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Falmouth Uncovered Walking Tour
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249 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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Greg_p
Sep 2, 2025
A tour with a difference. - Entertaining and fun but full of historical information. You get to walk parts of Falmouth you probably wouldn't find on your own. We were lucky enough to have Bobby as our guide who was dressed as a pirate. He was passionate about Falmouth and it's rich history and he imparted this with fun and fascinating stories. In short the experience was brilliant.
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Mary
Aug 31, 2025
Falmouth’s History - Will told us a number of stories that really made Falmouth come alive! You could tell he genuinely loves the town and its history. The pace was perfect, the route scenic, and we left feeling like we’d seen a side of Falmouth most visitors miss. Highly recommended for anyone who wants more than just a walk, but a real connection to Falmouth!
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Companion30403613779
Aug 27, 2025
A must do! - Absolutely fantastic. Brilliant n vibrant telling of Falmouths history. Great delivery, enthusiastic, interesting and informative. Accompanied by music too. Great 90mins! Book it!
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Janine_g
Aug 24, 2025
Falmouth historical tour - excellent!! - This is a really interesting walking tour, historical view of Falmouth. Packed with interesting local historical knowledge. Very entertaining delivery by Bobby, full of enthusiasm. We thoroughly enjoyed it.
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B2537tvfionaf
Aug 16, 2025
Walking tour of Falmouth - Will is a highly knowledgable and interesting guide.
I'd thoroughly recommend this tour.
Only wish we'd had longer to walk and talk.
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Matthewru201by
Aug 6, 2025
Great tour - Great tour with a fabulous and knowledgeable guide, even in the rain we all had a great time, would really have liked to hear Will play his squeezebox, maybe next time
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Julia_w
Aug 5, 2025
Made history of Falmouth fun! - Memorable walking tour! Will incorporated music and stories about the history of Falmouth to make this tour extra special! He has unique insight since he lived on the tour route at a point in his life.
I reached out right before tour since I didn’t give us enough time for ship tender and he responded with details of where tour would be so we could meet up…thanks so much!
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Dream60961526348
Jul 31, 2025
Great tour. Would recommend. - Enjoyed the ghost tour so much we went back for the history tour.
Will was a very knowledgeable guide, and we felt we learned a lot about the town and could ask our own questions too. Loved the music too.
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Sharonmk5905oe
Jul 19, 2025
Learned a lot and had fun - What a great tour with our guide Bobby! He gave us a lot of very interesting information about Falmouth and its surrounding areas and it was a pleasant walk through the town, keeping a moderate pace so that no one seemed to struggle to keep up. And he had a great speaking voice too, which is very helpful for people like me who are hearing impaired. If I go back to Falmouth I will book this tour again!
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Matt_w
Aug 13, 2025
Falmouth walking history tour - It was interesting and delivered with passion for and interest in the history and cultural development of Falmouth from a non-native pov. Good stories throughout and liked the shanty songs on the squeeze box!
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