All Newquay Tours & Excursions in 2026

Go behind the scenes of the British TV drama series “Doc Martin” on a walking tour of Port Isaac in Cornwall. Along the way, enjoy stories about the show and its actors from your guide and get taken to filming locations from the show that you might have missed if exploring the area alone.

Thrill seekers will love soaring through the air on the Skywire, an adrenaline-inducing zipline that’s among the longest and fastest of its kind in England. Don the safety gear—with the help of expert instructors—and launch yourself down the 2,165-foot (660-meter) long zipline, reaching speeds of 60 miles (96 kilometers) per hour over the scenic Eden Project Biomes. Participants must weigh between 30kg and 120kg and be at least 8 years old.

Add a coasteering adventure to your Newquay trip with this half-day experience on the Cornish coast. Sessions run year-round, with winter bookings available on weekends. After a short walk from Fistral Beach, you’ll try cliff jumping, climbing, and swimming—all under expert lifeguard supervision. A good swimming ability and a bit of confidence is all that’s required.

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.

Taking a coasteering trip along Newquay’s coast alone is a complete no-no, even if you’re experienced at the sport. This guided expedition lets you enjoy coasteering in safety and with all equipment provided, so you can focus on the scenery, swims, and jumps. Negotiate the water’s edge, caves, and whirlpools; and take deep-water leaps and swims, all with a qualified guide. A choice of time slots gives you useful flexibility.

Explore the stunning Cornish coastline aboard our RIB Boats. Search for an array of wildlife, including seabirds, seals, and dolphins, while enjoying the dramatic scenery. These boat trips cater to all ages, making them perfect for families and animal lovers alike. Led by experienced skippers with extensive local knowledge.

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.

Being out at sea on a boat, wildlife sightings, and coastline exploration. Looking for and observing local wildlife: many types of seabirds, seals, dolphins, juvenile dolphins, sunfish, jellyfish, tuna, and minke whales.

Newquay’s caves, beaches, rapids, and dramatic scenery make it the perfect place to go coasteering. On this guided tour, benefit from having a professional qualified coasteering guide to take you to a hidden spot that’s off the usual tourist trail. All required equipment is provided, and the route allows you to try out wild swimming, climbing through sea caves, traversing natural rapids, and leaping into secret plunge pools.

Port Isaac is one of Cornwall's most photographed fishing villages, and it's easy to see why television came calling. On this self-guided audio tour, you'll follow in the footsteps of the famously grumpy Dr. Martin Ellingham through the real streets of Portwenn, discovering how this working harbour village became one of Britain's best-loved TV locations. The tour starts near the South West Coast Path entrance, where you'll head down Fore Street Hill into the heart of the village. Along the way, you'll spot Louisa's various houses from different series, Mrs Tishell's pharmacy, which relocated several times across the show's 10 series, and the Victorian schoolhouse where Louisa taught, with its sweeping views across the harbour to the Doc's surgery beyond. The tour ends at Fern Cottage, the iconic surgery exterior that launched a thousand photographs – a private residence, so you'll want to stay on the road, but unmistakable from the moment you see it.

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.

If your down in this beautiful part of the Southwest you really must seize the opportunity to view it from a Seagulls viewpoint. You will not be disappointed.

With this beginners’ surfing lesson in Newquay, you can get great access to your instructor, as it’s a small-group experience that’s capped at eight people. Don’t worry about bringing heavy equipment with you, as everything you need is provided. So just show up and get ready for a fun and informative introduction to the core surfing skills you need.

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

After a warm hello by your guides, you will be kitted out in your own wetsuit, buoyancy aid, and given your Paddleboard! You will need to bring a swimming costume to wear under our wetsuit and a towel. Once kitted up and ready to go, you will head to one of our Paddleboard sites in Newquay, carefully chosen to get the most out of some of the iconic sites of Newquay. Your experienced guide will cover the details of what to expect from the session, including the ‘know-how’ on how to manage the paddleboard to make for a fun session! Once you have practised the techniques and skills manoeuvring the board, your guide will take you on a tour of that area, giving you the opportunity to find hidden coves, navigate the coastline and enjoy all the fun that paddleboarding has to offer!

Calling all fans of the hit TV series ‘Poldark’, this private tour from Launceston showcases the beauty of the show’s filming locations in Cornwall. Alongside your guide, you’ll visit important Poldark sites of outstanding natural beauty: Charlestown Harbour, Penbeth Cove, Botallack Manor, and Pedn Vounder beach are just some of the scenic spots covered. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Launceston included.

3… 2… 1… Blast Off! We are excited to share our biggest activity to date at the Newquay Activity Centre. Stand up paddle boarding in Cornwall just got even bigger on our super sized inflatable SUP! Enjoy team games, epic views and a sense of camaraderie on Newquays breathtaking coastline. Learn how to balance, paddle and navigate these supersize beasts! Under the watchful eye of our expert instructor, you’ll work as a team to navigate craggy coastlines, cliffs, caves and currents. Throughout the tour, our passionate guides will be on hand to give you a fascinating insight into Newquay’s mythical past as well as helping you spot interesting marine wildlife. After exploring Newquay’s coastal landscape and mastering some basic moves, you’ll moor up your Super SUP for a variety of hilariously fun games. These include the appropriately titled King of the SUP, Sumo SUP and, of course, a bit of classic SUP racing!

While it’s possible to learn to surf just by picking up a board and tooling around, it’s quicker and safer to learn from the pros. Whether you’re an absolute beginner or already learning to turn, this 2.5-hour course will help you navigate Cornwall’s surf safely and in control. Separate coaches look after surfers at different levels, ensuring rapid learning.

Surfing can be a daunting sport for a beginner, but with expert tuition, you could soon be catching waves. Begin with wetsuit fitting and a beach safety briefing at Fistral Beach, Newquay, followed by warm-ups and step-by-step guidance on surf skills including pop-up practice. Learn the fundamentals with teacher guidance and each move broken down into easy-to-follow steps.

The Cornish coastline around Newquay offers an expanse of wild and rugged shores. The best way to explore it is by scrambling over the rocks and jumping from the cliffs—aka coasteering—to discover some of the coastline’s prettiest spots. This experience gives you all the thrills of coasteering but in a safe way, with a professional instructor-guide, on a tour that’s limited to just 16 people per group.

Get two experiences in one—a stand-up paddleboarding lesson as well as a guided tour of Newquay’s dramatic coastline. To help make the day run as smoothly as possible, all the SUP equipment you need is provided. So, all you need to do is show up and get ready for a lot of fun. Find out how to launch, land, balance, and perform basic strokes; then set off on a route to see the beauty of the local area.

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.

Arrange a hassle-free finish to your stay in Newquay with this private, door-to-door transfer service from your central Newquay hotel to Newquay Airport. Simply meet your driver at your hotel and settle into your private, climate-controlled vehicle that accommodates up to six passengers. Then, sit back and relax on your smooth and effortless journey direct to your terminal. Transfer services are available 24 hours, seven days a week to suit your schedule. • One-way private departure transfer from your city hotel in Newquay to the Newquay Airport • Door-to-door service with a professional driver • Rates cover private groups of one to six passengers • Private transfers operate 24 hours, seven days a week