Vibrant Walking Tour Through Falmouth
This is a 90-minute walking tour that uses vibrant storytelling to connect 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.
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Itinerary
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Stop At: Killigrew Monument, Arwenack Street, Falmouth England
We discuss the story of the Killigrews — the ruthless family of pirates who founded Falmouth.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Custom House Quay, Falmouth TR11 3JT, UK
We discover how Falmouth went from nothing to becoming a maritime boom town, famous around the world.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Gyllyng Street, Gyllyng St, Falmouth TR11, UK
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.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Smithick Hill, Falmouth TR11, UK
What sort of things happened on these streets? A great deal — murders, violence and general bad behaviour.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Market Street, Market St, Falmouth TR11, UK
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Prince of Wales Pier, Falmouth TR11 3DB, UK
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Inclusions
- Activity sheets for children
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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