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.
“quite a bit of walking. Our guide Sam was professional and helpful. Even lunch was good. Visited more sites than expected.”
Marseille in 4 hours with port pickup: Notre-Dame de la Garde views, Palais Longchamp, Abbaye Saint Victor, navette stop, and Old Port time.
“We went to Palaise Longchamp and Basilica Notee Dame. The 4 hour tour was nice but not special. We happened to be there when the local marathon was happening so the traffic was rerouted. I will say - the bus driver was very good. The roads were so narrow he literally had less than 1…”
Cruise-friendly e-bike ride through Marseille’s top sights, from Notre Dame de la Garde to the Corniche, with easy port pickup.
“Great team, great service. Picked us up a dropped us off at our cruise ship. First time on electric bike and it was much needed for the hills in Marseille.”
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.
“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.
“DEAUVILLE is a quick stop but lovely. Honfleur is a quaint little fishing town with amazing old buildings and excellent seafood. Cute little shops with local artisans. Lawrence was an excellent guide.”
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 bus ride from the port into Paris was comfortable. Our guide on the boat ride and through Paris, Amir, was knowledgeable and communicated well. He was an excellent tour guide!”
Deluxe Bordeaux shore tour from Le Verdon with guided walking sights, optional wine tasting, and a guaranteed return to your ship.
“Our Guide, Caz, was exceptional! He knew detailed history of the area and explained everything very well. He also had pictures that he used which were very helpful. Very well done! The company communicated very well about pick up and drop off which was appreciated.”
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.
“Amir was a great guide and the bus driver was very friendly and professional. He even provided us with a snack bag with water and a taste of French champagne. Totally personalized the experience. Highly recommend this tour for a sample of Paris.”
Small-group Marseille shore excursion to Aix-en-Provence with guided sights, photo stops, and time to wander before you sail.
“Our guide was great. He provided great recommendations and made it easy for us to get around. Much better than doing a large group tour.”
Small-group full day from Cannes to Monaco, Èze, St-Paul-de-Vence and Antibes with a guide, minivan, and F1 circuit drive.
“There was only two of us who signed up for the tour, so we had a private tour with Sebastian, who was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. We were able to sample the area from Monaco to Cannes (and almost everything in between).”
Private Monaco and Eze day trip from Cannes with a F1-circuit lap, guided Fragonard perfume stop, and free time in Royal Palace area.
“We booked a private tour from Cannes to Monaco and E'ze. Adreienne was our driver and we absolutely LOVED her. She was flexible to make sure we spent time where we wanted, and she even spent some time going up Eze with us. She is happy to give time on your own or spend time…”
Private Le Havre tour to Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, Normandy American Cemetery, and Longues-sur-Mer, with port pickup.
“easy, great guide! informative! Some of our group had been to Normandy before. This time we were given a different approach including the bunkers. And, we were back to our cruise ship in plenty of time.”
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 flexible and informative. Our guide knew so much and let us personalize it! I highly recommend it”
Small-group Monaco and Eze day from Villefranche: scenic coast drive, hilltop Vieux Eze, Fragonard perfume, palace guard and Monte Carlo sights.
“This experience was seamless from start to finish. Ben was such a great guide with lots of good information about the area. He was a fantastic driver and navigated the narrow streets and tunnels of Monaco with ease. Highly recommend! However, if you plan to spend time in Monte Carlo at the casino, you may…”
