Phnom Penh · KILLING FIELDS & GENOCIDE HISTORY TOURS
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Choeung Ek and the former S-21 prison at Tuol Sleng are central to understanding modern Cambodia, and most visitors see them with a guide who can give the sites their context. The guided visits below cover both, along with the practicalities worth knowing first: how long each takes, what is included, and how transport is arranged. Go early, allow plenty of time, and treat both places as the memorials they are.
Half-day Phnom Penh tour to Choeung Ek Killing Fields and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, with guide briefing, time to ask questions.
“Mr. Visal was a great guide and host, very knowledgeable and passionate about the subject. The day was organised really well, and were given lots of information but also plenty of time to explore ourselves. Thank you for the experience!”
Half-day guided visit to Phnom Penh’s Choeung Ek and Tuol Sleng (S21), with hotel pickup and context from Pol Pot’s Khmer Rouge.
“Cheath was a fantastic tour guide. Super knowledgeable and friendly. Helped us learn about the dark history under Pol Pot without being too heavy.”
A sobering half-day Phnom Penh tour linking Choeung Ek Killing Fields and Tuol Sleng S21, with an English guide and translations.
“We visited this on our last day in Cambodia, and it was an incredibly moving experience. Throughout our trip, we’d heard stories from our guides in Siem Reap and the locals, but seeing and experiencing this firsthand was deeply sobering. At tRead more”
Half-day Phnom Penh tour to Tuol Sleng (S21) and Choeung Ek Killing Fields with hotel pickup, an English guide, and clear logistics.
“Our driver and guide were excellent!! Chanrouen did a great job of providing the important historical background, having experienced this dark period firsthand. These 2 sites are a must for anyone who comes to visit Cambodia, and Chanrouen was the absolute perfect guide for this tour.”
A 9-hour Phnom Penh highlights tour mixing Wat Phnom and monuments with S21 and the Killing Fields, plus lunch and optional market time.
“Cow is an excellent guide! He was very attentive to our needs and made sure we felt comfortable throughout the tour. With great knowledge and enthusiasm, he shared many fascinating insights into the history of Phnom Penh and explained complex topics in a clear and engaging way. His friendly and professional manner made the experience both informative and enjoyable. We learned a lot and truly appreciated his approach. Highly recommended!”
11 Phnom Penh stops in one day, from Wat Phnom to S21 and Killing Fields. Includes guide-driver, drinks, pickup, and small groups.
“Great all inclusive comprehensive tour. Mr Sop was great, extremely knowledgeable and went at a perfect pace, we were pleasantly surprised not to feel exhausted at the end of a 9 hour trip. Perfect lunch recommendation as well. Thank you”
Spend a full day seeing Phnom Penh’s top sights, from Wat Phnom and Royal Palace views to S21 and the Killing Fields, with a small-group guide.
“Sina was absolutely fantastic, from the moment he picked us up to dropping us off 9 hours later gave us the most memorable day. We saw most all of sights of the city but learnt so much through Sinas fantastic knowledge of the history city & sites we visited. Could not recommend this trip or guide highly enough.”
Air-conditioned shuttle from Phnom Penh to S-21 and the Killing Fields, with onboard documentary, optional audio guides, and hotel pickup.
“NOT a "tour", NOT a "hop on hop off" as there is no other bus. THIS IS MERELY A TRANSIT BUS which waits 1:15 for you. Disappointing because the operators were more interested in rushing to make the afternoon bus schedule instead of offRead more”
Phnom Penh’s S-21 and Choeung Ek in one 4-hour tour with hotel pickup, an English guide, and separate ticket fees.
“Although harrowing to learn about the atrocities committed during the Paul Pot dictarship this was an excellent tour. Our guide spent just the right amount of time at both sites and if was fascinating to listen to one of the survivors. Hotel pick up & drop off an added benefit.”
A 5-hour small-group Phnom Penh tour covering Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, Tuol Sleng, and Choeung Ek with hotel pickup and bottled water.
“We experienced an informative and relaxed tour through Phnom Penh, the Genocide Museum and Killing Fields. The experience was emotionally taxiing taking in all the horrors of the museum and Killing Fields, yet our guide was comforting and professional is his delivery. We learned a great deal about Cambodian history. Thank you for your time!”
A full-day Phnom Penh loop with Royal Palace, key monuments, and the S21 Killing Fields—guided by Sina in an air-conditioned van.
“I was picked up from my hotel and was really looked after by Mr Lee and his driver throughout the trip, we went to the famous and highest temple in phnom phen and all around the royal palace, we then went on to see some famous monuRead more”
A private Phnom Penh tour pairing Choeung Ek Killing Fields and Tuol Sleng S21, with hotel pickup, context-rich guidance, and $59 value.
“Listened soulfully to the sotries of the 20th Century's most horrific tragedies. The tour was well organized in tems of timing.”
Phnom Penh half-day tour to Choeung Ek Killing Fields and Tuol Sleng S-21 with hotel pickup, English guide, private group.
“Incredibly knowledgeable guide. Very friendly and while a sad day, he was a friendly face. Would recommend. 10/10”
Private Phnom Penh tour pairing Royal Palace, Wat Phnom, and museums with S-21 and Choeng Ek, plus market time and pickup.
“Sok was a most amazing tour guide. He gave us a very rich experience through some beautiful and some emotional places. He covered difficult content very sensitively, and we came away with a deeper understanding of Cambodia’s histRead more”
Private tuk-tuk Phnom Penh day with S21 and Killing Fields, plus temples, monuments, and Royal Palace stops, with hotel pickup and guide.
“Booked this as a way to get around the city and see everything. I knew the driver would be part tour guide but I was blown out of the water with my guide/driver Elvis. First, his personality and ability to connect was delightful! He had a great sense of humor and was very knowledgeable on his city. But above that, he was proving information outside of the tour itself. Every question I asked he answered and would provide not only a succent answer, but would explain or dive deeper if I asked. 10 stops went by fast and I hadn't even realized we saw everything it was just that smooth.…”
