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Devon Choices Tour

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This unique tour offers visits to a selection of Devon highlights. You choose which areas you want to see and we make it possible! If you’re tight on time in the region, pick two of our half days tours from the available options to create your perfect Devon day tour. If you’ve got the luxury of two days, explore all options and enjoy your time visiting this glorious region!

This Trip Can Include Visits To

  • World Renowned Plymouth Hoe
  • Mysterious Dartmoor
  • Bigbury-on-Sea
  • Exeter’s Magnificent Cathedral
  • The Historic Barbican
  • Burgh Island

Tour Information

  • Daily Rate: 1-2 people £395
    3-4 people £445
    5-7 people £495 Click here for further details

    We are able to accommodate groups of more than seven, simply get in touch to discuss prices and itineraries.

  • Can I include this tour in a multi-day tour? Yes! All of our tours are fully customisable and can be included into a multi-day tour.
  • Included: Your knowledgeable guide • Pick up and drop off to your hotel in Devon or Cornwall
  • Not included: Meals • Admission to selected attractions Click here for more information

    While food is not included, your guide will have a network of recommendations including cosy pubs or traditional cafes. We have an option for everyone. The choice is yours!

  • Please bring: Sensible footwear for strolls along coastal paths. Click here for clothing suggestions

    One of the joys of the South West is the possibility of experiencing four seasons in one day so remember to bring suitable clothing.

  • Don't forget... We offer you the chance to delve into your family’s ancestry and history. Click here to find out about incorporating our Family History & Genealogy Tour into your trip.
  • Add-On Experiences Knowing the area as well as we do means we have access to some of the region's hidden gems. Get in touch with us today to learn about our exclusive add-ons. Think secluded castles, aristocracy or even sheepdogs!

Plymouth Half Day

On this popular option, you’ll see the highlights of historic Plymouth, including world renowned Plymouth Hoe. This Hoe is famous for Sir Francis Drake’s game of bowls. You’ll visit one of the world’s most important lighthouses and take in the breathtaking views of a historical, natural harbour. This tour finishes with a visit to the historic Barbican. Here, you’ll experience the Elizabethan quarter and the extraordinary Grade I listed Royal William Yard.

Dartmoor Hiking Experience

The best way to experience Dartmoor’s unique landscape and history is to get right to the heart of it and explore it on foot. Bill Martin has been walking the moor for more than 30 years, and is still discovering parts of this extraordinary 368 square-mile wilderness. Supplement of £100.

Dartmoor Half Day

This option is perfect for those looking to discover mysterious Dartmoor with its lofty granite tors. You’ll see some iconic Dartmoor ponies and marvel at the landscape that inspired Conan Doyle’s Hound of the Baskervilles. On this half day tour, it is also possible to enjoy a visit to an ancient Bronze Age Settlement as well as getting the chance to experience the infamous Dartmoor prison. You’ll hear all about the notorious prisoners who have been incarcerated here, as well as their ingenious escape attempts!

South Devon Half Day

A wonderful choice for those looking to visit Bigbury-on-Sea, where we’ll walk or take the unique sea tractor over to the extraordinary Burgh Island. We’ll see the fabulous art deco hotel (open to residents only), whose guests have included Noel Coward, Winston Churchill and Agatha Christie. It is the very location where Christie actually wrote And Then There Were None. This option also heads to Slapton, where you can learn about its dark wartime secret as well as a visit to Dartmouth. Time dependent, this tour can include a one hour river cruise to see Greenway, the summer home of Agatha Christie.

Exeter Cathedral and City Tour

This tour of Exeter will introduce you to some of its most prominent sites, including the Cathedral, the Guildhall, the Roman walls, Rougemont Castle and the Quay. Established on the eastern bank of the River Exe, Exeter is steeped in history and the tour will visit places which witnessed the stories of local tribes and Roman soldiers in the Empire’s most westerly British outpost. Supplement of £100.

Amazing Bespoke Tours Adapted To Your Interests

All our luxury guided day tours can be tailored to your personal wishes. Our bespoke itineraries can be crafted to ensure you get to visit the places you want when you want. Simply let us know where you’re interested in heading and we’ll do the rest! Click below to get an idea of a trip we would create for you.

  • 09.00: Plymouth Hoe

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    We will collect you from your chosen hotel and begin our great day out into the country towards Plymouth Hoe.

    Once we arrive you’ll be able to step onto the world famous Plymouth Hoe with its panoramic views and interesting historical significance. You’ll learn all about Sir Francis Drake and the Spanish Armada, as well as the famous Smeaton’s Tower and other tales of this great seafaring city.

  • 10.30: Barbican

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    Next we will head to the Barbican to visit the Mayflower Steps and museum. We’ll see the Elizabethan House and visit the very place where The Pilgrim Fathers allegedly had their last meal before setting out for the New World in 1620.

  • 11.30: Royal William Yard

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    The historic Royal William Yard is up next with its stunning collection of Grade I listed buildings that used to supply the provisions for the Royal Navy. Here, we’ll take a short walk to some places of real historic significance which your guide will explain in detail. Once you’ve explored this fascinating area, we’ll set off for the 40 minute drive to Dartmoor National Park.

  • 13.30: Bonze Age Settlement

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    A short walk from the car takes you to the mysterious site of a Bronze Age Settlement. This site dates back to around 5,000 years ago where stone circles, stone rows and burial chambers abound. We will also learn about the granite tors as well as the mining and quarrying for which Dartmoor is famous.

  • 14.00: Princetown

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    Now we’ll visit Princetown and see the infamous Dartmoor Prison, where there will be time for a quick lunch. Then it’ll be on to the haunting site of an ancient tin mine before heading to view the beautiful landscape which inspired Conan Doyle’s The Hound of the Baskervilles.

  • 14.45: Postbridge

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    We’ll move on for the short drive to Postbridge for a great photo opportunity at one of the moors most popular sites, the old Clapper Bridge before heading for home. En route you’ll have the chance to stop and climb up to one of the towering granite tors where you’ll hopefully see some of the iconic Dartmoor ponies. Then it’s time to head back to your chosen hotel.

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    James Coulton is without a doubt one of the best tour guides we've had anywhere in the world.
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    James gave us an insightful and knowledgeable tour around Plymouth Hoe and the nearby areas including the Barbican. He was full of facts and had photos on hand to enhance our experience. He answered all of our questions and left us feeling knowledgeable and having had a great time!
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