Guided Phnom Penh Heritage Tour
Overview
Available languages
2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Equipped with a digital tablet and headphones provided, step back in time with Phnom Penh Heritage Tour to discover the city's superb heritage.
While the journey offers a glimpse of the vibrant bustle of today, each of the 19 stops invites you to step back in time to discover 22 sites inherited from the time when Cambodia was placed under French protectorate.
The video guide reveals the history of each place with films, vintage photos and historical anecdotes. It also offers the privilege of virtually entering certain buildings inaccessible to the public.
The transformation of a fishing village into a capital, the first urbanization on a French model, the craze for Art Deco architecture, the organization of the social fabric, the royal family, the lifestyle of the elite at the beginning of the 20th century and the dark hours of the Khmer Rouge regime are all topics discussed during the Phnom Penh Heritage Tour.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Sightseeing tour, overview of Phnom Penh (22 major sites) with 24 audiovisual guide (10 languages)
The list of the different places : Post Office - Former old Indochina Bank - Grand Hotel/Manolis - Former police station - Governor General's house - Chinese house - Hokkien Temple - Nagas Bridge - Wat Phnom - Country club - National Library - Raffles hotel Le Royal - Railway Station - Central Market - No Problem Villa - Royal University of fine arts - National Museum - The Mansion - UNESCO house - Royal Palace - Street 240
Enough time to enjoy the different places and take pictures from the bus.
Possibility to visit the inside of : Old bank (if open) Hokkien temple National Library (if open) Royal University of fine arts
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
In-guide person
Bottled water
Tablet with audiovisual guide with 10 languages
Private transportation
What To Expect
Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh Heritage Tour invites visitors to discover some of the cultural and historical richness of this rapidly changing metropolis. 22 majors site around the capital city of the Kingdom of Cambodia Here is the list of the different places : Post Office - Former old Indochina Bank - Grand Hotel/Manolis - Former police station - Governor General's house - Chinese house - Hokkien Temple - Nagas Bridge - Wat Phnom - Country club - National Library - Raffles hotel Le Royal - Railway Station - Central Market - No Problem Villa - Royal University of fine arts - National Museum - The Mansion - UNESCO house - Royal Palace - Street 240 Enough time to enjoy the different places and take pictures from the bus. Possibility to visit the inside of : Old bank (if open) Hokkien temple National Library (if open) Royal University of fine arts
Cambodia Post Office
The driver and the guide name's Oliver will welcome you and provide to you some stories and anecdotes. He is at your disposal for questions. 3 audiovisuals guide to watch : Introduction, how Phnom Penh became the capital city of Cambodia About the post office square history About the old Telegraph post office building (possibility to go inside if open)
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Guided Phnom Penh Heritage Tour
Reviews
28 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A smooth and informative introduction to Phnom Phen.
Katherine S,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The guide quickly identified me in the busy square and led me to the bus, from there it was a smooth and informative ride in both French and English. A great introduction to the city, with lots of ideas for longer visits and places to grab a coffee.
It was really good...
Florencia B,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was really good especially if you don't have a lot of time in a city, you get to see a lot of places and then can decide which ones to go and see and spend more time at. The french tour guide was really knowleadgeble and helpful. I highly recommend this tour!
Great.
lauriev765,
Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience. Very well organized and interesting visit. The guide is very careful and everything is done for our comfort. It’s not just an interactive tour, the guide gives a lot of explanations and takes the time to answer all the questions. We recommend this tour.
EXCELLENT VISIT
ANA11964,
Aug 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00EXCELLENT!! OLIVER is a great guide in SPANISH. He showed us the most interesting monuments of the city. Thank you.
A great way to see the...
Rebecca H,
Aug 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A great way to see the city and learn about its history. We particularly liked that the videos had images of what places looked like back in the day. Would recommend doing it as your first thing in Phnom Penh (rather than last like us) so you can go back and visit some of the sites again.
Phnom Penh Heritage City Tour.
Adventure28976424758,
Jul 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00When I heard the explanation, I was so glad to know that the old building was historically significant. The audio guide in Korean is also good, and if you ask Oliver's guide, you will answer it kindly.
A fantastic way to see Phnom Penh and learn its history..
adamlY2929MI,
Jun 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was excellent , the guide was friendly and knowledgeable, the whole experience was wonderful, I would highly recommend this tour.
Heritage tour and Olivier, THANK YOU!
CatherineinSaigon,
May 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I used three tours offered by Phnom Penh Heritage Tour. It was an extraordinary experience. The guide Olivier, who is francophone, did a great job. He is attentive, careful on the road, listening to my questions. The bus was very clean, the videos interesting. I feared the heat but the bus was well ventilated! I will recommend to my friends their tricks.
Excellent visit
wanbou,
May 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent visit, with a very friendly guide, having a very good knowledge of all the places seen or visited. He also told us a lot of fun and historical anecdotes and took the time to let us take our pictures. For my first day, this was a good first approach to discovering Phnom Penh city and its heritage. The guide is francophone. Thanks for everything.
Quick tour
Kathy M,
Apr 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Interesting way to see a lot of things quickly . It was a very hot day so better than walking everywhere too. History and culture tour.
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