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15 Best Guided Tours

The best days ashore.

The 15 most popular guided 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 Guided Tours

Flam: The Wonders of Flam Guided Half-Day Shore Excursion - Stegastein Viewpoint and Aurlandsfjord: Where the Photos Start Getting Serious
Flam, Guided, Half-Day, Norwegian Fjords Shore Excursions, Shore Excursions, Tour Reviews, Tours

Flam: The Wonders of Flam Guided Half-Day Shore Excursion

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1.Flam: The Wonders of Flam Guided Half-Day Shore Excursion

Guided half-day shore trip from Flåm with Stegastein views, Borgund Stave Church, Aurlandsfjord, Lærdal Tunnel, and Lærdalsøyri.

Most Popular★ 4.8

“Amazing excursion. Alexa was a great guide, very informative and providing much more than just the normal tourist commentary, it was clear she really loved the area and the natural environment. Every stop had enough time and the driver was excellent navigating some rather interesting roads! Would highly recommend”

668 reviews5 hoursFrom $140by Maresia Tours

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Fuerteventura: Corralejo Sand Dunes Guided Shore Excursion - Tourist Zone Time (11:00–13:30): Corralejo Maritime Avenue and El Campanario
Atlantic Coast & Islands Shore Excursions, Fuerteventura, Guided, Shore Excursions, Tour Reviews, Tours

Fuerteventura: Corralejo Sand Dunes Guided Shore Excursion

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From Olden: Briksdal Glacier Guided Hiking Shore Excursion - The 45-Minute Bus Ride: Olden Valley Views You’ll Want on Video
Guided, Hiking & Trekking, Norwegian Fjords Shore Excursions, Olden, Shore Excursions, Tour Reviews, Tours

From Olden: Briksdal Glacier Guided Hiking Shore Excursion

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3.From Olden: Briksdal Glacier Guided Hiking Shore Excursion

A guided hike to Briksdal Glacier from Olden, with bus transport, stunning waterfall-and-mountain views, and a back-to-ship guarantee in 4 hours.

★ 4.5

“Wow! Olden is incredible to begin with, but the hike up to the glacier was incredible! The glacier and the lake at the bottom was a wonderful sight after a long walk up. A must do!!!”

123 reviews4 hoursFrom $146by Excursions.no

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Rhodes, Lindos and Medieval City Guided Tour from Cruise Port - The Lindos Drive: Comfort, Shade, and Real Island Views
City Tours, Cruises & Boat Tours, Greek Isles & Aegean Shore Excursions, Guided, Rhodes, Tour Reviews, Tours

Rhodes, Lindos and Medieval City Guided Tour from Cruise Port

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4.Rhodes, Lindos and Medieval City Guided Tour from Cruise Port

Cruise-port day trip packs Lindos, ceramics, and Rhodes Old Town into 7 hours, with air-conditioned comfort and optional Acropolis.

★ 4.5

“Tour bus was at the port as soon as we walked off the ship. Stopped along the way to Lindos for ceramic-making and olive oil tasting (with opportunity to buy, of course). Lindos - have an option to EITHER shop or climb the Acropolis with the guide. We opted to pay the extra $20 EURO…”

112 reviews7 hours (approx.)From $83.27by Telia Travel

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Wellington Guided eBike Tour-Cruise Shore Excursion - Getting set up at Switched on Bikes: helmets, gloves, and a quick confidence test
Cruises & Boat Tours, Cycling Tours, E-Bikes, Guided, New Zealand Shore Excursions, Shore Excursions, Tour Reviews, Tours, Wellington

Wellington Guided eBike Tour-Cruise Shore Excursion

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5.Wellington Guided eBike Tour-Cruise Shore Excursion

Ride an e-bike along Wellington Harbour and coast, then use turbo power up Maupuia for 360° views with a coffee stop.

★ 5.0

“The bikes were top quality. The two guides, Tara and Dylan, did an excellent job. Tara was very knowledgeable. It was a very windy day and returning from the ride into the wind was quite difficult. I believe our guides kept us safe in what could have been a dangerous condition. The sites were beautiful.…”

103 reviewsFrom $121.01by Switched on Bikes

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Ephesus Shore Excursion: Private Guide and Vehicle - Entering Ephesus Through Magnesia Gate: Where the Story Starts Fast
Greek Isles & Aegean Shore Excursions, Guided, Kusadasi Shore Excursions, Private, Selcuk, Shore Excursions, Tour Reviews, Tours

Ephesus Shore Excursion: Private Guide and Vehicle

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6.Ephesus Shore Excursion: Private Guide and Vehicle

Private Ephesus shore tour from Kusadasi: a guide, air-conditioned ride, Library of Celsus, Artemis Temple, and Şirince fruit wine with ship return.

★ 4.5

“We were met off our cruise ship by the guide, who took us to Ephesus and other places of interest including a small Turkish market town up in the hills where we tasted lots of local products, our guide was very Knowlegable and gave us a really good insight into ancient living, all in all…”

98 reviewsFrom $173.00by Fez Travel

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Montreal Shore Excursion: Pre- or Post-Cruise Guided Sightseeing Tour of Montreal - Old Montreal and the Old Port: the French core
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Montreal Shore Excursion: Pre- or Post-Cruise Guided Sightseeing Tour of Montreal

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7.Montreal Shore Excursion: Pre- or Post-Cruise Guided Sightseeing Tour of Montreal

A 3.5-hour Montreal shore excursion with hotel or port pickup, guided highlights by coach, plus Mt Royal views and St Joseph’s Oratory.

★ 3.5

“The guide was very informative. We would not have enjoyed the city without him. He gave a great summary of the highlights and detailed instructions on how to get around.”

79 reviews3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $44.96by Coach Canada - Gray Line Montreal

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Easy Ephesus Shore Excursion – 4 Hours with Licensed Guide - Ephesus Ancient City: What You Can Hit in the Main Ruins
Greek Isles & Aegean Shore Excursions, Guided, Kusadasi, Kusadasi Shore Excursions, Shore Excursions, Tour Reviews, Tours

Easy Ephesus Shore Excursion – 4 Hours with Licensed Guide

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Mykonos: Small-Group Guided Highlights Shore Excursion - The panoramic minibus: Armenistis Lighthouse and Delos on the horizon
Greek Isles & Aegean Shore Excursions, Guided, Kalafati, Shore Excursions, Tour Reviews, Tours

Mykonos: Small-Group Guided Highlights Shore Excursion

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Mykonos: Guided Highlights Shore Excursion - First Stop: Armenistis Lighthouse Views (Mykonos’ Big Entrance)
Greek Isles & Aegean Shore Excursions, Guided, Kalafati, Shore Excursions, Tour Reviews, Tours

Mykonos: Guided Highlights Shore Excursion

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10.Mykonos: Guided Highlights Shore Excursion

A 4-hour cruise-ship shore tour of Mykonos with lighthouse views, Ano Mera monastery, Kalafati Beach, and Mykonos Town photos.

★ 4.6

“Our tour guide ANDREA was a delight to be with. Shared info stories always with a smile. Paid special attention to an older walking challenged guest. She clearly was the highlight. Mykonos has some beautiful views but at the end of the day it’s all about the sun and the sea. The white wash buildings…”

51 reviewsFrom $123by Vexperio

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Sydney Shore Excursion: The Original Guided Walking Tour of The Rocks - What you see: convict-built buildings, early colony stories, and the icon views
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Sydney Shore Excursion: The Original Guided Walking Tour of The Rocks

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11.Sydney Shore Excursion: The Original Guided Walking Tour of The Rocks

A 90-minute guided walk through The Rocks in Sydney, with convict-era streets, heritage stops, and Harbour Bridge and Opera House views.

★ 5.0

“Helen gave a very informative and enjoyable narration of the history of the Rocks. I wouldn't have known some of the unique spots and out of view places we visited were even there. Highly recommend to both visitors and residents of Sydney.”

35 reviewsFrom $32.99by The Rocks Walking Tours

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Experience Zadar Cabrio Guided Tour from Cruise Port - Park Vruljica to Oštri Rat: Neighborhood energy and a calmer coastline
Adriatic & Dalmatian Coast Shore Excursions, Cruises & Boat Tours, Guided, Tour Reviews, Tours, Zadar

Experience Zadar Cabrio Guided Tour from Cruise Port

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PHU MY SHORE EXCURSION: Car Services + LOCAL TOUR GUIDE in Saigon - Independence Palace: A 1975 Time Capsule
Guided, Shore Excursions, Southeast Asia Shore Excursions, Southern Vietnam, Tour Reviews, Tours

PHU MY SHORE EXCURSION: Car Services + LOCAL TOUR GUIDE in Saigon

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13.PHU MY SHORE EXCURSION: Car Services + LOCAL TOUR GUIDE in Saigon

Private Saigon shore excursion from Phu My with port pickup, English guide, lunch, and key sites from Independence Palace to War Remnants.

★ 5.0

“Khang was awesome! He took great care to explain everything to us and make sure we were able to see all of the sights in a short amount of time! We even fit in some time at the market. Thank you for your hospitality Khang!”

26 reviewsFrom $119.00by Saigon Private Tourguide

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Miami: Guided Tour with Transfer from Cruise Port to Airport - Mercedes-van narration and the South Beach Art Deco drive
Cruises & Boat Tours, Guided, Miami, Private Drivers, Tour Reviews, Tours

Miami: Guided Tour with Transfer from Cruise Port to Airport

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14.Miami: Guided Tour with Transfer from Cruise Port to Airport

Small-group Miami tour from Port of Miami to Wynwood, Little Havana, and a Biscayne Bay cruise, ending with airport drop-off.

★ 4.9

“Guide was very knowledgeable about the city. He had planned a great tour for us with varied things to do. Had a lovely lunch at a little Cuban bakery. He waited for us when our ship was late getting us off. Very enjoyable. Would highly recommend.”

22 reviewsFrom $184by See Sight Tours Inc

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Puketi Rainforest Guided Walks .This is not a Shore Excursion product . - What You Learn on the Trail: Plants, Birds, Maori Legends, and Conservation
Guided, North Island, Shore Excursions, Tour Reviews, Tours

Puketi Rainforest Guided Walks .This is not a Shore Excursion product .

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15.Puketi Rainforest Guided Walks .This is not a Shore Excursion product .

Puketi Rainforest guided walk from Ōkaihau: kauri boardwalk, waterfalls, tea, and optional night hike with headlamp in the Bay of Islands.

★ 5.0

“Our guide was clearly very knowledgeable and for better or worse, there was more things pointed out that could have been seen if we were on the night walk - we took the half day morning walk. We would recommend that this only be undRead more”

20 reviewsFrom $83.78by Adventure Puketi

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