly.

Flag Counter