The ‘Best of the West’ All Day Tour

Itinerary

  • St Michaels Mount & Marazion
  • Penzance & the ‘Mounts Bay’
  • Newlyn’s bustling fishing port
  • Mousehole village and harbour
  • The ‘Merry Maidens’ Neolithic stone circle, the Tregiffian Burial chamber and the Boskenna Cross.
  • Saint Buriana’s Church
  • Optional lunch stop on the day 
  • Land’s End – only 3147 miles to New York!
  • Sennen Cove and it’s surfing beach
  • Cape Cornwall – England’s only Cape!
  • The dramatic North Coast & ‘tin mine country’ (UNESCO world heritage site)
  • Botallack Tin Mine & Crowns Engine Houses
  • Geevor and Pendeen
Carn Galva – Ancient Tor Enclosure
  • 
Zennor Village & the medieval ‘mermaid carving’
  • ‘Tinners Arms’ ale house for optional refreshment
  • St. Ives

If you wish to visit Porthcurno and The Minack Theatre on this guided tour, please get in touch with us for details.

**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.**

Experience the landscapes, history and character that make West Cornwall so special on this full-day private tour. From dramatic Atlantic coastline and beautiful beaches to ancient monuments, historic mining landscapes and traditional Cornish communities, this is a varied journey through some of the most fascinating corners of the county.

The tour takes in a mixture of Cornwall’s best-known sights alongside quieter locations and hidden gems that are easy to miss when exploring on your own. Along the way, your local guide will bring the landscape to life with stories of Cornwall’s rich history, from its ancient past and maritime heritage to the people, traditions and industries that have shaped the region.

There is plenty of time to get out and explore, take in spectacular views and discover places beyond the usual tourist trail, while travelling comfortably between each stop. The itinerary can also be adapted around your interests, making this a relaxed and personal way to experience the very best of West Cornwall.

With a full day to explore, this is the ideal tour for anyone wanting to see more of Cornwall while gaining a genuine insight into the history, culture and character of the far west.

A look at some of our favourite spots

Penzance
Penzance

Historic seaside town with a rich maritime heritage, Georgian architecture, independent shops and easy access to West Cornwall’s dramatic coastline.

Mining Country
Mining Country

A landscape shaped by centuries of tin and copper mining, with iconic engine houses, mine workings and industrial heritage.

Newlyn

Traditional fishing harbour renowned for its fishing fleet, maritime heritage, thriving art scene and strong connection to Cornwall’s coastal culture.

Cape Cornwall
Cape Cornwall

Rugged headland where the Atlantic meets the Irish Sea, offering dramatic coastal scenery and fascinating reminders of Cornwall’s mining past.

Merry Maidens
Merry Maidens

Remarkably preserved prehistoric stone circle surrounded by legends, ancient landscape and some of West Cornwall’s most atmospheric countryside.

Poldark Country
Poldark Country

Dramatic coastal landscapes and historic mining country made famous by the Poldark novels and television adaptations, rich in Cornish history.

St Michael's Mount
St. Michael's Mount

Iconic tidal island crowned by a medieval castle and church, steeped in history, legend and centuries of Cornish tradition.

Botallack
Botallack

Spectacular former mining landscape where historic engine houses cling to cliffs above the Atlantic, creating one of Cornwall’s most iconic views.

**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.**

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