Shore Excursions · CITY HIGHLIGHTS SHORE EXCURSIONS
When the port is a bus ride from a city you have one shot at, the panoramic tour earns its place. The 15 below cover the routes, the stops that actually get you off the coach, and the ones that leave time to walk.
See Rome’s major sights from Civitavecchia for $64, with a guide, air-conditioned coach, free time, and photo stops across the city.
“The guide Daniel was wonderful. He brought us to the most important monuments. My only con is The Spanish Steps were not on the tour but I can see we would not have had enough time since we had to get back to the ship. We had a great driver as well.”
Review of Corfu’s five-hour cruise shore excursion to Paleokastritsa Beach and Old Town, with transport, free time, tips, and honest value advice.
“The beach was beautiful and we also added on a trip to the caves from the beach.”
Review of Athens and Piraeus hop-on hop-off bus tour, with route details, port tips, timing, value, audio, and honest drawbacks.
“Excellent staff, no idea how to get the free beer but the sites and trip is brilliant. Drivers were brilliant”
Review of Tauranga’s Rotorua shore excursion, with Māori culture, geysers, kiwi tasting, forests, gardens, and practical cruise-day advice.
“Tour never provided Harbor Master Closed Port ! Ship denied entry due to unsafe conditions in seas and high winds! No one who booked with Viator or anyone else able to receive services. Refund Requested but two months have elapsed and Viator has ignored and or denied to credit original form of payment”
Review of Skagway’s White Pass Summit and city tour, with waterfalls, Gold Rush history, scenic stops, practical tips, price, and passport rules.
“Very knowledgeable tour guide. Every stop was a great view and opportunity for pictures which is why we opted for this tour over the train. I would do it again.”
Review of St. Thomas shopping, sightseeing, Mountain Top, and Magens Bay tour, with practical advice on price, timing, guides, and beach time.
“My tour was CANCELED by the provider, yet i think i was still charged for it. I have written to Viator with no response, that i can find. Buyer beware.”
Review of Cozumel’s private five-hour island tour, with chocolate, tequila, San Gervasio, east coast views, beach time, and practical tips.
“My wife and I took my 86 year old mother with limited mobility on a tour with Gerry. She had never been to Cozumel and just wanted to see the island without much walking. Gerry was fantastic. He listened to our needs and arranged a drive that was perfect for her. We circumnavigated the island making a few stops n visited a Mayan village and saw a performance and learned about their culture and tasted chocolate and honey. Very happy”
Review of Marseille’s 4-hour shore excursion, with Notre-Dame de la Garde, Old Port, Palais Longchamp, transport tips, and honest value advice.
“We saw more of Marseille than we would have taking the shuttle to town and wandering. The bus travels through the nerrow streets while the guide tells us the history. We stopped at a few places for photos and adventure. I was surprised how crowded the church was in Oct.”
Explore Ålesund’s art nouveau center, Sunnmøre Museum, and Alnes Lighthouse on a four-hour shore excursion with scenic island views.
“The "ultimate turen" was well-organised and clearly designed to accommodate a broad audience, but the experience felt largely like a standard "drop-off" tour without much depth. The guide was fluent in both English and German and delivered the information with enthusiasm, but the content came across as rather superficial and tailored to very general crowd. For us personally, the tour did not quite live up to expectations, and we didn't feel it was with the price.”
Barcelona hop-on hop-off shore excursion with two routes, Sagrada Família, Park Güell, Montjuïc, audio guide, and practical cruise-day tips.
“One of the best hop on hop off bus tours I have taken. Great way to check out the city. Covers all the interesting locations”
See Istanbul’s Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and Grand Bazaar in one guided shore excursion from Galataport.
“Although the morning half of the tour to the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, etc. went ok and the lunch arrangement was excellent, the afternoon half to visit the Grand Bazaar was a disaster. During the Grand Bazaar tour, we were led to attend sales pitches in 5 different shops and didn't have a chance to walk around the Grand Bazaar at all. Although the shop owners were okay, we simply were not interested in their merchandise, and felt that the whole time spent at the Grand Bazaar was a waste. Our tour guide was actually okay as she was flexible and guided us through the Blue Mosque, etc. smoothly. I…”
Review of Busan’s cruise-port city tour, covering temples, markets, Gamcheon Village, costs, timing, guides, and return-to-ship planning.
“Andrew the Guide was brilliant, as were the places we visited. I’d informed in advance that one of our party of 10 is a wheelchair user with MS. One temple visit was left out due to the number of steps involved which we were very happy about. He planned everything with this in mind. Always looking for shade when doing chats. His knowledge and passion about the UN memorial was uplifting. The Songdo beach and Cable Car was a great choice. Lunch was fitted in at this location. Gamcheon Culture Village again really interesting explanation about its history. Finally the Busan Tower was a great view experience. Highly recommend this…”
Review of the Belfast shore excursion to Giant’s Causeway, with Antrim Coast views, Belfast murals, castle stops, timing, value, and tips.
“Lisa was a great tour guide. Davy was a fantastic driver. She was very knowledgeable and organized. Easy to find and it was an incredible value. Do not hesitate to use this company for a ship excursion in Belfast. The Causeway was amazing too, a really great day, highly recommend!!”
Naples and Pompeii shore excursion with port pickup, city highlights, Posillipo views, guided ruins, tickets, and ship return guarantee.
“See the East and West portions of the sea and city was amazing. Pompeii was very enlightening and amazing part of history.”
Review of Dunedin’s V8 Trike tour, with Otago Peninsula views, city sights, practical tips, pricing, weather advice, and cruise timing.
“Great fun to ride a trike, our guide was knowledgeable and we got good photos of a beaut scenery. Bring a warm jackets and a beanie”
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