Phnom Penh Essential City Tour
ID: GYG1172239-1796896
Category:
Country: Cambodia
Country: Cambodia
Duration: 04:00 hours
Description
Join the Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour (10:15 AM, 11:45 AM, or 2:15 PM, or 4:30PM or 6:30PM) and visit the ECCC, the UN-backed court that tried senior Khmer Rouge leaders for 1975–1979 crimes.
Begin your day with the Big Bus Angkor Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour, departing at 10:15 AM, 11:45 AM, or 2:15 PM or optional @4:30PM(Sunset tour) or 6:30PM(Night tour). Relax on a comfortable open-top bus as you explore Phnom Penh’s key landmarks at your own pace, with informative audio commentary bringing the city’s history and culture to life.
Next, visit the Royal Palace, built in 1866 by King Norodom. Walk through its manicured gardens and admire the traditional pagoda-style architecture, including the famous Silver Pagoda, featuring over 5,000 silver floor tiles and a gold Buddha adorned with 9,584 diamonds.
Continue to the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC), the UN-backed hybrid court established in 2003 to try senior Khmer Rouge leaders responsible for crimes committed between 1975–1979, including genocide and crimes against humanity.
End the tour at the National Museum of Cambodia, home to an outstanding collection of pre-Angkorian and Angkorian Khmer art, offering deeper insight into Cambodia’s rich cultural heritage.
This city tour blends history, culture, and comfort into a meaningful Phnom Penh experience.
Begin your day with the Big Bus Angkor Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour, departing at 10:15 AM, 11:45 AM, or 2:15 PM or optional @4:30PM(Sunset tour) or 6:30PM(Night tour). Relax on a comfortable open-top bus as you explore Phnom Penh’s key landmarks at your own pace, with informative audio commentary bringing the city’s history and culture to life.
Next, visit the Royal Palace, built in 1866 by King Norodom. Walk through its manicured gardens and admire the traditional pagoda-style architecture, including the famous Silver Pagoda, featuring over 5,000 silver floor tiles and a gold Buddha adorned with 9,584 diamonds.
Continue to the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC), the UN-backed hybrid court established in 2003 to try senior Khmer Rouge leaders responsible for crimes committed between 1975–1979, including genocide and crimes against humanity.
End the tour at the National Museum of Cambodia, home to an outstanding collection of pre-Angkorian and Angkorian Khmer art, offering deeper insight into Cambodia’s rich cultural heritage.
This city tour blends history, culture, and comfort into a meaningful Phnom Penh experience.
Highlights
- Easy & comfortable sightseeing with the Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off format
- See top landmarks like the Royal Palace and National Museum
- Understand Cambodia’s recent history at the ECCC (Khmer Rouge Tribunal)
- Learn as you go with informative English Speaking tour Guide included
- Flexible departure times, ideal for any schedule
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Inform us your hotel name and location for the pickup
Please be ready 10min before the pickup time
Please be ready 10min before the pickup time
INCLUDED
- English-speaking tour guide at each sightseeing(location)
- Round-trip hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Hop-on Hop-off Ticket
- Transfer by air-conditioned vehicle(Car/Minivan)
- Local guide at Royal Palace
- Fresh Coconut Juice (One each of you)
- Cool towel & Drinking water
NOT INCLUDED
- Entrance fees (Royal Palace & Silver Pagoda, National Museum, ECCC)
- Local guide at National Museum
- Food and Other expense.
- Tips (Guide & Driver)
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 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 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.