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Falmouth Uncovered Walking Tour
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212 Ratings
Falmouth
An award-winning storytelling tour that connects visitors to the Falmouth of centuries past. With passion, imagination and an eye for the funny side of things, we tell tales that transform our guests’ experience of this wonderfully unique town.
An award-winning storytelling tour that connects visitors to the Falmouth of centuries past. With passion, imagination and an eye for the funny side of things, we tell tales that transform our guests’ experience of this wonderfully unique town.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Killigrew Monument - We discuss the story of the Killigrews — the ruthless family of pirates who founded Falmouth.
- Custom House Quay - We discover how Falmouth went from nothing to becoming a maritime boom town, famous around the world.
- Gyllyng Street - What kind of place was Falmouth in the age of sail? A melting pot of nationalities…
- Killigrew Monument - We discuss the story of the Killigrews — the ruthless family of pirates who founded Falmouth.
- Custom House Quay - We discover how Falmouth went from nothing to becoming a maritime boom town, famous around the world.
- Gyllyng Street - What kind of place was Falmouth in the age of sail? A melting pot of nationalities and religious groups, all rubbing shoulders in a town unlike any other. From here we also look across Falmouth from above — the perfect place to soak up its charms.
- Smithick Hill - What sort of things happened on these streets? A great deal — murders, violence and general bad behaviour.
- Market Street - Down on the main street we’re at the heart of old Falmouth. Here we find where the ladies of night once prowled, and hear the story of Falmouth’s famous cannibal arrivals.
- Prince of Wales Pier - We end by standing on the pier, surrounded by our beautiful harbour. Here we hear one final tale, of a former slave who became a local celebrity.
What's Included
- Activity sheets for children
- Easily accessible for cruise ship visitors
- Activity sheets for children
- Easily accessible for cruise ship visitors
Location
Grove Place Toilets
This is very convenient for cruise ship visitors. When you disembark at the docks there will be a free shuttle bus into town. When you get off the bus you'll see a granite pyramid in a little park — walk around that and you'll seeing the tour meeting point directly ahead of you
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Ancrofts
Sep 5, 2024
A great way to learn about Falmouth! - Very interesting and entertaining tour! Will was our tour guide and he speaks clearly and well, plus plays a musical instrument (like a small accordion) as you walk. His stories are generally historical, but he also gives information about the modern town. Thoroughly enjoyable!
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Julie6723
Sep 5, 2024
Highly recommended! - Our guide, Will, was excellent, so knowledgeable and enthusiastic. We had limited time in Falmouth and his tour was just what we needed to make the best of our time. Would highly recommend!
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Atir44
Sep 3, 2024
Great walking tour - This is a wonderful tour. Our guide, Bobby, was very informative. It was obvious that he and his partner had done extensive research on the area and history of Falmouth. We enjoyed walking through the town and hearing various stories about the town. We also enjoyed hearing the other guide play his accordion for his group. We give the tour 5+++++++ stars!
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Allan_r
Sep 2, 2024
Good fun in Falmouth - Will was very informative as well as entertaining. It was easy to find the meeting point. The tour started promptly.
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Bill_m
Aug 30, 2024
Walk with a 'pirate'. - The Falmouth Uncovered Walking Tour is a good way to get an insight into the history of Falmouth. The guide is dressed up in an 18th C style of clothing. At the time of our walk there were 2 guides, our guide was really good and I am sure the other one was as well. They had interesting little stories and facts on the area. There was only one steepish hill on the walk. The guide talks through a small loudspeaker which was clear enough.
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Atraveller363
Aug 30, 2024
Packed with History - A summers day had us in the company of 'Tennessee Bob' for a Walking Tour of Falmouth. From the early days before Falmouth was even named, through to the industrial revolution up to WWII.
A walk through and around Falmouth with Bob leading the Tour was an absolute delight, seeing original 500 year old walls and roads, the docks and some of the original buildings really bought the place to life.
We learnt so much more about Falmouth than we could ever have done without Bob leading the Tour.
A prompt start at 11am at Grove place finishing at Prince of Wales Pier.
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Lorrie_q
Aug 30, 2024
Excellent - Wills music! And his heart into the walk! His humour fabulous. Ver caring for his customers. Easy to communicate
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Reflex782
Aug 27, 2024
An informative and fun tour through Falmouth’s past - Even though I have lived in the area for years I learned so much. Thoroughly enjoyed myself and would recommend it if you have 90 mins free to discover the fascinating past of Falmouth. Thanks Bobby 😁
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809rose
Aug 27, 2024
Interesting, informative and entertaining - I thought I knew Falmouth quite well but I learnt so much more about it thanks to the entertaining and informative walking tour. Our guide Bobby, spoke about the history and growth of Falmouth from it's early days with the piratical Killigrew family to the rise and fall of the Falmouth Packet and the development of the use of the natural deep-water harbour with such enthusiasm and knowledge he gave a vivid glimpse of what life would have been like in times past and the town's relevance to the world beyond these shores. Added to this we had some wonderful views to enjoy in the beautiful Cornish sun! I recommend this to anyone wanting to know more about Falmouth whether a visiting tourist or a resident of Cornwall.
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David_s
Aug 28, 2024
Solid experience - The history was great, but the stories got a bit tedious. Would have loved to hear how people today make their money and how they live here. Very talented and clever, especially on the squeeze box. A bit of the pied piper in him I would say.
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