Essential Free walking tours of Phnom Penh

Rick

6 Reviews

Martin is very knowledgeable, friendly and more than willing to share the fascinating history of Cambodia. I went on 2 tours with him, and had a great time. Highly recommend Martin!

Free Tour Echoes of the Khmer Rouge, Killing Field and Genocide Museum (S21 Prison)

Martin was very knowledgeable on the history of the genocide and Cambodia in general. He explained everything fully and was open to questions, which he answered excellently. He was very passionate on the topic and communicated this well. He was understanding that this is a difficult topic and took his time to ensure we got the most out of it. Highly recommended!

Free Tour Echoes of the Khmer Rouge, Killing Field and Genocide Museum (S21 Prison)

Our tour guide was absolutely fantastic - knowledgeable, entertaining, and incredibly engaging, making the entire experience both informative and enjoyable. Martin John truly made the tour a memorable highlight of our trip!

Free Tour Echoes of the Khmer Rouge, Killing Field and Genocide Museum (S21 Prison)

The tour with Martin was very informative and well organized. He took the time to explain us the events before, during and after the genocide enacted by the Pol Pot regime in a way that I could make the connections between the events of this complex topic. I would absolutely recommend visiting the killing fields and prison with the tour to gain a deeper understanding of these tragic events as it is a very heavy topic and visiting these places is an intense experience. Although it is not a typical walking tour because you need to go to the destinations by car, Martin made use of this time to give us information in preparation for the visits. Overall, a very well planned and thought out tour!

Free Tour Echoes of the Khmer Rouge, Killing Field and Genocide Museum (S21 Prison)

Jorge Manuel

1 Review

Very good guide!!!

Free Tour Echoes of the Khmer Rouge, Killing Field and Genocide Museum (S21 Prison)

Would highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to learn about Cambodian history. The story of the Cambodian Genocide is a complicated one to explain, and yet Martin communicates it clearly and makes it feel much easier to understand. The tour far exceeded our expectations.

Free Tour Echoes of the Khmer Rouge, Killing Field and Genocide Museum (S21 Prison)

The best tour guide ever… so passionate an professional. Made us understand the whole story… must do while in the city

Free Tour Echoes of the Khmer Rouge, Killing Field and Genocide Museum (S21 Prison)

We were really fascinated in Martin's knowledge about the history of Cambodia. Also the tour was very well planed and we learned a lot today. Thank you, would book it again!

Free Tour Echoes of the Khmer Rouge, Killing Field and Genocide Museum (S21 Prison)

Martin is a wonderful storyteller and his stories are very engaging. We really appreciate his deep knowledge about Cambodia's history.

Free Tour Echoes of the Khmer Rouge, Killing Field and Genocide Museum (S21 Prison)

I've done several tours in Cambodia and every guide has talked about this country's tragic past but Martin provided the most comprehensive lesson--he's a walking encyclopedia!!! Overall, the tour was incredibly somber and insightful. I highly recommend it!!!!!

Free Tour Echoes of the Khmer Rouge, Killing Field and Genocide Museum (S21 Prison)

JJ

1 Review

Mr. Martin is a brilliant and knowledgeable guide who brings history to life. We thoroughly enjoyed his candid insights and would have taken more of his tours if we had the time. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Phnom Penh

Free Tour Echoes of the Khmer Rouge, Killing Field and Genocide Museum (S21 Prison)

Martin doesn’t just tell you the dark and sad history of his country. He gets you to think about the depths and complexities of all the forces that may have influenced the direction of Cambodia. You can read books or google Cambodias history, but none of what you read will replace the depth of information you learn in Martin’s tour.

Free Tour Echoes of the Khmer Rouge, Killing Field and Genocide Museum (S21 Prison)

Carolina

5 Reviews

Martin fue un excelente guia! Explico muy bien la historia, aunque sea difícil entender

Free Tour Echoes of the Khmer Rouge, Killing Field and Genocide Museum (S21 Prison)

Tough topics, but interesting tour. Very knowledgeable guide

Free Tour Echoes of the Khmer Rouge, Killing Field and Genocide Museum (S21 Prison)

Matthew

1 Review

Let me start by saying Martin is more than qualified as an authority on the subject matter. He graduated from uni specialising in Cambodian history. This is the third time I have done Killing Fields and S21 and I must say it's the first time a lot of the dots have been connected from me. From getting to the root of the conflict before the Cambodian Civil war and the leading events as to why the Khmer Rouge came to be. You are not joining a tour. You are joining an omakase experience. Through Martin's stories, you will live through Cambodia's struggle for independence, the fight against communism, the rise and fall of the Khmer Rouge, and the road to recovery for Cambodia. There will be a lot of information to absorb, but it's all important, so you need to pay attention. Take care Martin, and I hope you will be ok and remember Srei saat, louy tom tom!

Free Tour Echoes of the Khmer Rouge, Killing Field and Genocide Museum (S21 Prison)

Tremendous. Martin is a great guide, very knowledgeable. Difficult subject, it is important we remember.

Free Tour Echoes of the Khmer Rouge, Killing Field and Genocide Museum (S21 Prison)

Martin is just a great guide, a true story teller. The tour is confronting but Martin brings in all the knowledge to help you understand. Highly recommend.

Free Tour Echoes of the Khmer Rouge, Killing Field and Genocide Museum (S21 Prison)

I really enjoyed the tour, Martin is a great guru, he explains everything very clearly, I recommend to take a tour with him!! Happy that I did it

Free Tour Echoes of the Khmer Rouge, Killing Field and Genocide Museum (S21 Prison)

Unbelievable how much information Martin provided to us and he was very passionate about everything! I can only recommend this tour

Free Tour Echoes of the Khmer Rouge, Killing Field and Genocide Museum (S21 Prison)

Volviparaquedarme

2 Reviews

Martin fue muy agradable. Se nota que sabe mucho y que realmente siente lo que está contando. Fue muy agradable conocer parte de la historia del país contada por un local. Muchas gracias! Recomiendo!

Free Tour Echoes of the Khmer Rouge, Killing Field and Genocide Museum (S21 Prison)

Martin, unser Guide, war einfach unglaublich. Wir haben sehr viel über das Schreckensregime der Roten Khmer gelernt und geschichtliche Hintergrundinformationen bekommen, die uns erläuterten wie diese Geschichte überhaupt möglich war. Es war eine sehr sachliche, aber mir sehr zu Herzen gehende Führung, obwohl dies in keinster Weise beabsichtigt war. Ein absolutes MUSS wenn man Phmom Penh besucht. Besser als Martin kann man es nicht machen ...

Free Tour Echoes of the Khmer Rouge, Killing Field and Genocide Museum (S21 Prison)

T

1 Review

Outstanding tour albeit with a heavy subject matter. Martin did a fantastic job of presenting the complexities of the dark, recent past. If you are in Phnom Penh, you should really consider this to tour. You will remember this one.

Free Tour Echoes of the Khmer Rouge, Killing Field and Genocide Museum (S21 Prison)

Michal

4 Reviews

Amazing tour. Well explained recent history of Cambodia in the context of world. We also saw killing fields and Museum of Holocaust. Highly recommend.

Free Tour Echoes of the Khmer Rouge, Killing Field and Genocide Museum (S21 Prison)

BRIAN

3 Reviews

Martin has a great understanding of the history of Cambodia & was able to give us part of the background to such a horrific period for the Cambodian people. The sites visited are well preserved & respectful to the people who lost their lives.

Free Tour Echoes of the Khmer Rouge, Killing Field and Genocide Museum (S21 Prison)

Superintressante Tour die man auf keinen Fall auslassen sollte. Unser Guide konnte viele Zusammenhänge aufzeigen und ich hätte ohne das vermittelnde Backgraundwissen von Martin von diesem Ausflug nicht viel profitiert. So war es hochintrrssant. Vielen Dank.

Free Tour Echoes of the Khmer Rouge, Killing Field and Genocide Museum (S21 Prison)