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Best France Shore Excursions — Our Top 15

23 tours  ·  from $86 a head

Good france shore excursions sell out weeks before the sailing date and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

D-Day Beaches Shore Excursion from Le Havre with Packed Lunch - German War Cemetery at La Cambe
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D-Day Beaches Shore Excursion from Le Havre with Packed Lunch

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

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

Spend about 10 hours tracing D-Day from Le Havre with guides such as Bertrand, Sam, or Ash. Visit Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, the German cemetery, and Normandy American Cemetery. Your packed French lunch includes a baguette sandwich, water, chips, and dessert.

“Four family members travelled together for the DDay experience. 2 of us had done it previously. Sam, our guide , was extremely knowledgeable and gave us so much history about the event. He was also very organized and kept us on time by giving us specific times to be back on the bus. We really enjoyed our lunch on Omaha Beach. It was a well-organized tour and we enjoyed it immensely.”

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Marseille Shore Excursion: City Sightseeing Tour of Marseille - Notre-Dame de la Garde and the best Marseille view
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Marseille Shore Excursion: City Sightseeing Tour of Marseille

2.City Sightseeing Tour of Marseille

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

Travel by air-conditioned minivan or bus from Marseille’s cruise port to Notre-Dame de la Garde, Palais Longchamp, Abbaye Saint-Victor, Four des Navettes, Porte d’Aix, and the Old Port. Guides such as Paco, Aziz, Mario, and Mariano are praised for clear local insight, though meeting logistics and group size can vary.

“It was not a small group but 3 large buses full of people. Our tour guide was not as informative as other guides which made it hard to determine what we were seeing. We also felt very rushed at all locations.”

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Marseille Shore Excursion: Half Day Tour of Marseille by Electric Bike - Old Marseille, the Panier, and Joliette
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Marseille Shore Excursion: Half Day Tour of Marseille by Electric Bike

3.Half Day Tour of Marseille by Electric Bike

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

Ride Marseille’s busy streets and coastal lanes on an electric bike with guides such as Pauline, Gaby, Melanie, and Eric. Visit Notre Dame de la Garde, the Old Port, Palais du Pharo, Vallon des Auffes, Panier, and Joliette during this four-hour cruise excursion for up to eight riders.

“We were at our pick up location on time but the other customers got there early and they left without us. They did call and returned to pick us up. We enjoyed the scope of the sights we saw. We felt unsafe for most of our time. The tour guide spent very little time explaining how the bikes work and we were not experienced with e-bikes. I would recommend this tour to experienced e-bike riders only.”

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Drive by cabriolet from Marseille cruise port to cassis - Meeting Denis and Virginia at the Marseille cruise port
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Drive by cabriolet from Marseille cruise port to cassis

4.Drive by cabriolet from Marseille cruise port to cassis

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

Denis and Virginia lead a private VW cabriolet drive from the Marseille cruise terminal to Cassis and La Ciotat. Expect open-air motoring, coastal viewpoints, Cap Canaille, calanques, photo stops, and time for lunch or shopping in Cassis. The tour lasts about five to seven hours.

“This was an awesome experience with amazing hosts! We saw so much in a short time. Driving the car was something we will never forget and highly recommend doing it if given the opportunity. Dennis and Virginia were the best.”

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Marseille: Half-Day E-Bike Tour from Cruise Port - From your ship to the bike shop
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Marseille: Half-Day E-Bike Tour from Cruise Port

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

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

Meet your guide at the cruise port, ride a shuttle to the bike shop, and spend up to four hours seeing Marseille by electric bicycle. The route covers MuCEM, the Old Port, Pharo Palace, Vallon des Auffes, and Notre Dame de la Garde, with local guides such as Louis, Raphael, Luna, and Ann-Sophie leading small groups.

“Our guide was so knowledgeable and we learnt so much about the history and current state of affairs in Marseille! The bike ride was great fun! The only hard bit was riding up to Notre Dame! If you’re not overly fit, this part is difficult and you should check with the guide on whether it’s suitable for you.”

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Small Group Marseille Shore Excursion: Marseille and Cassis Tour - Marseille in a minivan, including Notre-Dame de la Garde
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Small Group Marseille Shore Excursion: Marseille and Cassis Tour

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

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

Meet your guide at the cruise terminal for a seven-hour minivan tour of Marseille and Cassis. Visit Notre-Dame de la Garde, drive the Route des Crêtes to Cap Canaille, and enjoy free time in Cassis. Guides such as Sébastien, Morgane, Emanuel, and Caroline are praised for their warm, informed service.

“Our driver was Petra. She was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the city. She offered suggestions for restaurants and was very accommodating to all guests.”

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Cannes: 6-Hour Private French Riviera Shore Excursion - Nice and the views above Villefranche
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Cannes: 6-Hour Private French Riviera Shore Excursion

7.Cannes: 6-Hour Private French Riviera Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 107 reviews · 6 hours

Meet your multilingual driver-guide at Cannes port for a six-hour private tour in an air-conditioned van for up to eight people. Visit Nice, Eze, Monaco, and Monte Carlo, with time for the palace, cathedral, casinos, and Formula 1 circuit. Guides such as David, Jack, and Frank tailor the route to traffic and your interests.

“We had a tough start as we had an 8:30 pickup at the port which was confirmed multiple times. Finally after multiple phone calls with our original driver that morning, we were picked up at 9:20 but a different driver. Frankly, I think our first driver picked up other passengers by mistake instead of our group. However, once Momo arrived and we were on our way we had a great day going to Antibes and Saint Paul de Vence which were both great and a little less busy than Cannes.”

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From Le Havre: D-Day Beaches Shore Trip with Packed Lunch - Pointe du Hoc shows the physical challenge of the assault
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From Le Havre: D-Day Beaches Shore Trip with Packed Lunch

8.D-Day Beaches Shore Trip with Packed Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 101 reviews · 9 - 10 hours · from $147

Spend 9 to 10 hours visiting Normandy’s key D-Day sites from Le Havre. Guides such as Sam, Ash, Norman, and Bertrand bring the landings to life, while a baguette lunch, port pickup, and return make this a practical cruise excursion.

“This was an extraordinary tour. My husband & I had Sam as our tour guide and he was extremely knowledgeable and he was friendly, organized and seemed to really enjoy his job. I would highly recommend this tour, especially if Sam was the guide.”

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From Le Havre Breathtaking Honfleur and Deauville Shore Excursion - Leaving Le Havre for the Norman coast
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From Le Havre Breathtaking Honfleur and Deauville Shore Excursion

9.From Le Havre Breathtaking Honfleur and Deauville Shore Excursion

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

See two very different Normandy towns in six hours. A guide leads you through Honfleur, with its old harbor and wooden Saint Catherine Church, then takes you through elegant Deauville by coach before free time near the beach, boardwalk, shops, and casino.

“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.”

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From Le Havre: Paris with River Cruise Shore Excursion - Seeing Paris from the Seine
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From Le Havre: Paris with River Cruise Shore Excursion

10.Paris with River Cruise Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 99 reviews · 10 - 11 hours · from $222

Travel from Le Havre to Paris by air-conditioned coach, meet a local guide near the Eiffel Tower, cruise the Seine, and see the Louvre, Notre Dame, Arc de Triomphe, and Champs-Élysées. You get major sights in one long day, but no interior visits and limited free time.

“A great adventure. Tour guide was superb. Time to do things and enjoy the city was just about right. Wished the tour could have been longer but tour based on cruise ship schedule. I would highly recommend this tour.”

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Private Customized French Riviera Tour from Port of Cannes 8H - Nice: old streets, flower stalls, and broad coastal views
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Private Customized French Riviera Tour from Port of Cannes 8H

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

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

Start at Cannes port at 9:00 am and travel by private vehicle through Nice, Èze, and Monaco. Your English-speaking driver can adjust the day to your interests, with stops for old towns, coastal views, perfume, palaces, and Monte Carlo. Guide quality varies, so clear expectations matter.

“Experience was great. Very happy with the driver. He was very friendly and cooperative. Weather also better than expected.”

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Deluxe Bordeaux Shore Excursion from Le Verdon Cruise Ship Port - Meeting the group at Port Médoc
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Deluxe Bordeaux Shore Excursion from Le Verdon Cruise Ship Port

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

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

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Le Verdon to Bordeaux, then follow an English-speaking guide through Saint-André Cathedral, Place de la Bourse, the Water Mirror, and the Grand Théâtre. Guides such as Caz, Cass, and Victor add history and wine insight before free time for food, shopping, or an optional €30 tasting.

“Fair amount of walking but there’s a lot to see. Victor was really nice. Very informative. Would recommend.”

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Deluxe Paris Shore Excursion from Le Havre with Seine Cruise - The Eiffel Tower photo stop
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Deluxe Paris Shore Excursion from Le Havre with Seine Cruise

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

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

Travel from Le Havre to Paris with port pickup, a licensed Paris guide, and a one-hour Seine cruise. See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Louvre, Notre Dame, and Champs-Élysées, then return to your ship with time to spare. Guides such as Amir and Maarten add lively stories and practical help.

“Our tour guide Amir was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. We enjoyed the tour with the cruise and the various stops that were provided.”

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Small Group Marseille Shore Excursion: Marseille and Aix-en-Provence - Fontaine de La Rotonde and the first view of Aix
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Small Group Marseille Shore Excursion: Marseille and Aix-en-Provence

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

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

See Aix-en-Provence’s fountains, markets, and Cours Mirabeau, then tour Marseille by air-conditioned vehicle with stops at Notre-Dame de la Garde and Saint-Victor. An English-speaking guide such as Pepe, Lucie, Rémy, or Morgane leads the day. Free time is built in, but Marseille is mainly a panoramic drive.

“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.”

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The best French Riviera Full-Day from Cannes Small-Group Shore Excursion - Cannes begins with film festival glamour
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The best French Riviera Full-Day from Cannes Small-Group Shore Excursion

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

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

Spend about nine hours with a local guide in an air-conditioned minivan, visiting Cannes, Antibes, Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Èze, Monaco, and Monte Carlo. Guides such as Lucie, Thin, Alex, and Victor combine commentary with free time, scenic stops, and a drive around Monaco’s Formula One circuit.

“It was a wonderful day! Amazing how much was packed into 8-9 hrs. Highly recommend this tour and guide.”

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