SHORE EXCURSIONS · USA
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The 15 most popular walking 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.
Helicopter over the Juneau Icefield, then land at Herbert Glacier for a guided walk with great views and Juneau pickup included.
Most Popular“This was the highlight of our whole trip, our pilot was amazing. We had the entire icefield to ourselves. It was absolutely breathtaking.”
Small-group 1-hour Sydney Opera House shore tour with a headset, off-limits access, photo stops, and optional Opera Bar dining.
“Excellent tour! A must see. Our tour guide was very informative. She understood the history and architecture of the opera house.”
Walk Athens with a small group: Syntagma metro relics, Parliament guards, Olympian Zeus, and a guided Acropolis visit with Plaka free time.
“This was a great tour but it was incredibly hot and there was a lot of walking. We started our on a walking tour of Athens, visited parks, and then climbed the Acropolis. If we had gone first to the Acropolis, we would have been there at a much cooler part of the day, and…”
A lively 2-hour guided downhill walk through Old Québec, from Upper Town highlights to Place Royale, churches, and city walls.
“We enjoyed the tour and Jim was very informative and spoke loud enough to be heard. We had a beautiful day in Quebec and will definitely be back.”
Private Tallinn Old Town walk with English guide, cruise-port pickup and return transfers, plus Toompea views and 90 minutes to explore on your own.
“Maarja and Juri were very knowledgable about Tallin and Estonian history. Both are Estonian natives and lived through Estonia's restored independece. They took great care in arranging our tour since it included transfers from the boat dock to the city crnter.”
Guided hike from Lyttelton with coffee, poles, WWII views, and a picnic at Boulder Bay. Small group with easy port pickup.
“Heidi provided an excellent walking tour, providing interesting history, details of the area & vegetation.”
3-hour Bridgetown shore walking food tour with all tastings, UNESCO sights near the port, small group up to 10, $94.
“Our guide Paulette was wonderful. Full of energy, very likable and her knowledge of Barbados and Bajan history was wonderful. Come hungry—there is so much food! We had a wonderful time.”
Walk Liverpool’s Beatles trail from the cruise terminal with local guides, waterfront statues, Mathew Street sights, and plenty of photo stops.
“Our tour on September 5th with Paul K. was everything we wanted in a Liverpool walking tour. Paul was extremely knowledgeable in Beatles history and just as knowledgeable in Liverpool history. We were amazed to learn about facts we never knew! We considered this 2 tours in one! Paul was eager to share his knowledge…”
Get a rainforest tram and gondola ride plus a Tortuguero canal boat tour from Puerto Limón in about six hours.
“The driver guide was great but the walking guide was dry and seemed disinterested. Overall, it was not a great activity. Having been in Costa Rica and knowing what it has to offer, this was a boring excursion.”
A 90-minute guided walk through The Rocks with convict-era stories, heritage streets, and Harbour Bridge and Opera House views.
“This is an awesome walking tour to learn history of Sydney. Our guide was extremely thorough, knowledgeable and walking was an easy pace. Definitely fit this excursion to a visit to Sydney.”
Private Singapore shore walk tour with a custom route, cruise-terminal pickup, and included MRT/bus rides. Add optional sights as you like.
“Kavin was a fountain of knowledge as he showed me the highlights of this beautiful city. He always checked to see if I was tired, needed a break or the washroom and patiently waited while I shopped for a few souvenirs. Highly recommend Kavin, a very enjoyable and informative day spent.”
Cádiz shore excursion with panoramic coach views, Old Town walking, and a sherry and cheese tasting on a 4-hour small-group tour.
“So much fun! As we traveled through the city, our guides were equally informative as well as entertaining. A perfect way to explore the city topped off with port & cheese in a beautiful rooftop venue. Highly recommended!”
A private Old Quebec walking tour linking Lower and Upper Town, with funicular ticket and cruise pier pickup for an easy, scenic day.
“One on one experience with a knowledgeable friendly guide Luke was very well versed and diverse in his narration”
Walk Dubrovnik’s Old Town and climb the City Walls in about 3 hours, with a prebooked entrance ticket and an English local guide.
“Great time and very informative for the whole family. Our guide Ivana was great and we learned a lot about Dubrovnik. Highly suggest walking the walls for some awesome pictures of the city and the landscape.”
Guided rainforest hike in Bay of Islands from Waitangi Wharf, featuring kauri giants, waterfalls, kokako birdlife, and small-group local guides.
“We did a shore excursion trip with Puketi Rainforest Tours last week. Ian picked us up as we came off our ship, and drove us to the start point, providing a positive and gracious commentary as he drove. His wife Barbara drove us back to town Read more”
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