Phnom Penh · MUSEUMS
13 reviewed
From the National Museum’s Angkorian bronzes to the Royal Palace grounds, Phnom Penh keeps its history close. These 13 museum and cultural visits are the standouts, several paired with a guide who brings the collections to life. Compare what each includes, how long to set aside, and the current price of entry.
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.”
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!”
Private 4-hour tour in Phnom Penh covering Wat Phnom, Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, plus the National Museum, with pickup and a diamond Buddha highlight.
“The guide was superb. Knowledgeable, 20 years of experience, courteous and punctual. I highly recommend this guide to everyone. Driver was courteous, safe and light hearted.”
Guided tour in Phnom Penh covering Choeung Ek and Tuol Sleng S21, with pickup, A/C transport, and clear context for a hard history.
“This is a great way to get a real understanding of the Khmer Rouge regime. The tour was well planned and very detailed. Mr Seth was excellent, he spoke in lots of detail and on a very honest and personal level. We would highly recommend this tour.”
Phnom Penh Khmer Rouge tour with Tuol Sleng and Choeung Ek plus Russian Market, English guide, pickup, and bottled water for $66.
“Very professional tour guide, gave us a good background history lesson and offered us great recommendations for restaurants and activities to do on our own time”
Private half-day Phnom Penh tour to Tuol Sleng and Choeung Ek, with pickup, A/C ride, and an English guide for context.
“Great but very harrowing tour with our private guide Ms Sreyneang. She was very knowledgeable and helped us understand the history behind the conflict.”
Private half-day in Phnom Penh visiting Tuol Sleng S-21 and Choeung Ek Killing Fields with hotel pickup, A/C transport, and bottled water.
“great guide - super knowledgeable. comfortable vehicle. nice going in evening as cooler and less crowded. bring bug spray and shoes that can get dirty and muddy. highly recommend.”
A private 4-hour visit to Tuol Sleng S21 and Choeung Ek in Phnom Penh, with an English-speaking guide and hotel pickup.
“Our guide was excellent! Very knowledgeable and friendly. I recommend a tour without reservation!”
Phnom Penh genocide-site visit with your Tuol Sleng ticket delivered to your hotel and timed entry to both Tuol Sleng and Choeung Ek.
“The set up and use of the audio was a good concept as you can listen and wonder at your own pace. Very hard to see and even more so when the survivors are there telling their stories.”
