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.
“The tour was at an excellent pace. The lunch was nice. Plenty of time at all sites. Very moving and memorable tour. Ash, our tour guide was pleasant and very informative and driver was attentive and alert.”
Marseille in 4 hours with port pickup: Notre-Dame de la Garde views, Palais Longchamp, Abbaye Saint Victor, navette stop, and Old Port time.
“It was a little rough getting started because the time and location weren’t clear. Once we were on the bus, it was a wonderful tour! The tour guide and bus driver were outstanding! Beautiful sites and a lot of fun!”
Cruise-friendly e-bike ride through Marseille’s top sights, from Notre Dame de la Garde to the Corniche, with easy port pickup.
“Bike riding through Marseille was an absolute incredible experience. Our guide was sweet and knowledgeable. She also introduced us to French chocolate at a little cafe in the city. I would 💯 recommend booking a tour with her!”
Port pickup and a scenic drive to Cassis for calanques views, Notre-Dame de la Garde, and classic Marseille sights in a small group.
“Well paced tour. Our tour guide Emanuel was excellent. Friendly and knowledgeable. Would suggest in warmer months taking swimming attire for the beach at cassis as there is time to take a swim if you like”
Private 6-hour Cannes shore tour with Nice views, Eze perfume stop, Monaco & Monte Carlo, and a Formula 1 track drive.
“We arrived at the tender port later than expected but the driver was able to wait for us and made the tour very enjoyable. He explained a lot of the points of interest to the group and he was a good driver”
Le Havre shore excursion to Honfleur and Deauville with a guided walk, a panoramic drive, and free time by the sea.
“We were in port 11 hours. This excursion was not even six. I wish I had just gotten a cab or uber. Not enough time in either city to even grab a bite to eat. I tried and had to leave food on the table to rush back to bus. Didn’t have time then to…”
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.
“The trip was great! The coach rude was comfortable but had to change seat as it kept moving😬 Dennis was a good driver! Maarten met us in Paris! What a hoot! He was engaging, knowledgeable and helpful! I felt like for the brief time we had, I learned a lot and saw the major sites…”
Deluxe Bordeaux shore tour from Le Verdon with guided walking sights, optional wine tasting, and a guaranteed return to your ship.
“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…”
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.
“I was on a tour with five friends, all over 65 years. We went by bus for about 3 hours from our cruise pier into Paris. Upon arrival in Paris we met our private tour guide, Ash. He took us on an hour long cruise on the Seine. Then we traveled with him and a…”
Small-group Marseille shore excursion to Aix-en-Provence with guided sights, photo stops, and time to wander before you sail.
“Pepe was a terrific guide. Was like traveling with a friend. Excellent English. Easy to understand. We had a great day”
Small-group full day from Cannes to Monaco, Èze, St-Paul-de-Vence and Antibes with a guide, minivan, and F1 circuit drive.
“We had a wonderful experience with Lucie, our guide. The small group aspect was great and allowed us to travel comfortably in a van while Lucie went over interesting points along the way. She was a great guide, very well spoken and able to answer any question, no matter how obscure. She did a great…”
Private Monaco and Eze day trip from Cannes with a F1-circuit lap, guided Fragonard perfume stop, and free time in Royal Palace area.
“Unfortunately, we were not able to port in Cannes, France due to the French Navy doing drilling exercises. Viator's guide was not able to go to the port either. We learned this less than the 24 hours that was necessary to get a refund. The most frustrating part is that the Viator guide would not…”
Private Le Havre tour to Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, Normandy American Cemetery, and Longues-sur-Mer, with port pickup.
“Our tour guide Emmanuel was very good. Super knowledgeable, very accommodating and made sure we got back in time for our train. He was also very sweet with my older mom who is in a wheelchair. My family had a great experience.”
Private 8-hour French Riviera day from Cannes with Eze perfume, Monaco and Monte-Carlo, Saint-Paul-de-Vence, plus a Cannes Croisette finish.
“This is the first time I've ever booked a private tour through Viator (have done group tours) The person we had barely spoke to us - surely no facts or history. Dropped us at places and picked us up - that was it -- a highly, expensive cab ride!”
Small-group Monaco and Eze day from Villefranche: scenic coast drive, hilltop Vieux Eze, Fragonard perfume, palace guard and Monte Carlo sights.
“Very good tour. Our driver and guide was very nice. He took us every possible place. I will surely use this service for my next vacation.”
