CAMBODIA
The ones worth your time.
The 10 best museums tours, gathered in one place. What each one actually involves, who runs it, and what you can expect to pay.
A somber half-day in Phnom Penh pairing Choeung Ek and S-21 with an A/C guided group tour, hotel pickup, and clear historical context.
“This is not a “fun” activity but it is an important one for anyone who travels here. Our guide was very professional but you knew also that this topic is close to him. He engaged with all of us very well and his English was excellent.”
A sobering Phnom Penh tour pairing Choeung Ek Killing Fields and Tuol Sleng S-21, with a guide to translate the exhibits.
“It was a lovely and helpful guy, amazing about the history of Cambodia and we learned a lots.I will recommend other people to experiment this tour operator”
A private half-day Phnom Penh tour to S21 Genocide Museum and the Killing Fields, with hotel pickup, an English guide, and time to reflect.
“A group of four of us booked a private tour with an English speaking guide, based on a very positive experience with a private tour of the temples in Siem Reap. Our tour guide was a lovely lady, a school teacher, and undoubtedly passionate about her job as a guide. Unfortunately, she spoke with such…”
English-guided Choeung Ek Killing Fields and Tuol Sleng S-21 from Phnom Penh with hotel pickup and water; tickets extra.
“This is an honest genuine exposure to some of Cambodias darkest times. Baboon, our guide, was excellent and he really wanted us to see and feel. His knowledge of the history as well as the current day made this very interesting.”
Half-day Phnom Penh tour linking the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, Tuol Sleng and Choeung Ek with small-group convenience and context.
“A small group tour. . Very knowledgeable guide patiently explaining the reasons behind the conflict . Confronting, sad, but so worthwhile. We missed the palace and the silver pagoda on this tour as it was still closed. Slightly annoyed as we didn't find out till the tour started. . In hindsight after the genocide museum…”
Private tuk-tuk combo from Siem Reap: Banteay Srei, Kbal Spean jungle carvings, and the Landmine Museum. $43 for up to 2, 6 hours.
“The tuk-tuk driver was well-dressed and drove safely. However, he basically just took us to the local area and there was no particular guide, so I highly recommend it for people who have some prior knowledge or who have thoroughly read a guidebook beforehand. If you tell the driver any additional places you want to…”
Phnom Penh tour of Choeung Ek and Tuol Sleng S21 with pickup, A/C ride, small group guide, and cold water. Tickets extra.
“Very informative tour, at a good price. The guide's descriptions of the tragic events at the Killing Fields were very sad, but also clear and insightful. I could have maybe spent a little bit longer at each site, but overall the half-day tour felt like it was about the right length.”
Siem Reap private tour combining Wat Thmei’s memorial, Apopo Hero Rats de-mining, and an Angkor National Museum stop for Khmer context.
“Had a great time and enjoyed the wealth of knowledge my guide provided to make the experience truly memorable. The Apollo Rat center was a fascinating. Yes, can be done on own without a tour, but booking via this tour took all the headaRead more”
Hike to Kbal Spean jungle carvings, admire pink Banteay Srei, visit the Landmine Museum, and finish at quiet Banteay Samre.
“Mr. Art who was our driver and Mr. Leap who was our tour guide were excellent. In particular, Leap holds a heap of knowledge about the Angkor period, and answered all our questions about Cambodia. I’m not much of a hiker myself, hoRead more”
Private Siem Reap day trip with Chong Kneas boat time, lotus-farm break, and the War Museum plus Wat Thmey killing fields.
“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.”
