Sihanoukville Day Tour: Markets and Temples from Cruise Port
Haggle at the market, then climb to a temple with views across the Gulf
A guided day tour of Sihanoukville departing from the cruise port with all entry tickets included, an English-speaking guide and shared transport. The tour visits the Independence Monument, a working fishing pier, Phsar Leu Market where you can sample street food and barter with vendors, Wat Krom temple on a hilltop overlooking the city and the Gulf of Thailand, the Statue of Preah Thong and Neang Neak honoring Khmer founders, and ends with a beach walk before drop-off at your shuttle station. The route is built around the cruise schedule, so timing aligns with your ship's departure.
Step-by-step itinerary
Explore Sihanoukville city and beaches
- Pick up from port or monument
- Visit Independence Monument
- Explore Tomnub Rolork - Koh Preap Pier
- Shop and sample food at Phsar Leu Market
- Visit Wat Krom temple
- Pass by Golden Lions Roundabout
- See Statue of Preah Thong and Neang Neak
- Stroll along Otres or Sokha Beach
- Drop off at shuttle station
What’s included
- Pickup with a name sign at the port or Independence Monument.
- bottled water throughout the tour.
- all entrance tickets to the sites.
- shared air-conditioned minivan or bus.
- English-speaking guide.
- drop-off at your shuttle station for return to the cruise ship.
Times
- Every day 08:30 09:00 09:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 13:30 14:00
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Operated by Best Sihanouk Ville, Kampot and Kep Tour Services
The experience
You'll meet your guide at either Sihanoukville Port Gate 1 or the Independence Monument, depending on where the cruise line's free shuttle drops you. The Independence Monument, built in 1985, sits in a small park on Ekareach Street and honors Cambodia's independence. Next to it stands a shrine used for religious festivals, with a lotus-shaped stupa in traditional Khmer style. From there the tour moves to Tomnub Rolork: Koh Preap Pier, a working fishing port where you'll see how local fishermen operate. The pier has no tourist facilities, but that's the point: it's where the city's maritime economy actually happens, and the atmosphere is unfiltered.
Phsar Leu Market is where the day opens up. The market runs daily from 7 am to 6 pm and sells fresh produce, seafood, spices, clothing and traditional handicrafts. You'll interact with vendors, try street food like fresh spring rolls and grilled meats, and practice bargaining: a skill the tour encourages. After the market, you'll visit Wat Krom (also called Wat IntNhean), a Buddhist temple on a hilltop with a large reclining Buddha and views across Sihanoukville City and the Gulf of Thailand. The temple draws visitors for its peaceful atmosphere and the vantage point it offers.
The tour then passes the Golden Lions Roundabout, built in 1996 with two golden lion statues symbolizing the city's strength, and stops at the Statue of Preah Thong and Neang Neak. Erected in 2022, this copper statue stands 27.34 meters tall and depicts the legendary co-founders of the ancient Khmer state of Funan: an Indian prince and a Naga princess whose union, according to legend, gave rise to the Khmer people. The statue faces the sea from the Ream Beach roundabout and has become a major cultural landmark. The tour ends with a walk along Otres Beach or Sokha Beach, where you can rest before boarding the shuttle back to your ship. You can arrange a coffee break or lunch at your own expense if you'd like.
Is this one for you?Choose the small-group option to share transport with other cruise passengers. Pick the private option if you want your own vehicle and guide, though both follow the same fixed schedule and include all tickets so you're back before your ship departs.
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Top questions
How long is the Sihanoukville day tour from the cruise port?
The tour runs 5 to 6 hours total, timed to fit the cruise ship schedule so you can return to your vessel before departure.
What's included in the tour price?
Pickup with a name sign at the port or Independence Monument, bottled water, all entrance tickets to the sites, shared air-conditioned minivan or bus transport, and an English-speaking guide. You pay separately for any food, drinks or tips.
What is Phsar Leu Market like, and can I buy food there?
Phsar Leu Market is a lively local hub selling fresh produce, seafood, spices, clothing and handicrafts. You'll interact with vendors and can sample street food including spring rolls, grilled meats and coconut desserts. The market is open daily 7 am to 6 pm, and bargaining is expected.
What will I see at Wat Krom temple?
Wat Krom sits on a hilltop with views of Sihanoukville City and the Gulf of Thailand. The temple features a large reclining Buddha and a shrine dedicated to the local deity Ya-Mao, and is known for its peaceful atmosphere and traditional Khmer architecture.
Can I choose between a small-group tour and a private tour?
Yes. You can book a small-group tour with other cruise passengers, or a private tour for your party alone. Both include the same sites, guide, transport and tickets. The difference is group size and whether you share the minivan with other travelers.
What is the Statue of Preah Thong and Neang Neak?
The statue, erected in 2022, stands 27.34 meters tall and depicts the legendary co-founders of the ancient Khmer state of Funan: Preah Thong, an Indian prince, and Neang Neak, a Naga princess. According to legend, their union gave rise to the Khmer people and culture. The statue faces the sea at the Ream Beach roundabout and has become a major cultural landmark.
Sihanoukville Day Tour: Markets and Temples from Cruise Port
5h–6h · EN · at your hotel
from US$ 79 per person