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Shore Excursions in France: 15 to Choose Between

27 tours  ·  from $86

There is always one free day too few. These 15 shore excursions are the ones that repay it, priced and timed so the decision takes minutes.

D-Day Beaches Shore Excursion from Le Havre with Packed Lunch - German Cemetery: a necessary change of viewpoint
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D-Day Beaches Shore Excursion from Le Havre with Packed Lunch

1.D-Day Beaches Shore Excursion from Le Havre with Packed Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 486 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $119Our pick

Travel from Le Havre to Normandy with an English-speaking guide such as Bertrand, Ash, or Sam. Visit the German Cemetery, Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, and the American Cemetery, with time to walk, reflect, and eat a homemade baguette lunch. The 10-hour trip returns to the cruise port.

“Great tour, guide was wonderful. If you haven’t been to Normandie, Would recommend. Went to several key places.”

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Marseille Shore Excursion: City Sightseeing Tour of Marseille - Notre-Dame de la Garde and the best city view
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Marseille Shore Excursion: City Sightseeing Tour of Marseille

2.Marseille Shore Excursion: City Sightseeing Tour of Marseille

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 321 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $96

This four-hour Marseille shore excursion covers Notre-Dame de la Garde, Palais Longchamp, Abbaye Saint-Victor, Porte d’Aix, Four des Navettes, and the Old Port. You ride in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide, then get free time in the harbor district. Guides such as Paco, Aziz, Mario, and Mariano have earned especially strong praise.

“Aziz was a great guide. His English was easy to understand. His knowledge of the area and history added a lot to the tour. A good overview of top spots in the city and sense of the city.”

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Marseille Shore Excursion: Half Day Tour of Marseille by Electric Bike - Vallon des Auffes and the Corniche Kennedy
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Marseille Shore Excursion: Half Day Tour of Marseille by Electric Bike

3.Marseille Shore Excursion: Half Day Tour of Marseille by Electric Bike

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 234 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $89

Ride an electric bike through Marseille with guides such as Pauline, Melanie, Gaby, and Eric. In four hours, you visit Notre Dame de la Garde, the Old Port, Palais du Pharo, Vallon des Auffes, Panier, Joliette, and the Corniche Kennedy. Port pickup and return make this a practical cruise-day choice, but you must be comfortable riding near traffic.

“this is the second time we arrived by cruise ship with friends and had another fantastic time! If you have a day in Marseille, this is a great way to enjoy the many wonderful sights. The electric bikes are easy to ride and everyone enjoyed the day. Highly recommended. They added a small coffee shop since our last visit and the coffee was perfect.”

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Drive by cabriolet from Marseille cruise port to cassis - Starting beside the cruise ships at 9:30 a.m.
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Drive by cabriolet from Marseille cruise port to cassis

4.Drive by cabriolet from Marseille cruise port to cassis

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 208 reviews · 5 to 7 hours (approx.)

Follow Denis and his team in a classic VW cabriolet from Marseille’s cruise port to Cassis and La Ciotat. You’ll cruise the Corniche, stop at Cap Canaille and the calanques, and have time for lunch or shopping in Cassis. Photos and short video clips are often part of the day, weather permitting.

“What a special and unique experience in Marseille and Cassis. Denis and his daughter Virginia were absolutely the most fun tour guides. So much fun tooling through the winding streets and national park driving your convertible and taking in all the best the south of France has to offer. They took us to such beautiful and panoramic spots. A trip to remember. Thanks Denis and Virginia for giving us such a wonderful day!”

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Marseille: Half-Day E-Bike Tour from Cruise Port - From the cruise ship to the bike shop
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Marseille: Half-Day E-Bike Tour from Cruise Port

5.Marseille: Half-Day E-Bike Tour from Cruise Port

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 201 reviews · 210 minutes - 4 hours · from $93

Meet your guide at the cruise port, ride a shuttle to the bike shop, then set out by e-bike for Marseille’s Old Port, MuCEM, Pharo Palace, Vallon des Auffes, and Notre Dame de la Garde. Guides such as Louis, Raphael, Cindy, and Ann-Sophie lead small groups of up to eight. Expect easy pedaling, city traffic, steep hills, and a port return shuttle.

“Tour was excellent, we came in from a cruise ship and many of the other people who did excursions booked through the cruise ship didn’t see 1/2 of what we did. Our tour guide was awesome, super knowledgeable of all the history which was impressive as he had only lived in France for 8 months”

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Small Group Marseille Shore Excursion: Marseille and Cassis Tour - Route des Crêtes and Cap Canaille
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Small Group Marseille Shore Excursion: Marseille and Cassis Tour

6.Small Group Marseille Shore Excursion: Marseille and Cassis Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 110 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $179

Travel from your Marseille cruise terminal in a minivan for a seven-hour tour of Marseille and Cassis. Stop at Notre-Dame de la Garde, follow the Route des Crêtes to Cap Canaille, and enjoy free time in Cassis. A Calanques boat trip is optional and costs extra. Guides may include Emanuel, Morgane, Sebastian, Caroline, or Pepe.

“I have written many 4-5 Star Viator reviews in my life, this is not one of them. This tour started bad from the beginning as you are provided a meeting point link to follow, after walking a mile to find surprise you are at the wrong place. When frantically trying to reach your guide, you are informed that they are waiting for you by your ship and there is a very small spot located in the bottom of their communication telling you that. Why provide a meeting point link if you’re not meant to follow it ? Once the tour began, our very friendly-nice guide gave us a quick drive…”

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Cannes: 6-Hour Private French Riviera Shore Excursion - The Nice viewpoint above Villefranche and Cap Ferrat
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Cannes: 6-Hour Private French Riviera Shore Excursion

7.6-Hour Private French Riviera Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 107 reviews · 6 hours

Meet your multilingual driver-guide at Cannes port for a six-hour private van tour along the French Riviera. See Nice viewpoints, medieval Eze and its Fragonard perfumery, Monaco Cathedral and Palace, Monte Carlo, and part of the Formula 1 circuit. Guides such as David, Jack, Frank, and Yves can adjust the route when traffic gets tight.

“went with wife, and our 3 adult and their spouses. Jack was great! Recommended midevil towns. The places we wanted to go to would have had too much traffic. He was a safe and courteous driver. Made us feel very comfortable all day. Thank you Jack!!!!!”

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From Le Havre: D-Day Beaches Shore Trip with Packed Lunch - La Cambe German War Cemetery: begin with the other side
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From Le Havre: D-Day Beaches Shore Trip with Packed Lunch

8.From Le Havre: D-Day Beaches Shore Trip with Packed Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 101 reviews · 9 - 10 hours · from $147

Spend 9 to 10 hours touring Normandy’s D-Day sites from Le Havre with an English or French-speaking guide. You’ll visit Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc, La Cambe German War Cemetery, and the American Cemetery. Guides such as Sam, Ash, Norman, Bertrand, and Bert are noted for clear storytelling. A baguette lunch, water, port pickup, and return are included.

“Sam was amazing. Easily the most well educated guide I have ever had. His knowledge of the history and the area was excellent. It was a very emotional day for me and his explanations were very appreciated. Posting as Robert’s wife…Thank you!”

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From Le Havre Breathtaking Honfleur and Deauville Shore Excursion - Leaving the Le Havre cruise terminal
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From Le Havre Breathtaking Honfleur and Deauville Shore Excursion

9.From Le Havre Breathtaking Honfleur and Deauville Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 100 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $156

From Le Havre’s cruise terminal, ride by coach to Deauville and Honfleur. See Deauville’s beach, boardwalk, casino, and racecourse, then walk Honfleur’s old harbor and Saint Catherine’s Church. Guides such as Bastien, Lawrence, Maureen, and Igor bring local context. This six-hour English tour includes port transfers and free time, but the schedule can feel tight.

“The two villages were beautiful but my issue is with the tour guides. They didn’t really guide but point us in the right direction. They were unorganized…ie, we are dividing into 2 groups.but they just started walking and whoever fell in behind them was with them…leaving one group with a handful of people and the other group huge. We paid a lot for this tour and really. the bus ride was the only thing that was organized. I did love both seaside villages…gorgeous! I would recommend the tour with different guides!”

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From Le Havre: Paris with River Cruise Shore Excursion - The Eiffel Tower from Trocadéro area views
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From Le Havre: Paris with River Cruise Shore Excursion

10.From Le Havre: Paris with River Cruise Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 99 reviews · 10 - 11 hours · from $222

Travel from Le Havre to Paris by air-conditioned coach, meet a local guide near the Eiffel Tower, cruise the Seine, and see the Louvre, Notre Dame, Arc de Triomphe, and Champs-Élysées. Guides such as Amir, Maarten, Martin, Amber, and Karine have earned strong praise for clear, lively commentary. Entry to attractions is not included.

“Very nice bus tour of Paris, with stops for photos at the Eiffel Tower and the Arch de Triumph. We had a couple of hours free time in the Arch de Triumph area for shopping and dining. Daniel, our guide provided excellent commentary on the sites we were passing.”

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Deluxe Paris Shore Excursion from Le Havre with Seine Cruise - The Eiffel Tower photo stop
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Deluxe Paris Shore Excursion from Le Havre with Seine Cruise

11.Deluxe Paris Shore Excursion from Le Havre with Seine Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 79 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $85Best value

Travel from Le Havre to Paris by air-conditioned bus, then see the Eiffel Tower, cruise past the Louvre and Notre Dame, and explore the Arc de Triomphe and Champs-Élysées. Guides such as Amir and Maarten bring the city to life, while a French pastry bag and sparkling wine add a pleasant touch. Interior visits are not included.

“Fantastic shore excursion to Paris. Amir was amazing; informative and fun! He even ensured we maneuvered safely to pick up souvenirs and a bakery stop. He also offered his photography skills and provided great photos by the Eiffel Tower for all who wanted to avail.”

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Small Group Marseille Shore Excursion: Marseille and Aix-en-Provence - Fontaine de La Rotonde and the Cours Mirabeau
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Small Group Marseille Shore Excursion: Marseille and Aix-en-Provence

12.Small Group Marseille Shore Excursion: Marseille and Aix-en-Provence

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 76 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $179

Meet your guide at the Marseille cruise terminal for a seven-hour small-group outing to Aix-en-Provence and Marseille. Guides such as Pepe, Lucie, Morgane, and Rémy are praised for friendly local insight. You’ll have free time in Aix, photo stops at major sights, and air-conditioned transport back to your ship.

“We got lucky and ended up with a private tour for 2! Our guide was very nice, but we would have liked more information about the sights that we were seeing. She shared much about local culture, but it would have been nice to have had more details about the actual sights (inside).”

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The best French Riviera Full-Day from Cannes Small-Group Shore Excursion - Antibes: ramparts, yachts, and a historic harbor
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The best French Riviera Full-Day from Cannes Small-Group Shore Excursion

13.The best French Riviera Full-Day from Cannes Small-Group Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 65 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $155

Travel from Cannes in an air-conditioned minivan with up to eight people, stopping at Antibes, St-Paul-de-Vence, Èze, Monaco, Monte Carlo, and the Cannes Film Festival Palace. Your guide handles the Riviera roads, explains the sights, and gives you free time to explore. Expect a full, active day with lunch and entrance fees extra.

“See several towns between stops. Driver very knowledgeable. Worth the money to capture key moments on the French Riviera.”

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Cannes Shore Excursion: Private Day Trip to Monaco and Eze - Fragonard perfume and the Riviera scent trade
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Cannes Shore Excursion: Private Day Trip to Monaco and Eze

14.Cannes Shore Excursion: Private Day Trip to Monaco and Eze

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 59 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $487

From Cannes port, a private Mercedes minivan takes you to medieval Eze and Monaco. Expect a Fragonard perfume visit, Monte Carlo’s casino district, a drive around the Formula One circuit, and time in Monaco-Ville. Guides such as Laurent, Catherine, Pierre, and Giorgio have earned high marks for flexibility and time management.

“We booked a private tour from Cannes to Monaco and E'ze. Adreienne was our driver and we absolutely LOVED her. She was flexible to make sure we spent time where we wanted, and she even spent some time going up Eze with us. She is happy to give time on your own or spend time with you. She is very knowledgeable and a pleasure to spend time with. I felt bad that I wasn't feeling 100% but she made everything comfortable for me. Highly recommend this tour!”

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Le Havre Shore Excursion: Private Day Tour with Omaha Beach & American Cemetery - Pointe du Hoc and the German battery
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Le Havre Shore Excursion: Private Day Tour with Omaha Beach & American Cemetery

15.Le Havre Shore Excursion: Private Day Tour with Omaha Beach & American Cemetery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $820

Meet your English-speaking driver-guide at Le Havre cruise port for an eight-hour private tour of Normandy’s D-Day sites. You’ll visit Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, and the American Cemetery, with possible time for Longues-sur-Mer or another requested stop. Guides such as Celine, Matthew, and Gaetan have earned praise for clear explanations and thoughtful pacing.

“...This was a full day trip, and was to be the highlight excursion of the cruise. While researching this excurision, I had questions about where the vehicle driver would meet our tour group. A call to Viator resolved the issue, and we were met by the driver at the port instead of having to go into town. The driver was prompt and arrived at the agreed time. He introduced himself, and gave us an overview of the day's tour. He told us that the drive time to Omaha Beach would be around 1 1/2 hours, the time we would spend at the beach, the other places we would visit and…”

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