SHORE EXCURSIONS
The best days ashore.
The 15 most popular city tours for cruise passengers. The trips worth your hours ashore, what each one runs, who operates it and how to be back before all-aboard.
Skagway mini-bus tour to White Pass Summit and Tormented Valley: waterfalls, Gold Rush cemetery stories, and big photo stops.
Most Popular“Tormented valley was incredible, our tour guide Aaron was top notch and knows local history on a next level”
Private Ho Chi Minh City tour from Phu My Port with a personal guide, coffee and lunch, major sites, and flexible pacing.
“Picked up right at cruise dock with personal name card! Be prepared for long drive to Ho Chi Minh City lots of traffic but very interesting cultural experience. Driver was experienced and very safe. Traffic is very interesting. Our guide Emmie waRead more”
Port-to-panorama Marseille in 4 hours with Notre-Dame de la Garde, Palais Longchamp, Old Port time, and English guidance.
“We had some confusion to start the tour as our ship docked some considerable distance from the meeting point and we were not advised by Viator that we were to be picked up from the ship. However Jo our guide was excellent and took us around in a comfortable minibus explaining the history and background…”
Naples city highlights plus Pompeii in one half-day port tour, with cathedral, Posillipo views, expert guiding, included Pompeii tickets, and headsets.
“The Naples tour was absolutely excellent. I was very moved by the cathedral and so glad I saw it. The stop to see the fantastic view was great. The Palace area was interesting. I loved the coffee and bakery! Pompeii was good, however, our guide, while quite knowledgeable, seemed rushed. I felt I was left…”
A 2.5-hour Skagway city and White Pass summit tour with waterfall stops, Gold Rush stories, and free port pickup for $79.
“Our guide was fantastic. He was knowledgeable, informative and amusing. He took the time to take pics of all of us. The tour was very interesting and the sights were amazing.”
A 3.5-hour post-cruise Vancouver tour with port pickup, Stanley Park and Granville Island time, plus drop-off to the airport or hotel.
“Driver was informative and it’s nice to have airport drop off. We got to the airport in plenty of time for our flight.”
Small-group Ushuaia shore excursion with Tierra del Fuego highlights, Lago Roca walk, End of the World sign, and photo stops.
“Great guide, provided wonderful information about both Ushuaia and Tierra del Fuego park. He took us on a short guided hike and mentioned local plants and animals and spoke about the lifestyle of the natives. We hit all the best photo spots, enjoyed being with a small group of 10 instead of a big tourist…”
Hop-on hop-off bus from Malaga cruise port with 24-hour pass and English audio to Picasso, La Manquita, Gibralfaro and museums.
“We had a two hour wait to get on the bus. Instructions said the tour operates from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm; however, they were loading the bus as early as 8:00 am. The one place we wanted to see, the Picasso Museum, was impossible due to the amount of time it took to get…”
A smooth 3.5-hour Vancouver overview with Gastown, Chinatown, Granville Island Market, Stanley Park, and a hassle-free cruise port drop-off.
“Great tour guide. He was very informative. He had a great sense of humor and took us directly to our nost. He was very knowledgeable.”
A 4-hour small-group Dunedin cruise excursion from Port Chalmers: Signal Hill views, Baldwin Street, Otago highlights, and free time downtown.
“We had a very nice bus driver, his knowledge of Dunedin was excellent as he is a native of the city..”
Hop-on hop-off Oslo buses with 17 stops, Viking and castle sights, 24-hour ticket, Wi-Fi, and audio in 8 languages. Seasonal.
“Too many people. Barely got on the second bus. Short run for the money. Probably better to take an uber to a couple of the better areas.”
A well-paced Wellington shore excursion with port pickup, big-city sights, and mountain and harbor views plus an optional cable car ride.
“Our tour guide was awesome, took pride in showing us the highlights of Wellington. Gave us plenty of photo opportunities and even a chance to grab some coffee and pastries along the trip”
A guided, two-hour walk through Old Québec’s Upper Town and Lower Town—Place Royale, Château Frontenac views, churches, and fortifications.
“Robert was a great guide. Very interesting, lots of information. Would take an another trip with him anytime. Thank you.”
Valencia in 5 hours: small-group Old Town + City of Arts and Sciences exteriors, then tapas, paella, and wine at an 11th-century venue.
“Amazing day with a wonderful tour guide! Tuathla was an awesome guide who did a great job showing us Valencia! She was very knowledgeable about the city . After our tour we all enjoyed the tapas lunch - so delicious and a great way to end our day. Highly recommend Tuathla and this tour !!”
Cruise-port day trip packs Lindos, ceramics, and Rhodes Old Town into 7 hours, with air-conditioned comfort and optional Acropolis.
“The tour guide was very knowledgable and she made the whole experience very fun. I had never heard of Rhodes, but I'm glad our cruise stopped here after the unexpected cancelation of Santorini because it was very beautiful and had really cool sites to see! This tour was half the cost of the same exact…”
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