Activities ,Excursions & day trips ,Culture & history ,Sightseeing & traditions

Phnom Penh's Past Tour

Preah Ang Eng St. (13), Phnom Penh, Cambogia, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

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Overview

Duration

Languages

English

Voucher type

mobile

What To Expect

Spend some time delving into Phnom Penh's past. It's dark but essential to understanding the Cambodia of today. Join this Phnom Penh tour to visit the somber spots made infamous by the Khmer Rouge and learn about the politics that continue to shape this country.Your tour will start at the National Museum of Phnom Penhyour day where you'll learn about the tragic and fascinating recent history of Cambodia. See the location where journalists camped out in 1975 on the eve of the Khmer Rouge takeover, and the ghostly building that has been left burnt-out and bullet-holed as it stood after the war.Confront Cambodia's tragic past, on a guided tour of the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, a former school that served as a Khmer Rouge torture center. Then head out of the city to the Choueng Ek Memorial, where a pagoda made up of some 8,000 human skulls marks the site of one of the infamous Killing Fields. Finish by sampling some interesting Khmer snacks and exploring how this recent history and politics continue to affect the lives of average Cambodians.

What to remember

Important info

For the safety of you and other guests, we strongly recommend you bring a mask with you to the tour. Your guide will inform you of the latest government recommendations, and whether a mask is required
Our guides may ask to collect your contact information at the start of the tour, for contact tracing purposes only
The itinerary and routes may be modified to avoid crowds and public transport
Please refrain from joining the tour if you are experiencing any symptoms associated with Covid-19
We strongly recommend you wear modest clothing that covers your shoulders and knees. Loose, lightweight, long clothing is both respectful and cool in the predominately hot Asian climate
Visitors to the Royal Palace must wear shorts or skirts that are knee-length or below, shirt sleeves that reach the elbow or longer, and sandals or shoes (no flip flops). Otherwise, they will be required to rent appropriate covering
The Royal Palace grounds may be closed on important Khmer holidays for part or all of the day, and as such the order of visiting different sites may change in order to accommodate this. In the rare event that the palace grounds are closed for the entire day, an alternate activity of the same value will be provided
Please keep hydrated and bring sunscreen and a hat to protect yourself from the sun
Children below the age of 6 are not permitted on this tour

What's included

Entrance fees to Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21) and Choueng Ek Killing Field. Local English speaking guide. Transport (air conditioned vehicle). Khmer snacks

What's not included

Items of a personal nature. Gratuities for drivers or guide

Know Before You Go

Highlights

Explore Phnom Penh’s and Cambodian's history with a local guide. Visit to Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and Choueng Ek bone pagoda. Sample some interesting and delicious Khmer snacks

Operating days

On selected dates

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel your tour until a day in advance

Provider

Urban Adventures

Meeting Point

Meet your guide at the front entrance of the National Museum of Phnom Penh