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Cornwall Tours: The 15 Best Days on the Coast

24 tours  ·  from $14

Cornwall is coast, and most of the good days out happen on it or in it. The 15 below cover the coasteering, the surf lessons, the harbour villages and the filming locations, with prices and what the sea state can cancel.

Doc Martin Tour in Port Isaac, Cornwall - Dave, Mike, and the value of a local guide
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Doc Martin Tour in Port Isaac, Cornwall

1.Doc Martin Tour in Port Isaac, Cornwall

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 840 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $22Our pick

Meet your guide at Harbour Treats in Port Isaac for a 90-minute walk through the real Port Wenn. Guides such as Dave and Mike Meakins have appeared in Doc Martin and share filming stories, local details, and the best photo spots. Expect steep streets, a small group, and no hotel transport.

“It was a fantastic tour. Mike our tour guide was so informative and had been in Doc Martin so knew the actors and everyone behind the scenes. He had some brilliant stories to share about what went on behind and infront of the camera. I throughly enjoyed the tour and would recommend it to anyone who has enjoyed the show. Port Issac is so idyllic, beautiful part of Cornwall”

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Coasteering Experience in Newquay - Swimming, climbing, and moving through the rocks
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Coasteering Experience in Newquay

2.Coasteering Experience in Newquay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 465 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $76Top rated

Meet at Newquay Activity Centre near Towan Beach for a two-hour guided coasteer through a secret Adventure Gully. With equipment supplied, you will swim, climb, clamber through a sea cave, negotiate natural rapids, and make optional jumps into clear deep water. Guides such as Sean and Oleks coach you through each challenge.

“Wanted to do something that would be ‘an experience’ for me and my daughter. Great fun and scary enough to get the adrenaline flowing……instructors were friendly , patient and very informative…..felt safe throughout……would recommend everyone give it a go even if older and unfit!!!!”

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Surf Lesson - The first beach briefing: safety before surfing
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Surf Lesson

3.Surf Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 349 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $62

Meet at Quiksilver Surf School above Fistral Beach for a two-hour beginner lesson led by instructors such as Joe, Jake, Ewan, Martha, or Kyle. You’ll learn beach safety, paddling, wave timing, and several ways to stand, with boards and seasonal wetsuit gear supplied. Groups are capped at eight, and hot showers await afterward.

“Great fun! Ewan was really friendly, helpful and patient. We had an amazing time. Reasonably priced for a decently long session.”

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5-Day Devon and Cornwall Small-Group Tour from London - Day one: Winchester, Stonehenge and Exeter
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5-Day Devon and Cornwall Small-Group Tour from London

4.5-Day Devon and Cornwall Small-Group Tour from London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 296 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $1,347

Travel from London to Devon and Cornwall in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach, with four nights in B&Bs or three-star hotels. You’ll see Stonehenge, Dartmoor, Tintagel, Port Isaac, St Ives, Land’s End and Glastonbury, guided by a local driver-guide. Choose hotel or B&B lodging, pack light, and expect a busy mix of scenery, myths, villages and coastal views.

“This trip was great. We got to see much of the beautiful countryside and were well cared for by the wonderful Kate Needham the driver and guide for Rabbies who did this tour. Highly recommend.”

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Falmouth Uncovered Walking Tour (Award Winning) - Custom House Quay and the rise of a maritime town
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Falmouth Uncovered Walking Tour (Award Winning)

5.Falmouth Uncovered Walking Tour (Award Winning)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 267 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $22

Walk through Falmouth with guides such as Will or Bobby, who bring local stories to life with humour, period costume, and sometimes an accordion or melodeon. In 90 minutes, you’ll visit the Killigrew Monument, Custom House Quay, Gyllyng Street, Smithick Hill, Market Street, and Prince of Wales Pier. Expect hills, stairs, sea shanties, and plenty of colourful characters.

“Our guide, William was great! He made the walking tour of Falmouth fascinating and fun with lots of historical facts and stories. This tour is a must when in Falmouth.”

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Half-Day Coasteering in Newquay Cornwall - From Fistral Beach to the first sea entry
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Half-Day Coasteering in Newquay Cornwall

6.Half-Day Coasteering in Newquay Cornwall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 239 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $76

Spend about three hours jumping, swimming, and climbing along Newquay’s Cornish coast with lifeguard guides such as Nick, Tony, Noah, or Paul. You’ll receive training, a 5mm wetsuit, helmet, and winter gloves and boots, plus GoPro photos and videos. Bring swim confidence, good fitness, and summer footwear.

“Today was an Amazing day held by leader Nick, a great one at that ! Having a small group meant that we could get through the course fairly quick, leaving more time for the big jumps at the end which was great. Nick was informative, assuring, and had a sense of humour which helped divert some of the groups nerves into excitement. A definite revisit for the future !!”

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Beginner Surf Lesson in Newquay, Cornwall - Getting ready in a warm wetsuit
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Beginner Surf Lesson in Newquay, Cornwall

7.Beginner Surf Lesson in Newquay, Cornwall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 215 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $62

Meet at Newquay Activity Centre on Fore Street for a two-hour beginner lesson. You’ll use a warm Rip Curl wetsuit, safety vest, locker, and stable Swell foam board before heading to Great Western or Fistral Beach. Instructor Alex is praised for clear, patient coaching, with lessons taught in English for ages 8 and up.

“Alex from the Surf school was awesome. Was very helpful and provided detailed information on how to surf. Extremely professional and super helpful.”

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Sea Kayak Lesson & Tour in Newquay - Arriving at 60 Fore Street
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Sea Kayak Lesson & Tour in Newquay

8.Sea Kayak Lesson & Tour in Newquay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 189 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $83

You’ll learn basic sea-kayaking skills from a qualified instructor before paddling around Newquay’s cliffs, coves, and smugglers caves in a sit-on-top kayak. James is one of the instructors praised for calm, clear guidance. The two-hour session suits beginners, children over 8, and anyone with moderate fitness.

“James our instructor was amazing! Really great company, safe and knowledgeable it was an absolute pleasure spending time on the water with him!”

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Private Surfing Lesson - Choosing the right private lesson
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Private Surfing Lesson

9.Private Surfing Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 173 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $138

Learn to surf at Fistral Beach with a private instructor from Fistral Beach Surf School. Your two-hour session can focus on first stands, basic technique, or more advanced manoeuvres. Boards and wetsuits are supplied, changing rooms and hot showers are available, and lessons suit ages five and up.

“I was in Newquay for three days and the guys at Fistral Surf School were really helpful and accommodating throughout my time there. I had a private coaching session one day and hired a board and wetsuit on the others and the team were always friendly, supportive and happy to answer any questions. I'd 100% recommend, thank you!”

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Taster Surfing Lesson in Bude - Two hours of practice in Cornwall’s swell
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Taster Surfing Lesson in Bude

10.Taster Surfing Lesson in Bude

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $62

Meet Freewave Surf Academy at Widemouth Bay for a two-hour beginner lesson on Cornwall’s north coast. You’ll get a wetsuit and board, learn beach safety and basic technique, then practice in the waves with an instructor such as Marco, Reuben, Sally, or Robin. Groups are capped at six, with morning and afternoon times available.

“My 11 year old (who was a total newbie - decent pool swimmer but had never stuck more than his toes in the sea) did two surf lessons with Freewave - the first with Ned at Widemouth Bay and the second with Reuben at Summerleaze. Both lessons were excellent and he made huge progress very quickly. Booked and paid online, met easily with clearly marked van at the beach. Admin was chilled but organised, with wet suit in right size provided, and I could watch and take pictures from the beach without intruding in the lesson.”

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Beyond Paradise TV Show Locations Tour - The Guildhall and the Shipton Abbott police station
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Beyond Paradise TV Show Locations Tour

11.Beyond Paradise TV Show Locations Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $27

Follow DI Humphrey Goodman through Looe, the real Cornwall setting for fictional Shipton Abbott. Your local guide points out the Guildhall police station, Sail Loft, fish market, river, harbour, and beach, with time to take photos and browse the town. The 90-minute walk costs $27.75 and accepts up to 20 people.

“A very interesting experience and excellent knowledgeable tour guide . Also a nice steady walk at a reasonable pace”

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The Falmouth Ghost Tour (Award Winning) - Fish Strand Quay adds a maritime tale
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The Falmouth Ghost Tour (Award Winning)

12.The Falmouth Ghost Tour (Award Winning)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $13Best value

Walk Falmouth after dark with a theatrical guide such as Bob or Will, hearing tales of shipwreck, cannibalism, slavery, and ghostly misfortune. The one-hour route runs from Prince of Wales Pier through High Street and the old quayside to North Quay. Expect music, local lore, a little dark humor, and a maximum group of 35.

“Reflecting on the aftermath of disasters befalling Falmouth seas and its’ inhabitants . Ghoulish ghost tales brought to life through deadly force.”

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2-Hour Coasteering Adventure Near Bude - Swimming, scrambling, and the first jumps
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2-Hour Coasteering Adventure Near Bude

13.2-Hour Coasteering Adventure Near Bude

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $76

Meet at Bossiney Campsite near Tintagel for a two-hour coasteering session with Freewave Surf Academy. Your guide provides a wetsuit, buoyancy aid, and helmet, then leads you along Cornwall’s rocky shore by swimming, scrambling, and jumping. Bring wet-friendly shoes and shorts, and be ready for a physical outing.

“Robin was professional, friendly and found the right balance between safety and fun! He even let us do a big jump that wasn't supposed to be part of the itinery. Definitely recommend this company! :)”

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Stand Up Paddle Boarding Journey Down Bude Canal - Learning on your knees before standing
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Stand Up Paddle Boarding Journey Down Bude Canal

14.Stand Up Paddle Boarding Journey Down Bude Canal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $55

Meet Freewave Surf Academy at The Crescent in Bude for a two-hour paddleboarding session on the canal. You’ll receive an inflatable board, adjustable paddle, and instruction before learning to steer on your knees and stand up. The small group, English-speaking guide, and wetsuit option make this a friendly introduction for beginners.

“Great experience did this with my 15yr old son we both enjoyed it James the instructor was a great guy and made our experience enjoyable all the equipment was spot on and the canal was so peaceful”

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Coasteering Adventures in Bossiney Cove, Bude, and Cornwall - The Jumping Sections, With the Right Expectations
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Coasteering Adventures in Bossiney Cove, Bude, and Cornwall

15.Coasteering Adventures in Bossiney Cove, Bude, and Cornwall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $61

Meet OA Surf Club at Bossiney Campsite near Tintagel for a two-hour coasteering session with guides such as Joe, Rob, and Kieran. You’ll swim through arches, enter sea caves, scramble over barnacled ledges, and jump into the Cornish sea. Specialist equipment is supplied, but bring swimwear, a towel, and closed-toe footwear.

“Rob and Joe, the instructors, we're great and really friendly. We had so much fun climbing up the rocks, jumping in and even going into caves! I would defo recommend and I would do it again next time I'm here for sure!”

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