Isle of Man Tour: Historic Sites and Scenic Views

Embark on a full-day private tour of the Isle of Man with an experienced driver guide. Explore Neolithic sites, visit historic landmarks, and discover the island’s rich heritage.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Douglas Head - Panoramic views over the Douglas
  • The Great Laxey Wheel - Tour of the largest working water wheel in the world
  • King Orry’s Grave - Neolithic Passage Grave
  • Kirk Maughold Church - Maughold Church and stones
  • Ramsey - Second largest town on the Isle of Man
  • St Johns - Visit St John’s Royal Chapel and the…
What's Included
  • Climate-controlled vehicle comfort
  • Access to museums and castles included
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Embarking from Douglas, we proceed northward towards Laxey, home to the renowned Lady Isabella Water Wheel. Our journey continues with a stop at King Orry’s Grave, offering us our initial experience of the Island’s Neolithic locales. Subsequent visits include Maughold Church, Ramsey, St Johns, and Tynwald Hill. Peel’s Castle and the House of Mannanan…

Cancellation Policy

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

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Susan_e
Sep 16, 2024
More than I imagined. - The day was amazing. John went above and beyond at helping track down our ancestral farm and church. He included it with the tour of the island according to when we might have the best chance good weather during the day. It worked out beautifully. He is a wealth of knowledge and enjoyable to spend time with and hopefully if we get to come back I would do more again.
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Lorena
Aug 28, 2024
The only way to truly discover all that Isle of Mann is! - Our first visit to the Isle of Mann would not have been complete without this fantastic tour! Our guide, John, was a wealth of knowledge. His love for IOM shows in how he explained everything and told of the unique history. He even brought along some items he personally dug up! I absolutely recommend this tour. It is worth the vacation time and money. We will be back. Thanks John!
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Josh_h
Jul 8, 2024
Isle of Mann - John is very knowledgeable. Great tour of the Isle of Mann. So much beauty and history. Thank you John for the great experience.
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Hyperx43c
Dec 26, 2023
Best for a cruise ship stop - Can’t beat this tour. John was an excellent tour guide, great personality, full of historical stories, flexible scheduling to accommodate our cruise ship stop, great picturesque stops from a comfortable car. Well worth the price.
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Johntt2795ru
Nov 23, 2023
An island experience - For anyone visiting the IOM this tour is a must. John’s in-depth knowledge of the island, its culture and the island's links to historic events in the UK (and beyond) is immense. John’s knowledge of archaeology and the history of the island is invaluable in understanding the island's development over the centuries. I have Visited the IOM annually for past three years and have always stayed in Douglas. I have learnt so much from this tour that it has it given me an appetite to venture further on my next visit and learn more. John is very friendly and helpful; nothing is too much trouble for him. After spending eight interesting hours with John I feel that I have made a new friend! I would highly recommend this tour, very good value for money.
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Rickytx4020an
Nov 11, 2023
Great Day Tour - John has an in-depth knowledge of local history, anthropology, and social customs. He even explores many stories that go unnoticed by local residents. This trip is not only about exploring the island with a local, but also about understanding this small community and its local nature. John對本地歷史、人類學、社會風俗有著深入的理解。 甚至探索了許多本地居民未曾注意到的故事。 這場旅行,不僅是和一位本地人探索小島,更是理解這個小小的社會和它的本土性。
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Kenny5560
Sep 24, 2023
John's OUTSTANDING Tour - John was simply amazing. What a stroke of luck to spend an incredible day with this man. I don't think we'll ever realize how important John is to the IOM. He gave a more than an expert tour of this beautiful place. He is well known about the Isle which says alot about him. We will one day definitely revisit.
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Kirstimacdonaldj
Aug 18, 2023
Highly recommended! - John guided me around Isle of Man a whole day. I cannot recommend John enough! I had a LOT of questions and he answered all of them. We went off pist from the tourist trail, exploring beautiful and interesting Man. John shares knowledge about both contemporary issues and history right back to the neolitic age - and is a great storyteller!
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Janetw574
Jul 29, 2023
Fabulous Introduction to the Isle of Man - My husband and I hired John to show us the Isle of Man--historical sites, local flora and fauna, plus local eateries. We had a fabulous time! John is extremely knowledgeable about the island and its history and is able to share his knowledge while making it very interesting. We did half day tours over the course of several weeks and this worked well for us, but John is very flexible so you can work with him to create the best plan for your needs. If you want to se the IOM in a relaxed and enjoyable way, you can't do better than hiring John. You won't be sorry!
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Craig
Jul 26, 2023
Spectacular IOM with the remarkable John - Thank you to the wonderful, talented John Shakespeare for providing an amazing day sharing his knowledge and love for IOM. John immediately immerses you into Manx history, sharing his knowledge of IOM history from the old Manx farming life to the times of the Viking ways. Interwoven, are stops for little towns and villages, an introduction to local people, a chat here and there. The magnificent Laxey wheel (an attraction that surprised me) and little gems hidden out of the way, a spectacular landscape with John the story teller proving detail insight of not the only beauty of each scenic spot but also bringing to life the history of each area visited. Through John we were able to love and appreciate a surprising IOM, something we wouldn’t have been able to do if we did a self drive of the island ourselves. I highly recommend John, his tours and any time spent with him to gain a better appreciation of the spectacular Isle of Man. Hopefully, we will be back at some stage and maybe a pint at the Creek Inn with one who shares his love for the island.
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From $472 (Per Vehicle)
up to 4 guests
1 Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).