Pirate Port City
Hear how smugglers, traders, and river traffic shaped Kampot's wild beginnings.
Kampot Walking Tour
Discover Kampot's Fascinating Story!
Kampot wasn’t always a peaceful river town.
A century ago it was on the remote edge of the French Empire. Pirate-traders made Kampot their port, the local spirits guarded the hills, rebels challenged colonial rule, and the French tried to tame them all.
On this tour, Kampot’s history comes alive as you walk the streets where pirates, rebels, and colonists once lived, learning how centuries of trade, struggle, and conflict shaped the town.
The spirits that once watched over the land now live in shrines around the city. The conflicts are now remembered only by the scars they left behind, in a town that once stood at the edge of the Cambodian jungle and the French Empire.
Highlights
Dive into Kampot's layered history on a 90-minute walk around Old Kampot that traces pirate lore, spirit houses, French-era intrigue, and riverside sunsets.
Spirit Houses & Legends
Learn about the local spirits, and how Buddhism, Hinduism and Animism blend into local culture.
Enduring History
See how Kampot still carries the marks of conflict, resilience, and rebuilding that defined its history.
River at Dusk
Catch the sunset over the river that while learning about Kampot's past and present.
Meeting point
Come and join us!
Come join us and discover the remarkable history hidden beneath the surface of this quaint, riverside town.
Meet us at Monkey Republic Hostel
Monkey Republic Hostel reception
Arrive about 10 minutes early — no booking needed, just bring $5 and curiosity.
Days
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Start time
5:00 PM
Duration
90 minutes
Cost
$5 per person
Traveler reviews
See what other people are saying!.
D
Denise
Brilliant tour! Jason had so much to say and teach us. We finished with a beer together and ended the evening in a fun way.
R
Raquel
I recommend to do the evening tour with Jason your first day in Kampot if you got the opportunity. It is simply amazing. Easy walk around the city to learn about the history of Kampot and all the worth spots. He knows truly so much you can ask anything.
C
Christopher
Fascinating walking tour of Kampot with Jason's generous sharing of his knowledge of the region's geography, history, and culture. Highly recommend this even if you have only one day in K