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Phnom Penh Full Day Tour with Sunset Cruise on the Mekong River

5.0 (4 reviews) 6–7 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Phnom Penh Full Day Tour with Sunset Cruise on the Mekong River

About this activity

Explore Cambodia’s capital city with this guided tour that blends historic landmarks, cultural sites, and a relaxing Mekong River sunset cruise. From royal architecture to sobering historical memorials, this tour offers a full picture of Phnom Penh’s past and present.

✅ Royal Palace & Silver Pagoda: Visit Cambodia’s royal residence and its glittering Silver Pagoda, home to priceless cultural treasures.

✅ Wat Phnom & Wat Ounalom: Explore two of the city’s most important pagodas, steeped in spiritual and historical significance.

✅ Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21): Learn about the tragic Khmer Rouge era at this powerful and sobering historical site.

✅ Joint Sunset Cruise on the Mekong River: End the day with a peaceful 1-hour cruise, watching the city skyline light up as the sun sets over the river.

✅ Expert Local Guide: Gain insight into Phnom Penh’s history, culture, and daily life from your knowledgeable English-speaking guide.

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At a glance

Duration
6–7 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Guide
English
Operated by
About Cambodia Travel & Tours

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–8 years) · Adults (9–85 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Private Pick up & Drop Off at hotel (please provide us your hotel name for pick up)
  • Included: Sunset cruise on Mekong River
  • Included: All Sightseeing entrance fees
  • Included: Professional English-speaking license tour guide
  • Included: All transfer by private comfortable air-con Vehicle

Not included

  • Not included: Tip for tour guide and driver
  • Not included: During the tour, lunches are available at local restaurants with both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. Meals are at your own expense, with menu prices ranging from $3–$10 per dish.

Itinerary

  1. Phnom Penh

    one hour

    Pick up at your hotel lobby in Phnom Penh and transfer to explore Cambodia’s busy capital, sits at the junction of the Mekong and Tonlé Sap rivers.

  2. Royal Palace

    one hour Admission included

    The Royal Palace of Cambodia is a complex of buildings which serves as the official royal residence of the King of Cambodia. Its full name in Khmer is the Preah Barom Reacheaveang Chaktomuk Serey Mongkol.

  3. Silver Pagoda

    one hour Admission included

    The Silver Pagoda is located on the south side of the Royal Palace in Chey Chumneas, Phnom Penh. The official name is Wat Ubaosoth Ratanaram, also known as Wat Preah Keo Morakot which is commonly shortened to Wat Preah Keo in Khmer.

  4. Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum

    one hour Admission included

    Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum is the memorial site of the S-21 interrogation and detention center of the Khmer Rouge regime. Located in the heart of Phnom Penh

  5. Wat Ounalom

    20 min Admission included

    Wat Ounalom has around 44 buildings. The main temple, which dates back to 1952, is a modern recreation of the original 15th-century shrine.

  6. Independence Monument

    20 min Admission included

    The Independence Monument in Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia, was built in 1958 to memorialize Cambodia's independence from France in 1953.

  7. Statue of King Father Norodom Sihanouk

    20 min Admission included

    The Norodom Sihanouk Memorial, also called the Statue of King Father Norodom Sihanouk, is a monument commemorating former King Norodom Sihanouk located in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The bronze statue is 4.5 meters tall and is housed under a 27 meter high stupa in the park east of the Independence Monument.

  8. Wat Phnom

    one hour Admission included

    Wat Phnom or Wat Phnom Doun Penh or is one of the oldest pagodas in Cambodia, about 650 years old, under construction and renovation by four kings. Wat Phnom is a center of religious, cultural and historical monuments that is the main symbol in the identification of the name of Phnom Penh.

  9. Mekong River

    one hour Admission included

    Joint cruise for enjoying sunset on Mekong River in Phnom Penh that cruise take about one hour for sunset from Tonle Sap river to Mekong River

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • A One Oasis Riverview Hotel
  • The Mou Hotel & Restaurant
  • Villa Paradiso
  • Amana Hotel & Residences
  • Wooden Maple Hotel
  • Wisteria Hotel
  • Bassac Signature Hotel & Residence
  • M-RESIDENCE
  • Yunfan Hotel
  • Emeraldgems Premium Residence
  • Walk Street Hotel & Apartment
  • Dear Katrina

and 491 more pickup points

We offer pick up and drop off at your hotel but please provide us your hotel name for pick up that our guide and driver will meet and welcome you at your hotel lobby

Using your ticket

We offer free pick up and drop off at your hotel but please provide us your hotel name and your hotel address that our guide and driver will meet and welcome you at your hotel lobby

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Specialized infant seats are available

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

  • Private Tour

    Phnom Penh Tour& Sunset Cruise: This tour package is included all admission entrance tickets to cover all places in itinerary

    Pickup included

  • Big Group Tour

    Group Tour: Best price for big group tour

    Pickup included

Traveller ratings

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