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.
“Our guide Hannah was extremely knowledgeable and friendly and gave us a fascinating overview of Plymouth's history. The tour took us to the most important sights and Hannah had something interesting and informative to say at every stop (and in between!).”
Join a small-group walking tour of Fowey with guide Lucy, built around Fowey Estuary views, photos, and local stories.
“Lucy is a great guide with a lot of local knowledge.Fowey has a wealth of history we would have never have known about. Strongly recommended.”
Self-guided Plymouth Pilgrims audio walk links Mayflower II, Plymouth Rock, old burial ground, and Plimoth Plantation with offline GPS stories.
“We really enjoyed Lexington Battlegreen because the information at the town visitor center and the tavern, which helped make it more real. We really wish other sites would have been open to visit as well.”
Two days of Arthurian Cornwall and wild Dartmoor from Glastonbury: small-group history, stone-age terrain, Tintagel cliffs, and fairy glens.
“Great walks and locations, well worth the effort of getting to the pick up point. Note that accommodation and entry fees are NOT included, even if your confirmation email says they are!”
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”
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.”
Small-group day trip from Boston to Cape Cod Canal, Sandwich, and Plymouth, with included Mayflower II and guided stops.
“Despite the rain, we had a great day exploring Cape Cod and Plymouth. The guide was very knowledgeable and looked after us very well. We stopped for a delicious lunch at Beth's bakery which was recommended by the guide.”
A 90-minute Dartmoor vineyard walk and tasting with Swanaford, guided by hosts like Molly, Tim, Caroline, or Ben, near Exeter.
“We were excited to visit the beautiful Swanaford Vineyard and it didn't disappoint! Caroline & Ben were on hand to do the tour as there was a mix up with the times, but we had an excellent visit with our friends and it was interesting to learn about the process and hard work that goes…”
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…”
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…”
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!!”
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.
“Had an amazing paddleboard down the dart starting at Totnes. The instructors were super friendly and the views were lovely.”
