The Fawlty Tours walking experience

Relive the hilarity of Fawlty Towers in Torquay. Join our walking tour for laughs, memories, and iconic photo ops. No riff-raff allowed!

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Torquay - Learn how a visit to a Torquay hotel inspired John Cleese and Connie Booth to create Fawlty Towers

Discover the origins of Manuel and why he was portrayed as Spanish

We’ll discuss the hotel’s questionable signposts!

Uncover how the show was rescued after the BBC’s head of comedy labeled it ‘dire’

What's Included
  • All fees and/or taxes
What's Not Included
  • Tea and coffee
Additional Information

Arguably, the greatest British sitcom of all time was set in Torquay!

Fawlty Towers was and remains Comedy Gold. Nearly 50 years ago the British public were introduced to Basil, Sybil, Manuel & Polly at the most chaotic hotel in Torquay!

This tour is a light-hearted trip down memory lane to reminisce and enjoy the story of Fawlty Towers. There are plenty of laugh-out-loud moments along the way and great photo opportunities…..but no Riff-Raff are permitted!

Location
8 Vaughan Parade
Vaughan Parade
We meet outside the Visitor Information Centre, Vaughan Parade, Torquay TQ2 5JG
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Martin
Aug 30, 2024
We found out a lot about this famous television programme, its origins and development - Excellent tour as always. Graham is a first-class guide. This was our third tour with Graham and it was great fun and highly informative
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G9863tbpaulf
Aug 26, 2024
An Utterly Brilliant Experience! - Went on this with my son Ben and we both enjoyed it. Tour guide Graham is so knowledgeable in everything Fawlty Towers related and puts a lot of effort into the experience. We arrived a few minutes late due to our bus being delayed and he even came to meet us at the bus stop. Would highly recommend The Fawlty Tours walking experience.
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Ianfv4363gx
Aug 26, 2024
An excellent interactive tour! - We had a fun time with Graham on the Fawlty Towers Tour. There was so much we didn't know about Fawlty Towers. The tour was very well researched and the interactive elements were fun fun fun. Highly recommended!! Thanks Graham!!
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Aimeemb2744ux
Aug 25, 2024
Excellent walking tour - Graham gave us an outstanding tour of Torquay's history with Fawlty Towers, and we enjoyed ourselves thoroughly. Very highly recommend going on this tour.
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Alan_l
Aug 13, 2024
Fun to relive memories - Graham was really knowledgeable & entertaining we really enjoyed his company & would highly recommend his tours
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Burrowes1
Jun 6, 2024
Absolute Must For Fawlty Towers Fans - We can't say enough good things about these English Riviera Walking Tours. Last year we had a wonderful Agatha Christie walking tour with Graham, We had such a great time that we came back again this year. This time we did the newly added "Don't Mention the War Tour". For anyone who's a "Fawlty Towers" fan this tour is an absolute must. Being big fans of this highly popular show, and John Cleese, we were surprised at how much we had forgotten, it was so much fun reminiscing and recalling the many hilarious episodes of this show. And of course, next year we'll be back again for more of these delightful wonderful tours. Thank you again Graham so very much for another wonderful memorable time. See you next year!
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H8942omadriant
Jun 2, 2024
What a great experience - What a fantastic fun packed tour immersing myself with everything to do with Fawlty Tours. I thought I was an expert but clearly not! Great interactive stops along the way and our guide was great fun. I would highly recommend this tour.
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Catherinec994
Apr 30, 2024
Fabulous trip down Memory Lane to celebrate best British comedy of all time ! - This was such a fun filled tour. The chance to enjoy and reminisce about one of the most iconic British comedy series of all time . Graham was the perfect guide - dressed for the occasion and an expert on all things Faulty . It was such fun looking at the various scenes and characters and Graham’s rich knowledge about the series , its actors and its legacy was outstanding. If you are a fan of the series - this is an absolute must when you’re in Torquay .
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Amandazzzzzzzzz
Apr 2, 2024
"May I ask what you would expect to see from a Torquay hotel bedroom window - Sydney Opera House perhaps ! " - A very enjoyable stroll along the front in Torbay listening to Graham recount the history of the classic TV show. Graham is a delightful and engaging host and I would recommend this tour just for the fun of it !
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Wsr76
Aug 18, 2024
Amusing walk with lots of imagination and imagination - A very entertaining tour, we enjoyed ourselves for 2 hours and reminisced. Graham manages to create an experience where there is nothing to see and do. It is hoped that the city of Torquay will understand the value of this timeless classic and create some experiences and photo opportunities for Fawlty Towers fans.
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