Phnom Penh: Killing Fields and S21 Genocide Museum Tour
ID: GYG833967-1322526
Category:
Country: Cambodia
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Learn about the tragic events of Cambodia's history with a visit to the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek. Followed by a visit to Tuol Sleng Museum, previously known as S-21 with an English-speaking guide.
Learn about the tragic events of Cambodia's history with a visit to the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek. Followed by a visit to Tuol Sleng Museum, previously known as S-21 with an English-speaking guide.
Meet your guide at your hotel and head to the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek in the Southern part of Phnom Penh. At Choeung Ek, lies the most painful past of Cambodia. It is estimated that the site is a grave for around 20,000 victims of the Khmer Rouge.
Explore the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek and see the commemorative stupa where you'll see skulls of victims.
Following the Killing Fields, head to Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum previously known as S21 or Security Prison 21. This place was a detention center for thousands of prisoners. Even before a detention center, this place was a high school. About 17,000 prisoners went through torture & later killed within these walls.
It is believed that only 12 prisoners survived during the Khmer Rouge. Your guide will give more detailed info on the tour and finally drop you off at the hotel around 12 PM.
Highlights
- Learn about the events of Cambodia's history & visit the Killing Fields
- Explore the Tuol Sleng Museum, previously known as S-21.
- See the skulls of victims of the Khmer Rouge at the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek
- Learn about the atrocities during the Khmer Rouge regime from an expert guide
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with heart problems or other serious medical conditions
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
