What’s the best way to experience the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21)?

There are plenty of ways to experience the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21). Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:<ul><li><a href="/tours/Phnom-Penh/Killing-Field-And-Genocide-Museum-Tour/d5425-147415P2" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The Killing Field and Toul Sleng Genocide Museum (S21) Tour</a></li><li><a href="/tours/Phnom-Penh/Killing-field-and-Genocide-museum-Tour/d5425-182749P1" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Killing field and Toul Sleng genocide museum Tour</a></li><li><a href="/tours/Phnom-Penh/Excursion-Phnom-Penh-Full-Days-Private-Tours/d5425-103195P21" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Phnom Penh Full Day Private Tour Included All Admission Tickets</a></li><li><a href="/tours/Phnom-Penh/Two-Days-Tour-Package-in-PP-by-Tuk-Tuk/d5425-396559P1" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Visit 11 Places in One Day including S21 & Killing Field</a></li><li><a href="/tours/Phnom-Penh/Toul-Sleng-and-Choeung-Ek-Killing-Field-Tour-Half-Day/d5425-381904P2" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Half Day Tuol Sleng S21 and Choeung Ek Killing Field Tour</a></li></ul>

How much does it cost to visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21) in 2026?

Tickets to visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21) cost US$5 for adults and US$3 for those younger. You can only buy tickets in cash (Cambodian riels and US dollars accepted) at the museum’s ticket booth. For a richer experience, visit this provocative place with a local guide—tours start at US$18.

When is the best time to visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21)?

The best time to visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21) is early on weekday mornings when crowds are fewer. The museum is open daily from around 8am to 5pm. Note that the busy dry season is from November to May, and the museum will see more visitors then, too.

How much time do I need at the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21)?

Plan to spend a few hours visiting the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21) to see the permanent and temporary exhibitions once, plus watch a short film. If you have a half-day to spend, consider adding a trip to Choeung Ek or the Killing Fields, since you are in the area.

Is the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21) suitable for children?

No, the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21) is not recommended for children under 15 years old. There is sensitive content and imagery inside the museum that kids—and even adults—may find distressing. However, you can purchase tickets for those 10 and over, but only when accompanied by an adult.

Is the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21) worth it?

Yes, the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21) is worth it. Just be prepared for some shocking images and a hard look at a difficult time in Cambodia’s history. Make sure to wear respectful clothing, covering arms and legs, since this is a memorial site visited by both foreigners and Cambodians.

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

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Killing field and Toul Sleng genocide museum Tour

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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 2.000 prisoners. 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. you could ask any question tour tour guide

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

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A Full Day Tour for Royal Palace S21 Killing Fields and More

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Visit 11 Places in One Day including S21 & Killing Field

If you’re overwhelmed by planning multiple days of sightseeing—or simply don’t have the time—this comprehensive city tour covers 11 essential Phnom Penh locations in just one day, from historical sites to local markets and more. With your guide, you’ll visit the Genocide Museum and Killing Fields, taste authentic Khmer cuisine, enjoy hotel pick-up and drop-off in the city center, and even have time to relax by the water.

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Visit 11 Places in One Day including S21 & Killing Field

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Killing Fields & Toul Sleng Genocide Museum Tickets With Tuk Tuk

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

Learn about the horrors of the Khmer Rouge on this half-day tour. Start off at S21 Genocide Museum, a high school that was turned into a torture center, where you can see materials used in prisoner interrogation. Then visit Choeung Ek, the Killing Fields where over 17,000 individuals were executed. Despite this, Choeung Ek is now a tranquil place where you can find some space for reflection.

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

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Visit Killing Field & Genocide Museum S21 only USD10/pp

After picking up from the hotel which only in the city center and then driving about 30mns to Killing Field by Khmer Traditional Tuk-Tuk with an English Speaking Tour Leader and spend 90mns using an audio guide which is available 11 different languages, the tickets is $6. Next is visiting 90mns at the Genocide Museum which is 30mns back to the city. Here you will use the audio guide and especially you will meet some actual survivors out of 19 thousands prisoners that got turtor before sending to the killing field 15kms away. This is a share tour, so all tourists require to be on time.

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Visit Killing Field & Genocide Museum S21 only USD10/pp

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If you’ve only got limited time in Cambodia’s capital, maximize every minute on this sightseeing tour that reveals the highlights of Phnom Penh and provides a comprehensive introduction for first-time visitors. In a small group limited to 10, you’ll travel between the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek, Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, Royal Palace, and more without getting lost or having to navigate public transport.

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Phnom Penh City Tour, Silver Pagoda, Genocide Museum, Killing Fields

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Half Day Private Trip to Killing Field and Genocidal Museum

The Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum is the memorial site of the S-21 interrogation and detention center of the Khmer Rouge regime and The memorial at Choeung Ek just outside Phnom Penh was an orchard! And a Chinese cemetery prior to 1975. During the Khmer Rouge regime, it became one of the killing fields the site of the brutal executions of more than 17,000 individuals, most of whom first suffered through torture and deprivation in Toul Sleng Prison. Choeung Ek is now a group of mass graves and a memorial stupa containing thousands of skulls.

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Half Day Private Trip to Killing Field and Genocidal Museum

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Killing Fields and S21 Genocide Museum Tour from Phnom Penh

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Phnom Penh Bus with Free Boat Cruise 1 Day Pass

1. One ticket visit Whole Phnom Penh (City + Mekong River Cruise) 2. 16 stations including all famous attractions. 3. Get up close and personal with Phnom Penh's landmarks and attractions, and explore Cambodia's capital city in depth We have two meeting locations. Please proceed to the designated location to exchange your tickets and board according to your scheduled departure : Wat Ounalom — Main Transfer Point Ticket exchange and boarding for all departures take place here, EXCEPT for the Saturday and Sunday 18:30 departures. The bus will be waiting at the triangular pedestrian crossing across the road from the main gate of Wat Ounalom. U Mall Only the 6:30 PM departure on Saturdays and Sundays meets here for ticket exchange and boarding. Cruise Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

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Phnom Penh Bus with Free Boat Cruise 1 Day Pass

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Enjoy unlimited beer or soft drinks as you explore Phnom Penh by tuk-tuk on an evening food tour of Phnom Penh street food, local restaurants, and beer. Visiting local spots with a food-loving guide is a great way to go beyond the well-known dishes at tourist restaurants; get the back story on each bite as you try local specialties, from the Cambodian national dish to more modern varieties.

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

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Learn about the dark history of Cambodia’s tumultuous past on this sensitively-crafted guided tour of the Choeung Ek Genocide Center and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum. See the infamous “killing fields” and hear about the regime, led by Pol Pot, that saw millions of Cambodians executed. See how Cambodia has risen from these darker times and become a vibrant country filled with hope, thanks to its local communities.

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Cambodia killing field history Tour

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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.

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Killing Field and Genocide Museum private haft day Tour

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Avoid the challenge of navigating a fast-changing city and planning multiple stops in Phnom Penh with a private full-day tour that keeps logistics simple. Instead of arranging transport and entry tickets yourself, you move seamlessly between cultural landmarks, markets, and historical sites with a guide who provides context along the way. It’s a stress-free way to understand the city’s heritage and history in a single day.

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Phnom Penh Full Day Private Tour Included All Admission Tickets

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Phnom Penh Remembrance & Resilience Tour: S21 & Killing Fields

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Delve deeper into Cambodian history and culture on a private guided tour of the capital city, Phnom Penh. Choose between a historical tour with an emphasis on the Khmer Rouge, with visits to S22 Tuol Sleng Prison and the Killing Fields, or a cultural tour with visits to the Royal Palace, the National Museum, and Wat Phnom. Whichever option you choose, you’ll finish your tour with a guided walk around a vibrant local market near Independence Monument.

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Half-Day Tour of the Killing Field and S21

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 – 17km away south of Phnom Penh. The infamous killing fields have a bloody history. Once an orchard and a Chinese cemetery, the Khmer Rouge, led by Pol Pot, turned the place into what became known as the killing fields, where they executed around 20.000 victims.

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Half-Day Tour of the Killing Field and S21

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Uncover the full spectrum of Cambodia's heritage on this comprehensive 7-hour private city tour of Phnom Penh. Designed for travelers who want a complete, meaningful understanding of the capital, this journey seamlessly balances the regal splendor of ancient traditions with a respectful look at modern history. Guided by a dedicated English-speaking local guide, you will travel comfortably in a private, air-conditioned vehicle to explore iconic royal landmarks, sacred city temples, moving historic memorials, and patriotic monuments—gaining deep insights into the resilience, faith, and pride of the Cambodian people. Experience the dual identity of Phnom Penh in a single day—from the majesty of royal architecture and local folklore to the profound history of the 1970s and the celebration of modern independence. Enjoy 100% personalized pacing with private hotel pickup and drop-off, a dedicated driver and English-speaking guide and complimentary cold drinking water.

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Private Phnom Penh Day Tour: Royal Palace & Historic Landmarks

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Day Trip from Sihanoukville to Phnom Penh for Cruise Passengers

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Phnom Penh Genocide Museum (S21) Private Guided Half Day Tour

Chamkamorn District takes us to the Russian Market and Olympic Stadium, and is home to a number of fine temples. However it is best known for the Genocide or Tuol Seng Museum. This former high school built by the French had been from 1975 to 1979 the prison that was the most terrifying of the Khmer Rouge period. Called “S-21” by the Khmer Rouge, it was a torture center, where 15,000 people were tortured then sent to the extermination camp, Choeung Ek, to be killed. The prison guards were between 10 and 15 years old. They were indoctrinated by the seniors of Angkar, and became crueler than the adults. We recommend this tour for people 16 years and over, due to the confronting nature of the Genocide Museum. Adults should use their discretion on the ability of their children to deal with this experience.

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Phnom Penh Genocide Museum (S21) Private Guided Half Day Tour

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Phnom Pehn City Must See Highlight Guided Tour

If you are visiting Phnom Pehn and wondering what you can do and see in this vibrant and exciting city then you should book our Phnom Pehn City must-see highlight guided tour. I am like many other travelers sometimes get stuck and do not know if the city we are going to has something to offer or if we could explore this city and most of the time I find out that hiring a local guide would be the best decision as we frame time better and choose the best place to see as well. another reason to choose our private tour is that timing is flexible and interaction with our guide to learn more about the culture and history is quite fascinating. Choose us to show you the city and you won't regret booking with us. we will not only show you the city of Phnom Penh but you will learn a lot about our city and the way of life of the locals as well.

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Phnom Pehn City Must See Highlight Guided Tour

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Khmer Rouge, genocide museum &killing field tour

As I’m Cambodian I’m very happy and warmly welcome all travelers. I’m strong willing to tell you all about our history. We serve you with our hearts and willing to share about Cambodian people experienced during Khmer Rouge regime. Anyway our tour guides and drivers are licensed from the ministry. -Guides are very knowledgeable , tidy, polite, friendly and helpful. - Drivers are courteous, polite, friendly, drive safely, flexible, and promptly on schedule. We stress that our travellers are not our customers but our friends!! We will make your trip is fantastic and memorable. Pleas allow us to serve you.

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

Phil_B, Oct 2026

Emotional tour

We were picked up on time from our hotel and dropped off after. Killing fields first then S21. Both places are emotionally draining and heavy, bring compassion and understanding. Mr. Sum Cheath was a good tour guide and full of information. Bus was comfy and water was cold. There are a few survivors selling books for $10 each, lots of info in the books, so bring extra cash. Recommended as a way to visit both places.

Killing Fields & Toul Sleng Genocide Museum Tickets With Tuk Tuk

Peggy_M, Oct 2026

This was an extremely...

This was an extremely interesting tour. The audio guides were extremely helpful and also pointed to more harrowing stories and advised you to sit outside in the shade of the trees at some places.

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

Judi_S, Oct 2026

Perfectly respectful sized tour for a humbling experience

This tour was beautifully presented. We were incredibly impressed by our humble guide (I’m sorry I didn’t quite remember his name) Only 6 of us on the day. Tour was perfectly paced & he left us with alone time to reflect I had done a tour here many years ago & was delighted to again meet up with Chum Mey Take the small tour if possible which allows for some quiet and peaceful wandering

Killing field and Toul Sleng genocide museum Tour

Laksha_B, Oct 2026

This tour was a very...

This tour was a very meaningful and insightful experience. Our guide Ran was amazing. His vast knowledge of Cambodian history and ability to explain this clearly made all the difference. We were also very touched by Ran choosing to share his own story with us. Thank you Ran for making this tour such a memorable experience for us.