Short on time but keen to experience the real Cornwall? This five-hour private tour offers a compact but wonderfully varied journey through West Cornwall, bringing together spectacular coastal scenery, fascinating history and some of the places that give this part of the county its distinctive character.
Rather than concentrating on one particular area or theme, the tour takes a broad look at West Cornwall. You’ll travel through a changing landscape of Atlantic coastline, historic communities and ancient sites, with your local guide sharing the stories, traditions and events that have helped shape Cornwall over the centuries.
There is far more to West Cornwall than its famous landmarks, and the tour is designed to reveal some of the details that can easily be missed when exploring independently. Your guide will point out interesting features along the route, from the vehicle and at short stops, adding context and local knowledge to the scenery around you.
With a mixture of well-known sights and less familiar places, this circular tour gives you a genuine flavour of West Cornwall without requiring a full day. It is an ideal choice for visitors who want to see a broad range of landscapes and discover more about Cornwall’s history and culture, while keeping the experience relaxed and manageable within a few hours.
By the end of the tour, you’ll have travelled through a remarkable variety of West Cornwall and, hopefully, a much better understanding of what makes this corner of the county so special.
Charming fishing village with a picturesque harbour, narrow lanes and traditional cottages, steeped in Cornwall’s maritime history and character.
Dramatic coastal landscapes and historic mining country made famous by the Poldark novels and television adaptations, rich in Cornish history.
Iconic westernmost point of mainland Cornwall, where dramatic cliffs meet the Atlantic with spectacular views towards the open sea.
Historic seaside town with a rich maritime heritage, Georgian architecture, independent shops and easy access to West Cornwall’s dramatic coastline.
Iconic tidal island crowned by a medieval castle and church, steeped in history, legend and centuries of Cornish tradition.
Traditional fishing harbour renowned for its fishing fleet, maritime heritage, thriving art scene and strong connection to Cornwall’s coastal culture.
Remarkably preserved prehistoric stone circle surrounded by legends, ancient landscape and some of West Cornwall’s most atmospheric countryside.
Historic village church surrounded by moorland and coastal scenery, famous for its medieval carvings and connections to local legends.
NB if you wish to visit Porthcurno and The Minack Theatre on this guided tour, please get in touch with us for details.
Plus many points of interest en-route – some visible from vehicle, others just moments from the car. There is so much to take in on this circular Cornwall tour. An absorbing tour of West Cornwall that gives a true flavour of this part of the world in a relatively short space of time.
**please note that dependent on the season and time of year some of the above itinerary may be subject to change and alternative stops and experiences provided. Please note further that any food or drink are not included within the tour fee.**