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Falmouth Uncovered Walking Tour
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233 Ratings
Falmouth
An award-winning storytelling tour that connects 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.
An award-winning storytelling tour that connects 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.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Killigrew Monument - We discuss the story of the Killigrews — the ruthless family of pirates who founded Falmouth.
- Custom House Quay - We discover how Falmouth went from nothing to becoming a maritime boom town, famous around the world.
- Gyllyng Street - What kind of place was Falmouth in the age of sail? A melting pot of nationalities…
- Killigrew Monument - We discuss the story of the Killigrews — the ruthless family of pirates who founded Falmouth.
- Custom House Quay - We discover how Falmouth went from nothing to becoming a maritime boom town, famous around the world.
- Gyllyng 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.
- Smithick Hill - What sort of things happened on these streets? A great deal — murders, violence and general bad behaviour.
- Market 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.
- Prince 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.
What's Included
- Activity sheets for children
- Easily accessible for cruise ship visitors
- Activity sheets for children
- Easily accessible for cruise ship visitors
Location
Grove Place Toilets
This is very convenient for cruise ship visitors. When you disembark at the docks there will be a free shuttle bus into town. When you get off the bus you'll see a granite pyramid in a little park — walk around that and you'll seeing the tour meeting point directly ahead of you
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Krachellederrough
Jun 3, 2025
Historical animated walk in Falmouth - Bobby was very friendly with a love for history. He gave a very animated succinct and interesting description of Falmouth. We went to several sites and he showed us historical photos as well to add to his description of events.
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Eugene_c
May 27, 2025
Great Tour by Will!! - Will was an excellent tour guide. Thorough knowledge of Falmouth as well as entertaining. A must do while in Falmouth.
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Sijobling
May 27, 2025
Fun lunch learning about Falmouth - Brilliant storyteller providing historical anecdotes about the local town and origins. Decent pace to follow with plenty enthusiasm playing on his strengths of creative writing.
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203glynj
May 20, 2025
FALMOUTH BROUGHT TO LIFE - Will is a very knowledgeable and entertaining tour guide who guided the party through the history of the town, and what a great story it is! I discovered fascinating facts which made me want to explore more. Altogether a very worthwhile tour.
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Emmesdads
May 18, 2025
Great Local History in World Context - Excellent, enthusiastic, and experienced tour guide who had done his research. Adapted to the group, and checked multiple times if it was ok that we were running over by 10-15 minutes due to slow pace of one elderly couple. Filled gaps more stories.
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Sallybxyz
May 13, 2025
Great 90 minutes! - Had a great 90 mins with Will. Saw so much more of Falmouth than we would if we had not gone on the tour. Loved the music Will played along the way too. Gentle amble around the town that was pitched at just the right level.
We will be back next year, when we come down for our holidays, for the Ghost Walk.
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Scpinter
May 12, 2025
Well worth it,a definite - Excellent walking tour knowledge and fun facts Robert was a fantastic guide . And ha I g li es there for some time he had lots of interesting antidotes.
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Maureen_t
May 7, 2025
Great way to get a... - Great way to get a flavour of the history of Falmouth . Lots of fun facts and humorous delivery ..thoroughly enjoyable
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Danielet3455de
May 6, 2025
A brilliant tour for locals and visitors! - An absolutely brilliant tour. Bobby was incredibly welcoming and ensured our group all had a great time. Thank you so much, would highly recommend the tour. We went as 1 life long local and someone new to the area + we both learned so much.
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Katethegreat727
May 5, 2025
Book this tour! - A fantastic walking tour - one of the best we’ve been on! Bobby was such an engaging story teller who sprinkled humour throughout the historical facts. He clearly has a lot of love for Falmouth, which shone through. We learned so much about this wonderful town from him and have a new appreciation for Falmouth!
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