ENGLAND
The ones worth booking.
The 13 most popular plymouth tours in England. The ones worth your time, what they cost, and what to expect on the day.
Try indoor air rifle, rapid-fire pistol, and a Simway shooting simulator in Newton Abbot—training and ammo included for beginners.
“Really enjoyed our experience, would return again Lovely friendly instructor. Helpful and made us feel at ease.”
A guided Plymouth walking tour covering Mayflower, Drake, the Barbican, and big views from the Hoe, for about 1h40.
“Hannah was very knowledgable about Plymouth history. She took the time to answer all our questions and pointed out items of interest to us.”
Join a small-group walking tour of Fowey with guide Lucy, built around Fowey Estuary views, photos, and local stories.
“I just spent 2 days with Lucy Daniel on the guided Walking Tour of Fowey and Fowey Estuary guided Hall Walk and enjoyed every second of it. Lucy is a true Cornish lass, she knows pretty much everything about the Fowey area and Cornwall. She's fun, kind, helpful (she helped me with getting taxis because…”
Self-guided Plymouth Pilgrims audio walk links Mayflower II, Plymouth Rock, old burial ground, and Plimoth Plantation with offline GPS stories.
“We saw a sun fish. We didnt see any close ups of the whales so they gave us rain check tickets for up to a yr.”
Two days of Arthurian Cornwall and wild Dartmoor from Glastonbury: small-group history, stone-age terrain, Tintagel cliffs, and fairy glens.
“Absolutely wonderful trip! The highlights were Wistman's Wood in Dartmoor and, of course, Tintagel. Tor was a great guide, a fount of knowledge, and everywhere he took us he had something special to show us, off the beaten path. He was extremely accommodating with all of our requests, and on top of everything he is…”
Paddle Devon’s half-day guided canoe trip on the River Dart from Totnes—gear, safety briefing, tidal paddling, and a 30-min riverside break included.
“It was very nice and perfect from the activity level for the whole family. We saw some kingfishers and even a seal.:)Auto-translated”
Small-group day trip from Boston to Cape Cod Canal, Sandwich, and Plymouth, with included Mayflower II and guided stops.
“Our Martha’s Vinyard trip was cancelled at the last minute so this was a quick replacement tour. It did not disappoint. We went to several places we would not have seen if not for the tour such as the Cape Cod Canal museum. Loved the glass factory and its history. Coach was a very talkative…”
Dusk Walking Tour of Fowey: a 90-minute small-group stroll from Custom House Quay for estuary views and local stories in English.
“A great few hours learning about Fowey past and present from a local, Lucy. Recommended for all the family.”
A 90-minute Dartmoor vineyard walk and tasting with Swanaford, guided by hosts like Molly, Tim, Caroline, or Ben, near Exeter.
“A fantastic visit, our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and approachable, the wine was great and we learned a lot. A beautiful quiet setting, would definitely recommend!”
Take on a 360ft Monster slip and slide in Barnstaple, with free bodyboards, inflatable rings, and plenty of family fun for about an hour.
“We visited with children aged 7, 14 and 16 and we all took part. It was a grey drizzly day but once we got into it we all warmed up and had a great time. There was. a really good selection of boards and inflatables for everyone, teens enjoyed racing on the boards and we…”
Devon Tour App GPS quiz and scavenger hunt lets you explore Plymouth and South Devon over 7 days at your pace, earning points.
“A great way to see Devon! The trip was really well organised and smooth. Also a great way to get out and about and meet new people (Hi Lizzie and George!). We felt it was great value, and it got us out of the pub, seeing things I am sure we would have missed!!”
Barnstaple History Guided Tour follows a local guide through North Devon’s old streets, from Saxon days to the medieval port.
“The place is brilliant, it has tunnels beaches built by the victoriana for privacy. It has a ladies beach and a gentlemen beach. The gentlemen beach is often used for weddings. There is a 20 minute bus ride to Woolacombe beach which is amazing. It is 3 miles long and is the 13th best beach…”
Paddle the River Dart from Totnes with a friendly guide, learn canoe basics, spot wildlife, and snap photos on a 3-hour small-group trip.
“Was a lovely day, just me, my Dad and the instructor. Beautiful views down the river, saw lots of wildlife and got back safely! Instructor was fab, really friendly and put us at our ease.”
