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15 Best Food & Drink Tours

The best days ashore.

The 15 most popular food & drink 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.

15 Best Food & Drink Tours

Full day shore excursion to Florence and Pisa from Livorno with tasting - Florence in 3 hours: the “best-of” route you can actually use
Food & Drink, Full-Day, Livorno, Livorno Shore Excursions, Mediterranean Shore Excursions, Shore Excursions, Tour Reviews, Tours

Full day shore excursion to Florence and Pisa from Livorno with tasting

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1.Full day shore excursion to Florence and Pisa from Livorno with tasting

Florence and Pisa from Livorno in one full day by A/C coach, with guided sights, free time in both cities, and optional local tastings.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“Unfortunately it was pouring rain all day long, but the tour operator can’t do anything about the weather. We had been to Florence twice before, so just walked to the Old Bridge area, and walked around for a bit, and went to a cafe. Unfortunately a couple people didn’t make it back to our meeting…”

968 reviews8 hours (approx.)From $52.00by Ciao Florence Tours Srl

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Livorno: Florence & Pisa Shore Excursion with Food Tasting - Florence in Real Life: Renaissance Sights Plus Time to Choose Your Own Focus
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Livorno: Florence & Pisa Shore Excursion with Food Tasting

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2.Livorno: Florence & Pisa Shore Excursion with Food Tasting

Florence and Pisa in one 8-hour shore trip from Livorno. Air-conditioned bus, guided highlights, and optional local food tasting.

★ 4.6

“This day trip to Florence and Pisa from Livorno was fantastic! The bus was comfortable, the tour leaders Sabrina and John were friendly and organized, and everything ran smoothly. In Florence, we had a great mix of guidance and free time. We saw beautiful spots like Piazza della Repubblica, Piazza della Signoria, and the famous…”

952 reviews8 hoursFrom $51by Shore Emotion

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Full day Shore Excursion to Florence from Livorno with tasting - The Tuscan Tasting Start: What You Should Expect
Food & Drink, Full-Day, Livorno, Livorno Shore Excursions, Mediterranean Shore Excursions, Shore Excursions, Tour Reviews, Tours

Full day Shore Excursion to Florence from Livorno with tasting

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3.Full day Shore Excursion to Florence from Livorno with tasting

Port-to-Florence coach plus Tuscan tasting and 4 hours to roam Duomo, squares, and Ponte Vecchio at your pace.

★ 5.0

“Florence is really crowded but lovely. Our tour guide was excellent, Arianna. She went out of her way to help us and show us the sights. we could have spent more days there but being on a cruise that wasn’t an option.”

163 reviews8 hours (approx.)From $47.18by Ciao Florence Tours Srl

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Tauranga Shore Excursion: History & Kiwifruit Tasting – 4 Hours - Tauranga Harbour Bridge and the Port: How Work Shapes the City
Food & Drink, Historical Tours, New Zealand Shore Excursions, Shore Excursions, Tauranga, Tour Reviews, Tours

Tauranga Shore Excursion: History & Kiwifruit Tasting – 4 Hours

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4.Tauranga Shore Excursion: History & Kiwifruit Tasting – 4 Hours

Half-day Tauranga tour with Mt Maunganui views and port history, capped by a kiwi orchard tasting and local tea for $65.78.

★ 5.0

“Not much to see here that really warrants a 4 hr tour, Although the guide was great. Lots of driving around, some interesting history if that’s what you are looking for…a stop at a small but beautiful little tropical greenhouse and a view of the 24 km of beach. Kiwi orchard was amazing but only…”

146 reviewsFrom $65.78by Wicked Wanders Tours

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From Livorno: Florence Shore Excursion with Tasting - The bus ride: where the tour leader sets the stage
Food & Drink, Livorno, Livorno Shore Excursions, Mediterranean Shore Excursions, Shore Excursions, Tour Reviews, Tours

From Livorno: Florence Shore Excursion with Tasting

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Argostoli: Shore Excursion to Caves with Local Wine Tasting - Getting to Drogarati: coach comfort, then 150 steps down
Food & Drink, Greek Isles & Aegean Shore Excursions, Sami Cephalonia, Shore Excursions, Tour Reviews, Tours, Wine Tours

Argostoli: Shore Excursion to Caves with Local Wine Tasting

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6.Argostoli: Shore Excursion to Caves with Local Wine Tasting

Half-day Argostoli shore tour with two Kefalonia caves, Melissani boat cruise, Myrtos viewpoint photos, and a local wine tasting.

★ 4.6

“Tour guide was knowledgeable and drive was beautiful. Meeting point was very close to cruise terminal, so it was a quick and easy walk to arrive. They do check in day before to ensure you know where and when to meet, that was really helpful. Overall we had a great experience.”

87 reviews5 hoursFrom $37by Kefalonia Sightseeing & Tours

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Argostoli: Shore Excursion to Caves with Local Wine Tasting - Getting to Drogarati: coach comfort, then 150 steps down
Food & Drink, Greek Isles & Aegean Shore Excursions, Sami Cephalonia, Shore Excursions, Tour Reviews, Tours, Wine Tours

Argostoli: Shore Excursion to Caves with Local Wine Tasting

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7.Argostoli: Shore Excursion to Caves with Local Wine Tasting

Argostoli shore tour: Drogarati + Melissani caves, Myrtos photos, and local wine tasting. 5 hours.

★ 4.5

“Tour guide was knowledgeable and drive was beautiful. Meeting point was very close to cruise terminal, so it was a quick and easy walk to arrive. They do check in day before to ensure you know where and when to meet, that was really helpful. Overall we had a great experience.”

82 reviewsFrom $43.19by Kefalonia Sightseeing & Tours

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Best Rhodes Tour with Wine Tasting Experience from Cruise Port - Morning at Mandraki Harbour: Harbor Views and Colossus Lore
Cruises & Boat Tours, Food & Drink, Greek Isles & Aegean Shore Excursions, Rhodes, Tour Reviews, Tours, Wine Tours

Best Rhodes Tour with Wine Tasting Experience from Cruise Port

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8.Best Rhodes Tour with Wine Tasting Experience from Cruise Port

Cruise-port Rhodes tour with wine tasting, Lindos village time, and UNESCO Old Town stops plus olive oil and honey tastings.

★ 4.5

“Quite a bit of traveling but the highlight would have been the ruins which are a very long uphill climb with minimal time allowed to do it. The tour doesn’t lie but also doesn’t reveal the inherent difficulty. Otherwise the tour met expectations.”

78 reviewsFrom $65.69by Telia Travel

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Shore Excursion: Local Tasting Tour from Tauranga - Meeting Your Driver at the Port Gate (and Getting on With Your Day)
Food & Drink, New Zealand Shore Excursions, Shore Excursions, Tauranga, Tour Reviews, Tours

Shore Excursion: Local Tasting Tour from Tauranga

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9.Shore Excursion: Local Tasting Tour from Tauranga

Port-to-vine tastings in Tauranga: craft beer, wine at Skyline’s gondola, plus dessert and cocktails. Small group, pickup included.

★ 5.0

“Paul is a great guide! Each experience was high quality and I highly recommend the tour! He is a wine expert and his knowledge really makes the tour special. The food tastings were superb.”

77 reviewsFrom $186.17by Tauranga Tasting Tours &Charters

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Naples/Salerno Port: Pompeii & Vesuvius - lunch or wine tasting - Vesuvius National Park: your 2 hours of viewpoints and breathing room
Food & Drink, Lunch Experiences, Mediterranean Shore Excursions, Naples, Naples Shore Excursions, Tour Reviews, Wine Tours

Naples/Salerno Port: Pompeii & Vesuvius – lunch or wine tasting

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10.Naples/Salerno Port: Pompeii & Vesuvius – lunch or wine tasting

Port-to-Pompeii and Vesuvius day with skip-the-stress transfers, guided ruins, Vesuvius free time, and lunch for Naples cruisers.

★ 5.0

“The guide was prompt and waiting for us outside the cruise port. We made our way by bus to Pompeii… it was a little hectic with numbers of people but was a good experience. Next we went to have lunch just before the entrance to Vesuvius. It was AWESOME! The food was tasty, servers busy,…”

65 reviews8 hours (approx.)From $156.89by Worldtours

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Santorini 4-Hour Private Tour including Wine Tasting, Shore Excursion - Firostefani’s Quick Blue-Dome Break (Yes, It’s Worth the Stop)
Food & Drink, Greek Isles & Aegean Shore Excursions, Private, Santorini, Santorini Shore Excursions, Shore Excursions, Tour Reviews, Tours, Wine Tours

Santorini 4-Hour Private Tour including Wine Tasting, Shore Excursion

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11.Santorini 4-Hour Private Tour including Wine Tasting, Shore Excursion

Private Santorini 4-hour tour to Oia and Firostefani, Prophet Elias Monastery, plus Venetsanos volcanic wine tasting with Mercedes transfers.

★ 5.0

“Marios was a wonderful tour guide. Skip the line tour, inc glorious private areas. Great historical knowledge. And to end a wonderful day the vinery was superb.”

45 reviews30 minutes to 1 hour (approx.)From $192.23by Santorini Premium Tours

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Best Shore Excursion Etna, Taormina, Messina With Tasting Of Sicilian Products - Mount Etna Crater Walk: Views You Can Actually Use
Food & Drink, Mediterranean Shore Excursions, Messina, Shore Excursions, Tour Reviews, Tours

Best Shore Excursion Etna, Taormina, Messina With Tasting Of Sicilian Products

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12.Best Shore Excursion Etna, Taormina, Messina With Tasting Of Sicilian Products

Six-hour private shore tour from Messina to Etna and Taormina with classic tasting of Sicilian honey, olives, wines, liqueurs, and olive oil.

★ 5.0

“The tour we received did not cover most of the items from the tour description on Viator website (see below for summary), so this misrepresentation is very disappointing. We contacted Viator to no avail. We will be disputing this charge with our credit card company immediately. From Tour Description on Website: Mount Etna Walk on…”

33 reviews6 hours (approx.)From $227.06by Sicily Best Tour

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Rhodes Shore Excursion Including Lindos, Old Town & Wine Tasting - Getting there on cruise time: pickup, vehicle comfort, and schedule changes
Food & Drink, Greek Isles & Aegean Shore Excursions, Rhodes, Shore Excursions, Tour Reviews, Tours, Wine Tours

Rhodes Shore Excursion Including Lindos, Old Town & Wine Tasting

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13.Rhodes Shore Excursion Including Lindos, Old Town & Wine Tasting

Rhodes shore tour packs Mandraki, Lindos and Old Town into 6 hours, with olive oil, honey and wine tastings plus port pickup.

★ 4.0

“The trip felt unorganized. It advertises olive oil, honey tasting but that that was more of an afterthought than part of the experience when we stopped for it and was very rushed. We were shuffled into a shop and we happen to notice they had stuff out. Then a clay presentatiRead more”

26 reviewsFrom $34by Telia Travel

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From Penneshaw: Kangaroo Island Shore Excursion Tasting Tour - Where to meet at Penneshaw (and why it’s worth finding fast)
Food & Drink, Penneshaw, Shore Excursions, Tour Reviews, Tours

From Penneshaw: Kangaroo Island Shore Excursion Tasting Tour

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Lisbon Private Shore Excursion: City Tour by Minivan Including Food and Wine Tastings - Belém: the Tagus coast, Vasco da Gama, and UNESCO stops that feel worth it
Atlantic Coast & Islands Shore Excursions, City Tours, Food, Food & Drink, Lisbon, Private, Shore Excursions, Tour Reviews, Tours, Wine Tours

Lisbon Private Shore Excursion: City Tour by Minivan Including Food and Wine Tastings

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15.Lisbon Private Shore Excursion: City Tour by Minivan Including Food and Wine Tastings

Private 4-hour Lisbon shore tour by minivan with Belém and Alfama highlights plus pastel de Belém, cod cake, vinho verde and port.

★ 5.0

“Vlad was great. He has a great knowledge of Portugal and is a lot of fun to be with. We enjoyed our time with him and wish we could have spent a full day instead of only 5 hours. It was like spending the day with an old friend. We would love to go back…”

20 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $264.05by Inside Lisbon

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