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Walking Tour Experience in Plymouth

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1 hour 40 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

We launched in 2023 offering welcoming, engaging and entertaining tours around Plymouth.

We want to give you a feel for the city, and don't expect you to have an prior knowledge of history, or the area. We are flexible in our approach so are perfect for children too (we even have some sensory resources to make things more interesting!).

We are passionate about making our tours as accessible as possible. We have planned step-free routes, for people with wheelchairs or limited mobility, and have audio description training, to welcome guests with visual impairment.

The team is fully insured and we are dedicated to only share researched and authentic stories about Plymouth from the past, present and future.

It was set up by Hannah, a proud Plymothian. She used her experience in visitor engagement, heritage interpretation and digital walking trails to set up this new walking tour offer with visitor engagement at its heart.

What's Included

  • Local Guide
  • Entry to attractions not required as this tour does not go inside attractions.
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Pilgrim Way
Plymouth PL4 0LB, UK

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End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Mayflower Steps

Learn about the Mayflower voyage, the location of the real steps and other voyages that departed from Plymouth.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Elizabethan House

Discover New Street and how the Elizabethan House tells the story of how the Barbican has changed over 400 years. The tour does not enter the house.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Barbican Waterfront

Explore the history and culture of Plymouth's Barbican, spanning over 500 years. Hear all about historical people including Sir Francis Drake, William Cookworthy and Lady Nancy Astor. Discover the inspiration for artists such as Lenkiewicz and Cook. See beautiful buildings including old custom's houses, historic pubs and Elizabethan homes, plus the impact that the Blitz had on Plymouth. Get local advice on restaurants, cafes and bakeries.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Saint Andrew Street

Explore back streets, with hidden gems, including the Merchant's House (currently closed).
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Prysten House

Visit the oldest merchant's house in central Plymouth, and other prominent buildings in the area, such as St Andrew's Church, Plymouth Synagogue and Plymouth Guildhall. Please note, the extent of this part of the tour depends on speed of walking and group size, so is flexible.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Civic Centre

Discuss Plymouth's iconic post-war architecture and previous damage during the Blitz in WWII. You will find out why Plymouth city centre looks the way it does, and the city's plans for it moving into the future. The tour does not head right into the city centre, but skirts the edge of it.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hoe Park

Take in the breath-taking views over Plymouth Sound, from the Hoe. Find out where the name comes from, and explore lots of the memorials and features, including Smeaton's Tower, the Naval War Memorial and Tinside Pool.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Smeaton's Tower

Find out why Smeaton's Tower is so iconic, and where it sat out on Eddystone Reef. If it's a clear day, you can use binoculars to locate today's lighthouse on the horizon.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Royal Citadel

Walk around the outside of the impressive fort, dating from 1666, and look out to other fortifications around the coast. Discover the importance of Plymouth as a naval port.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Walking Tour Experience in Plymouth?

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 (BST). 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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What's Included

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  • Local Guide
  • Entry to attractions not required as this tour does not go inside attractions.

Additional Info

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are 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
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

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Free Cancellation

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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 (BST).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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