Killing Field and Genocide Museum private haft day Tour
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
Genocide Museum (S-21 )served as the central hub of a vast prison system throughout the country and was used throughout the period as a secret facility for the detention, interrogation, torture and extermination of those deemed “political enemies” of the regime. Due to a policy of guilt-by-association, at times whole families were detained at the center. Very few inmates were released out of the prison during the years 1975 and 1979. Only 12 former inmates survived the opening of S-21 when Phnom Penh was liberated. Four of them were children.
Killing Field between 1975 and 1979 by the Khmer Rouge in perpetrating the Cambodian genocide. Situated about 17 kilometres (11 mi) south of the city centre, it was attached to the Tuol Sleng detention centre. The bodies of 8,895 victims were exhumed from the site after the fall of the khmere Rouge, who would have been executed there—typically with pickaxes to conserve bullets—before being buried in mass graves.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The duration of the tour includes travel time
What To Expect
Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
we will pick up all travelers where they are , by tour guide and driver then drive to visit Tuol Sleng genocide museum was a former high school that the Khmer Rouge turned into a centre for interrogation, torture and death. Today it is a museum of torture and serves to remind visitors of the terrible atrocities that came to pass in Cambodia. 17,000 people passed through the gates of this prison and only seven lived to tell the tale. after visit here about 2 hours we will drive to killing field about 20mn and visit there for 1 hour then back to Phnom penh to drop off all travelers where we pick them up !
Prisoners from Tuol Sleng followed this same route to their fate. An old Chinese cemetery, Choeng Ek was turned into an extermination camp for political prisoners. The remains of 8985 people were exhumed from mass graves and are kept in a memorial stupa here. Despite the horrors of the past, it is a peaceful place to go and a tranquil spot to reflect on the tragic events that engulfed Cambodia and its people.
Options
No tour guide
tour without guide: Travelers can visit killing field and genocide museum without tour guide. we offer english speaking driver and mini van! good Duration: 4 hours water in phnom Penh city mini van Pickup included
Haft day city tour
Haft day tour in Phnom penh: Haft day tour , king palace, national museum , what phnom, independent mounument . Duration: 4 hours water Phnom Penh city van Pickup included
Killing Fiel& Genocide S21
haft day tout: travelers visiting killing field and genocide museum S21 with english speaking tour guide ! good Duration: 4 hours Cool water and soda Phnom Penh city Minivan (1_6 pax) professional tour guide Pickup included
No tour guide
Killing field& S21 : travelers can visiting killing field & S21 without tour guide , only english speaking driver. Duration: 4 hours cool water good SUV car 1_2 pax Pickup included
What‘s Included
Professional English speaking tour guide
Water or Soda
Hotel Pick up
Air-conditioned vehicle
Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
Choeung Ek Genocidal Center
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
5 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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lorinp735,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour is one of the best we've been on in our travels. It's very informative but seeing these things where they happened was surreal. Thorn was an excellent and knowledgable guide. We would highly recommend to anyone.
Great Tour
UBMichael,May 18, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great tour. Our driver and tour guide were early to the hotel and met us immediately in the lobby. The tour guide was informative and helpful. Our biggest problem was the heat and having an air conditioned car with several bottles of water on hand was our savior. Going to the Genocide museum and Killing Fields is not necessarily a happy place but it’s still a mandatory destination when in Phnom Penh. We weren’t used to this kind of heat coming from the northern U.S. so I had picked this tour just because it was only scheduled for 4-5 hours and in actuality we were back early at our own request. My wife could only take so much of the brutality of the sites. Having been to Auschwitz this will leave you with a similar sense of sadness that humans could be so cruel to one another.
Excellent Tour by Minivan
Robin P,Mar 30, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sowan, owner of Cambodia Minivan was Reliable, Prompt and English speaking. He goes further than just the Killing Fields tour as he knows all the good restaurants and markets in Phnom Penh. Highly recommended!
First contacted Sowan to tour Cambodia Killing Fields. He was very knowledgeable.
K7331ICyvonnew,Mar 30, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sowan is the owner of Cambodia Tour Minivan and is an excellent guide. Goes above and beyond the tour and will take you other places. English speaking, friendly, and very knowledgeable. Highly recommended!!
Highly Rated Cambodia Tour Minivan tour
yvonnewM2853OY,Mar 30, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had excellent tour with Sowan from Cambodia Tour Minivan. He is English speaking, reliable, and very friendly. Knows all the best restaurants in Phnom Penh as well. Highly rated!!
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