4 Morning Shore Excursions Worldwide to Build a Port Day Around

1.Early Morning TukTuk Tour – hotel/cruise ship pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 45 reviews · 2 hours · from $76Our pick

Start early with a private electric tuk-tuk and a local guide such as Francisco, Beni, or Jose Pedroso. Visit Alfama, Mouraria, Graça, Baixa, Chiado, Bairro Alto, and Lisbon’s best miradouros before the streets fill. Expect photo stops, a short coffee break, and hotel or cruise pickup when eligible.

“Jose Pedroso was an incredible guide! From history to Fado to literature, we covered a lot during our two hour tour. This tour guide and jazz musician has extensive knowledge about Lisbon and brings heart and levity to his story-telling. The in-depth tour was time well spent and included stunning panoramic views of the city. One of our most moving experiences was learning about the 1974 Carnation Revolution in the very park in which military forces were confronted during the revolution, leading to the regime’s collapse. Thanks, Jose, for a truly memorable, well-paced, and moving experience!”

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2.An authentic Italian morning in Livorno

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $54Best value

Join Livorno guide Pierino Marconcini at 9:30 a.m. for a two-hour walk through the old port city. You’ll see Medici-era landmarks, the canal district called New Venice, the New Fortress, and the covered Mercato Delle Vettovaglie, then enjoy coffee or tea. The small group has a maximum of eight people.

“My husband and I went on this tour in early June and it was fantastic! Pierino was wonderful and so knowledgeable. We lucked out and were the only people on the tour. We learned so much about Italy from Pierino, more than any other tour we went on. Highly recommend!”

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3.Sapphire Coast: 7h Shore Excursion with Aussie Morning Tea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 7 hours · from $148Top rated

Spend seven hours exploring the Sapphire Coast from Eden with Sam Nerrie, a local guide with 20 years of experience. Walk native forest tracks, seek kangaroos and unusual birds, visit Merimbula and Pambula Beach, taste oysters, and enjoy a substantial Aussie morning tea. Small groups keep the day flexible.

“Our guide was Sam – she was amazing and very personable! We saw lots of wildlife and the landscapes were absolutely stunning. Many thanks also to Lynn! We will never forget this experience!”

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4.Lisbon Early Morning TukTuk Tour with hotel or cruise ship pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $84

Start at dawn in a private electric tuk-tuk with an English-speaking local guide such as José or Pedro. Visit Lisbon Cathedral, Santa Luzia, Portas do Sol, Graça, Nossa Senhora do Monte, Alfama, and São Pedro de Alcântara, with hotel or cruise pickup available.

“Fantastic time of day in o so the tour. Easy parking and easy to get around without all the traffic. Pedro was friendly and informative and took great photos for us. Really glad we did this tour.”

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