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Exeter is one of England’s most historically significant cities, where Roman ruins meet medieval splendor. On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll explore a former Roman fortress that became a wealthy medieval trading center that exported valuable cloth. You’ll discover the radical people and ancient places that give Exeter its distinctive character. The tour starts at Exeter Central Station. You’ll weave through historic streets and past the Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery, with treasures like Gerald the Giraffe and the Exeter puzzle jug. You’ll walk alongside sections of the Roman wall that’s defined the city for nearly 2,000 years, and pass through ancient gateways that once controlled access to this prosperous city. You’ll learn about the Prayer Book Rebellion and discover how Exeter’s waterways powered its trade and industry for centuries. You’ll see the remains of Exeter’s medieval bridge and hear tales of the city’s resilience during multiple sieges.
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Exeter the Medieval Powerhouse: A Self-Guided Walking Tour
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Whether you’re a first-time visitor or you know the city well, discover Plymouth the fun way on this self-guided hidden gems treasure hunt tour, packed with more than 100 destinations and challenges. You explore independently, at your own pace, taking breaks whenever you want, with GPS technology and map pins so you can’t get lost. Each purchase provides 1-day access on one phone.
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Plymouth Tour App, Hidden Gems Game and Big Britain Quiz (1 Day Pass) UK
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Explore the stunning Devon and Cornish coasts on a Scenic Harbour Cruise, perfect for families looking to enjoy a relaxed and informative experience. Departing from the historic Barbican Landing Stage, the 1-hour cruise features live commentary as you glide past iconic landmarks such as Plymouth Hoe and Drake's Island. Enjoy refreshments from the on-board café and licensed bar while soaking in the beautiful coastal views. With a minimum of 8 passengers required, this cruise is a delightful way to experience Plymouth's rich maritime heritage. - 1-hour scenic cruise with live commentary and stunning views - Depart from the historic Barbican Landing Stage, near the Mayflower Steps - On-board café and licensed bar for refreshments during the cruise - Family-friendly experience, suitable for all ages, with a minimum participant requirement
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Scenic Harbour Cruise in Plymouth with Commentary
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Every Poldark fan knows West Cornwall’s beauty. Discover it in real life and capture photos too when you book this private door-to-door tour, for a glorious taster of the region customized to your interests. You pick which spots you visit—perhaps Cornwall signatures such as St. Michael’s Mount or Land’s End, perhaps Poldark favorite locations such as Porthcurno or St. Levan. Please note: any entrance fees are at your own expense.
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West Cornwall Tour with Poldark Filming Locations
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Discover the breathtaking landscapes of Dartmoor, where wild beauty, ancient history, and hidden gems await at every turn. This private tour, designed for groups of up to four guests, offers a relaxed and flexible experience tailored entirely to your interests. Guided by James — Dartmoor resident and second generation guide, you’ll enjoy insights and stories that bring this magical part of the world to life. Explore moorland life, granite outcrops, and tranquil river valleys alive with wildlife. Savour a handcrafted picnic hamper, thoughtfully prepared to suit your tastes and dietary needs. Whether you’re seeking an invigorating walk across the moor or simply wish to take in the sights at a gentler pace, this tour offers a unique chance to connect with nature & uncover Dartmoor’s timeless charm - Full-day private tour - Complimentary pick-up & drop-off service - Enjoy a picnic hamper - tailored to your preferences & allergies - Led by local guide - uncover Dartmoor's hidden gems!
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Dartmoor National Park - Private Tour (incl. Transport)
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Turning the Streets of Plymouth Into an Adventure Playground! Get a unique perspective of the city on this self-guided, interactive treasure hunt. It's the best way to see the city! On your adventure, unlock a hidden trail finding clues, solving puzzles, and completing challenges, earning points along the way. Discover the city's highlights, explore hidden gems, learn some fun facts and see things that most people just pass by. As the activity is all self-guided through the app, you can start your Quest when you want (must be played during daylight hours), there is no set starting/ending times. No groups to follow. You can go at your own pace, stopping for longer in one location, taking a break, or having a snack in one of the many cafes and pubs along the trail OR you can make it a race and try to get to the top of the city leaderboard! Add up to 5 people to your Quest for one price. Instant access with nothing to print from home. Will you conquer the Quest?
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Plymouth: Self Guided City Walk and Interactive Treasure Hunt
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Self-guided Tour & Treasure Hunt Travel Experience The smartphone travel tool that helps you discover the great outdoors & connect with the world around you. Utilising seamless GPS technology, it takes you off-the-beaten-track to discover hidden gems & incredible places you may never find alone. As you travel you earn points by visiting destinations, solving clues & completing challenges. The Travel League lets you compete with fellow explorers. Each season win amazing prizes & become the UK’s Greatest Explorer! Whether exploring by car, on foot around town, or hiking across the countryside, our GPS technology guides you every step of the way. Take the stress out of planning trips with this perfect blend of challenge, fun & learning
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South Devon Tour App Hidden Gems Game and Big Britain Quiz UK
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Self-guided Tour & Treasure Hunt Travel Experience The smartphone travel tool that helps you discover the great outdoors & connect with the world around you. Utilising seamless GPS technology, it takes you off-the-beaten-track to discover hidden gems & incredible places you may never find alone. As you travel you earn points by visiting destinations, solving clues & completing challenges. The Travel League lets you compete with fellow explorers. Each season win amazing prizes & become the UK’s Greatest Explorer! Whether exploring by car, on foot around town, or hiking across the countryside, our GPS technology guides you every step of the way. Take the stress out of planning trips with this perfect blend of challenge, fun & learning
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North Devon Tour App Hidden Gems Game and Big Britain Quiz UK
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'The Hunt Plymouth' is the latest craze in the heart of Plymouth. It's a perfect activity for those who thrive on strategy and action. Divide your group into teams, the criminals and the police officers. As the clock ticks, the chase is on! It's a game of stealth and pursuit, demanding teams to outmaneuver and outpace each other. This is the ultimate test of wits and agility. The criminals mission is to find and unlock hidden safes throughout the city center. The police receive updates on the criminals locations and try to catch the criminals. Get ready for an adrenaline rush, ‘The Hunt’ has begun! This thrilling game is a perfect activity in Plymouth to play with your friends, family or coworkers.
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The Hunt, an exciting cat-and-mouse game in Plymouth
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There’s more to Plymouth than the Mayflower but getting to know this historic port city takes time that few of us have. Whatever your level of mobility and access needs, enjoy a close encounter with the city on this walking tour created by a proud Plymothian. From historic sites to post-War architecture, follow a step-free route with a guide who tailors the experience to the group’s needs and interests.
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Walking Tour Experience in Plymouth
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Discover 185 million years of geological history on this private guided tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Jurassic Coast. Journey along the stunning cliffs and vibrant fishing villages of East Devon and West Dorset, observing unique rock formations from the Jurassic, Cretaceous, and Triassic periods. From the red desert sandstone to fossil-rich beaches, this tour offers a fascinating glimpse into the Earth's past while also visiting iconic seaside towns like Sidmouth and Lyme Regis. Enjoy the option to search for fossils on the beach, and experience the breathtaking landscapes that have inspired countless artists and writers. - Private guided tour ensuring personalized attention and flexibility - Explore the unique geology and stunning coastal scenery - Visit charming villages and classic Victorian seaside retreats - Opportunity for fossil hunting at famous sites like Lyme Regis and Charmouth - Lunch booking made if required in a country Inn
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Private Guided Tour of Jurassic Coast
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In Zombie Scavengers of Plymouth, players will use an app to try to survive a zombie apocalypse. You'll do so by finding survival objects around the city, in any order you'd like, to get points and do fun zombie themed challenges for points as well. Use strategy to try and find as many items as possible in order to survive. Your survival team will be able to see the score on the app's rankings compared to teams across the country. You'll have a remote host via chat in case you need anything. Let's survive in Plymouth today!
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Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Plymouth by Zombie Scavengers
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Ever wondered how well you'd survive a zombie apocalypse? Find out and get to know Exeter as well with this fun scavenger hunt app that forces your team to scour the city in search of items you'll need to kill the zombies—as well as zombie themed challenges. A remote host will be online for an hour to support you if needed over chat.
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Scavenger Hunt in Exeter by Zombie Scavengers
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Exeter’s ancient streets and historic buildings are filled with whispers of the past. On this self-guided audio ghost walk, you’ll hear chilling tales of the spirits that still linger in the city’s most atmospheric locations. This tour starts at Exeter Cathedral, where a spectral nun glides silently across Cathedral Green and vanishes through solid walls. You’ll weave through Southernhay, once a site of public executions, and past the former Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, where a mysterious ”grey lady” in an old-fashioned nurse’s uniform has been spotted since 1949. You’ll visit historic pubs where phantom judges and children make their presence known, and hear the remarkable story of Mary, a heroic World War II carrier pigeon who returned to her loft in West Street despite suffering severe wounds. The tour ends at the Exeter Catacombs, built in 1837 to protect the dead from body-snatchers.
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Ghosts and Gothic Tales: Audio Tour of Exeter Haunted History
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When you’re in Devon, make a date to visit the family-run Swanaford Vineyard, in the heart of the Dartmoor countryside. During a vineyard tour and tasting session, you’ll learn about the different grapes grown on-site such as chardonnay and pinot noir, and then taste a selection of varietals in the barn.
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1.5-Hour Swanaford Vineyard Tour And Tasting Experience
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Discover the history of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table—and see some of England’s most beautiful scenery and oldest monuments besides—on this two-day tour from Glastonbury. After pickup from your accommodation, travel via comfortable coach through Dartmoor, where you’ll stop to see the sights, before arriving in Tintagel, Cornwall. The next day, see Merlin’s Cave and Tintagel Castle, view Bronze Age landmarks, and learn more about the area’s history before returning to Glastonbury.
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2-Day Tour of King Arthur's Cornwall in Tintagel, Boscastle and Dartmoor from Glastonbury
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Discover a side of Devon that even some locals don’t see on a self-guided walking tour and treasure hunt that lets you explore the area at a pace suited to you and your party. You just need your smartphone to enjoy this tour, which helps you navigate using GPS and keeps kids entertained with engaging activities and puzzles.
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Devon Tour App, Hidden Gems Game and Big Britain Quiz (7 Day Pass) UK
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The vast outdoor landscape of Dartmoor is a place best explored by car, and if you want to access wild and remote sites with ease, then this Land Rover Discovery private driving tour is a great pick. Relax and enjoy the views as a driver takes you between ancient settlements, granite tors, and windswept moors. You can also enjoy the opportunity to walk near wild ponies and highland cattle—with binocular rental included in the package.
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Dartmoor Tour
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Turning the Streets of Exeter Into an Adventure Playground! Get a unique perspective of the city on this self-guided, interactive treasure hunt with an escape room twist. It's the best way to see the city! Gamified Adventure! Unlock a hidden trail finding clues, solving puzzles, and completing challenges, earning points along the way. Discover the city's highlights, explore hidden gems, learn some fun facts and see things that most people just pass by. As the activity is SELF GUIDED through the app: * INSTANT ACCESS - Book now, start immediately! * Choose your start time. No groups to follow. *Go at your own pace, stopping for longer in one location, taking a break, or having a snack in one of the many cafes and pubs along the trail OR you can make it a race and try to get to the top of the city leaderboard! Add up to 5 people in the app for one low price!
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Exeter Self Guided Walking Tour and Interactive Treasure Hunt
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Plymouth’s maritime history stretches back centuries, and the Barbican district will give you a glimpse into its storied past. On this self-guided audio tour, you’ll explore the historic heart of a city that launched voyages of both discovery and conquest. You’ll also find out how Plymouth’s strategic location shaped not just British history but world events – from the sailing of the Mayflower to Napoleon’s final defeat. The tour starts at the iconic Mayflower Steps Memorial where, in September 1620, the Pilgrim Fathers departed on their momentous journey to the New World. Along the way, you’ll discover how this bustling port connected England to global trade networks, and played a crucial role in the development of Britain’s naval power. The tour ends back near the Mayflower Museum, where you can hear more of the story of the famous voyage that forever linked Plymouth to American history.
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Plymouth’s Mayflower and Citadel: An Audio Tour
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Fowey has earned its living from the sea for over a thousand years. On this self guided audio tour, you’ll discover how this Cornish harbour town prospered through trade, survived brutal attacks, and developed a talent for brandy smuggling. The tour starts at the Bodinnick Ferry near Caffa Mill Car Park, where China clay was loaded onto ships bound for the world. You’ll walk along Fore Street’s historic merchant quarter, and along the Town Quay where deep water still allows cruise ships to anchor. Along the way, you’ll find out how the River Fowey connected inland Cornwall to global trade routes, and why controlling this waterway meant controlling wealth and power. The tour ends at St Catherine’s Castle, a fortress built by Henry VIII to ensure this strategic harbour would never fall again.
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Pirates, Poetry and Prosperity: An Audio Tour of Fowey
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Explore the haunting landscapes of Dartmoor on a unique tour inspired by the legendary Hound of the Baskervilles. Discover chilling ghost stories and local folklore dating back to the 1600s, while visiting real locations that influenced Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s dark narrative. Engage with tales of cursed maidens and eerie happenings as you traverse the moors. This immersive journey not only deepens your appreciation for the classic novel but also provides insight into Dartmoor's mysterious history. - Visit iconic locations including Holy Trinity Church, Ashburton, Grimpen Mire, Grimspound, and HM Dartmoor Prison - Learn about local ghost stories and folklore intertwined with Dartmoor's history - Enjoy a guided experience that reveals the true tales behind the Hound of the Baskervilles - Perfect for fans of literature, history buffs, and those intrigued by the supernatural
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Dartmoor National Park and the Hound of the Baskervilles
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See the best of Cornwall’s natural, historical, and cultural attractions on a tour that saves you the stress of navigating and planning. This private tour comes with the freedom to customize your sightseeing schedule, as you cover sites associated with the legend of King Arthur and filming locations from the hit TV show Doc Martin.
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Doc Martin and The Legend of King Arthur Tour
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Avoid being stuck on a long bus tour and make your Exeter sightseeing more fun and interactive with this scavenger hunt city game. Playing the game on your phone eliminates the need to pick up equipment, and helps you avoid the crowds. Simply, get started at your chosen time slot, and enjoy the thrill of searching for around 120 objects by performing challenges and solving clues.
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Adventurous Scavenger Hunt in Exeter by Operation City Quest
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