Sihanoukville City Tour: Fishing, Pagodas & Beaches

Seven hours hitting the fishing port, mountain temple and market in one loop

A full-day guided tour of Sihanoukville with an English-speaking guide covers the fishing village and floating houses, Wat Krom and Wat Leu pagodas, Independence Monument, a local school, Phsar Leu market, and Otres Beach, with lunch and air-conditioned transport included. Pickup happens at the cruise port gate or Independence Square. The guide meets you with a name board and returns you on time for ship departure. Children from age one are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Sihanoukville city highlights

• Meet driver and guide at meeting point
• Visit local fishing port
• Explore Wat Krom Pagoda
• Pass Independence Monument and visit local school
• Shop at Phsar Leu local market
• Visit Wat Leu Pagoda and enjoy mountain view
• Have lunch at local restaurant
• Relax and stroll at Otres Beach
• Return to cruise port

The experience

You arrive at the port or Independence Square and your English-speaking guide finds you with a name board. From there, the day moves through Sihanoukville's working side first: the fishing port where small boats line the harbor and fishermen explain their daily routine, then Phsar Leu market where vendors crowd stalls with fruit, seafood, clothing and street food. These are the places locals move through, not the tourist overlay.

The route then climbs to Wat Leu, a pagoda on a hilltop where you walk the temple steps and look out over the city, beaches and offshore islands below. Inside, you can ask a monk for a blessing if you want one. After that comes lunch at a local restaurant, then an hour of free time at Otres Beach to walk the sand or wade in. The guide meets you again and brings you back to the port on time for your ship.

Between the major stops, the tour also passes Independence Monument in a small park and includes a classroom visit at a local primary school where you meet elementary students. Bottled water travels with you in the air-conditioned vehicle, and all entry fees are covered. The whole day runs seven hours.

What’s included

• Lunch at a local restaurant.
• bottled water.
• all entry fees and taxes.
• air-conditioned vehicle with driver.
• English-speaking guide for the full day.
• hotel or port pickup and return.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (9 to 90 years) · Child (5 to 8 years) · Infant (1 to 3 years)

GroupUp to 250

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditionsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Sihanouk Ville Seaside Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you're arriving by cruise ship or staying nearby and want to combine the working fishing port and market with main sights in one guided afternoon loop.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 8 years); Infant (1 to 3 years).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What time does the guide pick me up at the cruise port?

Your guide meets you at port gate 1 or Independence Square at the time you arrange before booking, holding a name board. The return to the port is timed so you don't miss your ship departure.

Is lunch included in the tour price?

Yes, lunch at a local restaurant is included. Bottled water, all entry fees and taxes are also covered. The only things you pay separately are drinks beyond water, personal expenses and any tip for the guide.

What is Wat Leu and why is it worth the climb?

Wat Leu is a pagoda built on a hilltop above the city. You climb the temple steps and see Sihanoukville, its beaches and the islands offshore from above. Inside the temple, monks are present if you want a blessing.

How much free time do I get at Otres Beach?

You have about an hour at Otres Beach to walk along the sand, wade in the water and take in the scenery before meeting your guide again for the return to port.

What happens at the local school visit?

You tour a classroom and meet local elementary school children. It's a short stop built into the itinerary to give you a glimpse of everyday life in Sihanoukville.