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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

“Mehmet was an excellent host and guide for our tour. He thoughtfully contacted us the morning of the tour and told us where to meet him. Very knowledgable and guided us to interesting artefacts throughout Ephesus & provided history of the general area. Mary’s House was quiet and reverent (not a long queue in the…”

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

“Guide was great. He provided helpful commentary and insights. Interesting locations included a flower market, a book market, a temple complex, delicious coffee shop, Saigon Central Post Office, and much 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

“This tour was amazing. Our wonderful driver was Pippo. He was very charismatic and we enjoyed all of his very Italian mannerisms (Mamma Mia). He even sang to us in Italian during our ride which was such a treat. He stopped for us in such breathtaking spots to take pictures. He also gave us a…”

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

“Our visit was really good! Our guide, Johnny,was knowledgeable and helpful. I use a mobility scooter and he and the driver handled it without any complaints or mishaps!! We would recommend this tour. Loved the Pho.”

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

“Sergio was wonderful! Very welcoming and knowledgeable. We highly recommend him and will request him on our next trip! We enjoyed the cigar company, the tequila company, the chocolate company and the great restaurant that he shared with us!”

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

“Vlad did an awesome job as our tour guide and driver. He took us to all the important stops and made time for a special stop as well. Lunch was great eating the authentic Italian cuisine. We had a great day! Thank you Vlad!”

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

“This was a tour that should not be missed. Our tour guide Melih was very knowledgeable about the history of Ephesus throughout the centuries. The terrace houses opulence was amazing. The advanced technology of the Romans was fascinating. Our lunch was delicious. It was a great day!”

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

“What an amazing day!! There were two of us and we started off the day meeting our amazing driver, Donnatello, right on time at the bottom of the gangway from our boat in the port of Livorno. After introductions he drove us to Pisa where we snapped a few photos (which is all we wanted…”

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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10.Semi Private Amalfi Coast Shore Excursion with Pick Up

Naples pickup to Sorrento, Positano and Ravello with a small group, scenic coastal drive, and photo stops on a 7-hour tour.

★ 4.5

“It is a long drive to the Amalfi Coast with little opportunities for a bathroom break. Plan accordingly. Lots of walking through narrow streets so wear very comfortable shoes. The roads are very narrow and curvy so if someone is prone to motion sickness, take medication before the drive. But seriously, this trip is so…”

174 reviews7 hours (approx.)From $163.33by Touring Italy - Roberto D'Alessandro

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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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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

“Amazing experience! From booking through the tour, everything was perfect. Dimitris crafted a day just for us, hitting all the major stops. Spyros, our guide, shared so much information about the island and life in Kefalonia, while also giving us the independence to explore as we wanted. I highly recommend for anyone wanting to see…”

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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13.Cozumel Shore Excursion: Playa Uvas Private Beach Pass

Playa Uvas Private Beach Pass in Cozumel: all-inclusive 4-hour open bar, guided snorkeling and kayaking, plus lunch by the sea.

★ 4.5

“We loved the restaurant service and thought it would be a beach day. There was instead only a very treacherous reef entrance to the ocean for snorkelers. Several people fell on their way out or way in from the ocean. We opted not to go in the ocean because of the highly dangerous ocean entry.…”

133 reviewsFrom $48.00by Playa Uvas

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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

“This tour met us at the port. It was private, just my husband and myself, the tour guide, Niomi and the driver. We first went up to the highest point in Cartegena for fantastic views, explanation of the city and where we were going. So helpful to see everything. Niomi was very knowledgeable and always…”

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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