Private Tour

Private Half Day To Killing Field & S21 Genocidal Museum in Phnom Penh

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From USD 130

4.93
110 reviews

Overview

Available languages

English

Mobile ticket

The Khmer Rouge turned Toul Sleng High School into a center for interrogation, torture and death. Thousands of photo of victims can be seen in each room. You will walk slowly and investigate the materials used for interrogation of prisoners. After that we travel about 15km toward southwest of Phnom Penh we will arrive at Choeung Ek. The memorial at Choeung Ek just outside Phnom Penh was an orchard! And a Chinese cemetery prior to 1975. During the Khmer Rouge regime, it became one of the killing fields the site of the brutal executions of more than 17,000 individuals, most of whom first suffered through torture and deprivation in Toul Sleng Prison. Choeung Ek is now a group of mass graves and a memorial stupa containing thousands of skulls. Come back to hotel and drop off.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Specialized infant seats are available

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Private driver with license

Private Transportation with A/C

Private English Speaking Tour Guide

Pure Drinking Water

Travel Insurance

Tickets for all areas: Toul Sleng: 5$/pax and Killing Field: 3$/pax

Meals & Drinks

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Private Half Day To Killing Field & S21 Genocidal Museum in Phnom Penh

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Reviews

4.93

110 reviews

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  • Fantastic and Moving Experience.

    Keith S,

    May 2, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    This was a fantastic and moving experience. Our English speaking guide Ms Chheang Sreyneang brought the experience alive. Her knowledge of Cambodian history and the events leading up to the genocide was outstanding. And she related to the the events with the personal experiences of her parents and grandparents through this period in history. I would recommend a personal guided tour to anyone to fully appreciate the significance of the Cambodian genocide and it’s lasting effects on modern day Cambodia.

  • This history - and these people - cannot be forgotten!

    Susan S,

    Apr 24, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    We did a tour with Lina, and I don’t know if there could possibly be a better person to introduce visitors to the Killing Fields and Genocide Museum. She brings her historical knowledge, personal experiences, thoughtful insights, excellent English, and open, welcoming demeanor — and she navigated such difficult topics with extreme grace. Lina struck a perfect balance between factual storytelling and emotional depth. She never sensationalized, but instead honored the gravity of what happened with compassion and clarity. Her personal connection to Cambodia’s history added so much humanity to the experience — it wasn’t just a tour, it was a profound and moving journey through the country’s past and hopes for the future. She was incredibly organized, punctual, and thoughtful in how she structured the day. There was plenty of time to reflect, ask questions, and take in the information without feeling rushed. Lina also helped us understand the broader historical and political context, which gave even more weight to what we were seeing and hearing. And she was open to our questions and helped us understand the cultural and political climate today. This was one of the most powerful and meaningful experiences of our entire trip. If you're visiting Phnom Penh, don't miss the Killing Fields and Genocide Museum. (And if you can score Lina as your guide, even better!) This tour is an absolute must-do if you want to gain a deeper, more human understanding of Cambodia’s history and resilience. Traveler notes: We visited the Killing Field near Phnom Penh. This is very accessible for most visitors - the ground is fairly even; there isn't a lot of walking; and there is shade at most stops. It can get really hot, so be prepared with a hat or umbrella and water. This tour was private, so a driver picked us up at our hotel and transported us between locations. You pay for entry in cash (you can't book in advance), but it was less than $8 US per person between the 2 sites.

  • Thank you, Sony!

    Kay R,

    Apr 13, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Sony was an incredible tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and friendly. He was also happy to answer questions about the surrounding areas as we drove from location to location. Sony and the driver were prompt and ready to go at the time scheduled. The car was also cool when we returned. They had cold water. The museum and killing fields were difficult to see as it was a harsh lesson in history, but it was worth experiencing to learn more about the past.

  • Excellent Guide Silong and very moving experience

    Peter J,

    Mar 30, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    This was a very moving experience and still shocking at what happened in Cambodia. Our guide Silong was an excellent guide and very informative. His knowledge was immense and we were so glad to have him as our guide. I would recommend going on this experience it is very much worth the time.

  • Extremely Diappointing

    Carol L,

    Mar 18, 2025

    - Viator

    1.00

    A group of four of us booked a private tour with an English speaking guide, based on a very positive experience with a private tour of the temples in Siem Reap. Our tour guide was a lovely lady, a school teacher, and undoubtedly passionate about her job as a guide. Unfortunately, she spoke with such a strong accent that we had a real challenge understanding her. This is not what we expected for an 'English speaking private guide'. At times frustrated, each of us walked around and read the plaques and signs around the killing fields; and in the tour of the museum, we each gravitated to listen to other group tours where we could understand the tour guide. We were most disappointed to have paid $196.00 for the tour and do not feel we got anything near the value we had paid for. As we are in southeast Asia for another 3 weeks we are now most hesitant to use Viator. We paid extra for very little value.