FRANCE
The ones worth booking.
The 15 most popular shore excursions tours. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what it costs.
A full-day D-Day shore excursion from Le Havre to Normandy with German and American sites plus a homemade baguette lunch.
“Thelma was an amazing guide. She was so knowledgeable about the history of DDay. Really appreciated her starting with events and people that led up to the day. She gave us a clear picture of the brutal day.”
Marseille in 4 hours with port pickup: Notre-Dame de la Garde views, Palais Longchamp, Abbaye Saint Victor, navette stop, and Old Port time.
“Good value compared to tours organized through the cruise ship, but a less organized and slightly rushed experience. The tour was over an hour later starting. The ship docked late and we still had to wait like 30 minutes for anyone to show up at the meeting location and another 30 minutes or more on…”
Cruise-friendly e-bike ride through Marseille’s top sights, from Notre Dame de la Garde to the Corniche, with easy port pickup.
“Fantastic tour on ebikes. Great guide with excellent knowledge of the local areas. Yummy chocolate. Thanks”
Port pickup and a scenic drive to Cassis for calanques views, Notre-Dame de la Garde, and classic Marseille sights in a small group.
“Love love love Cassis! It poured rain when we were there but we just love the quaintness and the beach is beautiful along with the food. Our guide was VERY informative and sweet 😊 Great tour Thank you!”
Private 6-hour Cannes shore tour with Nice views, Eze perfume stop, Monaco & Monte Carlo, and a Formula 1 track drive.
“mijail was magnificent , he surely tried his very best to make us feel comfortable . I'm glad we get to meet him !”
Le Havre shore excursion to Honfleur and Deauville with a guided walk, a panoramic drive, and free time by the sea.
“First and foremost, our guide was awesome. Knowledgeable and thorough. Honfleur was cool to see, but Deauville was pretty much all closed up for the offseason. Our guide explained that high season is July and August. Since we were there in September, everything was closed. No restaurants open to grab a bite and only a…”
Le Havre to Paris in one day with a guided highlights tour and a Seine cruise to skip traffic and see Paris’s icons from the best angles.
“Martin our guide was fantastic. Loved the river tour that was added.”
Deluxe Bordeaux shore tour from Le Verdon with guided walking sights, optional wine tasting, and a guaranteed return to your ship.
“Caz our tour guide was fantastic. He was most informative, clear and precise and gave us a wonderful experience of Bordeaux. We highly recommend this tour. Most enjoyable.”
A smooth Le Havre day trip to Paris with an air-conditioned bus, Seine cruise, Eiffel-area photos, Arc de Triomphe, and Champs-Élysées time.
“Fantastic shore excursion to Paris. Amir was amazing; informative and fun! He even ensured we maneuvered safely to pick up souvenirs and a bakery stop. He also offered his photography skills and provided great photos by the Eiffel Tower for all who wanted to avail.”
Small-group Marseille shore excursion to Aix-en-Provence with guided sights, photo stops, and time to wander before you sail.
“Morgane was very accommodating and owledgeable. We highly recommend the tour! She was very informative and spoke good English!”
Small-group full day from Cannes to Monaco, Èze, St-Paul-de-Vence and Antibes with a guide, minivan, and F1 circuit drive.
“Very organized and timely. The small Villages are very nice and the views from St Paul was beautiful Even in the light rain.”
Private Monaco and Eze day trip from Cannes with a F1-circuit lap, guided Fragonard perfume stop, and free time in Royal Palace area.
“our driver plus guide Catherina was super not only can drive like a F1 driver LOL but also well info and explaining. The Eze is sooooooo beautiful , we should have more time here than in Monaco”
Private Le Havre tour to Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, Normandy American Cemetery, and Longues-sur-Mer, with port pickup.
“Noemi’s was absolutely wonderful, and provided an informative and efficient tour. Would definitely recommend.”
Private 8-hour French Riviera day from Cannes with Eze perfume, Monaco and Monte-Carlo, Saint-Paul-de-Vence, plus a Cannes Croisette finish.
“Very knowledgeable and attentive guide. Best experience of my travel. Wry nice accommodation with a car.”
Small-group Monaco and Eze day from Villefranche: scenic coast drive, hilltop Vieux Eze, Fragonard perfume, palace guard and Monte Carlo sights.
“We had an amazing day visiting each of the stops mentioned. Our guide Bello was so incredibly informative and accommodating. We highly recommend this excursion! Susan and Mattison”
