Best of Phnom Penh: Half-Day Private City Tour
ID: GYG149663-223865
Category:
Country: Cambodia
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Visit the charming capital of Phnom Penh and its best attractions. Discover Wat Phnom, visit the Royal Palace, pay respect to the enchanting Silver Pagoda and finally, explore the National Museum.
At 8:00 AM, start your tour of the charming capital with a visit to the city’s namesake, Wat Phnom. The pagoda was built to house Buddhist relics washed ashore by the river. After, you will visit the Royal Palace built in 1866 by King Norodom. See the different structures of this pagoda-style compound and stroll in its beautiful garden. Visit the Silver Pagoda named because of it’s floor that is comprised of 5,000 silver tiles. A gold Buddha encrusted with 9,584 diamonds and a small 17th century emerald and baccarat crystal Buddha are also housed here.
Continue to the nearby National Museum. Built in 1917, it is an exceptional example of traditional architecture and is exclusively devoted to preserving and displaying Khmer art and sculptures. Hundreds of pieces are housed here including both pre-and post-Angkorian pieces. At 12:00 PM, your tour will come to an end and your guide will transfer you back to your hotel.
Highlights
- Enjoy a tour of Phnom Penh with a professional English-speaking guide
- Experience a cultural visit to Wat Phnom and The Royal Palace
- Stop by the National Museum and learn about the history of Khmer
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Please note that the National Museum, Silver Pagoda and Royal Palace are open every day. However, the Silver Pagoda and the Royal Palace may be closed without prior notice while H.M. the King is in the residence
You are required to bring and wear a mask
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
