The 15 Best Shore Excursions in France

1.D-Day Beaches Shore Excursion from Le Havre with Packed Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 486 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $119Our pick

Review of the Le Havre D-Day Beaches shore excursion, with Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc, cemeteries, lunch, timing, value, and practical tips.

“Sam was an excellent guide, very knowledgeable friendly and professional. He gave us a terrific lesson in history of World War II and the circumstances leading to the Normandy invasion. The whole experience visiting this area was very emotional but well planned and well worthy it.”

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2.City Sightseeing Tour of Marseille

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 321 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $96

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.”

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3.Half Day Tour of Marseille by Electric Bike

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 234 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $89

Review of Marseille’s half-day electric bike shore excursion, with port pickup, coastal views, Notre Dame de la Garde, and practical riding advice.

“We had a fantastic time on our electric bike tour in Marseille! The tour was well-organized, and the crew was very accommodating, making sure everyone was comfortable and ready to ride. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the experience even more enjoyable with interesting insights about the city. The electric bikes made it easy to explore Marseille’s beautiful streets and scenic viewpoints without too much effort. Overall, a great way to see the city. Highly recommended!”

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4.Drive by cabriolet from Marseille cruise port to cassis

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 208 reviews · 5 to 7 hours (approx.)

Drive a classic VW cabriolet from Marseille to Cassis, with coastal views, Cap Canaille, calanques, photo stops, and free time in Cassis.

“Driving around the French coastline from Marseilles to Cassis was a pleasure with Denis as our guide! We had many photo ops and he made them all fun! Great views, a memorable experience, and lovely folks we toured with, too. Making core memories with my husband was a joy!”

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5.Half-Day E-Bike Tour from Cruise Port

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 201 reviews · 210 minutes - 4 hours · from $93

Review of Marseille’s cruise-port e-bike tour, covering sights, hills, traffic, guides, value, pickup details, and who should book.

“We had so much fun! It was a great way to see the city and learn about various locations. Highly recommended!”

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6.Small Group Marseille Shore Excursion: Marseille and Cassis Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 110 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $179

Review of the Marseille and Cassis small-group shore excursion, including Notre-Dame de la Garde, Cap Canaille, timing, comfort, and value.

“This was an excellent excursion. Emanuel took us on a wonderful two hour tour of Marseille, with stops in plenty of scenic places and with a good amount of time to visit the basillica. Then we drove (beautifully clean and comfy van, good seat belts, microphone) to Cassis where we had 2.5 hours of free time. He took those of us who wanted to do the boat tour to the ticket office and arranged our tickets (17 euros per person, 1 hour tour) then we had 50 minutes to have lunch before our small boat trip, which was excellent. When we got back we had half an hour to buy…”

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7.6-Hour Private French Riviera Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 107 reviews · 6 hours

Review of a private Cannes shore excursion to Nice, Eze, Monaco, and Monte Carlo, with practical tips on timing, value, and guides.

“very good. The singing guide was excellent, thumbs up...”

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8.From Le Havre Breathtaking Honfleur and Deauville Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 100 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $156

Review of the Le Havre shore excursion to Honfleur and Deauville, with practical advice on timing, walking, value, weather, and what to expect.

“We really enjoyed these two beautiful towns today! The tour guide did a fantastic on sharing the history of the area!”

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9.Private Customized French Riviera Tour from Port of Cannes 8H

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 98 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Review of an 8-hour private French Riviera tour from Cannes, covering Nice, Èze, Monaco, and Monte Carlo with a flexible driver-guide.

“Our private tour from the Port of Cannes with Francz was absolutely exceptional. He was waiting for us at the cruise ship port terminal. Francz was warm, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable. He shared fascinating insights about the history, culture, and hidden gems of the French Riviera, all while keeping the tour relaxed and perfectly paced. We visited stunning spots like Èze, and Monaco, each more beautiful than the last. Francz tailored the day to our interests and gave us plenty of time to explore, take photos, and enjoy the local atmosphere. His driving was smooth and safe, and his vehicle was clean and comfortable. he brought each location to life…”

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10.Deluxe Bordeaux Shore Excursion from Le Verdon Cruise Ship Port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $85Best value

Review of the Bordeaux shore excursion from Le Verdon, with cathedral sights, guided walks, free time, wine options, costs, and practical tips.

“Good history of Bordeaux - newer history and history from the olde towne. We learned about the buildings, why they were built and what they represent. Also learned about the wine culture and process. Kas (sorry butchering his name 🙁). He was an awesome tour guide and definitely recommend the tour. The worst part is the 2 hour bus ride from the Le Verdon ship terminal. We would have loved more free time to explore …we had about 90 minutes at the end of the tour and had lunch at a little brasserie near the opera house that we thoroughly enjoyed.”

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11.Deluxe Paris Shore Excursion from Le Havre with Seine Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 79 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $85

Review of a $85.92 Paris shore excursion from Le Havre, with a Seine cruise, Eiffel Tower photos, Arc de Triomphe, and ship-safe timing.

“Wonderful day in Paris that included a river cruise on the Seine. Our guide Emir was a fountain of information and was so enthusiastic and personable.”

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12.Small Group Marseille Shore Excursion: Marseille and Aix-en-Provence

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 76 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $179

Review of a small-group Marseille shore excursion to Aix-en-Provence, with port pickup, free time, scenic stops, price advice, and practical tips.

“Inez was wonderful! This was a lovely day starting in Marseille and ending in Aix. Our guide was sweet and knowledgeable and the tour started out with a lot of driving between historical sites and ended with some free time in Aix en Provence. She gave us recommendations of places to eat and shop. This was a great balance of small tour (my family of 5 plus three others) with history lesson and charming city shopping and eating on our own. Definitely preferred this size over some of our larger tours.”

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13.The best French Riviera Full-Day from Cannes Small-Group Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 65 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $155

See Cannes, Antibes, Èze, Monaco, and Monte Carlo in one small-group day with coastal views, local insight, and port pickup.

“Very organized and timely. The small Villages are very nice and the views from St Paul was beautiful Even in the light rain.”

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14.Private Day Trip to Monaco and Eze

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 59 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $487

Review of a private Cannes shore trip to Eze and Monaco, with Fragonard, Monte Carlo, the F1 circuit, timing tips, value, and drawbacks.

“We loved our time with David. He was so fun to be with. He told us all about the history of the region and took us to really interesting spots. He was also able to customize our tour to accommodate our pre booked lunch in Monaco. He’s informative but above all really nice to spend time with. We hope to see him again on a future tour. Thank you David 🙏😊”

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15.Private Day Tour with Omaha Beach & American Cemetery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $820

Review of a private Le Havre shore tour to Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc, the American Cemetery, and Longues-sur-Mer.

“Brice was a wonderful driver and guide for our visit through Normandy and to Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc and the American cemetery. His knowledge was top notch and we will remember this trip for years to come.”

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