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.
“Bertrand gave a very good insightful tour. He accompanied our group at most locations adding his insights and pictures on his tablet. He was more than willing to answer questions and even prepared snacks for our group. He was awesome!”
Marseille in 4 hours with port pickup: Notre-Dame de la Garde views, Palais Longchamp, Abbaye Saint Victor, navette stop, and Old Port time.
“Aziz was very helpful and knowledgeable. He accommodated the needs of my husband who has mobility issues. We very much enjoyed the tour!”
Cruise-friendly e-bike ride through Marseille’s top sights, from Notre Dame de la Garde to the Corniche, with easy port pickup.
“Great several hours of riding around Marseille and learning about the history of the area! Thanks to our 2 girl guides - Melanie and Polina!”
Port pickup and a scenic drive to Cassis for calanques views, Notre-Dame de la Garde, and classic Marseille sights in a small group.
“What a wonderful day! Our guide was so sweet and helpful.. took really good care of us! Got us back to the cruise ship on time and we saw so much!”
Private 6-hour Cannes shore tour with Nice views, Eze perfume stop, Monaco & Monte Carlo, and a Formula 1 track drive.
“Yeves was great!! We originally wanted to go to Monticarlo but it was a very busy time of year and the traffic was heavy. We were unsure if we would make it back to the cruise ship in time so Yves recommended other villages to see and we are really happy with the entire experience.…”
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.
“It was a great day and we hit the major highlights and made the most of our one day stop in Paris.”
Deluxe Bordeaux shore tour from Le Verdon with guided walking sights, optional wine tasting, and a guaranteed return to your ship.
“Cass our Tour guide is very knowledgeable about the area. We went around bourdeaux and did not miss any itenerary. We have time to explore on our own or have a wine tasting. We learned a lot about the city.”
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.
“Long bus ride. Good guide. Enjoyed the cruise and the sites. Just didn't have much time there because of the travel.”
Small-group Marseille shore excursion to Aix-en-Provence with guided sights, photo stops, and time to wander before you sail.
“We had a most memorable excursion to Aix-en-Provence and Marseille with our wonderful host, Pepe! Pepe was very knowledgeable, personable and added much color to the visit explaining the rich history of the regions and then giving us time to explore on our own. Would definitely recommend to any traveler coming through that part of…”
Small-group full day from Cannes to Monaco, Èze, St-Paul-de-Vence and Antibes with a guide, minivan, and F1 circuit drive.
“Arrived in Cannes a few days before embarking on a Rhone River cruise. Wanted to experience the French Riviera and sites in the short time we had. We hit the jackpot with this tour! We were picked up at our hotel and then traveled to Nice to pick up a lovely family on holiday. Our…”
Private Monaco and Eze day trip from Cannes with a F1-circuit lap, guided Fragonard perfume stop, and free time in Royal Palace area.
“Tour guide was a wealth of knowledge. Very good to see lots of areas.”
Private Le Havre tour to Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, Normandy American Cemetery, and Longues-sur-Mer, with port pickup.
“Very warm and well informed guide who took us to all the important Normandy sites. A very worthwhile day.”
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.
“What a great tour we had with Milena! She took great care of us and showed us everything we wanted to see! A fantastic day!! Picked us up at the port and dropped us off at the perfect time! So easy! It was a beautiful day!”
