Vibrant Walking Tour Through Falmouth
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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Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Killigrew Monument
We discuss the story of the Killigrews — the ruthless family of pirates who founded Falmouth.
15 minutesCustom House Quay
We discover how Falmouth went from nothing to becoming a maritime boom town, famous around the world.
15 minutesGyllyng Street
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.
20 minutesSmithick Hill
What sort of things happened on these streets? A great deal — murders, violence and general bad behaviour.
20 minutesMarket Street
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.
10 minutesPrince of Wales Pier
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.
10 minutesIncluded
- Activity sheets for children
Good to Know
- 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
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.