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15 Best Private Shore Excursions

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The 15 most popular private 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 Private Shore Excursions

Ephesus Small Group - Semi Private Shore Excursion - Temple of Artemis: What Survived, What Got Rebuilt, What’s Left to Imagine
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Ephesus Small Group – Semi Private Shore Excursion

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1.Ephesus Small Group – Semi Private Shore Excursion

Semi-private shore excursion from Kusadasi to Ephesus plus Artemis and the Virgin Mary’s House, with port pickup, guide, and lunch.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Tas was a very knowledgeable guide and he shared his knowledge with us while we were driving to the sights and while walking through them. Amazing history here and it’s still being discovered and rebuilt. We enjoyed the carpet factory tour also and the authentic Turkish meal. Definitely a good deal. There was only 8…”

406 reviews4 to 6 hours (approx.)From $27.00by OTTI Travel

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Best of Private Ho Chi Minh City Shore Excursion from Cruise Port - Independence Palace: Where Saigon’s Political Story Gets Real
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Best of Private Ho Chi Minh City Shore Excursion from Cruise Port

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2.Best of Private Ho Chi Minh City Shore Excursion from Cruise Port

Private Saigon day from your cruise port: War Remnants Museum, Chinatown, Ben Thanh Market, Notre-Dame, and lunch with guide+driver.

★ 5.0

“Our tour guide Aimond contacted us and let us know where to meet him with a photo of himself. He was the best. He went above and beyond to give us the best day possible. He added 2 places to our tour that I requested. This tour was Read more”

364 reviewsFrom $115.00by Maximus Travel Vietnam

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Naples Shore Excursion: Private Tour to Sorrento, Positano, and Amalfi - Price and Value: What You’re Paying for at This Level
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Naples Shore Excursion: Private Tour to Sorrento, Positano, and Amalfi

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3.Naples Shore Excursion: Private Tour to Sorrento, Positano, and Amalfi

Private chauffeur day trip from Naples to Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi, plus Ravello, with flexible stops and worry-free return planning.

★ 4.5

“We booked this excursion last minute Joe our driver was excellent, took the time sopped for photo stops, took us to an amazing restaurant overlooking the sea, we were not rushed and had an amazing day!”

352 reviews8 hours (approx.)From $328.33by Project Napoli Service

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Private Ho Chi Minh City Shore Excursion from Phu My Port

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4.Private Ho Chi Minh City Shore Excursion from Phu My Port

Private Ho Chi Minh City shore excursion from Phu My Port with a personal guide, AC van, included coffee and lunch, and major Saigon sights.

★ 5.0

“Jessica was pleasant, knowledgeable and efficient. She made the best use of our time insuring that we experienced the sites we wanted to see and more. Always patient, kind and helpful, she accompanied us everywhere which we very much appreciated! Thanks for a wonderful day Jessica!”

333 reviewsFrom $119.00by Maximus Travel Vietnam

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Cozumel Shore Excursion: 5-Hour Sightseeing Tour with Private Driver - Fuerza Aérea: WWII planes and the Aztec Eagles connection
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Cozumel Shore Excursion: 5-Hour Sightseeing Tour with Private Driver

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5.Cozumel Shore Excursion: 5-Hour Sightseeing Tour with Private Driver

Private 5-hour Cozumel tour: WWII airbase, Maya chocolate and tequila tastings, optional San Gervasio ruins, east-coast photos, Playa Palancar.

★ 5.0

“Gerry was an excellent tour guide! We spent 7 hours exploring Cozumel. We did a chocolate tour, Mayan bee sanctuary tour, pueblo de maiz, downtown historic sites, coastal drives with stops at beaches, and even bird watching! Bonus: saw crocodiles. Had dinner at a local seafood restaurant, which was amazing: conch, lobster, grouper, shrimp, and…”

325 reviews5 hours (approx.)by Tours Plaza

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Istanbul Shore Excursion : Best Seller Private Istanbul Tour - Hagia Sophia: What to Expect at the Ticketed Museum
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Istanbul Shore Excursion : Best Seller Private Istanbul Tour

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6.Istanbul Shore Excursion : Best Seller Private Istanbul Tour

Private Istanbul shore tour with pickup and skip-the-line visits to Hagia Sophia, Topkapi, Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, and Grand Bazaar.

★ 5.0

“We thought we were renting a private car. We brought things expecting to be able to leave them in the car. This turned out to be primarily a walking tour with the use of some of the city trams. Since we both had walking issues it became more difficult as the day wore on. We…”

258 reviews7 hours 15 minutes (approx.)From $100.00by Private Trip Turkey

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Civitavecchia Shore Excursion: Best of Rome Private Tour - Entering the Pantheon (and paying 5 euro for the inside)
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Civitavecchia Shore Excursion: Best of Rome Private Tour

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7.Civitavecchia Shore Excursion: Best of Rome Private Tour

Private Rome in one day from Civitavecchia: Pantheon, Trevi, Colosseum, baroque piazzas, Forum views, and St. Peter’s Square by 9-hour plan.

★ 5.0

“Our tour guide Ricardo was outstanding. He is very knowledgeable and shared insights about the different sites we visited. The trip was well organized so that we could see the highlights of Rome in 9 hours. Ricardo was very flexible. We highly recommend this tour.”

247 reviewsFrom $434.46by Driverinrome

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ALL INCLUSIVE Private Ephesus, Terrace Houses tour with LUNCH - Stop 3: Terrace Houses—opulence on hillside terraces, with real stairs
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ALL INCLUSIVE Private Ephesus, Terrace Houses tour with LUNCH

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8.ALL INCLUSIVE Private Ephesus, Terrace Houses tour with LUNCH

Private Ephesus shore tour from Kusadasi with Terrace Houses, Artemis Temple, and lunch. Entrance fees and port pickup included.

★ 5.0

“Nejdet was a wonderful tour guide. He was knowledgeable and took us through Ephesus, explained everything about the history of the ruins. The Terrace Houses and Library were our favorite parts of the walking tour. Afterwards we had a delicious Turkish lunch at a rug weaving place where we saw a demonstration of two kinds…”

203 reviews5 to 6 hours (approx.)From $134.10by Kusadasi Private Tours

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Livorno Shore Excursion: Pisa and Florence Private Day Trip - Port Pickup in Livorno: Why It’s the Best Part for Cruise Travelers
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Livorno Shore Excursion: Pisa and Florence Private Day Trip

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9.Livorno Shore Excursion: Pisa and Florence Private Day Trip

Private day trip from Livorno to Pisa and Florence with scenic drives, key sights, and optional Accademia/Uffizi skip-the-line entry.

★ 4.5

“Wonderful experience with a great driver and a wonderful knowledgeable guide Eris. They made everything easy and were extremely helpful. I highly recommend them. Thank you again for an awesome trip.”

198 reviews9 hours (approx.)From $546.87by Prestige Rent

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Semi Private Amalfi Coast Shore Excursion with Pick Up - Piazza Tasso in Sorrento: Your Best Walking Time on the Day
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Semi Private Amalfi Coast Shore Excursion with Pick Up

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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

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11.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

“The entire day was wonderful due to the expertise of MAKIS., our driver. His knowledge of Greek history was amazing. He also had maps and photos to help illustrate all that he was telling us. Overall it was an amazing day. Thank you to Viator, and especially MAKIS.”

168 reviews8 to 9 hours (approx.)From $229.87by Private Greece Tours

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Kefalonia Half Day Private Tour & Shore Excursion - Drogarati Cave: 150 million years old and 18°C of relief
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Kefalonia Half Day Private Tour & Shore Excursion

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12.Kefalonia Half Day Private Tour & Shore Excursion

Half-day private Kefalonia shore tour: sea turtles, Drogarati and Melissani caves, Assos and Myrtos beach views. Pickup and A/C included.

★ 5.0

“Great tour. The company suggested we get off the ship as quickly as possible to beat the large tour groups to Melissani Lake and that worked like a charm, which saved us time for the rest of the tour, which was great. We had Christos, who is a local and very informative about the island.…”

137 reviews5 hours (approx.)From $67.75by KEFALONIA TOURS

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Cozumel Shore Excursion: Playa Uvas Private Beach Pass - Getting to the meeting point on port day (and staying calm)
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Cozumel Shore Excursion: Playa Uvas Private Beach Pass

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Shore Excursion PRIVATE City tour - The landward fortress: Cartagena’s 17th-century defense story
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Shore Excursion PRIVATE City tour

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14.Shore Excursion PRIVATE City tour

Private 4-hour Cartagena tour from the port: La Popa views, Las Bóvedas shopping, walled city walk, and St. Peter Claver.

★ 5.0

“We were a group of 3 people, who thoroughly enjoyed the private city tour. The guide was informative and kind. The vehicle was air conditioned and comfortable. Most of all, we avoided the crowds and were able to see the sights that we preferred. A. Venezia”

121 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $163.00by Guianza Express S.A.S

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Kusadasi Shore Excursion : Ephesus Private Tour ONLY FOR CRUISE GUESTS - Price and value: what $39 covers (and what to budget extra for)
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Kusadasi Shore Excursion : Ephesus Private Tour ONLY FOR CRUISE GUESTS

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15.Kusadasi Shore Excursion : Ephesus Private Tour ONLY FOR CRUISE GUESTS

Private Kusadasi cruise shore excursion to Ephesus, Meryemana, and the Temple of Artemis with pickup, an English guide, and skip-the-lines planning.

★ 5.0

“We had a tour with Burak and he was AMAZING! He was super knowledgeable, relaxed and just an all around interesting person. He created the perfect itinerary for our group of 4 and we learned so much! I can't imagine doing Ephesus by ourselves, there is so much history. Burak made it such a special…”

101 reviews5 to 7 hours (approx.)From $39.00by Private Ephesus Tours

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