Exmouth Guided Walking Tour: Past and Present Insights of East Devon's Coastal Town

Discover the captivating history and vibrant present of Exmouth, a coastal town in East Devon. Uncover tales of pirates, smugglers, and famous residents, and get insider recommendations for your visit.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • The Maer Local Nature Reserve - Discover tales of smugglers and explore the Jurassic Coast at The Maer, an undiscovered treasure in Exmouth.
  • Exmouth Beach - Listen to pirate legends and learn about the origins of Britain’s tourism sector on the bustling shores of Exmouth Beach.
    The remaining half an hour will be spent strolling from Exmouth…
What's Included
  • Walking tour with a knowledgeable local guide
What's Not Included
  • Tips
Additional Information

Orcombe Point, located at one end of Exmouth Beach, marked by towering red sandstone cliffs, signifies the beginning of the Jurassic Coast, a unique natural UNESCO World Heritage Site based in England.
On the opposite end, the lively Exe Estuary teems with bird species, a relatively level cycle route linking the vibrant Exmouth with charming Lympstone…

Location
Exmouth Tourist Information
The Strand
Opposite the war memorial, facing the pedestrian square in the centre of Exmouth.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Helen_m
Sep 6, 2024
Interesting history of exmouth - Claire was lovely. Happy, helpful, entertaining and knowledgeable. The tour was well thought out and coveted the whole history
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Lovemelov
Aug 17, 2024
Very interesting with a lively guide - Clare was a professional and enthusiastic guide with a real passion for her town and a wealth of knowledge to impart. The walk is a gentle stroll with beautiful scenery and stops for stories of pirates and celebrities from the past. A great way to orientate yourself on a first visit or find out more about your local area.
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Emilyluxton
Jun 22, 2024
Fantastic tour with a brilliant local guide - This was such a fantastic walking tour. Claire is a brilliant guide, really friendly and clear, and she knows her subject very well. You can tell a lot of research has gone into the tour and it's packed with interesting history - as well as anecdotes she's picked up from speaking to various experts (like the local lifeboat staff). I've been to Exmouth a few times before, but learned so much that I didn't know thanks to Claire - plus she was happy to share lots of tips for places to eat and drink etc, so this would be a great experience for anyone visiting Exmouth for the first time. Honestly I can't recommend this tour enough, a great way to discover the hidden gems of a beautiful seaside town :)
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Karenms7992jg
May 11, 2024
EXEtraordinary Exmouth! - A gem of a tour! Well paced, engaging, packed with information and anecdotes. Full of fascinating characters from Exmouth past and set against the stunning backdrop of the spectacular Jurassic coastline. Claire the tour guide has spurred me on to explore more of Exmouth’s swashbuckling history and the local geography now that l am a resident. Thank you Claire!
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Bob_d
Nov 25, 2023
Great little tour! - She was very knowledgeable guide and had clearly done her homework! Lots of fun facts. She has done a lot of travelling herself and can identify with the crowd. Definitely recommend this tour.
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A809vlnickd
Sep 4, 2023
Fantastic walking tour of Exmouth by Claire - A wonderful and incredibly informative walking tour by Claire. What really impressed was the variety of the tour; from a general overview of the origins and development of Exmouth, the coastline itself to golden nugget stories around a variety of characters through the ages who lived here. It is suitable for all ages, and Claire is super friendly and enthusiastic as we weaved are way through key parts of Exmouth. Highly recommended to make your stay in Exmouth a richer experience. Fabulous.
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Tropidechis
Jul 21, 2023
Highly recommended, enjoyable and educational - We were not sure what to expect when we booked this tour and were pleasantly surprised and really impressed. Our guide Claire was very knowledgeable and passionate about her town. We learned a lot about south west England both historical and contemporary. Her friendly manner and engaging personality made the tour very special. Our highest recommendation
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Richardky6499ex
Jul 16, 2023
Walking through time with words - I would recommend this interesting educational tour to all. Great way to see and learn about the area and get some steps in. Our tour guide Clare was welcoming, friendly. Her enthusiasm, passion, knowledge of Exmouth and surrounding area carried us forward with great interest. We were not disappointed and hope you enjoy your tour.
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Deanls356hp
Jul 8, 2023
Great Tour - Highly recommend. Very informative and friendly guide called Claire. As locals we learned a lot more about our beautiful town.
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Bella_potter
Jun 3, 2023
Fun friendly tour guide - Booked a walking tour of Exmouth as I was initially interested to know more about this great costal town on a recent visit to Exmouth. Claire from Exmouth Tours was friendly engaging and had good knowledge of Exmouth. I found the facts about Exmouth very interesting and enjoyed the variation of both current and historical. We visited several interesting landmarks on the tour. If you are looking for a fun and friendly tour guide to tell you more about Exmouth I would highly recommend Exmouth Tours! :)
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