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Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21): A Must-Visit History Tour

Step into a profound journey of remembrance at the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21) in Phnom Penh. As one of Cambodia's most significant historical attractions, this moving site offers an immersive look into the Khmer Rouge regime. Explore poignant exhibits, witness preserved history, and gain deep cultural insights through expert-led historical tours. Whether you choose a private guided tour or a group sightseeing experience, visiting S-21 is a powerful way to understand Cambodia's resilience. Book your essential Phnom Penh tour today to ensure an educational and deeply impactful travel experience.

4.87/5 avg ratingFrom $17.10 per person5,927+ traveler reviewsGuided tours included

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Rating

Rating

4.87★ average

Based on 5,927 pooled reviews

Tour Price

Tour Price

$35–$100 typical

Median price is $75, with a range of $17–$189

Tour Length

Tour Length

4–9.7 hours typical

Median duration is 7 hours

Best Value

Best Value

Historical Tours

Average 4.9★ at $71 per tour

Tour Type

Tour Type

Cultural & Sightseeing

99% of options are cultural, 77% are sightseeing

Booking Perks

Booking Perks

75% free cancellation

77% of tours offer instant confirmation

141 Products

The Killing Field and Toul Sleng Genocide Museum (S21) Tour

The Killing Field and Toul Sleng Genocide Museum (S21) Tour

4 hrsFree cancellation
4.92 (2,250 reviews)
83.68%
16.32%
great guidehighly recommendGreat tour
Viator
$19
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The Killing Field and Toul Sleng Genocide Museum (S21) Tour
Summary

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 Po...

Inclusions
  • A Professional English speaking tour guide and driver
  • Cool Water
  • A clean transportation with Air-condition
  • Hotel Pick up
Exclusions
  • Tipping Service and other personal expenses
Itinerary
  • Choeung Ek Genocidal Center
  • Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
Good to know
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Specialized infant seats are available, Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, Transportation options are wheelchair accessible, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Wheelchair accessible
Cancellation Policy

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

Phnom Penh Full Day Private Tour Included All Admission Tickets

Phnom Penh Full Day Private Tour Included All Admission Tickets

9 hrsPrivate tourFree cancellation
4.93 (640 reviews)
94.72%
5.28%
great guideGreat tourexcellent
Viator
$97
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Phnom Penh Full Day Private Tour Included All Admission Tickets
Summary

Embark on an adventure through Phnom Penh with this full day private tour and best tours choice in Phnom Penh of the most popular attractions as Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, Wat Phnom, Toul Sleng Genocide Museum, Wat Oudnaloum, Independence Monument, Cheung Ek Genocide Center at Killing Field and Ce...

Inclusions
  • All admission entrance tickets in booking option name selected
  • Hotel Pick up & Drop Off but please provide us your hotel name in Phnom Penh
  • Cool Drink Water during tour
  • All transfer by private comfortable air-con Vehicle
  • Experiences English speaking license tour guide
  • Services charge and current government VAT tax
Exclusions
  • Tipping for tour guide and driver
Itinerary
  • Phnom Penh
  • Royal Palace
  • Silver Pagoda
  • Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
  • Choeung Ek Genocidal Center
  • Wat Phnom
  • Statue of King Father Norodom Sihanouk
  • Independence Monument
  • Wat Ounalom
  • Central Market
Good to know
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Public transportation options are available nearby, Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Specialized infant seats are available, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

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

Phnom Penh: killing field & Toul Sleng genocide museum Tour

Phnom Penh: killing field & Toul Sleng genocide museum Tour

4 hrs
4.86 (685 reviews)
GetYourGuide
$19
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Phnom Penh: killing field & Toul Sleng genocide museum Tour
Summary

Learn more about a dark period in Phnom Penh, Cambodian history, the Killing Fields and the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum. our English-speaking guide will help you interpret about the history.

Killing field and Toul Sleng genocide museum Tour

Killing field and Toul Sleng genocide museum Tour

4.3 hrsFree cancellation
4.88 (646 reviews)
81.34%
18.66%
highly recommendexcellent guideExcellent
Viator
$19
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Killing field and Toul Sleng genocide museum Tour
Summary

Learn more about a dark period in Cambodian history, the Killing Fields and the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum S21 Tour. Our English-speaking tour guide license will help you interpret the exhibits and answer your questions. Pay your respects to the victims of the Khmer Rouge at these hard-hitting, movi...

Inclusions
  • A clean , hygienic, good, and safe transportation.
  • A professional English speaking tour guide license and driver.
  • cool water
Exclusions
  • Admission fee - Choeung Ek Genocidal Center USD 3.00 per person
  • Admission fee - Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum USD 5.00 per person
  • Tipping service and other personal expenses.
  • Personal travel insurance
Itinerary
  • Choeung Ek Genocidal Center
  • Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
Good to know
  • Public transportation options are available nearby, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

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

Half Day Tuol Sleng S21 and Choeung Ek Killing Field Tour

Half Day Tuol Sleng S21 and Choeung Ek Killing Field Tour

4 hrsFree cancellation
4.98 (312 reviews)
93.47%
6.53%
amazinggreat guideGreat tour
Viator
$35
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Half Day Tuol Sleng S21 and Choeung Ek Killing Field Tour
Summary

This half-day tour takes in memorials and museums from Cambodia’s recent history under the Khmer Rouge. An experienced guide will explain the significance of some key sites from during the regime’s reign.

Inclusions
  • Pick up and drop off at your hotel and tour transportation by private A/C car or minivan
  • Mineral drinking water & cold towel
  • English speaking tour guide, providing information along the way and at S21 & Killing Field.
Exclusions
  • Entrance fees to Toul Sleng and Killing Fields
  • Personal expenses
Itinerary
  • Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
  • Choeung Ek Genocidal Center
Good to know
  • Public transportation options are available nearby, Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Total duration of the tour includes travel time
Cancellation Policy

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

Visit 11 Places in One Day including S21 & Killing Field

Visit 11 Places in One Day including S21 & Killing Field

9 hrsFree cancellation
4.9 (427 reviews)
93%
7%
great tour guideexcellentGreat tour
Viator
$30
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Visit 11 Places in One Day including S21 & Killing Field
Summary

Explore the significant sites of the city in the morning, visiting the genocide museum and the killing field in the afternoon, tast the real authentic Khmer food, see the Khmer products at the market and relax by the four intersection rivers. This tour is high recommended If you enjoy other travele...

Inclusions
  • Driver is also served as Guide
  • Bottled Cold Water and Coke
  • Explain Every Part of Tour
  • Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-off (city center only)
  • Cambodia Beer after 12 o'clock
Itinerary
  • Wat Phnom
  • Wat Ounalom
  • National Museum
  • Royal Palace
  • Cambodia-Vietnam Friendship Monument
  • Koh Pich City Hall
  • Statue of King Father Norodom Sihanouk
  • Independence Monument
  • Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
  • Choeung Ek Genocidal Center
  • Russian Market
Good to know
  • Public transportation options are available nearby, Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Entrance fees are accepted only in cash(Riel and USD), not Card., Required to follow the time schedule by tour leader as doing a group tour.
Cancellation Policy

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

Phnom Penh’s Culinary Underground: Local Food Tour by Tuk-tuk

Phnom Penh’s Culinary Underground: Local Food Tour by Tuk-tuk

3.5 hrsFree cancellation
4.93 (260 reviews)
96.68%
3.32%
deliciousgreatGreat experience
Viator
$69
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Phnom Penh’s Culinary Underground: Local Food Tour by Tuk-tuk
Summary

Enjoy unlimited food and beer and/or soft drinks on this authentic evening food tour by tuktuk that gets you deep into our favorite neighborhoods where locals eat. During this adventure you’ll discover how deep Cambodian cuisine reaches within Southeast Asian culture. This experience goes beyond th...

Inclusions
  • Hotel Pickup & Drop-off
  • Unlimited local beer, soft drinks, and bottled water
  • Small-group tour (2-12 people)
  • Private tuktuk transportation
  • Food at 4 sit-down, safe-to-eat restaurants
Itinerary
  • Phnom Penh
  • Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
Good to know
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

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

City Highlights and the Killing Fields Day Tour

City Highlights and the Killing Fields Day Tour

7 hrsPrivate tourFree cancellation
4.99 (121 reviews)
98.17%
1.83%
Amazing tourexcellentexcellent guide
Viator
$100
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City Highlights and the Killing Fields Day Tour
Summary

On all our tours, you will be personally guided by Sam Ang (Sam), a Khmer local and licenced English-speaking guide. Sam will immerse you in a rich cultural tour filled with his passion, friendship, knowledge and stories about Cambodia. A comprehensive itinerary is provided, and you will travel acr...

Inclusions
  • Private English Speaking tour guide
  • Hotel Pickup and Drop off
  • Small souvenir
Exclusions
  • Gratuities and personal expenses
Itinerary
  • Royal Palace
  • Independence Monument
  • Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
  • Choeung Ek Genocidal Center
  • Central Market
  • Wat Phnom
Good to know
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Public transportation options are available nearby, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, The Genocide Museum and Killing Fields are not suitable for most children.
Cancellation Policy

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

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

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

4 hrsPrivate tourFree cancellation
4.95 (152 reviews)
86.6%
13.4%
excellent guideexcellentknowledgeable
Viator
$65
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Private Half Day To Killing Field & S21 Genocidal Museum in Phnom Penh
Summary

Gain a deep, respectful understanding of Cambodia’s modern history on this private half-day tour to Tuol Sleng (S-21) and the Choeung Ek Killing Fields. Your journey begins at Tuol Sleng, a former high school converted into a prison during the Khmer Rouge regime, where preserved archives and photogr...

Inclusions
  • Hotel Pickup & Dropoff
  • Private driver with license
  • Private Transportation with A/C
  • Private English Speaking Tour Guide
  • Pure Drinking Water
  • Travel Insurance
Exclusions
  • Meals & Drinks
Itinerary
  • Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
  • Choeung Ek Genocidal Center
Good to know
  • 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.

Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21) and Choeung Ek Killing Fields Tour

Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21) and Choeung Ek Killing Fields Tour

4 hrsFree cancellation
4.97 (125 reviews)
83.13%
16.87%
excellent guideGreat tourhighly recommend
Viator
$19
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Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21) and Choeung Ek Killing Fields Tour
Summary

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 Po...

Inclusions
  • A clean transportation with air-conditioning and cool water.
  • Hotel Pick up.
  • A professional English speaking tour guide and driver.
Exclusions
  • Tipping service and other personal expenses.
Itinerary
  • Choeung Ek Genocidal Center
  • Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
Good to know
  • Wheelchair accessible, Public transportation options are available nearby, Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to the most common questions travelers ask before visiting.

Among the 108 options we compare across booking platforms, more than half (56%) are private tours. This makes them a popular choice for those seeking a more personal or controlled experience of the site.

Prices for organized experiences vary depending on the level of service. Across the various listings we compare, most tours fall within the $35–$99 range, though the total spread can reach from roughly $15 to $179.

The site is highly regarded by visitors. Based on 6,232 pooled reviews across booking platforms, the museum holds an impressive average rating of 4.78★. Reviewers frequently describe the experiences as excellent, amazing, and very informative.

You should budget a significant amount of time for a visit. The duration of the tours we compare typically ranges from 4 to 9 hours, with a median duration of 7 hours.

Yes, there is a wide range of linguistic options available. The tours we compare are offered in 8 different languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, and Russian.

While many travelers visit, booking ahead can provide peace of mind. About 83% of the options listed offer instant confirmation, and the vast majority (81%) include free cancellation, which provides flexibility if your travel plans change.

Skip-the-line access is quite rare for this landmark. Only 1% of the options we compare (1 of the 108 listings) include a skip-the-line feature.

Download the PassApp or Grab apps. They provide fixed prices for tuk tuks and avoid the need for haggling with drivers.

Dress modestly by covering your shoulders and knees. Always remove your shoes before entering any temple buildings.

Do not drink tap water directly. Stick to bottled water or use filtered water provided by your hotel to stay safe.

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