UNITED KINGDOM · CORNWALL, DEVON & THE SOUTHWEST COAST
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Some of these fill weeks ahead and some you can walk up to on the morning. Below are 15 cornwall, devon & the southwest coast tours worth your afternoon, each with its price, its start point and the detail that decides it.
Doc Martin walking tour in Port Isaac, Cornwall. Local guide, filming spot walk, real behind-the-scenes stories, and harbor photo stops.
“We are Doc Martin fanatics and just being there in such a beautiful village we’ve wanted to visit for so long was great!”
Eden Project in Cornwall brings an indoor rainforest and Mediterranean gardens into one ticket. Plan a wonder-filled day with events.
“to be perfectly honest I was really impressed with the cleanliness and approach from the staff, they were very informative and helpful, we stayed there from 10am until close, we even collected our dog early and took her there once we had seen the Biomes, it was a worthwhile experience for us, endless amount of dog bowls filled with water for our dog, and totally great day out..”
Guided coasteering in Newquay near Towan Beach, with gear hire, sea-cave traverses, wild swimming skills, and secret gully access.
“Wanted to do something that would be ‘an experience’ for me and my daughter. Great fun and scary enough to get the adrenaline flowing……instructors were friendly , patient and very informative…..felt safe throughout……would recommend everyone give it a go even if older and unfit!!!!”
Torquay Coastal RIB seafari with lifejackets, Thatcher Rock and Ore Stone stops, for fast fun, seals, dolphins, and sea birds.
“Amazing love every minute myself and my son had the best time ever. Learned about the history of the places and saw seals and dolphins we weren't disappointed definitely did it again next year for my 60th.”
Skip-the-line Bodmin Jail ticket with the Dark Walk in Cornwall, featuring the Naval Wing, 4D effects, and the working Victorian hanging pit.
“the whole experience and the information layout was enjoyable”
Five days from London to Stonehenge, Dartmoor, and Cornwall coast, with included stays, expert guiding, and smart stop timing.
“Before booking this trip I did a lot of research on which Cornwall tour would hit most of the places I wanted to see. Not only did this tour meet my expectations but it exceeded them. I can't believe how many great places and things we saw. In addition, our driver Kevin was superb. I felt completely safe on the tiny roads as he was a careful driver. And a great guide. Both informative and humorous at the same time. If you have only 5 days and want to see this area of England, book with Rabbie's.”
A 1.5-hour Falmouth walking tour packed with pirate founders, darker alley stories, sea views, and family-friendly activities.
“Will was very informative as well as entertaining. It was easy to find the meeting point. The tour started promptly.”
Half-day coasteering in Newquay, Cornwall. Warm wetsuits, lifeguard-led guidance, helmets, and GoPro photos and videos included.
“Nick was so accommodating, charismatic, motivating & patient! Had a good time learning interesting facts and also trying something new, Coasteering. Would definitely recommend..such a good adventure.”
Beginner surf lesson in Newquay with up to 8 people, heated rooms, wetsuits and foam boards. Learn safety and stand-up in 2 hours.
“The instructors were super friendly/ patient and nice! Although for a beginner class I think it's important to take less students in a group so that the instructor can focus more with each person since it's a completely new activity for some of us. Other than that I recommend the surfing class and I would definitely do it again!”
Sea kayak lesson in Newquay with a small group, qualified instructor, sit-on-top kayaks, and guided paddling past caves, cliffs, and seals.
“We had a great time Kayaking around some of the local coastline with James and the rest of the group and even saw a few friendly seals! Appreciated the clear and friendly instruction and information on some of the local landmarks”
A 5-day small-group sweep from London through Cornwall and the Cotswolds, mixing big icons, quiet villages, and film locations.
“On the day of the tour, I went to the meeting place. However, even after the scheduled meeting time had passed, no one from the tour showed up. When I called the phone number listed and provided my booking number, I was told that they did not know anything about it. When I called Viator, the booking site, to check, they informed me that this tour had been canceled and that I would receive a full cash refund. Even though I had received confirmation of my booking, why was there no notification that the tour would be canceled? Why was I not informed of the details using the phone number…”
30-minute Raptor RIB ride from Torquay Marina, capped at 12, with speed, wildlife spotting, and a full safety briefing.
“Bummpy and thrill filled memorable ride! Anything loose on you will fly away :) be careful to put away your sun glasses and anything you have on hand before the ride or anyway Paul will remind you to do so. Expect water splashes, thrilling turns, speed and bumps. Enjoy your time!”
RIB safari from Padstow to spot seals, dolphins, porpoises, whales and puffins, with waterproof kit, in about two hours.
“Trip was amazingly good fun, great experience! would highly recommend, never been on such a fast fun boat ride Only recommendation is other boat riders, the whole boat besides us 3 didn't expect how wet or fast it was, they brought moral down and had to be slow due to sea sickness and moaning dont bother going on if you dont want to enjoy a boat ride”
Learn to surf in Newquay with small-group coaching, board and wetsuit hire included, plus warm showers and beach technique time.
“I loved this place from day one. The staff were very friendly, very welcoming and the instructors just perfect for the job, they make sure everybody feels at ease, well informed and they are with you communicating throughout the whole two hours.”
Torquay coasteering in a UNESCO geopark. Wetsuit gear included, guided climbs and jumps, plus pirate tales, caves, seals, and big fun.
“Really fun afternoon of coasteering celebrating our son’s 13th birthday. Great mix of jumps, climbs and challenges, sprinkled with some interesting stories and geology chat. We all loved it and will definitely be back for more - thanks Ziggy!”
