Isle of Man Discovery Tour

Explore the Isle of Man with expert guide Louise. Discover iconic landmarks, hidden gems, and rich heritage on a personalized, accessible tour.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • The Great Laxey Wheel - Starting at the Laxey Wheel, we discover how Laxey evolved from an insignificant sleepy fishing village to the centre of a lucrative mining community with Lady Isabela, the largest surviving water wheel in the world, standing as a bold statement turning to keep the mines free of water.
  • Maughold - We venture onto…
What's Included
  • Private tour in Air Conditioned Private Vehicle
  • Entry into Museums and Castles
  • Blue Badge Driver Guide
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Refreshments
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Louise is enthusiastic about sharing her love for the Isle of Man through both tailored wildlife tours and captivating tours exploring the island’s remarkable history and heritage. As a certified Blue Badge Guide, Louise offers a personalised experience driving you to iconic landmarks and lesser known gems that are inaccessible by public transport. Our…

Location
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
If you are coming off a cruise ship or the Isle of Man Steam Packet Ship then I can meet you at the Cruise Welcome desk which is found as you come into the main Steam Packet building from the getting off the ship and clearly marked. For all other travelers I can meet you at the front entrance door.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Sally
Jul 21, 2025
Great Tour - Louise did a great job in showing us around both south and north parts of island. Beautiful country. Highly recommend this tour.
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Teressa
Jun 18, 2025
Day Trip around Isle of Man. - I can highly recommend this tour with Louise. Had a great day learning all the history & seeing all of this beautiful country. She picked me up from my hotel on time agreed & dropped me back to the hotel. A very relaxed way of seeing the whole country in 1 day & Louise is such a knowledgeable person & I had a fun day with her. Which is important as a solo traveler. Worth every penny.
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Terrygk6395qa
Jun 16, 2025
Do not miss this one! - We had a great day at just the right pace. Louise was full of information about the Isle of Man and was pationate about her island. We visited so many places and we have seen Choughs, seals, famous crosses, statues, historical houses and places and many other types of bird and animals. If you are looking for an informative day with an enthusiastic blue badge guide look no further than Louise.
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Eron_k
Jun 8, 2025
A gem of an island - We came for the TT races and are so glad we also booked this tour to see more of the island. Louise was a fantastic guide and showed us several wonderful places we otherwise would not have seen. She's a wealth of knowledge and it was a genuine treat to get to spend the day with her taking in the beauty and charm of the Isle of Man
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Janec62
Jun 6, 2025
Beautiful Isle of Man With A Wonderful Guide - Louise was terrific and gave us a wonderful day tour of a fascinating place we did not know much about. We learned so much and Louise was so flexible at changing things up to accommodate us. The Isle of Man is gorgeous and Louise really made it even more special. Highly recommended!!!!
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479brucej
May 4, 2025
Excellent experience on the Isle of Man Discovery tour with Louise! - We booked the full day tour and had an absolutely spectacular day with Louise exploring the Isle of Man. First of all, she's a great driver and paced the day really well for us, including time for a quick lunch at a cute cafe. Her knowledge of the history of the Island as well as in depth knowledge of the wildlife in all habitats on the Isle allowed us to maximize what we were able to see and experience as we rode with Louise to very specific locations we requested. I highly recommend spending the day with Louise on the Isle of Man! Thanks again so much for the wonderful day, Louise!
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969cliffj
Nov 30, 2024
Great day ! - Louise was an absolute pleasure to spend a day with! She is very knowledgeable, and her presentation of the island and its history was amazing. I highly recommend her tour and reserving her time well in advance. We only had one day on the Isle and can't think of a better way to have spent it.
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D1274evthomasb
Nov 25, 2024
A Perfect Day - What a brilliant and magical day. Louise took such incredible care of us. From the moment she picked us up from the airport, we were on our way to discovering the beautiful Isle of Man. She drove us through towns and out into nature, with beautiful views of the Irish Sea and the landscape. Along the way, she stopped to show us areas and items of historical significance (churches, monasteries, castles, cottages, racing tracks, and the most incredible water wheel- to name a few). We ate delicious local food and gained fascinating insights into Manx culture, Viking and Celtic history, and how ancient traditions are kept alive today. We thoroughly recommend this tour. Louise is a delight, her car is roomy and comfortable, and the Isle really is a place you must see to believe. We felt safe and secure with her as our guide, and we benefited greatly from her decades of experience on the Isle and her deep understanding of the natural world. We have so many beautiful pictures, and even more treasured memories. Thanks, Louise!
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Carmenss5708in
Oct 11, 2024
A kind and gifted guide. - My husband and I visited the beautiful Isle of Man for the first time. From the moment Louise met us at the front of our hotel, we knew that we had met the perfect guide. Not only was she kind and knowledgeable, she certainly went the extra mile for us. My husband was researching his ancestry and retracing his roots. Louise had gone to the trouble of finding information that he has not been able to get online. She had made extra phone calls and came up with more information that was invaluable. The tour itself was wonderful. Such a beautiful and scenic drive. Louise has such a love for her country and a deep knowledge of its history. She is a safe and confident driver. We stopped at every interesting site and Luis was very accommodating if we saw things that we thought were extra photo opportunities. A perfect day with a delightful person. We highly recommend Louise for this tour. Happy travels!
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Jimp362
Sep 26, 2024
A Fantastic Introduction to the Isle of Man - Louise is a gem. She is fun, incredibly knowledgeable, adaptable, and has great follow up. Our tour day started with rain and wind. She reversed her usual itinerary to adjust. It worked well, as it cleared up by about noon. We visited Tynwald Hill, Peel Castle, the Calf of Man, Cragnessh Village, The Great Laxey Wheel, and the TT racecourse (to name a few spots). We discussed everything from religion to motorbikes. She made it a wonderful day. We're here a bit longer and plan on taking her recommends on what to see next. If you want to get a great sense of all things Isle of Man, Louise is an outstanding guide.
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From $530 (Per Vehicle)
up to 4 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).