Looe Walking Tours - Historic Tales

5.0 (20 reviews) 1 h 30 min Free cancellation

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About this activity

Hi, I am Mark, your experienced guide and I offer a fun and informative tour, with stories of not just history, but the people who lived in the town and the characters that make the town what it is today.

You will start off by meeting ‘Nelson’ our ‘Grand Old Man of the Sea’ and from there we will wind our way through the beautiful harbour town, the hidden backstreets, the quay side and the wonderful bridge ending up at our magnificent beachfront and ‘Banjo Pier’

Along the way learn about the history of the town, its building and its people. See the hidden streets and buildings that you wouldn’t normally see, and hear stories fo the characters that have worked here .

The tour is fun, light and informative, and you are free to ask me questions to make the most of your experience.

I will recommend local places to eat and drink, and know the area well.

I hope you will come along and I look forward to welcome you, Mark

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–12
Operated by: Looe Walking Tours

Ages: Children (6–14 years) · Adults (15–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Your fun and entertaining Guide

Not included

Not included: Snacks: You will have opportunity after the tour to explore the many eateries and offerings in the Town

Itinerary

Looe

40 min

Exploring the streets and haunts of East and West Looe, you will discover tales of the characters who lived here, the history behind the town and stories about how the town got to be how it is today.

We spend 90 minutes exploring and discovering the hidden gems of our beautiful harbour town. Some of the attractions are listed below, but many are hidden away that only we will discover!!
Stop 2

15 min

We will spend time on Pennyland meeting 'Nelson' and then talk about the old Sardine Factory, the influence of the fishing industry, before heading to West Looe Quay and beyond
Stop 3

10 min

St Nicholas Church has a fascinating history and tales of smuggling and religious fractions in the town
Looe Bridge

5 min

We will talk about the original Looe Bridge(s) and their influence on the town.
East Looe Beach and Seafront

10 min

The magnificent views over the bay, and we will talk about how the beach was used, the lifeboats and the influence on the town
Old Guildhall Museum & Gaol

10 min

We will talk about the wonderful history of the Guildhall, built in 1450, and the many changes it has seen, including Royal Charters, Coats of Arms and tales of the magistrates courts here.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We meet just by the bus stop opposite the fire station in the Quayside Centre, West Looe Quay.

My name is Mark and I will be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the start time.

I wear a branded Polo shirt and carry a branded A3 case with Looe Walking Tours Logo on.

End point

We end overlooking the wonderful Banjo Pier and Beach in East Looe, allowing you to continue your exploring in East Looe once the tour ends.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The tour is on flat, paved surfaces with a gentle slope over the bridge. We go at a slow pace and make plenty of stops