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Isle of Man Discovery Tour with experienced Driver Guide
5.0
3 Ratings
Douglas
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- The Great Laxey Wheel - Starting at the Laxey Wheel, we discover how Laxey evolved from an insignificant sleepy fishing village to the centre of a lucrative mining community with Lady Isabela, the largest surviving water wheel in the world, standing as a bold statement turning to keep the mines free of water.
- Maughold - We venture onto Maughold, situated in a stunning area of natural beauty, we can explore a unique blend of Celtic and Viking heritage as we view some remarkable examples of carved stone crosses and explore the remnants of the first monastery on the island dating back to the 6th century.
- Ramsey - Stopping in Ramsey, we’ll see a bustling working harbour and a Victorian swing bridge; we’ll also encounter miles of sandy beaches and bays now a protected marine nature reserve.
- Peel - Heading towards the west of the island, we’ll venture to Peel with its stunning backdrop of the ancient castle, fishing harbour and sandy bay. We can wander through the quaint streets with their tiny fishing cottages or around the castle, keeping a look out for the Atlantic grey seals or our resident bottlenose dolphins, Moonlight and Starlight.
- Tynwald Hill - Making our way towards the centre of the island, we’ll see Tynwald Hill. Tynwald is believed to have been established by Norse Viking settlers over a thousand years ago making it the oldest continuous parliament in the world. The hill is now one of the island’s most Iconic landmarks symbolising Isle of Man’s independence as a self-governing crown dependency. There is a wealth of history to explore in this area including the Royal Chapel, a Giant’s grave and the Ballaharra Neolithic stones.
- The Sound Cafe Isle of Man - Venturing to the Southern tip of the island, we’ll discover The Sound which overlooks one of the most dangerous sections of water stretching to the Calf of Man, now a nature reserve with abundant wildlife. Also an opportunity for refreshments.
- The National Folk Museum at Cregneash - Overlooking the Calf of Man, Cregneash was one of the last strongholds of the Manx language; amongst the traditional thatched Manx cottages, that contain a living folk museum, there is a chance to see two of our favourite Manx animals, a cat with no tail and Loaghtan Sheep.
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Castletown - Lastly we’ll visit Castletown, the island’s ancient capital which is wrapped around what is said to be the best-preserved medieval castle in Europe.
The tour timings allow for travel between points of interest and refreshments stops.
What's Included
- Private tour in Air Conditioned Private Vehicle
- Entry into Museums and Castles
- Blue Badge Driver Guide
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Refreshments
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Louise is enthusiastic about sharing her love for the Isle of Man through both tailored wildlife tours and captivating tours exploring the island’s remarkable history and heritage. As a certified Blue Badge Guide, Louise offers a personalised experience driving you to iconic landmarks and lesser known gems that are inaccessible by public transport. Our Island Discovery Tour is a complete whistle stop experience of the Isle of Man. Travelling along some of the world famous TT course, we’ll visit famous landmarks from the north to the south of the island, with plenty of stops for refreshments and opportunities to purchase souvenirs. Every tour can be tailored to suit your pace, preferences, and individual needs including visiting places that are wheelchair accessible if required, so don’t hesitate to get in touch and discuss your specific needs with us. The tour timings allow for travel between points of interest and refreshments stops.
- The tour timings allow for travel between points of interest and refreshments stops.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Infant seats available upon request
Location
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
If you are coming off a cruise ship or the Isle of Man Steam Packet Ship then I can meet you at the Cruise Welcome desk which is found as you come into the main Steam Packet building from the getting off the ship and clearly marked. For all other travelers I can meet you at the front entrance door.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Todd_f
May 2, 2024
What an amazing day: history, traditions, and the TT!! - Louise was an absolutely amazing guide! She was very knowledgeable, but more importantly for us, she was flexible to our requests to create an amazing TT bucket list experience. She made sure we visited the top sites and ensured we understood the history, culture, and strong Manx traditons.
She was incredibly patient with us while taking us to most of this amazing island nation. She made my personal dream of visiting the historic TT track spots I've seen so many times on tv come to life.
We highly recommend this amazing guide!
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B6955ybmariah
Apr 15, 2024
Culture and history of the Isle of Man brought to life - The tour was interesting and informative and the guide was friendly, enthusiastic and very well informed. We visited places that are a bit off the normal tourist trail and learned about some of the influences on the cultural and historical development of the Isle of Man. Louise was able to answer our questions and shared her enthusiasm for this amazing place.
I would highly recommend her tours.
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Compass45637532481
Apr 14, 2024
Brilliant Manx culture tour - This was an amazingly interesting tour, with with our guide providing loads of info on the evolution of Manx culture. During the drive she also told us about how various village names were established. She was wonderfully friendly, and I'd definitely recommend
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