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15 Best Private Tours

The best days ashore.

The 15 most popular private 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 Private Tours

Naples Shore Excursion: Private Tour to Sorrento, Positano, and Amalfi - Sorrento at the edge of the sea: your first taste of the coast
Mediterranean Shore Excursions, Naples, Naples Shore Excursions, Private, Shore Excursions, Tour Reviews, Tours

Naples Shore Excursion: Private Tour to Sorrento, Positano, and Amalfi

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1.Naples Shore Excursion: Private Tour to Sorrento, Positano, and Amalfi

Private Amalfi Coast shore excursion from Naples cruise port with chauffeur pickup and flexible stops in Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi, Ravello.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“We really enjoyed our private excursion in the company of our driver Rosario , who showed us some stunning picturesque locations . He stopped at a lovely restaurant so We could have lunch overlooking the stunning Amalfi coast . And we arrived back to our cruise ship on time . I would highly recommend this…”

352 reviews8 hours (approx.)From $328.33by Project Napoli Service

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City Tours, Private, Shore Excursions, Southeast Asia Shore Excursions, Tour Reviews, Tours, Vung Tau

Private Ho Chi Minh City Shore Excursion from Phu My Port

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2.Private Ho Chi Minh City Shore Excursion from Phu My Port

Private Ho Chi Minh City tour from Phu My Port with a personal guide, coffee and lunch, major sites, and flexible pacing.

★ 5.0

“Very organized, local guide contact me via Whatsapp the day before the tour. Pick us up at the spot promptly. Hani is our tour guide, her English is very fluent, she took us exactly where we want to be, pretty much all was our arrangement point.”

333 reviewsFrom $119.00by Maximus Travel Vietnam

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Civitavecchia Shore Excursion: Best of Rome Private Tour - Stop 1: The Pantheon dome and the 5€ decision
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Civitavecchia Shore Excursion: Best of Rome Private Tour

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3.Civitavecchia Shore Excursion: Best of Rome Private Tour

Private full-day Rome from Civitavecchia with port pickup, a flexible route, and a driver who times your stops. Entry fees extra.

★ 5.0

“We had a fantastic day in Rome with the dream team Alan & Barbara from Viator. So knowledgeable, accommodating and great fun. We saw all of the highlights of the city that we listed and even managed a chance sighting of the Pope. We would definitely recommend you book this duo, you won’t be disappointed…”

247 reviewsFrom $434.46by Driverinrome

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ALL INCLUSIVE Private Ephesus, Terrace Houses tour with LUNCH - Lunch in Turkey: included Turkish food, and what to know about drinks
Greek Isles & Aegean Shore Excursions, Kusadasi, Kusadasi Shore Excursions, Lunch Experiences, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours

ALL INCLUSIVE Private Ephesus, Terrace Houses tour with LUNCH

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4.ALL INCLUSIVE Private Ephesus, Terrace Houses tour with LUNCH

A private, all-included Ephesus tour from Kusadasi with terrace houses, Temple of Artemis, and Turkish lunch, plus port pickup and fees covered.

★ 5.0

“Our guide and driver were outstanding as per usual of out Viator experiences. We will continue using Viator when the circumstances, suitability and price consideration is factored in vs. the typical cruise ship packages.”

203 reviews5 to 6 hours (approx.)From $134.10by Kusadasi Private Tours

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Semi Private Amalfi Coast Shore Excursion with Pick Up - Why the Drive From Naples Is Half the Experience
Mediterranean Shore Excursions, Naples, Private, Shore Excursions, Tour Reviews, Tours

Semi Private Amalfi Coast Shore Excursion with Pick Up

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Private Excursions For Cruise Ship Passengers - El Portillo Visitor Centre: free Teide context before you go higher
Cruises & Boat Tours, Private, Tenerife, Tour Reviews, Tours

Private Excursions For Cruise Ship Passengers

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6.Private Excursions For Cruise Ship Passengers

Private 6-hour Tenerife highlights from the cruise port: Teide viewpoints, El Portillo museum, La Orotava gardens and balconied home.

★ 4.5

“Messaged tour operator 3xs without a response as where to meet. Called support in NY, only to be transfered to Spanish recording & no help. Very disappointing. 😠”

110 reviews6 hours (approx.)From $118.27by Gloma Travel

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Cannes: 6-Hour Private French Riviera Shore Excursion - Cannes to Nice: Hauts de Villefranche and Cap Ferrat first
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Cannes: 6-Hour Private French Riviera Shore Excursion

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Kusadasi Shore Excursion : Ephesus Private Tour ONLY FOR CRUISE GUESTS - Stop 1: Ancient City of Ephesus without losing your bearings
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Kusadasi Shore Excursion : Ephesus Private Tour ONLY FOR CRUISE GUESTS

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8.Kusadasi Shore Excursion : Ephesus Private Tour ONLY FOR CRUISE GUESTS

Cruise-only Ephesus private tour from Kusadasi with port pickup, AC vehicle, Ancient City, Meryemana, and free Temple of Artemis.

★ 5.0

“We had a tour with Burak and he was AMAZING! He was super knowledgeable, relaxed and just an all around interesting person. He created the perfect itinerary for our group of 4 and we learned so much! I can't imagine doing Ephesus by ourselves, there is so much history. Burak made it such a special…”

101 reviews5 to 7 hours (approx.)From $39.00by Private Ephesus Tours

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Private Krka Waterfalls with Wine and Prosciutto Shore Excursion - Getting from Split without the stress (air-conditioned pickup matters)
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Private Krka Waterfalls with Wine and Prosciutto Shore Excursion

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9.Private Krka Waterfalls with Wine and Prosciutto Shore Excursion

Private Krka Waterfalls from Split with an English guide, air-conditioned pickup, and Sladic Winery tasting with prosciutto pairing.

★ 5.0

“Water fall and walk were wonderful. Was not the experience that I was expecting. The picture shows that you can swim in the water by falls and that is not the case. Our guide was not very good. I was not impressed and offended with his raunchy jokes.”

98 reviews6 hours (approx.)From $290.25by Adriatic Vision

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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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10.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

“This was a top notch tour from beginning to end. Picked us up at the exact time we requested. Our guide spoke fluent English and was a wealth of knowledge of both Ephesus and of the local area. We were suprised on the way back with a Read more”

98 reviewsFrom $173.00by Fez Travel

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Madeira: Private Tour for Cruise Ship Passengers - Price and value: $235 per group up to 8
Atlantic Coast & Islands Shore Excursions, Canico, Cruises & Boat Tours, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours

Madeira: Private Tour for Cruise Ship Passengers

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11.Madeira: Private Tour for Cruise Ship Passengers

Private 7-hour Madeira tour from Funchal Cruise Port for up to 8, with flexible stops like Cabo Girão, Monte, and Câmara de Lobos.

★ 4.9

“We enjoyed it greatly. The island is beautiful. Joao was an excellent guide who adapted the day to what suited us best and what we wanted to see and do. He made the day better.”

90 reviews7 hoursFrom $235by Rui Alberto Rodrigues Unipessoal Lda

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Cinque Terre and Pisa Full-Day Private Shore Excursion from Livorno Port - How the Village Hopping Really Works: Ferry When Possible, Train When Needed
Full-Day, Livorno, Livorno Shore Excursions, Mediterranean Shore Excursions, Private, Shore Excursions, Tour Reviews, Tours

Cinque Terre and Pisa Full-Day Private Shore Excursion from Livorno Port

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12.Cinque Terre and Pisa Full-Day Private Shore Excursion from Livorno Port

Private day trip from Livorno to Cinque Terre villages and Pisa, with small-group pacing, port pickup, and ferry-and-train village hopping.

★ 5.0

“Our group of 7 had a wonderful day touring Cinque Terre and Pisa with Ursula! From the minute we were picked up at our cruise terminal by Ursula, in a large and comfortable air-conditioned mini-bus, we then drove to Cinque Terre. When we arrived in Cinque Terre, Ursula purchased our ferry tickets so we could…”

82 reviews9 hours (approx.)From $481.51by Bellaitalia Tour

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Rome for First-Timers Private Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia Port - Foro Romano Viewpoint and Circo Massimo: Quick Stops That Actually Teach Rome
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Rome for First-Timers Private Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia Port

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13.Rome for First-Timers Private Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia Port

Private Rome shore excursion from Civitavecchia with port pickup, air-conditioned transport, and a customizable highlights day plus lunch.

★ 5.0

“We took a tour of Rome on May 1st. This happened to be Italy's Labor Day, so the Vatican and the museums were closed. My group of six was picked up from our cruise ship and traveled to Rome in a new 8 passenger van. Our tour guide John was amazing! He first took us…”

76 reviews9 hours (approx.)From $459.18by Rome Private Excursions

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Keelung Shore Excursion: Jiufen & Shifen Sky Lantern Private Tour - First Stop: Jiufen Old Street’s Stair Maze (and Why You Go Anyway)
East Asia Shore Excursions, Private, Shore Excursions, Taipei, Tour Reviews, Tours

Keelung Shore Excursion: Jiufen & Shifen Sky Lantern Private Tour

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14.Keelung Shore Excursion: Jiufen & Shifen Sky Lantern Private Tour

Private Keelung shore excursion to Jiufen and Shifen with waterfalls, Yin Yang Sea, and a sky lantern tiandeng ritual, with port pickup.

★ 5.0

“Tony was an amazing guide. Definitely one of our best tours. And his photography — a bonus! He expertly guided us through Juifen - picked out a delicious dumpling restaurant. Then onto the sky lantern experience which was an unexpected highlight. The waterfall was absolutely beautiful. We had a perfect day with Tony! Highly recommend.”

75 reviewsFrom $155.00by Justaiwantour

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Best Private Montevideo Shore Excursion: City Tour. Optional WineTasting Tour. - El Prado and Parque Batlle: Mansions, Parks, and the Stadium That Lives in the City
City Tours, Montevideo, Private, Shore Excursions, South America Shore Excursions, Tour Reviews, Tours

Best Private Montevideo Shore Excursion: City Tour. Optional WineTasting Tour.

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15.Best Private Montevideo Shore Excursion: City Tour. Optional WineTasting Tour.

A private Montevideo shore excursion hitting plazas, old city streets, the waterfront, and parks, with an optional Pizzorno tannat wine tasting.

★ 4.5

“We thoroughly enjoyed our tour of this beautiful city. Our guide Beatriz was knowledgeable friendly and clearly loved her home city, Montevideo. We saw the capital's main sights, visited 2 parks with impressive bronze statues and after photos outside the legislative building had a delicious steak meal at the inside market, with Beatriz securing a…”

75 reviews6 hours (approx.)From $210.00by Top Private Tours

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