Full-Day Phnom Penh Discovery Ride: Royal Palace, S-21 & City Highlights

Discover the many sides of Cambodia’s capital with a private and fully personalised sightseeing ride through Phnom Penh. Explore royal landmarks, historic temples, colourful market halls, and the memorial sites that preserve the memory of one of the country’s most difficult periods.

Together with your English-speaking Welcome Driver, travel comfortably between the city’s most important locations while choosing how long you would like to spend at each stop. Your driver is a friendly local professional who can share useful local knowledge, stories, and recommendations throughout the experience.

From the elegant Royal Palace and historic Wat Phnom to Tuol Sleng and the Choeung Ek memorial site, this flexible, door-to-door experience offers a comfortable and stress-free way to understand Phnom Penh’s history, culture, and modern identity in one full day.

Suggested itinerary

After pickup from your accommodation in central Phnom Penh, begin at 1Royal Palace & Silver Pagoda, the city’s most recognisable royal landmark. Explore the public areas of the palace complex, admire its traditional Khmer architecture, and visit the Silver Pagoda within the landscaped grounds.

Continue to 2Wat Phnom, the historic hilltop temple associated with the founding of Phnom Penh. Walk through the peaceful grounds, admire the Buddhist sanctuary, and learn about the legend behind the city’s name.

Next, visit 3Central Market / Phsar Thmei, one of Phnom Penh’s most distinctive architectural landmarks. Explore the spacious Art Deco market hall and browse stalls selling jewellery, textiles, souvenirs, flowers, food, and everyday goods.

The second part of the ride focuses on Cambodia’s modern history, beginning at 4Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum / S-21. This former school was converted into Security Prison 21 during the Khmer Rouge period and now serves as a museum and memorial documenting the experiences of those imprisoned there.

Continue outside the city centre to 5Choeung Ek Genocidal Center / Killing Fields, one of Cambodia’s most important remembrance sites. Walk through the memorial grounds and learn about the history of Choeung Ek before your driver returns you comfortably to your accommodation or another agreed central location in Phnom Penh.

Important notes

➜ Local English-speaking driver and informal local guide.
➜ Pickup and drop-off are included within central Phnom Penh.
➜ Airport and port pickups are not included unless specifically arranged.
➜ Entrance tickets, audio guides, food, drinks, and personal purchases are not included.
➜ The itinerary is flexible, and you may choose which suggested stops to visit.
➜ Please share any special requirements, preferred stops, or accessibility needs before the ride.