Kernow Tours offers a variety of tours of Cornwall including scenic all-day tours like the ‘Best of the West’ and regional-focused tours like the ‘North Cornwall’ and ‘South Cornwall’ tours. For those interested in specific themes, we also offer the popular ‘Stones & Bones’ and ‘Mining & Heritage Coast’ tours. Each tour Cornwall experience is designed to showcase the best Cornwall has to offer.
The common thread with all of our private touring experiences is that we showcase the ‘must see’ destinations but are driven by wanting to share some of the harder to access and ‘off the beaten path’ locations that make Cornwall so unique.
Neolithic stone circles and underground burial chambers, medieval churches that contain ancient wooden carvings within, engine houses signifying tin mines underneath — and parts of the ‘hidden Cornwall’ that many visitors never get to see…
We’re called Kernow Tours because “Kernow” is the Cornish word for Cornwall, capturing the deep local heritage and cultural pride of this beautiful region. By choosing the name Kernow Tours, we emphasize our dedication to authentic tours of Cornwall, connecting visitors with the real Cornwall — its landscapes, history, and stories. When you book a tour experience with us, you’re exploring with a company rooted in Cornish identity, committed to sharing the best of what Cornwall has to offer.
Yes, absolutely! Kernow Tours provides bespoke options to create a tour of Cornwall that matches your interests. You can choose from our existing routes or mix and match destinations to craft a unique experience. We’re also happy to arrange multi-day tours for those who want an extended exploration of Cornwall’s beauty and history.
Our tours range in length from 4-hour excursions, like our ‘Wild West’ Circular Tour, to full-day 8-hour journeys that let you fully immerse yourself in Cornwall’s landscapes and landmarks. We have options for all schedules, from short, focused trips to comprehensive all-day tours.
The price of your tour experience includes expert guiding and comfortable transport along your chosen route. We cover all car parking fees, as well as providing chilled mineral water on board — and even giving little gifts at the end of each tour! Some entry fees may be extra, depending on the specific itinerary, and meals are not included. We’ll clarify any extra costs when you book so there are no surprises.
Yes, we offer convenient pick-up and drop-off services across Cornwall, making our tours of Cornwall accessible and hassle-free. Just let us know where you’re staying, and we’ll do our very best to arrange a pickup and drop off that suits you.
Yes, our tours of Cornwall are perfect for families! Please do inquire about our specially curated ‘Child friendly’ Tours!
We have a variety of routes that are suitable for all ages, with minimal walking and plenty of comfortable stops. Please let us know if you have any special requirements, and we’ll make sure your family has a memorable and enjoyable experience.
Booking a tour of Cornwall is easy. You can book via this website or by emailing us at conrad@kernowtours.co.uk. Alternatively, just give Conrad a ring on (07762) 260274. Once we receive your booking, we’ll confirm all details and send you any additional information needed for your tour.
For your tour experience, we recommend wearing comfortable clothing and shoes for light walking. It’s also a good idea to bring sunscreen, a light jacket or raincoat, and a camera to capture Cornwall’s stunning scenery. The weather can vary, so layering up is always a smart choice.
We understand that plans can change. Just reach out to us as soon as possible if you need to cancel or reschedule. We’ll work with you to find a new date.
Absolutely! We offer tours all year round. Each season in Cornwall has something special to offer, from sunny summer beaches to atmospheric winter landscapes. There’s nothing quite like approaching a Neolithic stone circle in the Cornish ‘mizzle’!
Keep in mind that some locations may have seasonal hours or closures, so we’ll advise you on the best spots for the time of year.
We offer private guided tours of Cornwall. We do get lots of inquiries and people ask can they join an existing tour, but our business model is to offer tours for private individuals or parties.
We have a range of different vehicles but they are all very comfortable minivans with sliding doors to the side and easy access, tinted windows for privacy and large front windows for optimum view. They are air conditioned and we carry refrigerated cold water to dispense throughout the day.
Most people take the train from London Paddington. (Check the night Riviera sleeper service!) Paddington to Penzance in 5 1/2 hours! We pick up from anywhere in Cornwall so whether you are staying in Truro, Falmouth, Newquay or Penzance we can work with this. Sometimes visitors fly into Newquay airport, and we also offer a service whereby we can come and pick up from any airport or cruise port within the UK and provide a door to door service to your accommodation.
As part of the communication process we will explain about the deposit payment which is normally taken via a link to your e-mail address. Once a deposit payment is taken the date is then firmly in the diary for you.
No, deposits are non-refundable. However, we understand that things happen and that your plans may change. Get in touch as soon as you can with us and we will always try and work with you to arrange a suitable alternative date for you and your deposit can carry over.
The balance can either be paid via another link sent to your e-mail address a few days before your tour. Alternatively, you can pay on the day using a card reading machine in the vehicle. If you are an agent we will invoice you before the date of the tour.
Our business model is private guided tours and whether that is for one or multiple people it’s the same vehicle and guide delivering historic and cultural private touring experiences. We do have a special offer for solo travellers so get in touch and learn more!
No, but we are always happy to recommend a range of different accommodation across Cornwall as well as providing information about the town that you are staying in prior to you coming into Cornwall.
Ask us about coming to stay in the fine old market town of Penzance where we are based… You won’t regret it!
Yes! Absolutely! We pick up from Falmouth or Fowey in Cornwall but we’ll also pick up from any major cruise or airport within the UK in order to transfer people down to Cornwall.
Your guide will provide information about the options for lunch on each of our day tours. Whether it’s a delicious traditional Cornish pasty or perhaps a Cornish clotted cream tea, or possibly a pub lunch somewhere that is characterful and has some history – There is no shortage of different places and culinary experiences while on our tours.
Yes! We would be delighted to stop off by prior arrangements at a local vineyard for you to try some Cornish wine as part of your private tour.
We have booster seats for young children but not suitable seats for babies up to the age of 3, so you would need to bring your own and fit these to the vehicle yourself on the morning of the tour.
We will always give recommendations and often on tour as we are heading back to your accommodation we can telephone ahead for restaurant reservations / taxis etc. but this is generally something that you would do yourself, albeit with our assistance.
Loose, comfortable fitting clothes are best. Coastal paths can be gravelly and slippy and moorland and grassy areas can make the feet wet so sensible shoes with a bit of grip to them are always best. Cornwall has very changeable weather and although we have umbrellas on board it would be best to bring a raincoat also, as well as a warm jumper just in case.
Our all-day private guided tours start and finish at your accommodation. (Or, occasionally at a pub or a restaurant at the end of the day tour). If your accommodation is along a narrow street we may ask to meet at a very close location nearby for ease of meeting and loading up the vehicle.