Ilfracombe Seafront History Walking Guided Tour Discover Ilfracombe's Enigmatic Seafront!
5.0
15 Ratings
Devon

Uncover the history and hauntings of Ilfracombe’s seafront on a thrilling ghost walking tour. Explore iconic buildings, hear true stories of strange events, unexpected deaths, and encounter ghosts.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

The Landmark Theatre - The Ilfracombe Hotel was built in the town’s Victorian tourist heyday and was the town’s first purpose-built luxury hotel. Opened on May 15, 1867, the imposing building occupied a prime site bordering the sea, overlooking Capstone Hill and Wildersmouth beach.

What's Included
  • All fees and taxes
Additional Information

Discover Ilfracombe’s Enigmatic Seafront!

Step into the mysteries of Ilfracombe’s vibrant history with our captivating walking history guided tour along the iconic seafront. Embark on an unforgettable journey from the historic Landmark Theatre, formerly known as the Ilfracombe Hotel, to the charming Pier nestled in the heart of the bustling harbour.

Uncover True Stories and Strange Events
Delve into the annals of time as our expert guides regale you with true stories and strange events that have shaped Ilfracombe’s rich tapestry. Hear tales of legendary smugglers who once roamed these very shores, evading capture and leaving behind a legacy of mystery.

Explore Iconic Buildings and Hidden Gems
Marvel at the architectural splendour of iconic buildings each with its own tale to tell. From the elegant Victorian facades to hidden gems tucked away in narrow alleys, every corner reveals a piece of Ilfracombe’s captivating history.

Join Us on an Adventure Through Time

  • Friendly dogs on leads welcome
Location
The Landmark Theatre
We meet outside the Landmark Theatre, Ilfracombe EX34 9BZ Lat/Long 51.210422 -4122743 What 3 words: notion.refilled.pack
Cancellation Policy

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

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Janet_t
Aug 28, 2024
Very enjoyable history tour! - I booked this tour, months in advance of our holiday, as I always think that it is important to know a little of the history of where you are staying. We were not disappointed, our guide Mark, was incredibly knowledgable about the history of the beaches, buildings and harbour of Ilfracombe, with some old photos showing days gone by, and a few ghost stories thrown in! Mark answered all our questions and we spent a very enjoyable afternoon on this tour, leaving us with a more enriched view of Ilfracombe. Highly recommend!!
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Joelennard104
Mar 29, 2024
10/10 👍🏼 - This was a great 2 hours spent learning about the history of the town and some of its darker secrets. Mark was great and we need to try and catch one of his ghost tours next. Definitely recommend.
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Ronl648
Mar 29, 2024
Coomb punches above its size, wait and see! - Mark is great, he made the tour interesting, informative and friendly. We walked at a nice pace and enjoyed the informal narrative of history and snippets and ghostly ghouls.
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682mikeo
Nov 8, 2023
Amazing views - Lovely harbour area, I can imagine it’s busy in spring, summer months A lot things closed as winter, but still lovely to walk around with dog
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237clarew
Jul 18, 2023
Brilliant - Our guide Mark was brilliant, very friendly and I loved to hear about the ghost stories. I would definitely recommend booking this tour.
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Hm598
Jun 13, 2023
Interesting walking tour - We met outside the theatre and we set off early, as it was just myself and my husband. Mark checked what we wanted to know about, was it both the history and the ghosts, which was great as he tailor made his tour to suit our interests. Lots of interesting facts on Ilfracombe plus some fun ghost stories. Tour ended by the harbour with recommendations for pubs and restaurants. I would recommend this tour.
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Celticmama2016
Jun 12, 2023
Fun walking tour (not too scary) - 3 friends and I met with the tour guide and a young couple outside the Landmark Theatre. The guide was friendly and knowledgeable and gave lots of local history and tales of ghosts and paranormal activity. The relatively easy walk was taken at a gentle pace stopping at various points of interest, with some quirky local stories and ending at the harbour with spectacular views of Verity. The tour was enjoyable and also allowed us to get acclimatised to the immediate area.
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Seb
Jun 8, 2023
Amazing! - Went on the tour last week and it was absolutely amazing from start to finish! Mark was great and very welcoming to the group, he had loads of knowledge of the history ilfracombe and some great ghost 👻 stories to tell us too. We had a nice walk around the town which brought the stories to life before you eyes as you stood outside the buildings as you were told the tales. It was a great evenings entertainment I would highly recommend it and would definitely join them again on another tour! 10/10 can’t fault it.
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Michellewd7639ay
Apr 11, 2023
Interesting tour - I booked for the family to enjoy learning about Ilfracombe's history. We had a brilliant walk/tour with Mark who was very informative. Marks delivery was spot on; very approachable and happy to answer questions as we went. We all said how much we had learnt and has prommpted some of us to research more. Thank you Mark for a very memorable evening for our family. Michelle
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12abbs
Mar 4, 2023
Great tour, very interesting - The guide Mark gave a great tour, some very interesting info about the history of Ilfracombe and a beautiful route to walk along. Did the tour in winter and still enjoyed.
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