Top 12 City Tours Around the World

1.Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island with Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 18,683 reviews · 5 hours · from $19Our pick

Take a self-guided ferry trip to Liberty Island and Ellis Island, starting from the booked departure point in New Jersey or New York. See Lady Liberty up close, view the original torch, explore the Immigration Museum, and use audio guides in 12 languages. Allow four to six hours.

“Great day out, very busy but well managed and flowed throughout the day. Had enough time at both the statue and Ellis Island.”

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2.City Highlights Tour by Bus, Cable Car, and Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,366 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $83

Cover Zurich’s Old Town, Bahnhofstrasse, Limmatquai, and lakefront by bus and on foot, then cross Lake Zurich by ferry and ride up to Felsenegg. English- and Spanish-speaking guides such as Bruno, Adolfo, and Konrad bring local history to life. Allow for weather, short uphill walks, and limited time at the viewpoint.

“The guide was very informative & easy to understand. Meeting point was easy to find. We felt we got a good look around Zurich as we only had one day 👌”

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3.City Cruises Salem High Speed Ferry to/from Boston

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 727 reviews · 50 minutes (approx.) · from $42

Travel between Boston and Salem in about 50 minutes aboard a 149-passenger catamaran. Choose an outdoor deck or cushy indoor seat, buy snacks and drinks onboard, and listen for commentary from guides such as Donald, Gary, Charles, or Mikayla.

“It was cancelled with not notice from the app no waiting for a refund. Now we wonder if we will get one”

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4.Melbourne City and Williamstown Ferry Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 356 reviews · from $23

Cruise between Melbourne and Williamstown on a comfortable, enclosed ferry with panoramic windows, tea, coffee, and onboard commentary. Choose a one-way ride or return trip, then spend your time in Williamstown exploring cafés, galleries, gardens, and seafaring history.

“The commentary was interesting, but unfortunately it was 33 and in the afternoon so everyone was hot and bothered.”

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5.Melbourne: City and Williamstown Ferry Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 343 reviews · from $23

Sail from Southgate along the Yarra River and across Port Phillip Bay to Williamstown. Listen to live English commentary, enjoy Melbourne skyline views, and choose between a short visit ashore or a return cruise. Tea and coffee are included, with one way and round trip options.

“Informative cruise but I didn’t learn much about Melbourne and Williamstown didn’t have much going on. Apparently it’s busy at the weekends”

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6.City Highlights Tour with Alcatraz Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 80 reviews · 7 hours · from $195

Join guide Eric in a wood-paneled, open-sided van for seven hours of San Francisco sights, local stories, photo stops, and Alcatraz. You’ll see the Golden Gate Bridge, Painted Ladies, Haight-Ashbury, Presidio, and more, with a ferry ticket included and time for lunch.

“The tour was incredible. Our guide, Eric, asked the group if there was anything they wanted to see and visit and made sure those were included on the trip round the city in addition to the planned itinerary. He was very knowledgeable about San Francisco and made some excellent suggestions for lunch. The blankets in the vehicle were especially welcome as it was a windy and foggy day.”

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7.City Tour with Food Stop at Ferry Building + Optional Alcatraz

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · from $119Top rated

Start in Little Italy and ride with a local guide through Chinatown, Pacific Heights, the Mission, Castro, Haight-Ashbury, Fisherman’s Wharf, and the Golden Gate area. You’ll have 90 minutes at the Ferry Building for lunch. Guides may include Aaron, Patrick, or Adam.

“My flight was changed and I wasn't able to cancel because I had made the reservation the same day that I was taking it. I'm sure it would gave been a great trip but after traveling for 2 days, I wanted desperately to get home.”

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8.From Sharm ElSheikh: The Lost City (Petra) Day Tour by Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 52 reviews · from $329

Travel from Sharm El Sheikh through Sinai to Taba, cross the Gulf of Aqaba by ferry, then explore Petra with an on-site guide. See Al Khazneh, the Roman Theater, and the 13 tombs of the King Wall before lunch. English and Russian service is available.

“It was excellent, but the tour takes the whole day (20 hours), which no one had warned me before, even though I asked about the time I would return to the hotel. Luckly, I had free time for that”

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9.Crystal Caves, Aquarium, City of Hamilton and Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 46 reviews · from $123

Spend about five hours seeing Bermuda’s Crystal Cave, Aquarium, Museum and Zoo, and Hamilton. A guide such as Andre, Tony, or Juanita provides island commentary, while the included ferry lets you return from Hamilton to King’s Wharf on your own schedule.

“The driver had lots of energy, quality stories and pointed out valuable land marks. It would have been nice to see both caves even though the visit was short. Museums and zoo are small. Its a good option for cruise line visitors”

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10.Mumbai City Tour with Ferry Ride and Dharavi Slum

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 38 reviews · from $96

Spend about eight hours with a private guide and driver, visiting Dharavi, Dhobi Ghat, Mani Bhavan, Marine Drive, the Gateway of India, CST, and more. Guides have included Rahul, Divya, Kirtan, and Kamlesh. The tour includes hotel, port, or airport pickup, a private car, and a ferry ride when operating.

“I booked the one day Mumbai city tour from Viator, it was a very nice experience to have the guild like Vishal and the driver Vikrant. They are very friendly and dedicated. And introduced me a lot during my trip. Although just one day trip, I aRead more”

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11.Helsinki & Suomenlinna: City Highlights Tour with Ferry Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $152

Start with Helsinki sights such as Oodi, the Olympic Stadium, Sibelius Monument, and two cathedrals, then take a ferry to Suomenlinna. Sergio is among the praised guides. Expect a shared group of up to 21, Finnish flavor tastings, city transport, and plenty of walking.

“Had a wonderful tour of the highlights with a very patient and knowledgeable guide, Sergio. Very nicely paced tour of the sites and walked around a few and given time to explore. Then the ferry ride to Suomenlinna and an excellent overview of the history and timeline there.”

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12.Singapore to Batam:City Tour with Ferry Tickets & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 22 reviews · from $179

Cross from Singapore to Batam by high-speed ferry, then tour temples, Barelang Bridge, a mosque, traditional homes, and local food stops by air-conditioned bus. A guide such as Hendry, Winner, or Mr. Din may lead the day. Lunch, ferry tickets, and gratuities are included.

“Excellent easy trip. Very friendly and helpful guide. Very good service. Thank you very much Mr. Din!”

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