Britain · CORNWALL TOURS
Good cornwall tours fill up weeks ahead and the best go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes, and how they differ once you are standing there.
Review the Eden Project in Cornwall, with rainforest biomes, outdoor gardens, practical tips, food, accessibility, value, and family appeal.
“Superb! The entry ticket on the app was so easy to use, and the Eden Project is truly wonderful, a must visit.”
Walk Port Isaac’s Doc Martin filming sites with a local guide, hear behind-the-scenes stories, and discover Cornwall’s historic seaside village.
“Mike was an enthusiastic guide. He had many stories to tell as he had been a Supporting Actor for many years on set of Doc Martin. So had genuine insite the the happenings involved. Great presentation. We visited so many sites which were familiar from watching this fantastic British series Well worth visiting Port Isaac especially for us travelling Australians”
Explore Bodmin Jail’s grim cells, Victorian hanging pit, and chilling Dark Walk in Cornwall, with history, 4D effects, and practical visit tips.
“We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Bodmin jail (even my 15 year old son had a great time, and he is very hard to please 😆) we would say it was better than the dungeons and a fraction of the price. The staff were very friendly, the gift shop wasn’t a rip off and of course the attraction its self was entertaining and interesting. If we are ever in Devon again we will definitely be returning.”
Review of Padstow’s two-hour RIB sealife safari, with dolphins, seals, puffins, seabirds, coastal views, practical tips, and honest advice.
“We were lucky and saw much wildlife— dolphins, tuna gulls shags cormorants, to name but a few. The guide’s information was excellent, the skipper was also very good at controlling his boat and guiding it to as many places he could so passengers were able to see and appreciate the wildlife and scenery This trip is a must if you want to do something different and is worth every penny Thank you”
Ride from Penzance to Land’s End on a wildlife-led RIB tour with cliffs, dolphins, seals, tuna, and Cornish coastal views.
“Guides were informative, entertaining, and knowledgeable. A fascinating combination of wildlife, landscape and history. Plus it was really fun to sit on the "jockey" seats and fly through the waves.”
Soar over Cornwall’s Eden Project at up to 60 mph on England’s fastest zipline, with safety training, minivan transport, and huge views.
“Thoroughly professional and friendly experience at the Eden project zip. Easy book in procedure, and they even managed to get us an earlier flight than the one we booked. Flying over the domes was a brilliant experience. Faultless.”
Explore Falmouth’s pirate past, maritime rise, sea shanties, and local legends on a lively 1.5-hour walking tour.
“Loved it.. interesting relevant and engaging history, lively and enjoyable delivery, Will was very personable and fun, didn’t want it to end!”
Ride Cornwall’s open-top RIB from Padstow to spot grey seals, dolphins, and seabirds with a lively local guide.
“The boat safari trip was excellent from start to finish. At the kiosk we were welcomed by a very friendly member of the team, and instructed how to don our lifejackets. We were offered waterproofs...which effectively kept the wind and the sea spray off! Emma and George ensured we got safely aboard and we were given a safety briefing. The trip was great fun, and although the seals were shy, we saw seabirds working the waters. As George headed further along the coast we were treated to a pod of dolphins playing alongside. Emma gave us loads of info about seals, shags, cormorants and dolphins. All in all we had…”
Walk Looe’s Beyond Paradise filming spots, from the Guildhall police station to East Looe Beach, with local guide George.
“Tour was excellently paced and took us to many of the locations we know so well from the show. Our guide was who has worked on the show so was very knowledgeable.”
Visit Barbara Hepworth’s former St Ives home, studios, sculptures, and sub-tropical garden with a flexible one-day admission ticket.
“I spent a magical, inspirational and very interesting hour at Barbara Hepworth’s Museum and Garden. The sculptures were beautiful and lifted my soul! I learnt a lot about Barbara and Ben Nicholson from the expertly presented information and loved the gorgeous planting in the garden, which complimented the sculptures perfectly.”
Review of Tate St Ives by Porthmeor Beach, with art, ocean views, price, access, rules, visitor tips, and who should go.
“The sculpture work was fantastic however some of the paintings on display could have been painted by our four year old! The best thing about this gallery was the fantastic beach views from the window”
Explore Newquay’s caves, jumps, gullies, and sea tunnels on a guided two-hour coasteering adventure with gear included.
“More demanding that I thought it would be but certainly pushed me . Great way to see the Cornish coast highly recommend”
Plan a flexible Cornwall road trip with 25 destinations, coastal walks, castles, beaches, and 12 months of online guide access.
Learn what to expect from Newquay’s two-hour beginner surf lesson, with small groups, expert coaching, equipment, costs, and practical tips.
“Lovely instructor, Pigeon, and such a great way of teaching! Had an amazing time, and the beach was absolutely beautiful!”
Paddle Newquay’s rocky coast, coves, and tidal inlets on a two-hour beginner tour with gear, guides, wildlife, and hot showers included.
“We really enjoyed this activity. It was hampered by bad weather. The mist that was present and worsening meant we couldn’t kayak out as far as we probably would have. Appreciate that safety comes first and the guide still tried to make it enjoyable, so well done to her.”
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