Top Devon Sightseeing Tours

With this private motor glider experience, you can experience the beauty of the Devonshire countryside from a new vantage point. Soar above the Blackdown Hills, and pass by Culmstock Beacon and the Wellington Monument—some of the area's top photo opportunities. If it's your first time in a motor glider, no need to worry—no experience is required as a pilot takes care of the flying.

Discover the vibrant street art of Brixham on a guided tour highlighting the masterpieces created by Urban Gypset. Gain insights into the themes and stories behind each mural, as your knowledgeable guide shares exclusive details and personal anecdotes about the artwork. Tours cater to both small private groups and larger parties, ensuring a personalized experience that showcases Brixham’s rich artistic heritage. Perfect for residents and visitors alike, this tour not only celebrates local art but also supports community businesses along the way. - Guided tours of Brixham’s street art by insiders with the exclusive knowledge. - Small group size (up to 12) for private tours or larger groups (up to 20) - Accessible locations with parking, tailored to avoid peak traffic times

The Raptor rigid inflatable boat (RIB) delivers astonishing acceleration and dramatic maneuverability. Pair thrills and spills with entertaining commentary and maybe some wildlife spotting too on this short but sweet ride from MDL Torquay Marina. Discover secluded coves, caves, islands, and bays in an intimate group of maximum 12. Please note minimum age and height requirements apply.

Discover the stunning landscapes of South Devon on guided adventure walks that immerse you in a UNESCO Geopark. With an experienced local guide, explore coastal paths and woodland trails while uncovering fascinating stories and myths from the area. Enjoy moderate difficulty walks tailored for nature enthusiasts, featuring seal watching, wildlife spotting, and engaging geology talks. Each trek begins in a picturesque village, complete with amenities like cafes and pubs, ensuring a well-rounded experience. - Explore the natural beauty of South Devon with a knowledgeable guide - Moderate difficulty walks along coast paths and woodland trails - Encounter wildlife, including seals, and listen to captivating local tales - Convenient meeting point in a charming village near the beach and cafes

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.

Journey through Ilfracombe’s fascinating history on this immersive 45-minute self-guided walking tour. Starting at the High Street, you’ll journey through the town’s oldest areas, hear spine-tingling ghost stories, and delve into tales of wreckers, smugglers, and Victorian holidaymakers. Wander through Fore Street, where your final stop is the George & Dragon, a pub dating back to the 1300s. Along the way, you’ll see a variety of architectural styles spanning from the 1200s to the present, including Georgian, Regency, and Victorian buildings. Learn about the people who once occupied these historic structures, some of whom still haunt them. Along the way, learn about Titanic survivor Alice Francis Louisa Philips, Victorian policing, and myths surrounding local murders. From the Queens Hotel to Fore Street’s historic charm, this tour offers a deeper appreciation of Ilfracombe’s rich past, unique stories, and architectural heritage.

North Cornwall’s countryside and coastlines are ideal for exploring by bike: you can embrace the fresh air and visit places hard-to-access by other vehicles. This small-group tour steps up: with a route that showcases the epic scenery around Morwenstow and e-bikes that motorize your pedaling. Cycle sleepy lanes, breeze over hills, and discover everything from stunning cliffs to hidden sites; with an optional refreshment stop on route. Choose from different durations to suit.

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

See parts of beautiful Brixham that you might miss otherwise when you join a walking tour with a local guide. Your guide will share stories that you won’t hear elsewhere, and will help you understand the town and its heritage better. See the sights while getting some gentle exercise, and without the risk of getting lost.

Discover the sights and scenery of the Devon coast on this private boat tour from MDL Torquay Marina. Set off on a rigid inflatable boat (RIB) to see landmarks like Berry Head National Nature Reserve, watch for dolphins and other marine life, and learn about the region from your skipper. This easy, one-hour tour offers a personalized way to explore the English Riviera coastline.

Devon is home to the spectacular Jurassic Coastline—but the true scale and magnificence of it can only be experienced from the sky. With this tour, set off with a pilot in a motor glider and soar about the South Coast. See beautiful cliffs and beaches along the way, and have plenty of opportunities for taking aerial photos along the way.

"Probably the most militarised county in WWII", some 1.5 million GI's were stationed in the county of Devon. The north and south coasts of Devon were used extensively to both house the GI's and enable them to practice amphibious landings before the Normandy landings. This includes the notorious Slapton sands, one of the US military's darkest secrets of WWII. Focussing on the south coast, in addition to Slapton we'll visit Plymouth, where some 36,000 GI's departed. Plymouth is said to be the most bombed city in WWII (per sq mile) more than London and Coventry and is still the largest naval dockyard in Western Europe. Down the coast the picturesque coastal town of Dartmouth is home to two stunningly preserved castles at the mouth of the River Dart as well as Britannia Naval College, home to US naval command and where Queen Elizabeth first set eyes on the Duke of Edinburgh. Finally Brixham, now Englands' biggest fishing port with some of the best preserved naval gun batteries of WWII.

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