PHNOM PENH
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The 15 most visited Killing Fields and Tuol Sleng (S-21) tours in Phnom Penh. Guided visits to Choeung Ek and the former prison, with the context that makes them make sense, and the operators travellers trust to handle them with care.
Half-day Phnom Penh tour linking Tuol Sleng S-21 and the Killing Fields, with a guide, AC van, water, and time to reflect.
Most Popular“This was an excellent tour. Our guide, Baboon was funny, thoughtful and extremely knowledgeable. The bus was comfy with a/c and water provided. Overall i would definitely recommend.”
Phnom Penh’s Killing Fields and S21 in one guided half-day: hotel pickup, air-con ride, English explanations, plus sobering reflection.
“A good tour but our guide was too detailed in explaining the tortures and the way of killings. It touched our sensitivity.”
A comfy, air-conditioned Phnom Penh bus trip to S21 and the Killing Fields, with an onboard documentary plus optional audio at your own pace.
“This was a great tour, recommend paying for a guide at the genocide museum, it is well worth it for the knowledge they provide. It is a very emotional tour, so take plenty of tissues.”
Phnom Penh tour of Khmer Rouge sites: Choeung Ek killing fields and Tuol Sleng S-21, with guide translation, air-con, water.
“After initial issues with communication, not well explained pick up details and instruction, and having to end up walking to the pick up car, holding others up. Excellent eye opener on the atrocities of the Cambodian Khmer Rouge and Pol Pot Read more”
Half-day Phnom Penh tour to Tuol Sleng and Choeung Ek with an English guide, hotel pickup, and clear context on Khmer Rouge genocide.
“The tour was very informative, with the guide (Mr Ran) having a wealth of knowledge on the history of the killing fields. Our driver (DaRa) was excellent and provided nice cold drinks for our family of five during our journey! I highly recommend this trip. Thanks Simon.”
A full-day Phnom Penh highlights tour that mixes Wat Phnom and markets with S21 (Tuol Sleng) and the Killing Fields, plus local lunch.
“We visited a number of places including S21 and the Killing Fields which was a moving experience. Mr Nick was a great guide. He was knowledgeable and flexible and was happy to adapt to our needs. He recommended a fabulous place for lunch and suggested a couple of places we hadn’t considered. Overall a good…”
11 Phnom Penh stops in one day with S21 and Killing Fields, guided by tuk-tuk/van, cold drinks included, cash-only site fees.
“Had a wonderful time exploring Phnom Penh with Sophoarn! He knew the history and had jokes. I felt like I was able to fit in so much in one day and it was a good mixture of photo stops and deeper exploration. Because my tour was small, we Read more”
A full-day Phnom Penh tour mixing grand royal sights with S21 and the Killing Fields, led by Sina with air-con comfort and cold drinks.
“Sina was a very good driver and guide. He provided just the right amount of information and sprinkled it with humor. He also provided much needed drinks along the way. Only confusing thing was whether we were stopping for lunch which we ended up skipping.”
Half-day visit to Tuol Sleng and Choeung Ek with an English guide, hotel pickup, and context on Khmer Rouge sites.
“Nay was an incredibly intelligent and informative guide, explaining through real experiences and emotion, making our tour feel incredibly authentic and engaging. I recommend him incredibly highly!”
Half-day Phnom Penh shuttle to Tuol Sleng (S-21) and the Killing Fields with air-conditioned comfort, on-board documentary, and optional audio.
“Informative, guide's English was good, but only 4/5 stars, not 5/5 because the tour was somewhat rushed and not all exhibits were visited and/or covered. If you want more time on the site, it may be better to take a tuk-tuk and hire a guide there locally.”
Private Phnom Penh tour of Tuol Sleng S21 and Choeung Ek. Hotel pickup, A/C ride, English guide. Learn Khmer Rouge horror.
“We had a great time on our tour. We got picked up from the airport which made it super smooth. Mr. Samnang was great guide. Made sure to explain things clearly. Had productive conversations and really learned a tremendous amount about the modern history of Cambodia”
Phnom Penh in 5 hours: Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda plus S-21 and the Killing Fields, with hotel pickup in a max-10 small group.
“If visiting and paying respects to the thousands who died at S21 & Killing Fields this tour is a MUST. Personal, no conveyor belt groups, at own pace - my guide Siphak was exceptional and shared him own personal family tragedies at the hands of the Khmer Rouge. One of best solo trips ever done.”
A 4-hour Phnom Penh tour linking Choeung Ek Killing Fields and Tuol Sleng S-21 with hotel pickup, an English guide, and clear context.
“Be prepared for uncomfortable sights and unpleasant commentary, but be sure to go. The guide was very knowledgeable, harsh and honest.”
Full-day Phnom Penh tour with pickup: Wat Phnom, Royal Palace, S21 and the Killing Fields, plus Central Market shopping.
“Thank you Sina for making our trip memorable, we visited many sites in Phnom Penh and learned so much about Cambodia in short period of times, Sina explained everything throughout the whole tour and would always asked if we have any questions for him, always offered to take pictures for us, we had a wonderful…”
Phnom Penh one-day tour with Sam Ang: Royal Palace, Wat Phnom, Central Market, plus S21 and the Killing Fields with hotel pickup.
“Sam my guide made the tour enjable even though the killing fields and prison were gruesome, and his knowledge of the royal palace and the history and humour lifted the experience”
The Royal Palace and the riverfront, the Mekong at dusk, the markets and the food lanes, and the history every visitor comes to understand.
