Phnom Penh Hop-on Hop-off Highlight Tour including Killing Fields
Description
Explore Phnom Penh's top attractions on this spacious, air-conditioned, comfortable tour bus with complimentary audio commentary. This route covers major sites including the Prison S21 (Genocide Museum) and the Killing Fields, as well as additional points of interest such as Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, Night Market, Riverfront, and Independence Monument. An English-speaking bus attendant will be on board to provide general assistance. This tour is convenient, efficient, safe, hassle-free and saves both money and time. The tour price does not include admission, audio guides, or live guides at the sites. Bus attendant is not tour guide.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Explore the notorious former prison under Khmer Rouge regime and learn the dark history of Cambodia
Explore the horrific site where thousands of people were executed under Khmer Rouge
Look out the statue and the beautiful garden surrounded
Look out the stunning monument located at the intersection
Visit the royal residence of Cambodian King and Silver Pagoda
stroll along the promenade of riverfront in the evening, enjoy the breeze and night life of Phnom Penh
do some souvenir shopping at this biggest night market in Phnom Penh
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
1. We will pick up travelers at their hotel/hostel located near Riverfront, Central Market, Royal Palace, BKK district and Kirirrom district. 2. For travelers who's hotel/hostel are not located at areas mentioned above, we advise them to come to Night Market for pick up.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Phnom Penh Hop-on Hop-off Highlight Tour: Explore Phnom Penh's top attractions on this air-conditioned, comfortable tour bus with complimentary audio commentary. This route covers major sites including the Prison S21 (Genocide Museum) and the Killing Fields, as well as additional points of interest such as Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, Night Market, Riverfront, and Independence Monument. An English-speaking bus attendant will be on board to provide general assistance. This tour is convenient, efficient, and saves both money and time. Please note that the tour price does NOT include entry tickets, audio guides or live guides at the sites. Be sure to bring cash to purchase entry tickets and guides. Please find here the price info of the attractions: Prison S21: Admission ticket $5, Audio Guide $5, Live Guide $3-$5 Killing Fields: Admission ticket $3, Audio Guide $3 Royal Palace (including Silver Pagoda): Admission ticket $10, Live Guide $10/per group per hour Sunset Cruise: $5-$10, Dinner Cruise: $25-$30
- 8:00 AM DEPARTURE: we will pick you up from your hotel/hostel (our staff will confirm the pick up time with you. If your hotel is not within our pick up zone (due to traffic condition of Phnom Penh), you will be advised by our staff to go to a pick up point for pick up, may be at the Night Market (please wait under the main signage) or a hotel. If your hotel or hostel is not located near or in the areas mentioned below, please come to the Night Market for pick-up. We will then pick up guests from other hotels or hostels located near Riverside, Central Market, Royal Palace, and in the BKK and Kirrirom districts. The tour will commence once all hotel pick-ups are complete. The first site to visit is Prison S21 (Genocide Museum), where you will have 80 minutes to explore. After the museum visit, please wait near the ticket office for pick up, then we will proceed to the Killing Fields, which is 15 km south of Phnom Penh and takes about 30 minutes to reach. You will have 75 minutes at the Killing Fields. We will leave Killing Fields around 12:30 PM and be back to Night Market about 1:30pm. If you wish to visit Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda in the afternoon, we will drop you off near Royal Palace at the riverfront. The tour will be considered complete. You can enjoy lunch at the riverfront before visiting the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda (open from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM). After that, you are free to explore on your own, perhaps strolling along the riverside promenade to the Night Market, where you can embark on a sunset cruise starting at 5:00 PM and then do some souvenir shopping (the Night Market is open daily until 11:00 PM). You will need to arrange your own transportation back to your hotel. If you prefer not to visit the Royal Palace, we can drop you off directly at your hotel or hostel.
- 9:30 AM DEPARTURE: pick up is same as 8am departure, either pick you up from your hotel/hostel or a pick up point advised by our staff. If you want to be picked up at night market, please wait under the main signage at 9:15 AM. If your hotel or hostel is not located near or in the areas mentioned below, please come to the Night Market for pick-up. We will then pick up guests from other hotels or hostels located near Riverside, Central Market, Royal Palace, and in the BKK and Kirrirom districts. The tour will commence once all hotel pick-ups are complete. The first site to visit is the Killing Fields, which is 15 km south of Phnom Penh and takes about 40-50 minutes to drive to. You will have 75 minutes to explore the Killing Fields. We will then drive back to the city to visit the second site, Prison S21 (Genocide Museum), where you will have 80 minutes to visit. When you finish the visit of the prison, please wait near the ticket office for pick up. If you wish to visit Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda in the afternoon, we will drop you off at Royal Palace, The tour will be considered complete. The Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda are open from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM. After that, you are free to explore on your own, perhaps strolling along the riverside promenade to the Night Market, where you can embark on a sunset cruise or dinner cruise starting at 5:00 PM, and then do some souvenir shopping (the Night Market is open daily until 11:00 PM). You will need to arrange your own transportation back to your hotel. If you prefer not to visit the Royal Palace, we can drop you off directly at your hotel or hostel.
- There are three options for visiting Prison S21: 1.Audio Guide ($5): Rent an audio guide with interviews, detailed explanations, and availability in 14 languages (English, Français, Deutsch, Nederlands, Italiano, Español, Pусский, Svenska, 中文, แบบไทย, 한국인, 日本語, Melayu, Tiếng, Việt ). It provides comprehensive insights into the exhibits and the history of the Khmer Rouge regime. 2.Live Guide ($3-$5): Hire an in-house live guide for a more interactive experience. A live guide offers detailed knowledge, answers questions, and shares personal stories to enhance your visit. Live guide service is only in English. 3.Self-Guided: Explore the museum on your own with plenty of written information, including placards and signage. This option allows you to move at your own pace and focus on areas of interest. Regarding the audio guide at the prison, there are two versions available: the Highlight version and the Long version. The Highlight version, marked in red on the guide map, lasts approximately 60 minutes. We recommend this version for those participating in our tour. The Long version, which lasts about 120 minutes, is more suitable for private tours. If you wish to delve deeper into the history of the Khmer Rouge and spend more time at the museum, a private tour is recommended. When renting the audio guide, please begin your tour promptly and maintain a steady pace between stops. Avoid spending excessive time at any one stop to ensure you complete the tour within the allocated time. Return to the bus at the time specified by the bus attendant. You will have approximately 80 minutes to visit the museum, which most visitors find sufficient. If you feel you need more time, we suggest opting for a private tour instead.
- There are two options for visiting the Killing Fields: 1.Audio Guide ($3): Rent an audio guide with interviews, detailed explanations, and availability in 14 languages. 2.Self-Guided: Explore the Killing Fields on your own with maps and informational signs to help guide you through the various areas, including the memorial stupa, mass graves, and excavation sites.
- There are two options for visiting Royal Palace & Silver Pagoda: 1. Live Guide ($10/group for 1 hour): A knowledgeable guide can provide historical context and insights. They can share stories about the architecture, artifacts, and the significance of various parts of the palace. Live guide service is only in English. 2. Self-Guided: Explore the palace and pagoda at your own pace with maps and informational signage in English. It can be very enjoyable if you’re prepared and take the time to learn about the site in advance.
- Please choose the option that best suits your preferences and budget for a richer experience. Please note that our bus tour is distinct from a tuktuk tour. Our tour is designed with Western tourists in mind, focusing on comfort, safety, and a richer experience compared to a tuk-tuk, with an English-speaking bus attendant who provides general assistance. Our service includes air-conditioned transportation, audio commentary and documentaries on board, as well as Wi-Fi and drinking water. We understand that our tour may be more expensive than a tuk-tuk ride, but we aim to provide a more comfortable, comprehensive, informative, and safe experience.
- When making your booking, please make sure that your hotel/hostel is within our pickup zone, and please provide your WhatsApp number, for future communication. Our bus attendant will reach out to confirm the pick-up time and location. If you have any questions or need assistance during the tour, don’t hesitate to ask our bus attendant.
Reviews(3)
Excellent welcome, punctuality when picking up at the hotel. Van, more than old, the air conditioner was working.
Not quite the luxurious bus as the photo showed. Quite a rickety bus but the air con worked. I had to chase up for pick up time. Very limited information from the guide but a decent video played on the way to and from the killing fields. Enough time to complete visits but didn't do the royal palace as you have to make your own way back. No mention of a cruise. Disappointed based on the itinerary but did what we needed.
This is just a bus service to the killing fields and genocide museum, there is no information given on the bus. Probably a reasonable price for what it is.
Dear Donald, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. Our service is designed as a comfortable and reliable way to visit both the Genocide Museum and the Killing Fields. Onboard, our tour assistants normally plays a documentary film about Khmer Rouge on the way to the Killing Fields. We are sorry if, for any reason, this did not come across during your tour. For future travelers, our service includes hotel pick-up and drop-off, travel in a clean spacious air-conditioned bus with free Wi-Fi, bottled cold water, umbrellas, and the assistance of an English-speaking staff throughout the journey. These extras are designed to provide comfort, safety, and convenience compared with other transport options. We appreciate your comments and will review with our team to ensure every guest receives the full experience. Yours sincerely Phnom Penh Killing Fields Bus Tour
