A Self-Guided Tour Through Falmouth's Seafaring Past
Overview
Are you looking for a way to see Falmouth without joining a tour group? Explore Falmouth at your own pace with this self-guided walking tour.
Nestled along the strategic perch of the English Channel, Falmouth’s story is intertwined with the ebb and flow of the sea.
On this walking tour, you’ll learn how the establishment of this harbour in the early 1600s helped shape its destiny. You’ll also hear how this natural deep-water port quickly became a hub for shipping and Falmouth a crucial naval station.
By the end of this tour, you’ll have unravelled the captivating maritime tales that are anchored in Falmouth’s history. Whether you’re a history enthusiast, a culture buff, or simply a curious traveller, there’s something nautical and magical for everyone in Falmouth.
Please note: Entrance fees for any optional stops en route are not included. However, no additional paid tickets are required for you to complete this tour.
What's Included
- Get unlimited use of this tour before your booking date and after it
- Get unlimited, lifetime use of the the virtual tour option
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Smartphone and headphones
Meeting Location
The Moor
The Moor, Falmouth TR11 3QA, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Discovery Quay
Falmouth TR11 3QY, UK
The tour ends at the Cornwall Maritime Museum and Events Square.
What To Expect
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Jacobs Ladder (pass by)
Falmouth Library (pass by)
Falmouth Art Gallery (pass by)
Old Ambulance station (pass by)
Royal Cornwall Yacht Club (pass by)
Prince Of Wales Pier (pass by)
The Cornish Bank (pass by)
Church of King Charles the Martyr, Falmouth (pass by)
Custom House Quay (pass by)
Arwenack Manor (pass by)
Killigew monument (pass by)
Falmouth Event Square (pass by)
National Maritime Museum Cornwall (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-110804P678
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- Get unlimited use of this tour before your booking date and after it.
- Get unlimited, lifetime use of the the virtual tour option.
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start.
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour.
- Smartphone and headphones.
The minimum age to participate is 6..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the A Self-Guided Tour Through Falmouth's Seafaring Past is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for A Self-Guided Tour Through Falmouth’s Seafaring Past will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Get unlimited use of this tour before your booking date and after it
- Get unlimited, lifetime use of the the virtual tour option
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Smartphone and headphones
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
