Must Visit Phnom Penh Historical Tour
- Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of Phnom Penh's largest marketplace.
- Learn about Cambodia's dark history at this powerful museum. Explore a former Khmer Rouge prison and interrogation center, now a memorial to the victims of the regime.
- Find treasures at this lively market known for its wide variety of goods. Hunt for bargains on clothing, electronics, souvenirs, and local crafts.
- Pay your respects at the Choeung Ek Killing Fields, a harrowing site of mass executions during the Khmer Rouge regime. The center serves as a reminder of the dark past and the importance of peace.
What to expect
Embark on a captivating historical journey through Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Explore the vibrant Phsar Thmey (Central Market) and immerse yourself in its bustling atmosphere. Gain insights into Cambodia's tragic past at the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and pay tribute to the victims of the Khmer Rouge regime at the Choeung Ek Genocidal Center. Experience the unique ambiance of the Russia Market, where local culture thrives. This tour offers a poignant exploration of Cambodia's history, culture, and resilience.













Reviews
Nice tour with full-day itinerary visiting multiple attractions in Phnom Penh, saving time. Our guide was Nao Sok who spoke pretty good English. He was very responsive, will text you the night before and in the morning prior to coming which is to be commended, as it let participants know what/when to expect. Pick-up was punctual, logistics was very smooth and we moved around in a nice cozy and clean minivan. Killing fields and tuol Sleng are must visits in Phnom Penh if you are into history or just want to understand more about the country, though it may be considered dark for some. Russian market was ok -mainly for buying souvenirs but still interesting. Can get your kromas here with so many shops selling them. Central Market seems more of selling jewelry, watche, sunglasses etc. at the inner part, and the external circle would be the local grocers. Building has an interesting design, and good to see the locals everyday life bread and butter buying their necessities at the market.
Mr. Nao Sok was a fantastic tour guide all throughout the 8 hour tour. His deep knowledge of the sights in the Killing Fields and the Genocide Museum shows when he is able to not only recount the details of the events that transpired, but connect them to the periods before the Khmer Rouge and the current government. Furthermore, he is factual with the way he presents and is cognizant of any remarks or opinions that may antagonize any nationality. I asked him questions about geography, politics, and religion, - to which he responded with nuance and clarity with great English-speaking capability. Perhaps the cherry on top is that if you look at the way he cares for us (the tourists), local vendors and nature (he planted some trees in the Killing Fields), he's also clearly a kind-hearted Cambodian man. I recommend this tour as one of your 1st activities after landing, and I highly recommend requesting for Mr. Nao Sok personally.
Sry was my tour guide. It was a wonderful experience with her bringing us to the Prison museum as well as the Killing Fields Museum as she recalled those tough times during her childhood. However, Sry said we should also see the good things such as the Royal Palace if we have the time during our trip. Sry also explained about the Central Market to us, and showed us which are the more expensive items that we should avoid. The tour was in general a good experience should you want a more in-depth explanation to the history of Phnom Penh.
The guide Nao Sok was informative and very knowledgeable. I learned a lot during the visit, and I would highly recommend him for any tour. He was so accommodating and shared a lot of tips for our visit.
We were so fortunate to have been assigned Mr. Nao Suk as our guide for this tour. He is literally a walking encyclopedia of history and had a huge knowledge of Cambodian, Indian and South East Asian history, world literature and etymology of Sanskrit words. Gained a deep understanding of each place with patient and elaborate explanation. For a small extra charge, the company was kind enough to accommodate our last minute request to change the included tuk tuk option to an air-conditioned van on this super hot day. Ask for Mr. Nao Suk for the Phnom Penh Tour.
Our guide Sam was very knowledgeable and explained a lot of history. We were the only ones on the tour, so she picked us from the hotel and let us start later. Re. itinerary, the Central Market was closing end of the day so we visited Wat Phnom Penh instead. Now we know where Phnom Penh got its name. For lunch, she brought us to a local restaurant and we tried delicious Khmer dishes. The menu was only in Khmer so we really needed Sam to translate.
The originally scheduled itinerary might not be able to be carried out due to the number of people, but the tour guide Miss Neara was very considerate and contacted me the day before the trip and provided a change or cancellation plan. In the end, I chose to participate in another itinerary provided by Neara. This tour is suitable for tourists who are visiting Phnom Penh for the first time, because Miss Neara and the driver will take tourists to visit several attractions in Phnom Penh during the day. In addition to learning about the attractions themselves and related stories, Miss Neara will also be considerate. The service of taking photos with your own mobile phone is very convenient for a guy like me who travels alone. The process will include a self-paid meal, and the friendly Neara will interact with fellow travelers during the process, recommending travelers that Miss Neara would like to meet but have not yet set foot in Phnom Penh.
Came from Vietnam and went to Phnom Penh without so much expectation. What we love about this tour is we learned a lot about the history of Phnom Penh and what better way to learn about it is through a local tour guide who knows that ins and outs of the city. Our tour Guide Nao Suk is really good. he speaks English well and he brought us to the best places to take our pictures. He also shows us the trees he planted and there's no dull moment within the 9 hour tour. Glad we booked it in here. ☺️
Have a very great tour. The tour guide Mr Nok is very passionate and knowledgeable. He shared a lot about the Khmer Rouge regime. He even offered to bring me to two Buddhist temples as I did not spend much time at the markets.
Since there was noone along with me, it became a private tour on a tuktuk. the tuktuk ride was great. Humbling experience of looking at the killing fields and the prison. Nao Sok, the guide was great and had decent english also. He was able to explain things in detail also whenever asked
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