Hi, I’m Conrad and I’m a married father of two living in Penzance. I grew up in Cornwall and have always been proud of my Cornish heritage and eager to share my love of Cornwall with family, friends and visitors alike.
Primarily, I worked in the field of tourism, but then became a youth worker and later retrained as a primary classroom teacher. I have also worked as a taxi driver in the local area. This has led me to being spontaneously bonded to tour visitors. In so doing, I discovered my passion for Cornwall and all it has to offer combined with my educational skill set means that I have found my perfect job.
This, in turn, means that I am ready and waiting as a Cornish tour guide to create and deliver the perfect touring package for you…
Most people that visit the far West of Cornwall remark on how beautiful the area is, how laid back the atmosphere and how friendly and welcoming the locals are. Kernow Tours offers some very special Cornwall guided tours that fits the bill on all three fronts!
During busy periods, driving in Cornwall can be stressful, parking is hard to find and public transport can seem ‘hit or miss’. People often rely on a quick Google search and then hope for the best! This is where a good local tour guide of Cornwall steps in!
Kernow Tours takes the guesswork out of the equation, and makes an unfamiliar area seem like home. A Cornwall tour experience with us will give you a ‘locals’ perspective on the area.
Maybe you’re new to the area and want a Cornish tour guide to show you a tour of the best bits West Cornwall has to offer? Or perhaps you have a good knowledge of the area but wish to experience a different perspective? Whatever your reason for wanting a personal tour guide of Cornwall, Kernow Tours will surprise and delight you…
What makes Kernow Tours unique is our belief that Cornwall should be understood as well as admired. While the county’s spectacular coastline attracts visitors from around the world, the true story of Cornwall lies in its rich history, distinctive culture, mining heritage, maritime traditions, ancient churches, folklore, and remarkable people. Every one of our tours is designed to bring these stories to life, transforming beautiful locations into meaningful experiences. Guests leave not only having seen Cornwall, but having gained a deeper understanding of what makes it unique.
Our guides are united by a passion for sharing Cornwall’s history and culture in exceptional depth. Whichever guide you travel with, you can expect a thoughtfully crafted itinerary, engaging storytelling, and an attention to historical detail that goes far beyond the ordinary. We combine iconic landmarks with lesser-known locations, creating immersive experiences that reveal both the famous and hidden sides of Cornwall. The result is a tour that is informative, entertaining, and genuinely memorable—offering insights that most visitors would never discover on their own.
At Kernow Tours, our unique speciality is providing in-depth historic and cultural tours of Cornwall. While many visitors come for the spectacular scenery, we believe that Cornwall is best understood through its history and age old identity. From pagan origins, ancient monuments and Celtic saints to tin mining, maritime history, folklore, migration, language, faith, and modern Cornish identity, we bring the rich tapestry of Cornwall’s past vividly to life.
Whichever guide our guests are touring with, they can be assured of the same commitment to historical accuracy, cultural insight, and fascinating detail. We take great pride in exploring the minutiae of Cornish history—the small details, forgotten stories, local traditions, and hidden connections that most visitors would never discover alone. Our aim is not simply to show you Cornwall, but to help you understand it, providing an experience that is as intellectually rewarding as it is enjoyable.
At Kernow Tours, we believe that visitors deserve more than a glimpse of Cornwall’s famous landmarks. Our aim is to introduce guests to the real Cornwall—the Cornwall of ancient traditions, mining heritage, maritime history, local culture, faith, folklore, and the remarkable people who have shaped this unique corner of Britain. We combine spectacular scenery with engaging storytelling, helping visitors understand not only what they are seeing, but WHY it matters. By the end of the day, our guests leave with a genuine connection to Cornwall and a deeper appreciation of its rich and distinctive identity.
We are proud that this approach is reflected in our many hundreds of five-star reviews. Time and again, guests tell us that they feel they have experienced a side of Cornwall they would never have discovered on their own. They value the depth of knowledge, the personal approach, the hidden locations, and the fascinating narrative that bring the landscape to life. For us, there is no greater compliment than hearing a visitor say they feel they have truly come to KNOW Cornwall rather than simply passing through it…
At Kernow Tours, we believe that visitors should experience as much of Cornwall as possible during their time with us. That is why our itineraries are carefully designed to be ambitious, varied, and rewarding, allowing guests to explore a remarkable range of landscapes, historic sites, cultural treasures, and hidden corners in a single day. From dramatic coastlines and ancient monuments to mining heritage, picturesque harbours, and beautiful churches, we make the most of every touring hour.
Our extensive local knowledge enables us to create journeys that go far beyond the obvious highlights. Rather than simply moving from one well-known attraction to another, we weave together history, culture, scenery, and storytelling to provide a richer and more comprehensive experience of Cornwall. Guests consistently tell us how much they appreciate seeing places they would never have discovered independently, while gaining a deeper understanding of this unique and fascinating corner of Britain.