SHORE EXCURSIONS · USA
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The 15 most popular historical tours 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.
Kona shore excursion with Kona coffee sampling, the Painted Church, and a turtle trail at Kaloko-Honokohau. Port pickup included.
Most Popular“The Poke was good, I thought we would be seeing more turtles. The painted church was interesting and guide informative.”
Tauranga half-day tour with Mt Maunganui, harbour-bridge port stories, orchard kiwifruit and avocado tasting, and local tea.
“Had a great time, Emile was a great guide. Very informative and friendly. Really knowledgeable about local plants, birds, etc. Wonderful tour, highly recommend Emile as a guide.”
Nassau half-day history tour with Queen’s Staircase photos, rum cake, Graycliff chocolate, rum tastings, and local stops with port pickup.
“Excellent tour and tour guide. The tour guide had very good knowledge of the land history. She narrated the history and places in a very entertaining way and she was very friendly. I will highly recommend this tour”
Private tuk tuk tour of Porto’s historic center with an English-speaking guide, port wine glass, and big viewpoints in about 3.5 hours.
“No communication. Will not confirm your pick up time. Terribly disorganized. You will waste time and money. Book a different tour in Porto.”
Nassau cultural heritage in 3.5 hours: Graycliff chocolate tasting, Fort Charlotte, Ardastra Gardens, Cave of New Providence, with pickup.
“We did this tour again approximately a year later than we took the first tour. This is one of the best tours that I have been on. We were fortunate to have Berdy as our guide this time and she did an amazing job. We were allowed to go at our oRead more”
Port-to-Highlands day trip from Invergordon: Struie views, Dunrobin Castle, seals at Loch Fleet, Dornoch history, and Balblair whisky.
“Really enjoyed meeting George. The castle and falconry display were great. We enjoyed lunch at the castle as well. The stop at Clyneish distillery was fun. Afternoon attractions were a bit remote for us. But we had a good experience of the highlands and the heather”
Historic Kona shore trip with Pu'uhonua o Honaunau, St Benedict’s Painted Church, and Kona coffee tastings, small-group transport.
“The guide spoke in a monotone the entire time....could hardly understand what he was saying. Just sort of dropped off at spots and figure it out on your own. You need to add the amount of time just riding in the bus to get to one place to the other.”
Walk Liverpool’s waterfront from the cruise terminal with Titanic links, dock architecture, and Beatles photo stops in about 2 hours.
“The tour is exactly as described. Trip was a round-trip of 4 miles. Pam was very nice and answered all our questions. She was considerate in finding a place with shade and seating when stopping at a new location.”
Half-day Bay of Islands cruise shore tour to Kerikeri mission history, Rainbow Falls photos, and lunch with local wine at Plough & Feather.
“Our driver Ken was excellent. He was very informative.We had a van for 6 of us. We visited a Glow Worm Caves, Chocolate Factory and stopped at some water fall. Walked through a small rain forest. Ken was a wealth of knowledge. Enjoyed this tour.”
A cruise-friendly Halong Bay day: scenic islets, Sung Sot Cave, and Luon lagoon with kayak or bamboo boat, plus lunch and port transfers.
“A very good experience - would recommend to fellow travellers. The Tour Operator has provided very good information and directions prior to the trip. On the day of the trip, everything was well organised and the service provided was very good. We were taken to see many things and we particularly like the buffet lunch…”
Casablanca in one day by air-conditioned comfort: Hassan II Mosque, medina markets, Habous olive stalls, lighthouse, Corniche, and Mohammed V Square.
“Guide's knowledge and respect for multi-cultural and religious society .”
A 3-hour guided tour from Praia to UNESCO Cidade Velha, with market stops, defenses against pirates, and colonial church ruins.
“The old slave market and St. Franciscan monastery. The guide was very knowledgeable and his English was very good. The trip was very nicely organized and we have seen a lot of interesting things in Praia. Thank you BuTours for a wonderful experience.”
4-hour Fort Kochi heritage tour with a private guide: Chinese fishing nets, markets, temples, kolam art, snake park, and included fees.
“Highly recommend. Our tour guide Mr. Anil was very helpful and made our experience smooth and memorable. Will definitely be back”
Historic Kerikeri cruise tour: Rainbow Falls, Stone Store and Kemp House, Plough & Feather lunch, Makana chocolate, 4 hours.
“Derek was an amazing tour guide. He made our day extra special. We had plenty of time at each stop and lunch was fantastic! Thank you Derek and Malarkay tours for a great day!!!”
Private Malta shore tour with harbor views, Casa Rocca Piccola, and Palazzo Parisio and gardens, with free port pickup.
“Tour guide was great and very personal (shared lots of stories about his family). Tour a bit boring though.”
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