Top Plymouth Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

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.

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, then taste a selection of varietals in the barn. Food is available after the tour to complement your experience.

Explore the stunning southeast of Cornwall on this bespoke full-day tour, designed especially for cruise passengers in Fowey as well as other visitors to the area. Travel in comfort and style with an experienced guide, who will share insights into the area’s rich heritage and natural beauty. Personalize your itinerary to include hidden gems and scenic spots and pick up and drop off time and place making this an unforgettable day in Cornwall. Your Cornwall Tour guides are experienced travellers themselves and having taken tours on all 7 continents they are now dedicated to showing vistors around their own beautiful home county and have a great understanding of what makes for a memorable and value for money excursion. - Full-day private tour tailored for up to 4 people - Visit 3 of the most beautiful and historic towns in Cornwall - Fully guided both on foot and in-vehicle - Flexible itinerary to suit your preferences and schedule

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!

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 the Plymouth: Harbour to Hoe 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Dartmoor’s granite was forged 280 million years ago. On this audio driving tour, you’ll trace 10,000 years of human history across one of Britain’s most extraordinary landscapes, from Bronze Age settlements to Napoleonic prison walls. The tour starts at the Haytor Dartmoor National Park Visitor Centre, where you can climb one of Dartmoor’s most iconic granite tors before setting off. You’ll wind south through the villages of Widecombe in the Moor and Ponsworthy, their very names encoding the Old English and Latin of early settlers. From Merrivale’s Bronze Age hut circles and stone rows, to the ancient oak woodland of Wistman’s Wood and the twin granite rings of Grey Wethers, you’ll encounter a landscape that was once densely settled and then gradually abandoned as the climate turned colder. The last stop before heading back up to Haytor is at the House of Marbles in Bovey Tracey, a working glass and marble studio housed in the original Victorian pottery buildings.

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.

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.

Experience the beauty of the North Cornish coast during this private hiking tour from Morwenstow. Traverse wild terrain that covers clifftops, meadows, and valleys with your dedicated tour guide and take in the beauty of the coast. Listen to the history and tales of shipwrecks from your guide as you walk and feel free to stop and take photos along the way.

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

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.

Discover the rich history of the Royal William Yard with a friendly and engaging tour guide. Starting at the main gates, explore the restored victualing yard as you wind through its impressive buildings and hidden corners, finishing in the heart of Yard at the inner basin. Uncover fascinating stories related to the Royal Navy, the architecture and the transformation of this historic site. For those wanting more, private tours can take you to Devil's Point Park for stunning views of Plymouth Sound. The route accommodates varying mobility levels, ensuring everyone can join in the exploration. - Guided exploration of the Royal William Yard's historic buildings - Learn about the Yard’s naval significance and architectural history - Option for private tours to visit Devil's Point Park for scenic views - Accessible route available for those with limited mobility, prams, or wheelchairs

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.

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.

This unique coastal tour starts with pick up at your accommodation. It embraces this stunning diverse, coastline. We travel to one of the most spectaculer views in the South West, that of Burgh Island and the famous Burgh Island Hotel with its beach causeway and unique sea tractor. Onto Slapton Sands and "Slapton Ley" a stretch of water kept immune from the sea by a slim shingle causeway. Learn about its dark secret from World War II and be mesmerised by over 3 x miles of beach. Learn how we are trying to defend our small local communities form ever rising sea levels and how ultimately there will probably be only one winner. We then past Blackpool Sands and onto Dartmouth and the mouth of the Dart estuary with its famous "gun castles" on either side, its Norman Church and then into Dartmouth home of the Brittania Naval College. History, heritage, beautiful views and some fun on the way make this a tour not to be missed, all thats left is to drop you off where we picked you up

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!

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.

Explore Dartmoor like never before with personalized guided tours led by expert Rob. Tailor your adventure to suit your group’s interests—be it scenic walks, historical insights, or educational experiences. Journey through Dartmoor’s iconic Tors and hidden gems, uncovering the rich folklore and natural history that define this stunning landscape. full-day (5-6 hours) tours, perfect for families, friends, or corporate groups seeking a unique outing. - Custom itineraries designed for your group's interests and abilities - Private tours for up to 8 participants with transport options available - Educational adventures ideal for school trips or corporate team-building - Discover iconic locations like Haytor, Belstone, and Princetown on challenging trails

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