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Welcome to the 8 Hour Guides!

I often get asked by passengers, just as they are about to step off the ship in a new city, “what should I do here?”  8 hours is a frustrating amount of time if you don’t have a plan, so here are plans for major cruise destinations.  This is a developing project, so please use the links above to send in your suggestions about destinations you need an 8 Hour Guide to.  And enjoy!

8 Hour GuidesEuropeTravel8 Hours in Vienna, Austria: The Best Things to Do
November 18, 2024

8 Hours in Vienna, Austria: The Best Things to Do

Curate your time in Vienna with this comprehensive guide to the Austrian capital’s rich culture, magnificent art and architecture, incomparable music, fascinating history, and delectable food
8 Hour GuidesNorthern EuropeTravel8-Hours in Bruges, Belgium: The Perfect Itinerary
October 23, 2024

8-Hours in Bruges, Belgium: The Perfect Itinerary

A day spent in the enchanting medieval city of Bruges is a rare treat! For a small city, Bruges offers a great deal: picturesque canals, soaring Gothic architecture, rich history,…
8 Hour GuidesEuropeTravelTravel Articles8 Hours in Bergen: A Guide to Norway’s Second City
October 7, 2024

8 Hours in Bergen: A Guide to Norway’s Second City

Located in the heart of the fjords, Norway's second largest city, Bergen has so much to offer — it’s no wonder it has become one of the most popular places…
8 Hour GuidesEuropeLatviaNorthern EuropeTravel8 Hours in Captivating Riga, The Capital of Latvia
September 4, 2024

8 Hours in Captivating Riga, The Capital of Latvia

Riga's manageable size makes it ideal for a cruise visitor who has about 8 hours in which to enjoy the charms of the medieval Old Town and the elegance of…