Oct 11, 2024
Wonderful Tour Guide - John is a delightful person to give a tour. He entertains you with his bagpipes, and lovely songs. He is happy to accommodate any changes you want to make on your tour. My sisters and I learned so much about the history of the island and its people.
We had a delightful day with John Shakespear, and I would highly recommend him.
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Oct 1, 2024
Best guide, ever! - John is absolutely amazing!! My sisters and I experienced a half-day tour of the northern part of the IOM and it was an incredible experience!! He is articulate, friendly, skilled in both singing and playing the bagpipes, and, most importantly, he has a vast knowledge of the history of Celts and Vikings on the island followed by the Scottish and English, with an extensive command of more recent history, as well. In addition, he helped us with local logisitics. I think anyone visiting the IOM should have John give them a tour!!
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Sep 13, 2024
John was awesome! - Can't say enough good things about John! We had some last minute scheduling issues and he was a great help getting them resolved. He's very knowledgeable about all things Isle of Man and the TT race. Will definitely use him again when we go back for another trip!!
Also want to give a shout out to Dave for helping with the driving, the lap of the Mountain Course with Johns commentary was awesome!!
Would definitely recommend!
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Sep 4, 2024
Terrific tour - Terrific tour. John was very knowledgeable and fun. We wish we had more time to explore with him. Would highly recommend him to anyone interested in a tour of the Isle of Man.
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Jul 15, 2024
A daughter father dream! - John was a gift to my daughter and I. He made a dream come true and completed a mission I have had on my plate for several years. John provided knowledge, history, humor and an experience beyond my dreams and expectations. I'm a retired licensed pharmacist in the US and would compare John to a skilled professional who offered a plan of care for his clients similar to a healthcare professional for a patient. What an exceptional tour! Book a day with John and rest assured your expectation will be met and exceeded.
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Jul 9, 2024
The Very Best Southern IOM Tour - We just completed 3 weeks of visiting Ireland, London, Scotland and the Ise of Man. During that time we took numerous small group and private tours. John's tour was the absolute best by far. I don't think 5 hours has ever flown by so fast. His love and passion of the island really comes through and is infectious. John is extremely knowledgeable about all things Manx and the history of the island.
Take a tour with John and you will not be disappointed!
Thank you for a absolutely wonderful tour. Also the seared Queenies in Peel Harbor were the best.
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Jun 23, 2024
Outstanding Tour with an outstanding Guide - John was an exceptional guide for the Isle of Man tour. You could feel how proud he was to show you the island. He was so knowledgeable on Viking history, the history of the island, and the energy he had for the hours we spent with him. He seems to know everyone on the island. This was the best tour I have ever had and when I return to the IOM, I will do a full day tour with John. Thank you, John
Anne 2024
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Jun 15, 2024
Fantastic experience - best tour ever! - If you want to understand the IOM, spend a day with John. He has incredible knowledge and a passion for the island. We learned so much and enjoyed his company. I sent him information about my family and he found all of the important sites. Imagine: I'm standing in front of my great, great grandparents' graves in their churchyard while John plays a tribute to them on the bagpipes. Such a unique and moving experience. I can't recommend this tour highly enough, and I can't wait to return and do it again. You'll be totally blown away by John's energy and breadth of information. Book it!
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Jun 11, 2024
Best Tour We've Ever Had - There have to be more stars for this tour. 3 of us (in our late 60's) were picked up by John at the airport to begin our incredible Isle of Man Tour. Not only does John know all the places of history and beauty on this Island, but he explains all of it artfully. He pulled out all stops on an antique organ for us and played it- and serenaded us with his bagpipes, and identified a hidden refuse tunnel in a castle. We'd mentioned beforehand we were in search of our IOM roots, and he was sure to include stops for our ancestor Iliam Dhone. You will not be disappointed if you book this tour- you will be delighted- probably beyond expectations as we were.
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Apr 14, 2024
Learned a lot of history with John! - John was outstanding !! Highly recommended his tour . He was so knowledgeable and so friendly . We wished we would have booked a whole day !
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