Best Shore Excursions Tours Around the World — Our Top 8

1.From Le Havre: Paris with River Cruise Shore Excursion

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

This 10 to 11 hour shore trip links Le Havre and Paris by air-conditioned coach, then adds a one-hour Seine cruise. Meet a local guide near the Eiffel Tower, view the Louvre and Notre Dame from the river, and stop at the Arc de Triomphe and Champs-Élysées. Guides may include Amir or Maarten, though assignments vary.

“Very friendly and helpful guide Amir! Beautiful cruise on the Seine! Can’t wait to return to Paris!”

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2.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 by air-conditioned coach, then see the Eiffel Tower, cruise the Seine for an hour, and visit the Arc de Triomphe and Champs-Élysées. A Paris guide such as Amir or Maarten joins you in the city, with pastries, sparkling wine, port pickup, and a guaranteed on-time return.

“Loved this tour!! Amir was our tour guide and he was amazing!!! He is also a filmmaker so using that as a way to describe history and entertain everyone was a brilliant way to remember facts after the tour. We had a great bus driver, Denis, who got us around Paris safely and timely and even got us close to the Eiffel Tower instead of walking :) all around would recommend highly to all”

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4.Akaroa Shore Excursion: Christchurch City Tour and Jet Boating

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 54 reviews · from $173

From Akaroa Wharf, your guide takes you through Banks Peninsula to Christchurch’s Botanic Gardens, central-city landmarks, and the rebuilding zone. After a scenic drive to the Waimakariri River, you’ll ride through shallow braided channels with fast turns and 360-degree spins. Port transfers, life jackets, and splash-proof jackets are included.

“Beautiful scenery!! The city tour was great. The jet boat ride amazing a professional jet boat race driver!!”

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5.Best Bruges Shore Excursion including Deluxe Canal Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 27 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $79

Travel from Zeebrugge to Bruges by air-conditioned vehicle for a guided walk past the Belfry, Holy Blood Basilica, Our Lady’s Church, and Saint John’s Hospital. You’ll also take a 45-minute canal cruise and have free time for chocolate, lunch, shopping, and photos. Guides such as Veronique and Krista have earned high praise, though timing can be uneven.

“Wonderful walking tour and our guide Krista was amazing. She was from Bruge and had so much knowledge and personal stories that it just really made the experience extra special. Also we had a wonderful canal cruise that was so beautiful. It was the best excursion of our vacation and made us want to come back and spend a week there.”

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6.Best Bruges Shore Excursion from Your Ship with Canal Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $74Best value

Meet your J A T representative outside Zeebrugge cruise terminal, ride 30 minutes into Bruges, and walk past the Belfry, Burg Square, the Basilica of the Holy Blood, Rozenhoedkaai, Boniface Bridge, and Minnewater Lake. You also get two hours for chocolates, food, and shopping, plus a 45-minute canal cruise before a guaranteed return to your ship.

“Bruge is a city designed for walking! Our door guide was very informative and kept a very easy pace for the group that included kids to older adults...everyone could participate. There was time enough to go off on your own for whatever you wanted and directions were very clear on where to meet back to get to the bus. Great excurison!”

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7.From Zeebrugge: Private Bruges with Canal Boat Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $325Top rated

Travel privately from Zeebrugge to Bruges for a guided look at medieval streets, the Belfry, Basilica, Beguinage Bridge, and Rosary Quay. You’ll have free time around Markt Square and a 30-minute canal cruise. Guides such as Yves and Simon are known for lively storytelling, local food advice, and personal attention.

“Perfect , it was informative and he was very considerate of my special needs. I would totally recommend this tour .,”

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8.Sip & Savour Margaret River Cruise Ship Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 6 hours · from $155

Join guide Taz for a six-hour, small-group Margaret River outing capped at 15 people. Taste wine at Happs, Aravina and Windance, share gourmet pizza, visit a pottery studio and surf museum, sample Vasse Virgin oils and skincare, then finish near Busselton Jetty.

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