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A natural harbor, Cornwall’s Padstow has thousands of years of history, but guidebooks don’t explore it in any depth. Join a Padstow local to unpick this beautiful town’s long story—from St. Petroc to smugglers, sailors, fishermen, and traders—on a gentle walking tour. As it’s a small group, there’s a relaxed pace and a mellow vibe, with plenty of time for questions as you stroll.
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The Padstow History Walk - Tales, Tales and Traditions
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Discover Cornwall’s haunted history on this small-group guided ghost walking tour. Accompanied by a guide wearing 19th-century dress, explore the coastal town of Padstow while listening to tales of sea merchants and wealthy Elizabethan-era residents, visiting a centuries-old coaching inn, and the medieval St. Petroc’s Church along the way, and much more along the way.
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The Ghost Walk Padstow - Tour of Cornwall’s Myths and Legends
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Cornwall’s north coast has always been shaped by its relationship with the Atlantic. On this self-guided coastal audio tour, you’ll discover how Newquay became Cornwall’s premier surfing destination – and how it still maintains deep connections to its ancient past. You’ll explore cliff-top paths where Bronze Age settlers once traded tin across Europe, and learn how smugglers, saints, and surfers have all left their mark on these golden shores. You’ll learn how Celtic saints arrived by boat in the 5th century, bringing Christianity to these pagan shores, and how pilchards once fueled Cornwall’s economy before modern fishing practices changed everything. You’ll also find out how local fishermen once resisted the hotel’s construction, even pushing the foreman’s hut into the Atlantic during its controversial beginnings. The tour ends at the Barrowfields, ancient burial mounds dating back over 3,000 years, where Bronze Age traders once gazed out at the same ocean you’ll be admiring.
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Bronze Age Barrows to Surf Breaks: A Cornish Audio Tour
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Discover the captivating landscapes and rich history of Cornwall on a private full-day tour. Visit iconic sites like Tintagel Castle, the legendary birthplace of King Arthur, and explore charming coastal towns such as Port Isaac and St Ives. Enjoy the flexibility of a custom itinerary in a premium, air-conditioned vehicle as you journey through stunning coastal scenery. With a knowledgeable guide fluent in German and English, immerse yourself in Cornwall's unique culture and stories. Perfect for families, couples, or anyone eager to explore at their own pace. - Full-day private tour (8 hours) with a custom itinerary - Visit legendary sites including Tintagel Castle and St Ives - Travel in comfort with a premium 7-seater vehicle - Expert guide available in German and English for insider knowledge
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Private Full Day Tour of Cornwall Tintagel, St Ives and More
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More than a myth or legend, King Arthur’s legacy is an adventure to be explored. Visit places in Bodmin and the rest of Cornwall that are central to stories about his life, and learn about where he lived and died. Visit Tintagel Castle and Merlin’s cave, and see the waterfalls at Nectan Glen where the knights of the round table were blessed before their quest for the holy grail.
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The Legend of King Arthur
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Run by passionate Cornish local tour guides, this experience weaves a magical combination of iconic Cornish landmarks, majestic and expansive beaches and idyllic fishing villages and harbours. But that's not the whole story... We are driven by wanting to share with visitors some of the harder to access and 'off the beaten path' locations that make Cornwall so unique. Neolithic stone circles and underground burial chambers, medieval churches that contain ancient wooden carvings within, engine houses signifying tin mines underneath - and parts of the 'hidden Cornwall' that many locals never get to see... Cornwall’s history and culture examined in a lively way with SO much to see and learn! PLUS : very many points of interest en route – some visible from vehicle, others just moments from the car. There is so much to take in on this circular Cornwall tour. An absorbing tour of West Cornwall that gives a vibrant understanding of this part of the world in a relatively short space of time.
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Private Tour of West Cornwall - Highly Varied Full Day Experience
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West Cornwall has more history per mile than almost anywhere else in Britain. On this self-guided audio driving tour, you’ll trace the deep roots of Kernow, a Celtic kingdom with its own language, legends, and hard-won identity. You’ll make your way through coastal villages, prehistoric monuments, and the ruins of an industry that once powered the world. The tour starts at Penzance – a working port that gave the world both a famous opera and Humphry Davy, the scientist who discovered laughing gas and its possible use as an anaesthetic. You’ll drive through Poldark country at Porthgwarra Cove and arrive at Land’s End, where legend says a drowned kingdom called Lyonesse once stretched toward the Isles of Scilly. The tour ends at Lanyon Quoit, a Neolithic chambered tomb on the open West Penwith moorland, with wide views across the peninsula.
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Driving Tour of West Cornwalls Ancient Roads
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