The killing field and Toul Sleng Genocide museum (S21) Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

4 hours 15 minutes

Mobile ticket

A professional English speaking tour guide will pick you up from your hotel and drive you to the killing fields of Choeung Ek Genocide Center – 9 miles away south of Phnom Penh. The infamous killing fields have a bloody history. Once an orchard and a Chinese cemetery, the Khmer Rouge, lead by Pol Pot, turned the place into what became known as the killing fields, where they executed around 20.000 victim. Over three years, they massacred and buried 2.5 million people. After remembering the dead, return to Phnom Penh to visit Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21). Meaning hill of the poisonous trees, Pol Pot turned a once popular high school into a high security prison. 20,000 people were imprisoned there, many of whom were tortured for information. Today it serves as a museum and a reminder of darker days. Your guide will return you to your hotel or guesthouse.

We pick up only the hotel center.Thank you!

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

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

Clean, hygienic, good and safe transportation

Air-conditioned vehicle

A professional English speaking tour guide with driver

Cold water

The killing field entrance fee tickets 3$/person.

The Toul Sleng Genocide entrance fee ticket 5$/person

Tipping service and other personal expenses.

Personal travel insurance

What To Expect

Choeung Ek Genocidal Center

the killing fields of Choeung Ek Genocide Center – 15km away south of Phnom Penh. The infamous killing fields have a bloody history. Once an orchard and a Chinese cemetery, the Khmer Rouge, lead by Pol Pot, turned the place into what became known as the killing fields, where they executed around 20.000 victim. Over three years, they massacred and buried 2.5 million people. After remembering the dead

2 hours•Admission Not Included

Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum

Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21). Meaning hill of the poisonous trees, Pol Pot turned a once popular high school into a high security prison. 20,000 people were imprisoned there, many of whom were tortured for information. Today it serves as a museum and a reminder of darker days.

2 hours•Admission Not Included

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Killing Field and S 21 Genocide MuseumTour

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Reviews

4.65

17 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

A very sad but interesting tour
Tadeo V,
Jan 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00
100% recommended for history lovers. The tour is very explicit and graphic, but history is told exactly as it happened.
An excellent fun experience with a great guide. I would highly recommend it.
Joe I,
Nov 30, 2024
- Viator
5.00
An emotional 😭 moving historical experience. Our guide was respectful knowledgeable and enjoyable. I highly recommend it.
Incredible experience
Fares M,
Nov 21, 2024
- Viator
5.00
One of the best experiences I ever had. Great tour guide and he was very knowledgable with history. You can tell how personal these events were to him and his family. Great guidance throughout both places.
Excellent tour with great English speaking guide
Ted M,
Nov 11, 2024
- Viator
5.00
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.
Very informative tour, at a good price
Michael R,
Nov 7, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Very informative tour, at a good price. The guide's descriptions of the tragic events at the Killing Fields were very sad, but also clear and insightful. I could have maybe spent a little bit longer at each site, but overall the half-day tour felt like it was about the right length.