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Half Day Tour to Royal Palace, Wat Phnom & Independent Monument
Product code 86694P22
From
From USD 130
Dates
Jul 30, 2026 to Jul 27, 2027
Start times
8:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 2:30 PM, 12:00 PM, 10:00 AM, 1:30 PM, 2:00 PM, 11:30 AM
Travelers
Traveler ages 0-120
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Half Day Tour to Royal Palace, Wat Phnom & Independent Monument
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Duration
3 hours to 4 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Phnom Penh
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From USD 130
Half Day Tour to Royal Palace, Wat Phnom & Independent Monument





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Duration
3 hours to 4 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Phnom Penh
Why Travelers Love This
Explore three of the top sights in Phnom Penh with this half-day tour. Start out at the magnificent Royal Palace complex, where you will see amazing treasures, including a diamond-studded life-sized gold Buddha. Then head to Wat Phnom Temple to learn the history of Phnom Penh. • English-speaking tour guide offers informative commentary • Hotel pick-up and drop-off included • See the Royal Palace’s Throne Hall, where coronations take place • Admire wide range of impressive Cambodian sculpture.
Overview
Explore three of the top sights in Phnom Penh with this half-day tour. Start out at the magnificent Royal Palace complex, where you will see amazing treasures, including a diamond-studded life-sized gold Buddha. Then head to Wat Phnom Temple to learn the history of Phnom Penh. • English-speaking tour guide offers informative commentary • Hotel pick-up and drop-off included • See the Royal Palace’s Throne Hall, where coronations take place • Admire wide range of impressive Cambodian sculpture.
What's Included
Included
Private Transportation with A/C
hotel pick up & drop off
Private English Speaking Tour Guide
Pure Drinking Water
Travel Insurance
Not included
Food & Drink
Wat Phnom Daun Penh
Royal Palace
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
2 hoursAdmission not included
Stop 1
Pick up you at your hotel. Then, transfer to explore the stunning Royal Palace complex, home to the Cambodian royal family and a symbol of the nation. We begin amid the beautiful royal gardens, landscaped with tropical plants and studded with gleaming spires. We enter the Throne Hall where the royal receptions are held and the Cambodian king's coronation took place. We then pass the Napoleon III Pavilion made from iron, a gift from the French emperor in the 19thcentury.We continue to the Silver Pagoda, named after the 5000 silver tiles covering the floor, each weighing 1kg. Inside are some of the country's most cherished treasures, including a life-size gold Buddha studded with 9584 diamonds, the largest weighing 25 carats.
Stop 2
1 hourAdmission not included
Stop 2
We leave the Royal Palace and continue to The Wat Phnom Temple founded by Daun Penh (Grandma Penh), a wealthy widow who in 1372, retrieved from a river a log with five Buddha statues in it and ordered to elevate a piece of her property on which to build a temple to house the statues. Later on, Grandma Penh and the villagers converted to build a temple on the top of the mountain and brought the four Buddha statues to the temple.
Stop 3
1 hourAdmission included
Stop 3
Finally we visit an Independence Monument, built in 1958, and inaugurated in 1962 during the regime of Sangkum Reastr, this monument also serves as a proud testament to commemorate people who sacrificed their lives for the welfare of the country. The monument is captivating for its cool, serene atmosphere, which in turn makes it a much sought-after destination. Drop off at hotel.
Additional Info
Wheelchair Accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller Accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infant Seats Available
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation Wheelchair Accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
Review Summary
3.5
2 reviews
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