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Falmouth Tour: The Town that Connected the World

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Falmouth, England
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1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

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.

What's Included

  • Activity sheets for children
  • Easily accessible for cruise ship visitors
  • Companion guides in German, French or Spanish for those with limited English

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    Falmouth TR11 4AU
    UK

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    End point

    Prince of Wales Pier
    Falmouth TR11 3DF, UK

    What To Expect

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    Killigrew Monument

    Your journey begins with the Killigrew family — powerful, ambitious, and with a reputation that blurred the line between respectable privateering and criminal piracy. They spent the 1500s earning a terrible reputation... but the 1600s building a new town.
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    15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Custom House Quay

    Falmouth starts to take shape as a scrappy little sailors haunt. But with the arrival of the Packet Service, Falmouth is suddenly plugged into a global network. News, money, and people begin flowing through the harbour.
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    15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Gyllyng Street

    At its height, Falmouth is thriving. Ships crowd the harbour, sailors fill the streets, and the town hums with international energy. Standing here, overlooking the water, you’ll get a sense of just how important this place once was.
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    20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Smithick Hill

    But success doesn’t last. The same forces that built Falmouth begin to shift, and the town faces a sudden and dramatic decline. The confidence of the town begins to unravel.
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    20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Market Street

    Even as Falmouth declines, great events still play out here. Think, cannibals, criminal trials, drama.
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Prince of Wales Pier

    Falmouth finds a new purpose. And so we end our tour reflecting on a story of dynamism, possibilities and a hope for whatever the next day will bring.
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended those with mobility issues due to a reasonably steep hill and limited seating
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

    Frequently Asked Questions (8)

    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Falmouth Tour: The Town that Connected the World?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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).This tour 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. Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-307614P1

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    What's Included

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    • Activity sheets for children
    • Easily accessible for cruise ship visitors
    • Companion guides in German, French or Spanish for those with limited English

    Additional Info

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended those with mobility issues due to a reasonably steep hill and limited seating
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

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