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15 Best Full-Day Shore Excursions

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The 15 most popular full-day shore excursions for cruise passengers. The trips that get you to the sights and back to the ship on time, with run times, prices and the operator behind each one.

15 Best Full-Day Shore Excursions

Full day shore excursion to Florence and Pisa from Livorno with tasting - Duomo Square without museum tickets: how to see the Cathedral area smartly
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Full day shore excursion to Florence and Pisa from Livorno with tasting

1.Full day shore excursion to Florence and Pisa from Livorno with tasting

Full-day Livorno shore trip to Florence and Pisa by air-conditioned coach, with expert guide, free time, and optional local tasting.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“From the bus to Leaning tower is a long walk in rutted, narrow sidewalks. I got very chilly after being lost for awhile in Florence, and I texted our guide to ask to return to the bus but it evidently goes to a different location, so I stood at the pickup point for about an…”

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Skagway Shore Excursion: Full-Day Tour of the Yukon - White Pass Summit to the Border: Why This Route Matters
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Skagway Shore Excursion: Full-Day Tour of the Yukon

2.Skagway Shore Excursion: Full-Day Tour of the Yukon

Cruise from Skagway to Canada’s Yukon along the Klondike Highway, with wildlife chances, big-photo stops, Wild Adventure Yukon, and a hearty lunch.

★ 5.0

“Fantastic trip and the tour guide was phenomenal! Our guide was incredibly personable. He had us laughing while learning all about the area from Skagway to the Yukon. There was a bear at one of the stops along the way and he made sure to keep everyone at a safe distance to enjoy the bear…”

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Full Day Taormina and Castelmola Tour with Messina Shore Excursion - Getting started at Messina Cruise Port without stress
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Full Day Taormina and Castelmola Tour with Messina Shore Excursion

3.Full Day Taormina and Castelmola Tour with Messina Shore Excursion

Shore day from Messina to Castelmola and Taormina with port pickup, an included Greek-Roman Theater ticket, and time to wander.

★ 4.5

“Stunning views! We thoroughly enjoyed all aspects of this tour. Our guide, Mariarita, was very experienced and professional about managing a group and giving clear and interesting information... and she did so in a very pleasant manner! Communication to meet the tour was clear. We also appreciated the assurances along the way that our timing…”

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Essential Athens Full Day Private Tour - Best Shore Excursion - Hotel or port pickup: the real start of your day
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Essential Athens Full Day Private Tour – Best Shore Excursion

4.Essential Athens Full Day Private Tour – Best Shore Excursion

A private, air-conditioned Athens day built around your pace, from Acropolis skip-the-line ticket prep to Agora, Museum, and Monastiraki.

★ 5.0

“Makis is great (A+). He explained the history of Athens, the acropolis, the culture and the food. We are very happy with the tour. He timed the stops perfectly and we made it back to our cruise on time. I highly recommend this tour with Makis.”

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Full day Shore Excursion to Florence from Livorno with tasting - Stop in Florence: Duomo, squares, and Ponte Vecchio in one guided sweep
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Full day Shore Excursion to Florence from Livorno with tasting

5.Full day Shore Excursion to Florence from Livorno with tasting

Coach transfer from Livorno to Florence with a Tuscan tasting, guided highlights, then free time to see the Duomo, squares, and Ponte Vecchio.

★ 5.0

“Ignacio def set the bar for how other tour guides can set tone of knowledge, time on own and bathroom breaks. Was easy to follow with a high flag so we never felt lost. He rec the perfect spot for lunch where I had best tortellini and truffle cream sauce and lasagna. Unfortunately bus on…”

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Dunedin Nature & City Tour – Full Day Cruise Excursion - Gardens and beaches: what you gain (and what can shift)
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Dunedin Nature & City Tour – Full Day Cruise Excursion

6.Dunedin Nature & City Tour – Full Day Cruise Excursion

Full-day Dunedin tour from Port Chalmers with city sights, botanic gardens, beaches, viewpoints, and optional Larnach Castle.

★ 4.5

“Went to every stop on the itinerary except the castle. Dave gave interesting history and facts in his commentary. It was a windy day, so we couldn’t stay long on the coast cos it was also very cold. Dave took us to a couple of extra sights as well. Highly recommend this tour.”

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Cinque Terre and Pisa Full-Day Private Shore Excursion from Livorno Port - Ferry Views vs Train Schedules: What Changes When the Coast Gets Choppy
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Cinque Terre and Pisa Full-Day Private Shore Excursion from Livorno Port

7.Cinque Terre and Pisa Full-Day Private Shore Excursion from Livorno Port

Private 9-hour shore trip from Livorno to Cinque Terre’s villages plus a quick Pisa stop, with port pickup, small group, and flexible transport.

★ 5.0

“Marta and Massimo were amazing. We had 12 people in 2 vans and the experience was perfecto! Both guides were very knowledgeable and so wonderful to spend time with. The drive was easy in our private very comfortable vans. I highly recommend this tour. We had kids from 12 to 21 and all enjoyed the…”

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Cartagena and Murcia - full day shore excursion for cruise guests - The First Craft Stop in Cartagena: Easy Entry, Real Local Flavor
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Cartagena and Murcia – full day shore excursion for cruise guests

BEST OF RHODES ISLAND - PRIVATE TOUR - SHORE EXCURSION - FULL DAY - 4 People - Mandraki Harbor Stops: Colossus Views and the Church of Annunciation
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BEST OF RHODES ISLAND – PRIVATE TOUR – SHORE EXCURSION – FULL DAY – 4 People

9.BEST OF RHODES ISLAND – PRIVATE TOUR – SHORE EXCURSION – FULL DAY – 4 People

Private Rhodes shore day for up to four: Old Town on foot, Lindos Acropolis timing, Haraki lunch break, and scenic viewpoints by A/C car.

★ 5.0

“We had a wonderful time with our guide Michael. The company is responsive. Our guide was passionate about Greek culture and history and gave us a great overview. He selected a superb restaurant for lunch. He listened to our needs and was considerate. A lovely experience.”

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The best French Riviera Full-Day from Cannes Small-Group Shore Excursion - 8-Passenger Minivan Pickup: Less Waiting, More Looking
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The best French Riviera Full-Day from Cannes Small-Group Shore Excursion

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

Small-group French Riviera day from Cannes: Antibes, Eze, St-Paul-de-Vence, Monaco and Monte Carlo plus an F1 circuit drive in 9 hours.

★ 4.5

“We had a beautiful day exploring many places. Originally we thought it might feel rushed, but it didn’t at all. We got more time places than we thought we would. Alex, our guide, was very friendly, funny, and shared a lot of knowledge with us. 10/10 would recommend this tour as an efficient way to…”

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Full-Day Shore Excursion for cruise ships to Killybegs, Donegal - First Stop: Donegal Castle and the O’Donnell Clan Stories
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Full-Day Shore Excursion for cruise ships to Killybegs, Donegal

11.Full-Day Shore Excursion for cruise ships to Killybegs, Donegal

Full-day Killybegs shore trip to Donegal: medieval castle, abbey ruins, Donegal town shopping, Wild Atlantic Way views, and Slieve League cliffs.

★ 5.0

“This part of the world is gloriously beautiful and we were able to see a great deal of the island in a short amount of time. Our tour guide was good. Understandable with many stories. Initially, he did a good time of setting expectations on how long we would stay at our different stops. He…”

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Full-Day Private Cannes Shore Excursion: Nice, Monaco, Eze, Antibes - Nice: Promenade des Anglais, Castle Hill, and the Flower Market
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Full-Day Private Cannes Shore Excursion: Nice, Monaco, Eze, Antibes

12.Full-Day Private Cannes Shore Excursion: Nice, Monaco, Eze, Antibes

Private Riviera day trip from Cannes: Nice flower market, Eze perfume, Monaco palace and casino, Antibes Picasso and coast.

★ 5.0

“Adam was such a great tour guide. He gave us information about things almost the whole time he was driving. We stopped at many very interesting places and he even customized our trip to see a place we wanted to see near Monaco. He also helped us take many pictures too.”

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Full Day Rome Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia Cruise Port - St. Peter’s Square: Bernini’s Layout and Your First Big Photo Moment
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Full Day Rome Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia Cruise Port

13.Full Day Rome Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia Cruise Port

Full-day Rome shore tour from Civitavecchia with port pickup, English guide, and time for St. Peter’s Square, Colosseum photos, Trevi.

★ 4.5

“There is quite a bit of walking, which I think took a few people by surprise. I would encourage everyone to closely read about the excursions you plan on taking! It was not an issue for me and my husband.”

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Halong Bay Shore Excursion: Full Day Cruise Tour from Cruise Port - The schedule: what a 7-hour day usually feels like
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Halong Bay Shore Excursion: Full Day Cruise Tour from Cruise Port

14.Halong Bay Shore Excursion: Full Day Cruise Tour from Cruise Port

Full-day Ha Long Bay cruise from the cruise port with English guide, port pickup, limestone-islet stops, and Vietnamese lunch on board.

★ 5.0

“This turned out to be the best day of our trip. Our tour guide, Johnny, was the best ever. On our boat we had a great bartender, Jaycee, and excellent service from Anna. The boat and lunch were also outstanding. Perfect stops. Wonderful communication. The value is believable. Don’t miss this tour!!!”

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San Francisco Shore Excursion: Napa & Sonoma Full-Day Wine Tour - Madonna Estate in Carneros: why this stop sets the tone
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San Francisco Shore Excursion: Napa & Sonoma Full-Day Wine Tour

15.San Francisco Shore Excursion: Napa & Sonoma Full-Day Wine Tour

Napa & Sonoma from San Francisco in 9 hours with 3 winery stops, estate tours, tastings, and a lunch break in Sonoma.

★ 4.0

“Nice informative estate winery with VG wine. Lunch on our own in Sonoma (a movie-perfect town!) Beautiful, shady lawn and good wine at 2nd winery (not estate).”

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