Full-day Private Phnom Penh National Museum and Royal Palace Tour

5 h
Private
Full Day
Instant confirmation
About this activity
Your guide will pick up from your hotel at 8:00 am and will take you to visit the Royal Palace situated on the site of the former citadel. It was built by king Norodom in 1966, in front of the Mekong. Inside its walls are the throne hall, the Chan Chaya Pavilion, used for performances of classical dance, the Napoleon III Pavilion, and the king’s and Queen’s residential quarters. We will also visit the Silver Pagoda - called the Pagoda of the Emerald Buddha - located in the walls of the Royal Palace. Inside, its floor is made up of 5,000 silver blocks. In the centre of the Pagoda, there is a magnificent 17th century emerald Buddha statue made of baccarat crystal. The walls enclosing the pagoda are covered with frescoes depicting episodes from the Reamker, the Khmer version of the Ramayana. We will continue to the National Museum – near the Royal Palace - which offers a charming setting for the display of a stunning collection of Khmer art. Predominantly worked in stone, the sculptures date from both the Angkor and pre-Angkor eras, complimented by more recent examples of Cambodian art.

Drop off at your hotel in the city or any requested drop off point within city center.
Included
  • Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
  • English-speaking Guide
  • Bottled water
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Local taxes
  • Entry/Admission - Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
  • Entry/Admission - Royal Palace
  • Entry/Admission - National Museum
Not included
  • Meals and drinks
  • Other personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Gratuities
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Features
Cultural
100% Tourism
95%