4-Hour Phnom Penh Genocide History Tour to Choeung Ek and S-21

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek, one of Cambodia's most significant memorial sites
• 02 Learn about the Khmer Rouge genocide at the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21)
• 03 Reflect on the tragic history of more than 20,000 prisoners held at Tuol Sleng
• 04 Gain deeper insight into Cambodia's recent history on a private guided tour

Explore Cambodia's tragic past on this half-day tour of the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek in Phnom Penh. Learn about the atrocities committed by the Khmer Rouge regime at the former Security Prison 21 (S-21), then pay tribute to the victims at Choeung Ek. This experience offers a sobering and meaningful insight into one of the darkest chapters in Cambodia's history.

Learn about its tragic history and transformation from an orchard and Chinese cemetery, and witness the site where approximately 20,000 victims were executed, along with the burial ground connected to 2.5 million people over three years.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Phnom Penh

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Choeung Ek Killing Fields and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum

• Head to the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek Genocide Center, located 9 miles south of Phnom Penh.
• Learn about its tragic history and transformation from an orchard and Chinese cemetery, and witness the site where approximately 20,000 victims were executed, along with the burial ground connected to 2.5 million people over three years.
• Return to Phnom Penh to visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21), discover its chilling past as a converted high-security prison, and understand the imprisonment and torture endured by over 20,000 individuals while reflecting on the historical significance of these sites.
• Head back to your hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Cold bottled water during your trip

• Cold hand towel during the trip

• Private English-speaking tuk-tuk driver and guide

• Special private tour

• All entrance fees mentioned

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off

What's Not Included

• Drinks and other meals not clearly mentioned

• Surcharge for special requests for food and meals

• Insurance, gratuities, and personal expenses

• International airfare to and from Cambodia

• Visa handling fee and visa stamp fee

• All other services not stated in the program

Know before you go

• Dress code: Cambodia geographically stays in the tropical monsoon zone; its weather varies and annually brings wet and dry seasons. It is generally hot during the daytime and a bit cooler at night and in the early morning. You should wear whatever is most comfortable, but remember to dress appropriately to respect the locals and religious sites such as pagodas, temples, and holy places. Clothes must cover your shoulders and knees when you wish to visit the top part of Angkor Wat, the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh, and when you go to meet Buddhist monks.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Tour start

Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.