PHNOM PENH
The best of the capital.
The 15 most popular museums in Phnom Penh, with prices, durations and the operator behind each. The standouts most visitors book, and what to expect once you turn up.
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“Very well organised tour. Guide was really prepared. satisfied.”
Phnom Penh’s Killing Fields and S21 in one guided half-day: hotel pickup, air-con ride, English explanations, plus sobering reflection.
“Visel is an excellent guide. His English is well spoken and he provides a heartfelt overview of this extremely difficult time in Cambodia’s history. Highly recommend!”
Phnom Penh tour of Khmer Rouge sites: Choeung Ek killing fields and Tuol Sleng S-21, with guide translation, air-con, water.
“We went to the Killing fields and S21 with our guide Rouan (apologies if I misspelt his name). Rouan was amazing in sharing all the history leading up to Pol Pot and then taking us through that awful time, including how it affected his own 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 is very sad and emotional, but an absolute must for anyone visiting Phnom Penh. Our guide was very informative and even included his own personal experience of the genocide.”
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 tour and learned so much! Our tour guide, Silong, was wonderful and even extended our tour an extra hour.”
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.
“This was an excellent tour of the key spots in the city. Mr. Kasy was a great guide, and his own experience of loss in the genocide added a lot of depth to the tour and his narration. As a side note, be warned that the genocide museum and killing fields are an intense, graphic…”
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.
“A very difficult topic and extremely sad to see the dark history of Cambodia. Our guide Sum Cheath did a fantastic job at explaining the history and tragic stories behind the killing fields and Khmer Rouge. One thing to note for future travellers, Read more”
Private 4-hour Phnom Penh tour covering Royal Palace, National Museum and Wat Phnom with an English guide, A/C car and refreshments.
“We had a wonderful morning with our guide, Mr. Chantha. He made sure my 76-year-old mother was both comfortable and well engaged throughout the experience. He shared many fascinating facts, cultural insights, and all the thoughtful touches you could hope for from a great guide”
A half-day Phnom Penh tour linking Choeung Ek killing fields and Tuol Sleng S21, with pickup, AC transport, and an English guide.
“Very good but sad tour. The guide was awesome and had alot of knowledge. I wouod recommend this tour to learn the dark history of cambodia”
Khmer Rouge museum and killing fields in Phnom Penh with a licensed guide, hotel pickup, and a calm Russian Market stop for a balanced morning.
“Incredible tour with Sam who was an amazing guide - so knowledgeable, friendly, kind and engaging! The tour is so informative regarding the horrific past of Cambodia and its genocide. Sam’s knowledge was deep and she painted a very vivid picture of the country’s past events! An emotional but fascinating morning”
Private half-day tour from Phnom Penh to Tuol Sleng and Choeung Ek with an English guide, A/C ride, hotel pickup, and bottled water.
“Great but very harrowing tour with our private guide Ms Sreyneang. She was very knowledgeable and helped us understand the history behind the conflict.”
Phnom Penh highlights by Vespa: Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, National Museum, Independence Monument, Central Market and Wat Phnom with pickup.
“The tour was great and it all happened because of my excellent tour guide Piseth, who was very patient with me with my requests and he was so accommodating. The tour went smoothly except for the helmet that was once okay and suddenRead more”
Private half-day in Phnom Penh visiting Tuol Sleng S-21 and the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek with hotel pickup and A/C.
“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.”
Private Udong day from Phnom Penh with meditation at Vipassana Dhurak, a stupa climb, and big views over rice fields.
“The climb to the top is strenuous and difficult. Once on top, the guide didn’t explain the significance of the site. As I wasn’t feeling well, the guide only stopped at the Buddhist monastery and skipped all the other locations.”
A private Phnom Penh half-day linking Tuol Sleng (S21) and Choeung Ek, with a live English guide and air-conditioned transport.
“After reading all the positive reviews, my expectations were high. But I ended up profoundly disappointed. I could only understand roughly half of what the guide was saying, his English was just not good for someone who’s a tour guide. I would have been better off taking a taxi to the Killing Fields and S21…”
The Royal Palace and the riverfront, the Mekong at dusk, the markets and the food lanes, and the history every visitor comes to understand.
