15 Museums in Phnom Penh, Compared on Price and Time

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,977 reviews · from $19Our pick

Spend about four hours visiting Choeung Ek and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum with an English-speaking guide. Hotel pickup, return transport, cold water, and air conditioning are included. Entry costs $8 total per person. Guides such as Visal, Sum Cheath, and Moon explain the Khmer Rouge period with context and, at times, personal family insight.

“Our guide today was Mr Cheath He passed on his knowledge to the group in a honest manner . Which i appreciated . The tour was insightful emontional and very humbling. I was taken aback at how many were killed and what was dome to them . Clearly humans have not learnt from the this ie Palastine and Israel . I give this tour a 10 out 10 and thank you Mr Cheath”

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2.Killing field and Toul Sleng genocide museum Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 610 reviews · from $19

Visit Choeung Ek and Tuol Sleng with an English-speaking guide who explains the sites, translates displays, and may share personal family memories of the Khmer Rouge period. The roughly four-hour tour includes hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, bottled water, and time at both memorials. Admission tickets are extra.

“This is a trip that one shouldn't have to take and although difficult and heartbreaking it is essential. Our guide Makara was so knowledgeable, not only about the killing fields but also about the history of Cambodia. We came away with a better comprehension of the country.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 137 reviews

Visit Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and Choeung Ek with a private English-speaking guide such as Silong or Sreyneang. Hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, water, driver, and drop-off are included. Expect a serious, personal history lesson over roughly 3 to 4 hours, with entrance fees paid separately.

“Another depressing chapter of human history and a lesson into what depths mankind can descend into with casual ease. Do we ever learn the lessons about the dangers of popularism and alleged charismatic leaders. Only through education and a free exchange can we hope to detect the signs and avoid. Grateful to my guide for accurately telling this horrific chapter.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 123 reviews · from $19

Spend about four hours visiting Choeung Ek and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum with an English-speaking guide and driver. Guides such as Mr. Baboon, Mr. Tea, Visal, and Sum Cheath explain Cambodia’s Khmer Rouge period, sometimes through personal family stories. Transport, hotel pickup, and cool water are included, while admission fees are extra.

“Our guide Mr Baboon was brilliant. He was engaging and funny. But was serious when needed telling us about the history. Well worth doing!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 123 reviews · from $65

See Phnom Penh’s Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, and Choeung Ek in about five hours. Your English-speaking guide, often guides such as Siphat, Kasy, or Daream, provides local context while hotel pickup, transport, and bottled water are included. Expect a moving, sometimes graphic lesson in Cambodia’s past.

“Long Vouchlay was very knowledgeable and even our lunch, she recommended a restaurant with beautiful view, delicious food & reasonable prices. I highly recommend this tour”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · from $18Best value

Visit Choeung Ek and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum on a four-hour guided trip from Phnom Penh. An English-speaking guide such as Neang or Seth may lead the tour, with hotel pickup, air conditioning, and bottled water included. Expect a serious, graphic lesson about Cambodia under the Khmer Rouge, with museum tickets paid separately.

“An emotional 😭 moving historical experience. Our guide was respectful knowledgeable and enjoyable. I highly recommend it.”

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7.Khmer Rouge, genocide museum &killing field tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $66

Spend four to five hours with a private English-speaking guide visiting Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, the Russian Market, and Choeung Ek. Cambodian guide Sam is available for some departures, and hotel pickup, a private air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water, and drop-off are provided. Dress modestly and prepare for difficult subject matter.

“Very professional tour guide, gave us a good background history lesson and offered us great recommendations for restaurants and activities to do on our own time”

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8.War Museum, Killing Field and Floating village ( Chong Kneas) Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $75

Spend 6 to 7 hours with a private English-speaking guide, visiting Chong Kneas floating village, a lotus farm, Siem Reap War Museum, and Wat Thmey. Hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, water, boat fees, and Chong Kneas admission are included. The War Museum and Wat Thmey charge separate entrance fees.

“This is a very targeted tour so it is really only for those who are interested in the specific subject of Pol Pot and the Cambodian Genocide. It is extremely interesting if this topic is of interest to you but if not then it probably isn't a tour for you to consider.”

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9.Half Day Trip to Killing Field and Genocidal Museum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $130

Spend about three to four hours with a private English-speaking guide at Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and Choeung Ek. You’ll travel from your Phnom Penh hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle, hear how S-21 operated, and visit the mass graves and memorial stupa. Guide Ms Sreyneang is one named guide associated with the experience.

“Great but very harrowing tour with our private guide Ms Sreyneang. She was very knowledgeable and helped us understand the history behind the conflict.”

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10.Highlights Tour Including National Museum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $29

Explore Phnom Penh for 4.5 hours by Vespa or tuk-tuk with an English-speaking guide and hotel pickup. Visit the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, National Museum, Independence Monument, Central Market, and Wat Phnom. Guides such as Tom, Sandra, Piseth, and Sophea lead the city tour, with water, snacks, and a local breakfast included.

“It was fantastic, got to see and learn a lot thank you Tom it was amazing. I would definitely recommend to everyone !!!!!!!”

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11.Private Half Day Trip to Genocidal Museum & Killing Field

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $130

Spend three to four hours visiting Phnom Penh’s Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and Choeung Ek Killing Fields with a private guide and air-conditioned vehicle. Hotel pickup, drop-off, water, and insurance are included. Admission costs extra. Evening departures can mean cooler weather and fewer people.

“great guide - super knowledgeable. comfortable vehicle. nice going in evening as cooler and less crowded. bring bug spray and shoes that can get dirty and muddy. highly recommend.”

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12.Udong Historical Site Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews

Travel about 40 kilometers from Phnom Penh to former capital Udong for a Buddhist blessing, meditation lesson, royal stupas, Buddha relics, and wide rice-field views. The private six-hour trip includes hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport, snacks, and water. Expect a steep climb and 509 steps downhill.

“The solo tour that you must take when in Kuala Lumpur. I felt that I was part of the Malaysia history and culture when I begun learning and experiencing about the sites I visited. This tour was excellent to immerse myself in this magical place. 💙”

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13.War Museum, Killing Field, and APOPO Hero RATs Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $75

Spend about five hours with an English-speaking guide at Siem Reap’s War Museum, Wat Thmey memorial, APOPO HeroRATs, Satcha handicraft center, and Royal Residence. Guides Somra and Londgy are specifically praised for clear historical explanations. Hotel pickup, transport, and three entrance fees are included, but lunch is not.

“This tour beautifully balances Cambodia’s history and hope—deeply moving at the War Museum and truly inspiring watching the HeroRATs in action! A must-visit for anyone wanting both reflection and admiration.”

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14.Killing Fields & Toul Sleng Genocide Museum Tickets With Tuk Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $26

Visit Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and Choeung Ek, Phnom Penh’s Killing Fields, in about three hours. Your museum ticket is delivered to your city hotel at 8:30 am, but you arrange transport and go without a local guide. Expect a serious, emotionally difficult look at Cambodia under the Khmer Rouge, with audio support at Tuol Sleng.

“The set up and use of the audio was a good concept as you can listen and wonder at your own pace. Very hard to see and even more so when the survivors are there telling their stories.”

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15.War Museum, Killing Field and Floating Village ( Kampong Phluk)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $79

Spend 7 to 8 hours with an English-speaking guide visiting Kampong Phluk’s stilt houses, Wat Thmey’s Killing Fields, and the War Museum. Guides including Bunpheng, Mak, Gent, Chen, and Pisith have led this experience. Air-conditioned transport, the village boat, and village entry are included, while museum and pagoda fees cost extra.

“This is my second time to Kampong Phluk but the perspective is completely different. The last time I was here was when the water covered the staircase to the house and this time we were able to walk on land. Walking throuh the "floating villRead more”

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