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 tour covered a lot of different things but was a bit too much time at the coffee plantation. The tour guide BJ did a great job and was very entertaining.”
Tauranga half-day tour with Mt Maunganui, harbour-bridge port stories, orchard kiwifruit and avocado tasting, and local tea.
“Fab tour with Wicked Wonders! Russel was great and had interesting historical stories and loved the kiwi tasting.”
Nassau half-day history tour with Queen’s Staircase photos, rum cake, Graycliff chocolate, rum tastings, and local stops with port pickup.
“We had a great guide. Lorenza was very knowledgeable and friendly. The tour was well worth the price.”
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.
“Our guide, Fabio, was great. However, we reserved and paid for a “private” tour, but we had to share our tuk tuk with another couple. We were told that the company had overbooked.”
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.
“Hands down, one of the best tours we have taken in Scotland! Our guide was a wealth of information and tailor made everything to exactly what we wanted— more or less time at the various sites. As we were off the cruise ship he was also very cognizant of our all-aboard time and got us…”
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.
“We learned so much about Liverpool from our guide, Peter and really enjoyed the experience. Exploring the waterfront and the nearby commercial district was eye-opening. There was so much about the area we were completely unaware of and the Heritage Walking Tour was the perfect way to see it and explore Liverpool. The history and…”
Half-day Bay of Islands cruise shore tour to Kerikeri mission history, Rainbow Falls photos, and lunch with local wine at Plough & Feather.
“This tour was probably the best of our tours in NZ. The area was beautiful and Bill our tour guide very informative which resulted in a very enjoyable experience. Would have been nice to also spend some time in Piahia but we ran out of time, Read more”
A cruise-friendly Halong Bay day: scenic islets, Sung Sot Cave, and Luon lagoon with kayak or bamboo boat, plus lunch and port transfers.
“We had booked a tour to Hanoi, but decided the car trip from the port of Halong Bay was too long and we cancelled and booked this trip on the Bay itself instead. This turned out to be an excellent decision and provided us with a delightful daRead more”
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.
“Bill was a wonderful tour guide. He was very easy going, informative and helpful. The area is spectacularly beautiful, the Stone Store has wonderful and different things to purchase. The Makana chocolate and Kauri shops were great as was the fruit ice cream. Kerikeri is such a lovely place. A great tour which I would…”
Private Malta shore tour with harbor views, Casa Rocca Piccola, and Palazzo Parisio and gardens, with free port pickup.
“We loved Malta. Our guide, a wonderful lady, she met us on the pier and our tour ended up being a private tour of Malta. She was amazing, knew Malta very well, and went above and beyond for our tour. We would love to return to Malta for an extended stay.”
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