Private Tour

S-21 Prison and Killing Fields

Overview

Available languages

German

English

French

Spanish

3 hours

Mobile ticket

First, we come to pick you up with our comfortable and AC vehicle and drive to Choeung Ek Killing field. A very moving and confronting experience the Killing Fields were the final resting place for over 17,000 men, women, children and infants between 1975 and 1978. We then continue to Tuol Sleng Museum. In 1975 Tuol Svay Prey High School was taken over by Pol Pot’s security forces and turned into a prison known as Security Prison (S-21). It rapidly became the largest centre of detention and torture in the country.

Additional Info

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

Refreshment drink & cold towel

Air-conditioned vehicle

English speaking guide

Entrance fees Killing Fields: $3/per person

Entrance fees Tuol Sleng: $5/per person

Audio in Killing Fields & Tuol Sleng

What To Expect

Choeung Ek Genocidal Center

We depart from your hotel with private transportation and drive to the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek, located about 16kms south of Phnom Penh. A very moving and confronting experience the Killing Fields were the final resting place for over 17,000 men, women, children and infants between 1975 and 1978. It is estimated the Khmer Rouge Regime took the lives of between 2 and 4 million Cambodians during their destructive and devastating time in control between 1975 and 1979. Your guide will provide you with a detailed tour of the fields.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Not Included

Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum

We continue to Tuol Sleng Museum. In 1975 Tuol Svay Prey High School was taken over by Pol Pot’s security forces and turned into a prison known as Security Prison (S-21). It rapidly became the largest centre of detention and torture in the country. Prisoners were repeatedly tortured and coerced into naming family members and close associates, who were in turn arrested, brought to S21, tortured and eventually killed. Spend time discovering the harrowing truths of the prison. Note: National Museum, Silver Pagoda and Royal Palace are open every day. However, the Silver Pagoda and the Royal Palace may be closed without prior notice while H.M. the King is in the residence.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Not Included

Options

English Speaking Guide

Duration: 4 hours
AC Car or Minivan
Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

8 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

S21 Prison
Hugary1,
Jan 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A terrible insight into the madness of Pol Pot and his supporters and what they did to their own people. A must see. Not so much for young kids. This was part of our Uniworld Cruise in Vietnem and Cambodia
So very sad history
Riggerreid,
Jun 7, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A very sad history that needs to be told how over 3 million people were tortured and killed. A devastating event that I didn’t really know much about, I’m so glad I visited and could pay my respects to the innocent people Well worth a visit
Must-Do For Anyone Wanting To Understand Cambodian History
Alexandra B,
Mar 21, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our guide Kim was superb and approached the sensitive topics related to both of the sites we visited with tact and emphaty. I feel this is a must-do tour for anyone wanting to understand the history of the wonderful country of Cambodia.
Lesson in Cambodia’s dark past
Stitch1627,
Mar 15, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants learn about Cambodias past. It’s confronting but worthwhile to understand and learn from. Taught me and my family respect and kindness to all humans no matter what race, religion or colour we are.
Very important
Traveller162014,
Dec 6, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a very sad, harrowing experience coming here and learning about the history of what happened. Perhaps ignorantly, I knew nothing of the tragic history of Cambodia so it felt important I come here to learn more.
Respectful Tour into Cambodia’s Genocide History
Kerry A,
Jul 28, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00
Given the subject matter of this tour we felt that our tour guide dealt with it extremely respectfully. His knowledge was superb as was his English. The whole tour was really moving and I would urge anyone visiting Cambodia to take this tour and not forgot what the Cambodia people went through.
Heartbreaking and informative experience
Pauline S,
Apr 11, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our tour guide Smiley was wonderful and his English was superb. He was very knowledgeable and was able to help us understand the truly tragic events surrounding the Killing Fields and S21. While it is a very confronting experience, the tour provides a look into a history that is hard to fully appreciate when reading about it. Meeting the two remaining survivors of S21 was an honour we won’t forget.