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Viking Tour of Isle of Man: Explore with Expert Re-enactor and Storyteller John Shakespeare
4.9
26 Ratings
Tynwald Hill
John Shakespeare, a Viking re-enactor and storyteller who also worked on the archaeological digs at Peel Castle, guides the tour. John is a Registered Driver Guide for the Isle of Man Government. The cost includes up to four individuals.
John Shakespeare, a Viking re-enactor and storyteller who also worked on the archaeological digs at Peel Castle, guides the tour. John is a Registered Driver Guide for the Isle of Man Government. The cost includes up to four individuals.
Duration:
4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Tynwald Hill - Stop at St Johns to visit the Royal Chapel and Tynwald Hill seat of the open air Tywnald Parliament
- Peel Castle - Visit the old City of Peel with its ancient castle and harbour and see the Viking Long ship Odins Raven
- Sound Visitor Centre - Head over the mountains to the southern most tip of the Island to The Sound with…
- Tynwald Hill - Stop at St Johns to visit the Royal Chapel and Tynwald Hill seat of the open air Tywnald Parliament
- Peel Castle - Visit the old City of Peel with its ancient castle and harbour and see the Viking Long ship Odins Raven
- Sound Visitor Centre - Head over the mountains to the southern most tip of the Island to The Sound with views over The Calf of Man
- The National Folk Museum at Cregneash - Cregneash is a living illustration of a farming and crofting community in the 19th and early 20th century. You will see plough horses, Loghtan sheep, shorthorn cows, pigs and Manx cats.
- Castle Rushen - After a brief stop at Cregneash we head to Balladoole site of a Viking Boat burial and then onto Castletown to visit Castle Rushen
What's Included
- Expert tour guide
- Bottled water provided
- Air-conditioned transport
- Admission to castles and museums included
- Expert tour guide
- Bottled water provided
- Air-conditioned transport
- Admission to castles and museums included
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Lunch
Additional Information
- The price for the tour includes up to 4 persons
- The price for the tour includes up to 4 persons
Location
Tynwald Hill
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
4.9
(26 Ratings)
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Theamariehenriksenh
Aug 25, 2024
. - We had an amazing experience with John. He customized the trip to suit our wishes and showed us places we would never have found on our own. John even brought out his cat-whispering skills to show us a proper Manx cat :)
His humour and outgoing personality made this trip the highlight of our stay on Isle of Man.
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Brynj_lfursveinn2024
Jun 27, 2024
A++ - John was an exceptional guide, combining extensive knowledge with a great sense of humor. The tour was incredibly engaging and informative, making it clear that a full day is necessary to truly appreciate the Isle of Man's rich offerings. John's passion for preserving the island's heritage was palpable, adding depth to our experience. We left with a wealth of new insights and thoroughly enjoyed the excellent company throughout the day. Highly recommended!
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415janicee
May 24, 2024
IOM Viking history trip - The three of us really enjoyed our trip. John is very knowledgeable about the history of the island and many other aspects of life on the island.
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Craig_d
Apr 16, 2024
Guided tour - Our guide John was excellent. John’s knowledge of the island and its history was amazing. I wish we would have booked the entire day with him. We will never forget this experience, thanks John!
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Sandra_b
Mar 11, 2024
A must do tour - Enjoyed the whole tour with our guide John he is extremely knowledgeable and made the whole islands history come to live
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Konstantin_p
Jan 21, 2024
Beautiful island with rich history and nature - Mr. Shakespeare is the best guide what I ever had. He is very friendly and his knowledge of the island is great.
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Marykay_b
Sep 13, 2023
Outstanding tour! - We had an amazing Viking tour with John! We covered a lot of ground and heard a lot of history along the way. John is an excellent story-teller and he really brought the history of the island alive for us!
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Raewyn_w
Jul 7, 2023
Highly Recommend this Tour 💯😊 - What a fantastic tour, thoroughly enjoyed John and his passion for his community. Knowledgeable, funny just a joy to speak with.
Every element of this tour was terrific and I'd recommend John in a heart beat.
Absolutely loved my history lesson.
Thank you.
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189blairn
Jul 4, 2023
Great day on the Isle of Man - John was amazing. A very knowledgable and thoroughly entertaining guide. We saw parts of the Isle of Man, which we would not have seen on a tour bus. Worth every penny spent.
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Amandakc549eh
Jun 11, 2023
Fantastic day with John - This was an excellent tour. John is extremely knowledgeable and provided us with a wealth of history and other information about the Isle of Man. He is extremely friendly and was able to take my husband and I to numerous wonderful and interesting places in a short period of time. I highly recommend any tour or activity with John.
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