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.
“Greg was very friendly , knowledgeable & made the whole experience very enjoyable. Highly recommend doing if in the area..”
Walk Torquay’s sea front on an Agatha Christie story tour with lively photo stops and easy pacing, guided by Graham, for $27.73.
“This walk was so interesting. The guide Graham was so knowledgeable & had a very entertaining way of presenting the information. The walk was not at all strenuous ( about 5000 of my small steps) & taken at a leisurely pace with plenty of time & opportunity for photos. The Dame certainly led a very…”
Private coasteering in Devon with wetsuit and safety kit included. Swim, jump from rocks, and explore caves in 2.5 hours.
“Whilst on a short trip to Devon, I decided to give coasteering a go with my 13 year old son. It was the first time for both of us. We were met by Zac who was a really cool guy, very knowledgeable and patient. Within a short time we were briefed, kitted out and on…”
30-minute Raptor RIB speed ride from Torquay Marina with lifejackets, wildlife chances, and fast coastal views at sea.
“AMAZING LOVED EVERY SECOND Whole family had so much fun! We really enjoyed the experience and we the tour guide element was FAB!”
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.
“Well worth it. Really good 3 hours and a great experience for the whole family. Got to sea some seals. The caves were great and the knowledge of the guide was exceptional.”
90-minute coastal RIB tour from Torquay Marina with lifejackets, dolphin and seal spotting, and short stops along Devon’s dramatic coast.
“Amazing experience. A pleasant mix of wildlife watching (we spotted 2 pods of dolphins!), an interesting geology lesson, fun info about the landmarks and a nice touch of adrenaline/speed 🤗”
Ilfracombe Harbour Ghost Tour: 90 minutes of harbour legends with Mark, led from the George & Dragon and ending at the Pier Tavern.
“This was a fantastic and fascinating tour, the guide really brought the stories to life. It was a really good mix of history and the paranormal and has left me with a long list of things to Google. It rained for a lot of the tour but that did not matter in the slightest, it…”
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.
“Graham was really knowledgeable & entertaining we really enjoyed his company & would highly recommend his tours”
Private Dartmoor day in a Land Rover Discovery with door-to-door pickup, Christie-style stories, quarry myths, and a 360° Haytor view.
“If you’re interested in the history, culture and natural beauty of Southwest England, Nigel Makin, Devon&Moor, is for you. Nigel is one of the smartest and safest drivers I have encountered and I’ve visited every continent. He’s curious and passionate and does his research to satisfy his own curiosity and the expectations of his guests.…”
Try indoor rock climbing in North Devon with gear included, a small group cap, and expert guidance for beginners, from age 6.
“Had a great time sharing a climbing experience with my son and granddaughters, very relaxed atmosphere. Good instructor that adjusted the pace to the various members of the group. Instructor led climb and then separate session of independent bouldering after lunch.”
Small-group Ilfracombe seafront walk with Victorian hotel stories, a port of refuge harbour tale, and St Nicholas Chapel’s beacon light.
“Mark was very knowledgeable and interesting. It was a lovely relaxed walk along the sea frount and harbour as he weaved stories and tales of mystery and intrigue. Worth every penny”
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”
