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Best Guided Shore Excursions — Our Top 15

31 tours  ·  from $11 a head

The 15 best guided shore excursions you can book for a day ashore, with what each costs, how long it runs and how far it goes from the berth. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

For cruise passengers: Guided ATV Tour of Dutch & French St. Maarten - The Jesus Walk and French Nature Reserve
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For cruise passengers: Guided ATV Tour of Dutch & French St. Maarten

1.Guided ATV Tour of Dutch & French St. Maarten

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,552 reviews Our pick

Ride an ATV across Dutch and French St. Maarten with guides such as Anthony, Prez, Boss, Dani, and Sasha. Expect mostly paved roads, brief off-road riding, photo stops, beach time, iguana feeding when scheduled, and a final beach stop. A physical driver’s license is required.

“Had a great time. Both tour guides were incredible and very personable, even joking with my daughter about her “driving skills”. Took the morning tour so ending at the beach to swim was a bonus after a hot day. Definitely recommend this excursion.”

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Flam: The Wonders of Flam Guided Half-Day Shore Excursion - Finding the coach beside Flåm’s cruise port
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Flam: The Wonders of Flam Guided Half-Day Shore Excursion

2.The Wonders of Flam Guided Half-Day Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 668 reviews · 5 hours · from $140

Spend five hours touring Flåm’s fjords and mountain roads with guides such as Alexa, Salome, or Lawrence. See Stegastein, Borgund Stave Church, Lærdalsøyri, and the 24.5-kilometer Lærdal Tunnel in one comfortable coach excursion.

“Everything was amazing! And Alexa has been blessed with such a talent, voice and charm that we couldn’t have had a better guide. The route was perfectly curated. I would do this one again in the future!”

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Juneau Shore Excursion: Helicopter Tour and Guided Icefield Walk - The first 15 minutes: mountains from the air
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Juneau Shore Excursion: Helicopter Tour and Guided Icefield Walk

3.Helicopter Tour and Guided Icefield Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 536 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $440

Fly from Juneau over the Juneau Icefield, land on Herbert Glacier, and walk across snow and ice with your pilot-guide. The 2.5-hour outing includes port pickup, transport, boots, and rain gear if needed. Pilots such as Cameron, Cody, Max, Keith, and Markus have been praised for smooth flights and clear explanations.

“Very enjoyable and educational experience to walk on a glacier and tour by helicopter. The pilot and staff were friendly, knowledgeable and enthusiastic.”

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Fuerteventura: Corralejo Sand Dunes Guided Shore Excursion - Corralejo’s maritime avenue from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM
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Fuerteventura: Corralejo Sand Dunes Guided Shore Excursion

4.Fuerteventura: Corralejo Sand Dunes Guided Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 335 reviews · 5 hours · from $23

Travel by air-conditioned bus from Puerto del Rosario to Corralejo with a German-speaking guide. Hear about Fuerteventura, enjoy free time by the maritime avenue, then visit the huge dunes and clear coves. Guide Anke is specifically praised for her friendly, informative approach.

“Unser Guide hat etwas wirr gesprochen und man wusste am Anfang nicht welche Tour ( große oder kleine Runde) man gebucht hat und was auf einem zukommt.”

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Private & Mini Group 7-8 Hours Guided Istanbul Tour / Cruise Port - The Hippodrome and Istanbul’s imperial core
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Private & Mini Group 7-8 Hours Guided Istanbul Tour / Cruise Port

5.Private & Mini Group 7-8 Hours Guided Istanbul Tour / Cruise Port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 278 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $99

Meet your English-speaking guide at Galataport or your hotel for a 7 to 8-hour private Istanbul tour. Visit the Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, and Grand Bazaar in an air-conditioned vehicle, with skip-the-line tickets arranged by your guide.

“The best thing was getting ahead of the long lines with a small party private group. We skipped all the tourist lines, very much appreciated.”

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Shore Excursion Guided Sea Kayaking through Akaroa Marine Reserve - What the two to three hours include
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Shore Excursion Guided Sea Kayaking through Akaroa Marine Reserve

6.Shore Excursion Guided Sea Kayaking through Akaroa Marine Reserve

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 160 reviews · from $83

Paddle a two-person sea kayak through Akaroa’s sheltered volcanic basin with guides such as Jake, Joey, John, or Allie. Expect a small-group outing, safety help, volcanic rock formations, seabirds, and possible Hector’s dolphins. The route and wildlife sightings vary with weather, tides, and season.

“This was a great tour. Allie was very kind and worked with us even when the ship’s tenders were late. John was our tour guide and was very patient and informative. Good for beginners and experienced kayakers. Had a wonderful time!!”

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From Mykonos Cruise Port: Delos Guided Tour - Finding the Delos boat at the old port
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From Mykonos Cruise Port: Delos Guided Tour

7.From Mykonos Cruise Port: Delos Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 158 reviews · 5 hours · from $99

Travel from Mykonos to sacred Delos by sea bus and ferry, then walk its ancient streets with a live guide. You’ll see the House of Dionysus, Theater, market, Temple of Apollo, and more, with free time afterward. English tours run daily at 10 AM and 5 PM.

“It was a wonderful tour! Johanna was a super tour guide. Explain things so well! The small villages we went to were so hospitable and relaxing! We thoroughly loved this tour!”

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Auckland Shore Excursion: Half-Day Guided City Tour - Ponsonby, Parnell, and the city’s older neighborhoods
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Auckland Shore Excursion: Half-Day Guided City Tour

8.Half-Day Guided City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 148 reviews · from $65

See Auckland’s city center, historic Ponsonby, Devonport, Narrow Neck Beach, Mount Victoria, Westhaven Marina, and Auckland Domain in three hours. A local guide drives a small group of up to 17 people, with port pickup, short walks, and time for views, coffee, and photos.

“I could not have asked for a better guide in Jason. He was amazing and full of so much information. I unfortunately had to get off one stop before finishing trip for medical appointment and Jason showed me where to go and very helpful. Thank you to Jason and team for outstanding service and I thoroughly recommend this trip to everyone.”

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4hr Fun Guide Tour For Cruisers or Hotels Guests with Divers Show - The Chapel of Peace and Acapulco Bay from above
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4hr Fun Guide Tour For Cruisers or Hotels Guests with Divers Show

9.4hr Fun Guide Tour For Cruisers or Hotels Guests with Divers Show

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 144 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $60

This four-hour Acapulco tour uses an air-conditioned minivan to link the Chapel of Peace, La Quebrada, Acapulco Bay, Las Brisas, the Costera Miguel Alemán, and Diego Rivera’s mosaic mural. English-speaking guides such as Rudy, Malu, Mario, and Jesús lead small groups of up to 15 people.

“The cliff divers were a must see when visiting Acapulco. Our tour guide took us on a tour of the market where the locals buy their food. Very interesting. Your guide, Rudy, was very knowledgeable and very friendly.”

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From Olden: Briksdal Glacier Guided Hiking Shore Excursion - Following the Briksdal route toward Jostedal Glacier
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From Olden: Briksdal Glacier Guided Hiking Shore Excursion

10.From Olden: Briksdal Glacier Guided Hiking Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 123 reviews · 4 hours · from $146

Meet your English-speaking guide near Olden pier, ride through Olden Valley, then hike about 45 to 60 minutes each way toward Briksdal Glacier. Expect steep sections, waterfall spray, cold mountain air, and time for photos. Guides may include Sam, Anna, Alyssa, or Elisabet.

“Fabulous day with gorgeous scenery!! Guide was patient friendly and knowledgeable.”

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Rhodes, Lindos and Medieval City Guided Tour from Cruise Port - Meeting the bus at Rhodes cruise port
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Rhodes, Lindos and Medieval City Guided Tour from Cruise Port

11.Rhodes, Lindos and Medieval City Guided Tour from Cruise Port

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 112 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $83

Travel from the Rhodes cruise pier to Lindos and back through the island countryside with an English-speaking guide. Visit a pottery workshop, taste olive oil and honey, choose the optional Acropolis climb, then explore the medieval Old Town. Guides such as Joanna, Iona, and Stephanie have led highly praised outings.

“Pleasant and comfortable tour with a knowledgeable tour guide. Plenty of flexibility. Staff was knowledgeable and friendly.”

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Wellington Guided eBike Tour-Cruise Shore Excursion - Getting comfortable before the streets
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Wellington Guided eBike Tour-Cruise Shore Excursion

12.Wellington Guided eBike Tour-Cruise Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 103 reviews · from $121

Ride Wellington’s waterfront, beaches, and Miramar Peninsula on an electric bike with guides such as Jack, Tara, Dylan, or Carly. Practice first, stop for photos, climb Maupuia Hill with battery power, and enjoy tea, coffee, or ice cream at a harbor café.

“Great guides who were very knowledgeable and passionate about their city and heritage. Bikes were easy to use and the tour was along the beautiful Wellington waterfront. A great experience”

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Ephesus Shore Excursion: Private Guide and Vehicle - Entering through Magnesia Gate
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Ephesus Shore Excursion: Private Guide and Vehicle

13.Ephesus Shore Excursion: Private Guide and Vehicle

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 98 reviews · from $173

From Kusadasi port, take a private, six-hour tour to Ephesus, the Temple of Artemis, and Şirince. Your guide leads you past the Library of Celsus, Great Theatre, Roman baths, and possibly Terrace Houses, Mary’s House, and St. John’s Basilica. Finish with a fruit-wine tasting in the hills.

“Tour of Ephesus was good, but our tour guide then wasted the rest of the tour on visiting local vendors trying to sell us rugs, candy, and cheap items you see at the airport. I do not recommend this tour, stay away unless you want to spend your time and money on worthless stuff”

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Private Guided Kochi Tuk tuk Tours with Pickup from Cruise Ships - Meeting your driver at the cruise port
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Private Guided Kochi Tuk tuk Tours with Pickup from Cruise Ships

14.Private Guided Kochi Tuk tuk Tours with Pickup from Cruise Ships

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 97 reviews · from $30

Ride through Kochi with a private driver-guide such as Azad, Freddy, or Manaf, stopping at churches, palaces, temples, markets, and the Chinese fishing nets. Port pickup, bottled water, and return transport are included. Expect a flexible tour, though shopping stops and uneven English may affect the day.

“This was a great trip with our very Knowledgeable tour guide and driver Amir. We saw everything we had been promised and were even given the opportunity to help the fishermen pull up the Chinese fishing nets. Amir seems to know everyone on Cochin. a great friendly guy with good local knowledge and a great command of English. Transfer from the port to the ship by minibus was very efficient. A must do. What a laugh we had.”

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Island tour with German-speaking guide for cruise guests - Meeting at Praia Port
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Island tour with German-speaking guide for cruise guests

15.Island tour with German-speaking guide for cruise guests

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 91 reviews · 5 hours · from $88

Join a five-hour Santiago Island tour with German-speaking guides such as Luisa or Louisa, plus local driver Dimo. From Praia Port, you’ll visit Picos, Assomada, Serra Malagueta, Calheta, Santa Cruz, and Praia, with a Batuque dance session and island views along the way.

“Rund um hat es meine Erwartungen sehr gut erfüllt.”

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