ENGLAND
The ones worth booking.
The 15 most popular devon tours in England. The ones worth your time, what they cost, and what to expect on the day.
Torquay’s 1-hour Coastal RIB Seafari: fast rides, seal sightings at Thatcher Rock, and bird habitat at Ore Stone. Lifejacket included.
“This was a very fun ride. The guide was very fun and knowledgeable and took us to different places. We were lucky to see several wildlife birds and dolphins. Such an amazing experience and listening to bob marley was good too”
Walk Torquay’s sea front on an Agatha Christie story tour with lively photo stops and easy pacing, guided by Graham, for $27.73.
“Such a lovely, interesting tour with a knowledgeable and engaging guide. A lot of fun - would recommend”
Private coasteering in Devon with wetsuit and safety kit included. Swim, jump from rocks, and explore caves in 2.5 hours.
“We recently went coastering in Ilfracombe as a family group (ages 12 to 48), and it was an unforgettable experience! We were a bit apprehensive at the start, not knowing exactly what to expect, but the team immediately made us feel comfortable and at ease.”
30-minute Raptor RIB speed ride from Torquay Marina with lifejackets, wildlife chances, and fast coastal views at sea.
“Bummpy and thrill filled memorable ride! Anything loose on you will fly away :) be careful to put away your sun glasses and anything you have on hand before the ride or anyway Paul will remind you to do so. Expect water splashes, thrilling turns, speed and bumps. Enjoy your time!”
Guided coasteering in Torquay’s UNESCO geopark with wetsuit kit, bouldering, jumps, sea caves, and pirate-and-geology stories.
“Very well organised, with suitable kit and great knowledge of the local area. We went with family and friends and ALL thoroughly enjoyed it. Our guide tailored our experience expertly, ensuring everyone (of all ages) felt safe, happy and challenged. We climbed, boulders and did some fantastic jumps into the ocean. I would highly recommend…”
3-hour English Riviera kayak safari in Devon: sea caves, seals, fossil hunting, and beach fire marshmallows with a guide.
“This tour was so much more than what we expected. We had a great time and memories made for life for us and our two girls. Kieran was excellent and had so much knowledge which he happily shared with everybody. We were part of a big group and amazingly Kieran was able to remember almost…”
90-minute coastal RIB tour from Torquay Marina with lifejackets, dolphin and seal spotting, and short stops along Devon’s dramatic coast.
“We were a group of 2 adults and 2 teen children. We were lucky enough to have a sunny day for our trip although a bit windy. Our guide was excellent, very knowledgeable of the area and of the animals we encountered. We saw dolphins, a seal and lots of birds. Our guide also took…”
Ilfracombe Harbour Ghost Tour: 90 minutes of harbour legends with Mark, led from the George & Dragon and ending at the Pier Tavern.
“Very enjoyable evening with lots of stories and history of Ilfracombe. On time and well worth the money. Mark made it feel very real and maybe there are such things as ghosts!”
Make your own one-off gin bottle at The Gin Nest in Devon. Private class, copper pot still, botanicals, labeling, and tasting included.
“Really enjoyed this afternoon in a relaxing environment. Tested our creativity but we all came away with something tasty and had excellent, attentive service and instruction from Paul. It is worth not driving so you can sample the delicious G&Ts during the session. Looking to book again later in the year and invent a whole…”
Paint a wooden duck or pottery piece in Exmouth at Arty Boat, enjoy drinks and cake, and take your creation home the same day.
“The cost of the wooden duck was more than advised on the chat when I enquired. However we had a great time”
Torquay Fawlty Towers walking tour: behind-the-scenes trivia, interactive reenactments, about 2 hours for $20.67.
“We came all the way from Australia for this tour! Graham, our guide was absolutely fabulous & very informative”
Private Dartmoor day in a Land Rover Discovery with door-to-door pickup, Christie-style stories, quarry myths, and a 360° Haytor view.
“I highly recommend this tour company for anyone going anywhere in Southwest England! We had an absolutely lovely day with Nigel and loved our tour of Dartmoor. From start (when he picked us up from our Airbnb) to finish (when he dropped us off again—what service!), the tour was perfectly planned, with enough time at…”
Try indoor rock climbing in North Devon with gear included, a small group cap, and expert guidance for beginners, from age 6.
“Friendly and fun. Great staff and great coffee. We love visiting this place when we are down from the Midlands.”
Small-group Ilfracombe seafront walk with Victorian hotel stories, a port of refuge harbour tale, and St Nicholas Chapel’s beacon light.
“An asset to the town this tour adds another dimension to your Ilfracombe experience. The History is explained in detail and with enthusiasm. Once a resort of a grandeur reminiscent of the Mediterranean Rivieras but 100 years earlier. Regular steam ships brought the rich and famous to come and stay. Today's town has undergone 2000…”
Half-day sea kayaking from Teignmouth, Devon with friendly instruction, included gear, and a beach pause over about four hours.
“Amazing and well worth the money. Everyone enjoyed the experience and it didn’t matter if you hadn’t been Kayaking before”
