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Falmouth Uncovered Walking Tour
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213 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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Yvonneantimmy
Nov 2, 2024
Proper good tour - Right good walking tour ,full titbits of history brought to life by really excellent guide. My grandsons enjoyed it ,he held their attention which was a triumph.
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Julesr986
Oct 30, 2024
Entertaining and engaging. - Really entertaining and engaging history of Falmouth. Made our visit to the town much more interesting . I made the booking as it is so tricky to find things to do to suit adults, teenagers and a dog and it surpassed my expectations. Highly recommended.
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Thepaulh
Oct 20, 2024
Brilliant - Absolutely brilliant. We’ve lived in Falmouth for a few years and learned and saw things we didn’t know about. Will was extremely friendly and knowledgeable.
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Dott99
Oct 16, 2024
Five Star Tour Loved it. - Did the History Tour with Pirate Will this morning. Weather was rubbish, Will’s chat, knowledge and story telling skills made that not matter at all. Highly recommend this tour if you want an entertaining time and the opportunity to find out a bit of Falmouth history. Would love to come back for his ghost tour and the WW2 tour he is developing if the opportunity arises. Don’t miss out, book this!
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Elforrest
Oct 10, 2024
Marvellous tour. Highly recommend - Will is an outstanding storyteller 😍we loved every minute of the tour on Wednesday and were fascinated by the history that he unfolded so illustratively for us. Loved the accordion accompaniment that Will played as we walked along. A captivating experience - thankyou so much. Would highly recommend!
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Z3713ewmatth
Oct 2, 2024
Falmouth Uncovered Walking Tour Review - Falmouth Uncovered Walking Tour Review
My wife and I recently joined the Falmouth Uncovered walking tour with Will, and it was a fantastic experience from start to finish. Lasting an hour and a half, the tour took us through the heart of Falmouth, offering a fascinating dive into the rich history of the town. Will, our guide, was not only knowledgeable but also incredibly passionate about Falmouth, which made the tour both engaging and enjoyable.
One of the highlights of the tour was Will’s accordion, which he played as we walked from one historical site to the next. His melodies added a charming and whimsical touch to the experience, making the journey between stops just as entertaining as the storytelling. The music, paired with his sense of humor, created a lively and fun atmosphere throughout.
Will’s enthusiasm for Falmouth’s history was infectious, and his ability to weave humor into his narratives kept us smiling while learning about the town’s fascinating maritime past and hidden gems. The tour was well-paced, and by the end, we had gained a much deeper appreciation for Falmouth’s unique character.
If you’re looking for a fun, informative, and musical exploration of Falmouth’s history, I highly recommend the Falmouth Uncovered tour with Will. It’s a perfect way to spend a couple of hours, guided by someone who clearly loves his town and delights in sharing it with others.
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Ritasq8891cs
Sep 28, 2024
Pleasant walking tour - This was a great walking tour. The guide was very knowledgeable about the area and the places where we walked. Some great views from up the hill.
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Jackdredden1992
Sep 25, 2024
Interesting & Entertaining History Tour of Charming Falmouth - I live and work locally and went on the tour when we had family visiting.
I would highly recommend the tour for anyone on holiday, or residents looking to learn a little more about Falmouth.
Will was our tour guide and the entire tour was interesting, relevant and witty.
We will be going on the spooky tour next, which is also on offer to learn as much as possible!!
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Iant204
Sep 23, 2024
Excellent Falmouth walk tour - If the guide was a history teacher, everyone would love it. After all, it’s interesting stories. Our guide, Bobby presented it so well with a beautiful radio voice, which also uses on a local FM.
I definitely recommend this tour
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Lovingfoodjen
Sep 16, 2024
Entertainment and learning all in one! - Will was a captivating storyteller. He made the history relatable to what we were seeing. It was well worth the cost and also the time to learn more about Falmouth this way. I would definitely recommend for anybody who is interested in learning more History about how the surrounding area evolved and the importance of Falmouth throughout time.
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